Digital Efficiency in Travel: The Case for Cutting Back On-Screen Messages
In a world where every digital platform is designed to prompt action, from booking a flight to completing a purchase, clarity has become a competitive advantage.
Why do so many Brits buy from overseas?
British shoppers are no longer limiting themselves to the local high street or UK-based websites. Ordering from abroad has become a routine part of daily life, whether it’s fashion from…
Motel One acquires seven Flemings Hotels as group targets expansion through strategic takeovers
Motel One acquires seven Flemings Hotels across Germany and Austria in a move to accelerate its European expansion, with major refurbishments planned before a 2026 relaunch.
Amalfi Ristorante brings Italian Riviera glamour to the City with new St Paul’s flagship
Amalfi Ristorante opens its new flagship near St Paul’s Cathedral, bringing the romance of the Italian Riviera to London with a menu of refined coastal cuisine and elegant design.
Qatar Airways positions Qatar as global stage for sport, culture and innovation
Qatar Airways highlights Qatar’s emergence as a premier global events hub with a season of major tournaments and conferences, from the FIFA U-17 World Cup to the Formula 1 Qatar…
British firms step up global travel as face-to-face deals regain value
New research shows UK SMEs plan a 12% rise in business travel spend in 2025, signalling fresh confidence in overseas markets despite inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
Air passengers are living digital-first lives — but airports and airlines are lagging behind
SITA’s 2025 Passenger IT Insights reveals travellers want seamless, mobile-first journeys powered by biometrics and digital IDs. With 90% ready to pay more for sustainable options, the aviation industry risks…
Thai Airways launches ‘Premium Economy Plus’ with flat beds and onboard bar
Thai Airways is rolling out a new ‘Premium Economy Plus’ class from October 2025, offering lie-flat beds and an onboard bar on select routes — in what may be the…
SNCF to axe Paris night trains to Berlin and Vienna amid loss of state funding
France’s SNCF will end its Paris–Berlin and Paris–Vienna night trains in December 2025 after government subsidies were withdrawn, citing unsustainable operating costs despite strong demand.
British Airways to launch direct London–St. Louis flights in summer 2026
British Airways will launch a new direct route from London Heathrow to St. Louis, Missouri from 19 April 2026, expanding its US network to 27 destinations and strengthening UK–US business…
Italy’s business travel spend set to rise 8% in 2025, outpacing major EU markets
Italy’s business travel spending is forecast to grow 8% in 2025 to €34bn, outpacing Germany, France and Spain, according to the Global Business Travel Association’s latest index.
AI may be reshaping industries from finance to retail – but in corporate travel, buyer trust is proving a major hurdle
Only 1 in 10 corporate travel buyers currently trust AI recommendations, with most still cautious despite demand for automation, disruption management and budget insights, new research shows.