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Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include - China Eastern becomes the first mainland Chinese airline to sign a deal with Amadeus for it's international expansion, specifically focusing on NDC via Amadeus.AI travel planning tech startup Stippl raise €575k in investment.American Airlines delay their planned "preferred agency" plans as well as changes in their loyalty program, from 1 May to 1 July.An ITM | Institute of Travel Management survey reveals corporate booking tools are still falling short of user needs and expectations.CWT adds Slack messaging support for their customers.The U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules which will require airlines to provide automatic cash refunds to passengers around delays and cancellations, and protect consumers from costly hidden airline fees. You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textThe NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.   Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.This is episode,  Christopher discusses - The Go Running Tours Value to business travelHow not running in Mumbai became the business launch padThe struggle is real, stats that show travellers aversion to exercise on businessHow Go Running Tours fits in with Bleisure Travel Go Running Tours not just about runningMyths busting about the benefits of Go Running ToursHow Go Running Tours encourage healthy habits and patternsYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created by Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.comSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.In their latest conversation Clive Wratten and Andrew Clarke after discussing the weather both in the south and north of the UK look back and forward to what’s been happening at BTA Towers.  They reflect on the recent team meeting held in Luxembourg, the BTA On The Road event in Glasgow, the ITM Conference in Brighton and Andrew’s visit to Eccles Sixth College where he spoke to students on the tourism & hospitality course.  They also looked forward to the next BTA Breakfast taking place in London and the M&E conference in May.  There was of course a little reflection as the football season comes to end and Andrew’s fear of being caught on the Match of the Day singing about his beloved team.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created by The BTA and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about The BTA visit us at TheBTA.org.ukSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 17 of 2024.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360,  where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -American postpones 'Preferred' Agency DeadlineDOT announces Airline Ancillary Fee & Refund RulesCanadian Business Travel to return to pre-pandemic levelsBoeing slows 737 Max production & pays airlinesSouthwest pulls out of 4 airportsHertz sells another 10K EVsWestJet expands Korean Air codeshareANA & Air India to launch codeshare partnershipIndiGo inks 1st order with AirbusSouthwest flight attendants get new contractAlaska Airlines adds 3 new routesDelta Air Lines drops bag recheckLufthansa Allegris cabins to launchAmerican Airlines creates Flagship Suite Preferred productDelta Raises pay for 80K employeesAmtrak TripLink integration goes liveSpotnana connects with Copa NDC APITune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -DerbySoft, a tech company mostly in the hotel distribution space, steps into airline tech with the acquisition of PKFARE. Airline Weekly reveals the most (and least) profitable airlines in 2023. The recent strikes cost Lufthansa Group a cool €350M.British Airways selects the Amadeus Nevio platform to venture into Offer/Order. Dubai receives the equivalent of two year's of rainfall in a day, experiencing severe flooding and causing flight delays and cancellations at one of the world's busiest airports. FL360aero posted videos of some of the incredible scenes which unfolded.After terminating their Barbados route, Norse Atlantic Airways surprise many by announcing a London Gatwick / Cape Town route starting soon. Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 16 of 2024.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360,  where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -ARC: March Agency trips declineDelta unveils NDC strategyBuyers report NDC induced pushbackIndia's travel and tourism industry growsWyndham unveils loyalty program for corporationsUnited launches preferred seat type waitlist featureIHG adds Apple AirPlay in 60 hotelsWestJet launches “Extended Comfort”Flyers are buying what they are seeingAeronology launches American NDC contentMastercard app adds virtual cardsCTM adds AI to Lightning OBTRiskline & Travelr ID bolster traveler safetyAir New Zealand announces new SAF purchaseBuyers Alliance commits $200M to SAFEU countries on track to meet EV targetsTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -Qantas revamps the way customers can book reward flights with a major overhaul. However as the week progressed I spotted plenty of posts suggesting customers are underwhelmed and find it even more frustrating to use. In a related story, a study by Ideaworks suggests the cost of reward travel has risen sharply since 2019.United Airlines has scrapped the launch of two new transatlantic routes amid an audit by U.S. regulators.Travel Counsellors launch their first OBT for corporate customers. Whilst others in the region are experiencing strong growth, Oman Air filed reduced schedules and seem to be downsizing.The entertainment industry specialist TMC TAG is sold to private equity firm ECI Partners.Carolyn Pearson (Carr) brings us the shocking story about a passenger who had an utterly degrading experience when she was told to remove a breast prosthesis in a public area at Dublin Airport. Delta Air Lines talks about their NDC plans at the Elevate + Travel conference which was held this week.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textThe NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel.   Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.This is episode,  Christopher discusses -The link between knowledge work and business travellersWhat can business travellers learn from knowledge workFrameworks & ConceptsCognitive EnduranceCognitive LoadCognitive GearsMental Health tools Performance EnhancersThe trip tapper trickYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created by Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.comSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 15 of 2024.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360,  where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -IATA: February Global Air DemandDelta starts testing an NDC booking solutionATPCO unveils 'Product Catalog' for Dynamic Air Offer filingNexus Fee to increase in OctoberBrazil delays visa requirement, againAirlines face jet shortageSpirit to reduce pilot workforceTroop Travel partners with Direct Travel Brightline partners with Princess Cruises  TAG sold to private equity firm ECI PartnersSAS switches to Sky TeamDelta Air Lines changes boarding processANA adds free Wi-FiHilton details Canadian expansion plansQantas adds 20M more reward seatsIndiGo orders more A320sTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -RIP Paul Byrne who passed away this week. A post about this by Timothy O'Neil-Dunne generated so many wonderful comments. My condolences to his family.Air Malta ceased operations after 50 years, and the new KM Malta Airlines took to the skies.In a slightly unexpected move, British Airways has lost direct control of British Airways Holidays, which will now be managed by IAG Loyalty. Steve Singh leads a group of investors to acquire Direct Travel for his mission of delivering #ThePerfectTrip. Travelport has laid off an undisclosed number of employees in its commercial organization.Steve Banks from Agiito becomes the new Focus Travel Partnership CEO. JetBlue increases costs for checked bags again. Hilton Hotels & Resorts has acquired a majority stake in the parent company of the luxury Nomad Hotel in London (Sydell Group), and plans to expand the brand throughout the world. Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show