Investment in corporate travel will grow nearly 7% in Spain, the highest among European countries, according to the 2019 Business Travel Barometer by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). The study also notes that the challenge for travel managers is to strike a balance between cost control and traveler satisfaction. Leer más
Nearly half of hotel guests would be willing to pay a higher rate for an establishment with more technology, according to a study presented by the Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero (ITH). Among other aspects, wi-fi is essential and a determining factor in the choice of accommodation and check-out management, the aspect that generates the most negative feelings. Leer más
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recently conducted the first airline ticket purchase transaction using a new payment system: IATA Pay. The pilot test was conducted with a financial technology company based in the United Kingdom. The system is based on a European Commission directive. Leer más
Richard Wolf, associate partner of the consulting firm BD SKY, with extensive experience in corporate travel management, reviews for Forum Business Travel the latest trends in the sector, marked by digitization and traveler-oriented services that require new roles for the travel manager. The expert warns about the risks of the generalization of technology or dynamic rates. Leer más
The use of online booking tools continues to increase in the enterprise as leading online booking software providers improve the user experience, particularly through their mobile applications, according to the CWT Solutions Group's Air Trends Report. By April, more than 50% of all bookings may be made through such tools for the first time in history. Leer más
The market volume of corporate travel in Spain will evolve from the ?12.5 billion per year recorded in 2018 to ?15.2 billion of investment in 2025 in a moderate scenario, according to data from a study conducted by Gebta and Brain Trust. The weight of MICE could grow to 25%-30% of the travel account. Leer más