The usual practice of assuming distribution costs is starting to be discussed by hotels in markets such as the U.S., and when this happens, it is only a matter of time before the debate reaches Europe and Spain. The experts at Forum Business Travel admit that one solution to the wide dispersion of channels would be to pass on this expense, estimated at between 15% and 25%, to the final price. Leer más
80% of travel managers surveyed say it is important for all booking channels to be integrated into a single platform, according to a survey conducted by ACTE in partnership with American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). In addition, the customization of online self-booking tools according to traveler preferences is key for 82% of managers. Leer más
With a focus on efficiency, digitization and security in corporate travel, the 27th Gebta Awards, which distinguish the best initiatives with an impact on the business travel sector in three categories, went to ISGlobal/Hospital Clínic, Everis ADS and Enaire.
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Most business travelers say they feel more creative and productive while on the road than when working from the office, according to a report released by CWT. Millennials are the generation that most emphasizes the positive aspects of travel. Leer más
The demand for flexibility and work-life balance from frequent travelers is forcing companies to introduce changes in their policies without decisively affecting savings objectives.
Luis Dupuy de Lôme, general manager of American Express Global Business Travel for Spain, analyzes the current challenges of intermediation. Leer más
The average price per overnight stay in Spain has grown by 2.1% over the same period in 2018, standing at 96 € per night, according to data from Hotel Price Radar, the periodic survey conducted by HRS. Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia were the cities with the highest average nightly rate. Leer más