TMC

News / Startups

Snowfall acquires group travel app AmigoGo

By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023

AmigoGo founders Nick Castrioty and Josh Sparkes are bringing their technology expertise to Snowfall. Read More

News / Technology

Ryanair's online facial recognition creating friction for business travelers

By Lauren Arena – Business Travel News Europe | August 28, 2023

Business travelers in the United Kingdom have reported ongoing "friction" and "frustrations" when booking flights with Ryanair due to the carrier's online booking verification process that requires... Read More

News / Startups

Ramp lands $300M investment, looks to accelerate growth

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023

Investment in the company, which was founded in 2019, was led by Thrive Capital and Sands Capital while existing investors Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Lux Capital and Definition also participated. Read More

News / Startups

Climate-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises $1.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2023

The company’s subscription-based platform enables businesses to use the commissions from their travel bookings to purchase green aviation fuel and carbon offsets. Read More

News / Technology

Trends, product updates and launch news from GBTA

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023

The gathering of the global business travel industry is getting underway in Dallas, and we’ve rounded up some of the key announcements from travel management companies and technology players. Read More

News / Technology

Spotnana adds airline ticket credits to self-service offering

By Linda Fox | July 27, 2023

Travelers can now view unused ticket credits during the booking path, see where credit redemption is allowed and apply the credit to a new flight booking. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why airlines must move beyond filed fares for modern retailing

By Rob Schorn - ATPCO | July 19, 2023

Although a majority of dynamically adjusted fares rely on filed content, the pre-filing process limits the flexibility of an airline to create personalized dynamic offers for its customers. Read More

News / Technology

AI Insights: Generative AI for corporate travel service and communications

By PhocusWire | July 18, 2023

Flight Centre Travel Group’s chief experience officer John Morhous answers our questions about how the company’s corporate travel unit, FCM Travel, is working with generative artificial intelligence... Read More

News / Technology

Business travel leaders cautious on generative AI, tout benefits

By Linda Fox | July 6, 2023

Generative AI continues to dominate conversations across travel with corporate travel no exception. Executives from Clarivate, Cornerstone, Spotnana and UiPath share early uses for the tech and pitfalls... Read More

News / Technology

Spotnana direct NDC connection with United to realize retailing potential

By Elizabeth West - BTN | June 29, 2023

The "deep integration" also enables self-service, end-to-end agent service and airline service, with all ticket touches applied across channels. Read More

News / Distribution

Avianca creates subscription service for SME clients

By Rob Gill - BTN Europe | April 25, 2023

The airline's Avianca Access platform is believed to be the first airline subscription service dedicated to the B2B market. Read More

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Opinion / Technology

Taking the long view of American Airlines’ NDC strategy

By Jeff Klee - AmTrav | April 12, 2023

Although its recent actions have left many wondering if American Airlines is trying to kill third-party distribution, it is the ultimate of ironies that its NDC strategy might just be what saves it. Read More

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News / Online

Navan acquires India-based TMC as part of global growth

By Mitra Sorrells | April 6, 2023

Founded in 2015, Tripeur's team will now become part of Navan, with its local inventory, technology and support integrated into Navan’s platform. Read More

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News / Technology

Brex adds managed travel powered by Spotnana

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2023

The travel service is part of Brex Empower and provides travel booking and management, self-service trip changes and round-the-clock support from agents. Read More