61% of Spanish business travelers are concerned about the security of their company's data during corporate travel, according to a study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT). Theft or loss of a mobile phone or laptop is among the most worrisome situations, along with the use of public wi-fi networks. Leer más
The travel industry is poised to enter a new era of payment innovation to improve the customer experience and reduce costs to the tune of $74.5 billion. A new study conducted by PYMNTS at the request of Amadeus shows that the travel industry is looking to drive innovation in payment methods to deliver a more personalized experience. Leer más
Hotel rates will experience increases of 4% in Barcelona and 3% in Madrid, according to findings from the ‘Hotel Monitor 2019’, conducted by American Express Global Business Travel. The study analyzes the impact of geopolitical factors on global, regional and local hotel rates in 150 key corporate travel destinations over the next year. Leer más
Half of the meetings held in the corporate environment are simple, being small-format meetings that are replicated with minimal requirements, according to an international study conducted by HRS, in collaboration with GBTA and MPI. The percentage rises to 58% in Europe. Flexibility in their management creates cost inefficiencies. Leer más
Price increases of 3.7% for the hotel sector and 2.6% for the year, due to global economic growth and higher oil prices, are among the global forecasts for 2019 included in the fifth annual Global Travel Forecast report released by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA);
Global forecasts for 2019 included in the fifth annual Global Travel Forecast report, published by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and CWT.
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Hotels' reliance on the distribution channel of online platforms continues to increase, while the proportion of direct bookings is decreasing, according to a study by HOTREC and the Swiss University of Applied Sciences Valais. The three leading operators in Europe share 92% of the intermediary market. Leer más