American Express Global Business Travel

Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
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Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
By Morgan Hines | November 26, 2024
Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT's Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
As pressures mount on corporate travel to improve sustainability, progress is challenging
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As pressures mount on corporate travel to improve sustainability, progress is challenging
By Morgan Hines | October 4, 2024
Corporate travel is dealing with pressure from employees, a more stringent government and regulatory environment and stronger climate science as it continues to look for ways to operate more... Read More
U.K. regulator to investigate Amex GBT acquisition of CWT more closely
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U.K. regulator to investigate Amex GBT acquisition of CWT more closely
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2024
The Competition and Markets Authority in the U.K. has expressed concern that the merger could impact quality of service, pricing and/or lead to reduced innovation for the business travel customers of... Read More
No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
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No big bang for generative AI in corporate travel yet
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2024
On the eve of the Business Travel Show Europe, PhocusWire catches up with corporate travel executives on the progress of artificial intelligence in the past year. Read More
U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT
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U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024
A statement from Amex GBT said the company had “voluntarily notified the CMA of the transaction for antitrust approval in the U.K.” Read More
Earnings roundup: Amex GBT, Uber and Lyft
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Earnings roundup: Amex GBT, Uber and Lyft
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2024
As publicly traded travel companies continue to report their earnings for the first quarter of this year, we round up the latest reports. Read More
Delta partners with Accelya, Google on new NDC plans
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Delta partners with Accelya, Google on new NDC plans
By D.J. Catron | April 18, 2024
The last of the three major U.S. airlines to embrace modern retailing and distribution announced the partners it will work with, including IATA and ARC. Read More
Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?
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Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024
PhocusWire talks to Steve Singh, Concur co-founder and former CEO turned travel startup investor, on how technology is keeping the drive for the "perfect trip" alive. Read More
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024
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Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024
By Linda Fox | April 16, 2024
Phocuswright's Travel Startups Interactive Database shows that after a down year in 2023, funding for travel startups has increased in the first quarter of 2024.   Read More
Amex GBT's big CWT deal would add scale but faces scrutiny
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Amex GBT's big CWT deal would add scale but faces scrutiny
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | March 26, 2024
American Express Global Business Travel's newly announced acquisition of rival CWT would be a merger of giants but might not face the regulatory scrutiny that has quashed recent major mergers in the... Read More
Amex GBT acquiring CWT in $570M deal
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Amex GBT acquiring CWT in $570M deal
By D.J. Catron | March 25, 2024
American Express GBT expects the acquisition of CWT to close in the second half of the year. Read More
Amex GBT looks to drive AI across organization and beyond
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Amex GBT looks to drive AI across organization and beyond
By Linda Fox | February 29, 2024
The AI initiative is seeking to adopt AI technologies and will work across four areas of the company: traveler care, finance, engineering and enabling a modern workplace. Read More
CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel
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CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2024
The chief executive discusses Amex GBT’s goals and challenges, including the industry coming together for bold and aggressive changes to address sustainability.   Read More
Young travel leaders build connections at The Phocuswright Conference
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Young travel leaders build connections at The Phocuswright Conference
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2023
Aurélie Krau of #MissionNomad and Evan Konwiser of AmEx GBT joined Vanessa Karel of Greether to discuss the program in the PhocusWire studio.   Read More