On November 24, the AC Diagonal L’Illa hotel in Barcelona hosted the last annual meeting of the Club Business Travel by Avasa (CBTA) with the presence of around 50 travel agency executives specialized in the meetings, corporate travel and incentive sector. After taking stock of 2022 and sharing the success stories of its members, they discussed the roadmap for the coming year. Leer más
Companies have a poor control of the expenses generated during their employees' trips and that means slow administrative processes, lack of information about the real costs or losing the opportunity to recover VAT on tickets and invoices, among other consequences. The II Expensya Forum, held yesterday in Madrid in collaboration with Forum Business Travel, identified expense management as a priority for 2023. Leer más
Amadeus has applied for a license to operate as an electronic money institution. This step, together with the creation of the subsidiary Outpayce, and the investment in its technology platform, underscores the company's commitment to offering a seamless and connected payment experience throughout the entire journey. Leer más
Although the majority (78%) of business travelers abide by their company's policy, a study recently released by Travelport reveals that more than 90% of employees do not know the name of the travel management company (TMC) they use to make their bookings. The survey also concludes that online travel agencies (OTAs) have room for improvement in their services. Leer más
Of the 7 million passengers who took a flight in Spain last September, 2 million suffered delays and cancellations, 28% of the total. Of these, 118,000 are entitled to compensation, according to data provided by Airhelp. The airports with the highest punctuality were Vigo, A Coruña and Madrid. Leer más
Talking about the technological revolution in travel is no longer a hypothesis. In the next 12 months and beyond, we will witness a continuous change in the way we travel. New tools, solutions and insights, as well as easier airport transit and the ability to travel with less baggage, are clear trends, according to Amadeus Travel Trends 2023. Leer más