Articles tagged “amex”

Business Travel

5 Fastest-Growing U.S. Business Travel Markets: Amex Hotel Data

Business travel is back, but Princeton, N.J., led U.S. markets in doing better than others, according to American Express.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

5 Fastest-Growing U.S. Business Travel Markets: Amex Hotel Data

Tourism

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

While Global Entry fees will increase to account for "continuation and management of the programs," U.S. Customs and Border Protection will eliminate application fees for minors.

Elizabeth Casolo | 6 months ago

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

Business Travel

What an Amex GBT-CWT Merger Means For Expedia and Booking.com

As in the planned American Express Global Business Travel Group merger with CWT, many marriages have in-law issues.

Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago

What an Amex GBT-CWT Merger Means For Expedia and Booking.com

Business Travel

Expedia Recorded $326 Million in Losses on Its Stake in Amex Global Business Travel Group

Expedia Group's equity stake in American Express Global Business Travel has taken a shellacking to date, but other aspects of the deal have long-term benefits.

Dennis Schaal | 7 months ago

Expedia Recorded $326 Million in Losses on Its Stake in Amex Global Business Travel Group

Announcements

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

News Blog

Millennials and Gen Z Prioritizing Mental Health and Travel: Survey

It's the season for holiday surveys, with sentiment for exploration and unique experiences abounding. "Experiences over gifts" continues as a trend in the latest Amex travel spending survey of U.S. travelers and their choices for the upcoming end-of-year holidays that largely involves classic winter adventures and quality time with loved ones. 72% of Millennial and Gen-Z respondents…

Selene Brophy | 11 months ago

Airlines

Delta Rolls Back Some Changes to Skymiles Program

Delta has revised the changes to its Skymiles loyalty program that sparked a backlash. The update still relies on money spent - but with lower thresholds.

Selene Brophy | 11 months ago

Delta Rolls Back Some Changes to Skymiles Program

Experiences

The Next Wave for Experience Travel Businesses: 3 Charts

Will the experiences sector ever be fully online? Industry analysis paints a doubtful picture, but there's considerable room to scale and grow, with the current volume at some 30% and key industry players owning marginal stakes.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

The Next Wave for Experience Travel Businesses: 3 Charts
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Business Travel

Executive Q&A: Providing Innovative Solutions to Support Today’s Business Travelers

Business travel recovery trends differ by company size and sector, but regardless of their circumstances, organizations large and small are seeing now as a critical time to reconsider return on investment of business travel, to update their approach to sustainability and traveler well-being, and to digitize and automate the travel and expense process.

American Express + Skift | 2 years ago

Executive Q&A: Providing Innovative Solutions to Support Today’s Business Travelers
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Online Travel

Skift Global Forum Video: High-Touch Service in an Era of Change

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2022, we hear from Audrey Hendley, president of American Express Travel, about how the company is tailoring its services to capitalize on the latest travel trends while continuing to build trust with customers.

American Express + Skift | 2 years ago

Skift Global Forum Video: High-Touch Service in an Era of Change