Corp. Travel Trends; Green Key Coming to U.S.; Q&A: Concur's Sultan & Delta's Sear

	September 21, 2023

Delta, Southwest See September Corp. Travel Boost

By Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines each are seeing solid increases in business travel after Labor Day, executives from each carrier said at last week's Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference. Delta is "really encouraged" by business demand, president Glen Hauenstein said. Keep Reading

American, Canadian Hotel Orgs. to Add Green Key to U.S.

The Hotel Association of Canada will bring its Green Key Global hospitality sustainability certification program to the United States through a planned joint venture with the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Keep Reading

Delta's Hands-On Role In Building Concur Platform

Q&A with Concur's Sultan, Delta's Sear

In the second of a two-part series, Delta Air Lines EVP of global sales Steve Sear joined a conversation with Concur Travel president Charlie Sultan and BTN editors about on SAP Concur's new booking experience, which is set to debut in a few months. Keep Reading

Delta to Revamp SkyMiles Elite Status Requirements

Delta Air Lines beginning Jan. 1, 2024, will streamline its SkyMiles program and set Medallion Qualification Dollars as the sole qualifier for Medallion status. Keep Reading

The last 10 to 15 points or so of business restoration are going to be stubborn. That's not unusual. It's very hard to predict how fast that comes back."

- Southwest's Bob Jordan

Accelya Inks Multiyear Renewal with American

Accelya has signed a multiyear renewal deal for its New Distribution Capability partnership with American Airlines, the software provider announced. Keep Reading

IHG Redesigns Booking, Adds Pre-Paid Room Attributes

IHG Hotels & Resorts last week launched an updated online reservation tool with broadened booking features and fee-based personalization capabilities. Keep Reading

Strikes, Open Slots Underscore Hotel Industry's Labor Challenges

The American Hotel & Lodging Association recently celebrated National Hotel Employee Day, but the day of recognition also underscored the nearly 100,000 U.S. hotel positions still open. Keep Reading

Travelport Adopts Google Carbon Emissions Model for Flights

Travelport has incorporated Google's Travel Impact Model for flight carbon emissions calculations, which the company said will provide more consistency across platforms. Keep Reading

Spotnana Adds Carbon Removal Option

Spotnana has added a "carbon removal" offering, partnering with a carbon capture provider for purchased offsets, the company announced. Keep Reading

Study: Leaders Value Business Travel but Seek Funding, Support

A solid majority of business leaders and managers said their organizations see "tangible business value" to travel, although a majority also said they are facing challenges in funding and leadership support, according to a new report. Keep Reading

FAA Further Extends NYC Slot Waiver to 2024

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended a slot waiver for airports in the New York City area through Oct. 27, 2024. Keep Reading

J.D. Power: N. American Airport Satisfaction Up Slightly

Despite record passenger volumes, overall North American airport satisfaction improved this past year, albeit slightly, according to J.D. Power. Keep Reading

N. American Carriers' August On-Time Performance Improves

After slipping for two months in a row, North American carriers' average on-time performance turned around in August, according to Cirium's latest monthly report. Keep Reading

Using Community, Engagement to Draw Digital Natives to Mtgs.

Reduced budgets and changing traveler demographics are challenging the overall meetings landscape, but a fresh approach to digital integration along with a broader community concept could be the key to improved attendance, engagement and event value, according to several experts. Keep Reading