Alto Looks for Ride-Hailing Market Niche with Own Cars, DriversBy Donna M. AiroldiFormer McKinsey & Co. partner Will Coleman left consulting to co-found Alto, a premium ride-sharing service that owns all its cars and hires its drivers as W-2 employees, not contractors. Coleman, former lead of McKinsey's air and travel practice across North America, talked to BTN about Alto's plans for the business travel... Keep Reading
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BCD CEO Snyder Readies for 'Easy' Handover of ReinsBCD Travel last week announced that former CFO Stephan Baars is returning to BCD to serve as CEO upon the July 1 departure of president and CEO John Snyder. Baars and Snyder spoke jointly to BTN about their succession plans, the status of BCD's transaction and staffing recovery and the areas that are ripe for growth for the... Keep Reading
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Extend Focuses on Data Insights Following Quick GrowthBy Michael B. BakerVirtual card and spend management platform Extend reported rapid growth last year, with the number of active users on its platform doubling and its charge volume tripling. Extend co-founder, COO and CMO Guillaume Bouvard spoke recently to BTN executive editor Michael B. Baker about what's driving the growth and the "gap" he... Keep Reading
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Choice Targets Corp. Travel, Delves Further into Extended StayBy Angelique PlatasChoice Hotels International in 2022 opened its newest extended-stay brand, Everhome Suites, and Choice now looks to broaden the brands’ corporate appeal in an uncertain economic environment. Choice Hotels VP and general manager of extended stay brands Anna Scozzafava talked with BTN’s Angelique Platas about the hotel... Keep Reading
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Best Western CEO Looks to Corp. Travel to Buttress GrowthBy Elizabeth WestBest Western CEO Larry Cuculic, who took that role in December 2021, said he's focused on positioning the company for global growth in both leisure and business travel. Cuculic spoke with BTN’s Elizabeth West about the company's performance, strategy and the importance of responding to requests for proposals.... Keep Reading
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Corp. Group Sales Focus Lights Path for Remington HotelsBy Angelique PlatasMeetings and group demand for Remington Hotels, a Dallas-based hotel management company with a portfolio of more than 110 properties, not only returned in 2022 but proved to be “better than ever,” CEO Sloan Dean said during a panel discussion at the American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles. ... Keep Reading
CEO Cohen Defends Navan's Approach, Details TMC StrategyBy Elizabeth WestTripActions last week rebranded to Navan, a palindrome that for the company represents a “more accessible” product that lives between the words “navigation” and “avant-garde,” according to co-founder and CEO Ariel Cohen. Cohen last week spoke with BTN editorial director Elizabeth West about what the new name signifies under... Keep Reading
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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
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