Flush With Infrastructure Funding, Amtrak Readies New TrainsBy Donna M. AiroldiTwo new types of Amtrak trains—Acela and the newly announced Airo, set to debut in 2026—are on the way to enhance the national rail provider's customer experience, particularly for business travelers. The VP of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor Service Line, Jina Sanone, spoke with BTN senior editor Donna M. Airoldi recently about... Keep Reading
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Furnished Apt. Co. Blueground Leans into Corp. MarketBy Angelique PlatasFurnished apartment rental provider Blueground is increasing its focus on the business travel market through its Blueground for Business program, which offers business travelers dedicated service and urban property networks. BTN's Angelique Platas spoke with Blueground co-founder and CEO Alex Chatzieleftheriou about the... Keep Reading
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Flight Centre Ready to Invest in More InnovationBy Michael B. BakerFCM and Corporate Traveler parent company Flight Centre Travel Group has reported a year of growth and acquisitions. The group's chief experience officer, John Morhous, spoke with BTN's Michael B. Baker to provide an operational update and a hint toward future areas of investment. ... Keep Reading
As Live Mtgs. Return, Bizzabo Charts PathBy Angelique PlatasMeetings and event platform Bizzabo is adding functionality from its acquired companies, this month launching new wearable technology for attendees. BTN's Angelique Platas spoke with Bizzabo co-founder and CEO Eran Ben-Shushan to discuss the company's plans and the industry's outlook through the end of the year and... Keep Reading
ATPCO Sets Course to Dynamic Air OffersBy Donna M. AiroldiWhen Alex Zoghlin took the reins of ATPCO as CEO in January 2021, he set a goal of simplifying processes at the company. Has he succeeded? BTN's Donna M. Airoldi recently spoke with Zoghlin about his tenure and ARC's new airline order posting solution.... Keep Reading
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Clarity, World Travel Pulling Together New TMC 'Community'Travel management companies World Travel and Clarity Business Travel in October announced that they had created a new joint venture the companies said would be capable of servicing clients with global needs on a single technology platform. Clarity CEO and One Global chair Pat McDonagh and World Travel EVP of business... Keep Reading
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Coupa Waves Travel Into Integrated PlatformEarlier this year, business spend management platform Coupa launched its new travel booking module. Built from its acquisition of travel booking platform Pana, Coupa designed its travel platform not to sell as a standalone product but to offer as a tool integrated with its payment and expense platforms. Coupa VP of product... Keep Reading
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Data Co. Cerebri AI Dives Into Corporate Travel ArenaData science startup Cerebri AI in recent months has launched a new corporate travel solutions platform, which it says can track travel program costs, make trip cost predictions and provide analytics and predictions around companies' environmental, social and governance needs. Co-founder and CEO Jean Belanger recently spoke... Keep Reading
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