U.S. government shutdown cost travel industry $6.1bn, estimates show
The US Travel Association estimates the 43-day government shutdown cost the travel sector $6.1bn through lost trips and disruption.
ECA International partners with VisaDoc to launch AI-driven visa compliance service
ECA International has partnered with VisaDoc to deliver an AI-driven end-to-end visa compliance solution for business travellers.
UK TMC Good Travel Management rebrands under new collective umbrella
UK travel management company Good Travel Management has rebranded as Good Business Travel following its merger with CT Business Travel.
Why second passports are becoming the ultimate business travel advantage
Second passports are fast becoming a strategic asset for business travellers, entrepreneurs and executives. As borders tighten and geopolitics shift, dual citizenship is emerging as the ultimate mobility, tax and…
How to travel well without upsetting your gut
From skipping airline meals to choosing smarter breakfasts and local produce, simple gut-friendly habits can help business travellers stay energised, healthy and comfortable.
New York subway ends MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
New York City’s subway is closing the book on one of its most recognisable modern icons, as the MetroCard is phased out after more than three decades in service.
The luxury hotel openings set to reshape business travel in 2026
From Mayfair and Florence to the Okavango Delta and Baja California, these are the most anticipated luxury hotel openings of 2026 — and why they matter for discerning business and…
UK sustainable aviation fuel use set to miss first mandate target
UK data suggests sustainable aviation fuel use will miss the 2025 mandate, raising concerns over supply, costs and the pace of aviation decarbonisation.
New York, Las Vegas and Chicago lead U.S. cities set to host most business conferences in 2026
New research reveals the U.S. cities hosting the most business conferences in 2026, led by New York, Las Vegas and Chicago, as corporate travel rebounds and face-to-face events surge.
London’s luxury hotels set to pass on steep business rates rises to guests
Luxury London hotels are likely to raise room rates after business rates reforms push the sector’s collective tax bill up by 25 per cent from 2026, Savills warns.
Navan launches breakthrough multi-city booking engine to simplify complex itineraries
Navan has launched a new multi-city booking experience that automates complex itineraries once handled by travel agents, offering better pricing, expanded inventory and faster booking for business travellers.
Trump to require all foreign tourists to hand over five years of social media data under sweeping new vetting plan
The Trump administration plans to force all foreign tourists—including those from visa-waiver countries—to provide five years of social media history, emails and phone numbers before entering the US, prompting major…