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May 15, 2025 • 33min

No Jet Stress | with Danielle Riddle of Inspired Travel (Part 1)

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 episode includes the following rundown:Special guest Danielle Riddle, CEO of Inspired Travel Group, joins to discuss human-centric corporate travel.Explore why anticipating traveler needs and personal service is making a comeback in business travel.Danielle shares her journey from Australia to Canada and building a people-first travel company.Learn how Inspired Travel’s dedicated agents and tailored policies boost traveler wellbeing and productivity.We dive into the balance between AI and the human touch in travel management.Real-life crisis stories: how Inspired Travel gets travelers home, even in tough conditions.Discover why wellness-focused travel policies are a competitive advantage for companiesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created by Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.comSupport the show
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May 10, 2025 • 17min

Linking the Travel Industry | Sabre Sells Hospitality Business & Gray Dawes selects Sabre as Exclusive GDS

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 ShravahStories covered on this session include -Sabre Corporation sells it's hospitality business unit to asset firm TPG for $1.1b. ... and Gray Dawes Travel announce they have selected Sabre as their single global GDS provider.There's been a 40% increase in issues relating to pax electronic devices impacting flights, the latest being the diversion of a Lufthansa A380 due to an iPad stuck in a seat.Revolut is taking on American Express with plans for a rewards card of their own.Five Brand USA board members get removed from their posts. Uniglobe Travel International LP expand their footprint in a deal with ITP - International Travel Partnership | Hickory.The African Space Agency is officially inaugurated.American Airlines are suing JetBlue for $1M...whilst rumours about a United Airlines / JetBlue partnership emerge. Lufthansa will stop on-board physical duty free sales on their long-haul flights.Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines all announce they will not return to Tel Aviv.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
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May 5, 2025 • 15min

What's Up in Business Travel | Marriott Acquires citizenM

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 17 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast 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 -Plane tickets are getting cheaperAir passenger demand grows in MarchInbound US Business Travel steadyHilton sees that SMEs are resilientJetBlue negotiates partnership with United AirlinesAmerican sues JetBlueMarriott acquires citizenMSabre sells hospitality businessDelta partners with UberEtihad & China Eastern to JVDelta & Latam add Argentina to JVUnited opens expanded Polaris at O'HareEtihad launches Etihad for BusinessSouthwest to rebrand fare bundlesSingapore Airlines partners with OpenAISabre adds Iberia NDC ContentAmadeus to distribute Frontier NDC contentYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
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May 3, 2025 • 16min

Linking the Travel Industry | IndiGo Teams Up with Swiggy

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 ShravahStories covered on this session include -A Delta Air Lines Airbus encountered an engine fire whilst on the ground at Orlando Airport; the flight was evacuated safely with no injuries.The US Federal Aviation Administration has mandated a $3.4 million fleet-wide fix for defective Boeing 737 lavatory door latches following multiple passenger entrapments.Trainline increases it's Spanish presence by purchasing online train and bus booking platform Trenes.comPartnership Travel Consulting, LLC can now audit airfares for both managed and unmanaged bookings made by their clients, as a result of a partnership with Traxo.Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC announces Air China as a launch customer for their wide-body aircraft, the C929.IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) teams up with popular Indian food delivery and dine-out booking provider Swiggy, allowing Bluchip members to earn points which can be redeemed to book IndiGo flights. Delta Air Lines' partnership with Uber went live this week. Pakistan closes it's airspace to Indian flight operators as a result of rising tensions between the two nations. It adds substantial flight times to as many as 100 flights a day.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
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Apr 28, 2025 • 13min

What's Up in Business Travel | Omni launches SME Business Travel Program

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 16 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast 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 -Gunmen kill at least 26 tourists in IndiaMarch US Hotel Rates increase againTourism associations report declineFTC sues UberOmni launches SME Business Travel ProgramGov't Hotel demand dropsLatam Airlines adjusts GDS surchargesUnited invests in JetZeroTrainline acquires TrenesJetBlue & JAL add reciprocal point redemptionBermudAir launches flights from CharlestonAlaska & Hawaiian to Co-LocateAmerican Airlines unveils redesigned mobile appAlaska Airlines increases San Diego service by 30%Mesh adds Sabre NDC ContentMobile biz travel card allows visa-free entry to 19 APEC statesATPCO envisions Product CatalogYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
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Apr 25, 2025 • 17min

Linking the Travel Industry | Ryanair partners with Expedia Group for Content Distribution

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 ShravahStories covered on this session include -A deal agreed last year between Ryanair and Expedia Group to have their content distributed via the group's range of portals went live this week.Sabre Corporation and CellPoint Digital, a payment provider, sign an agreement to "Strengthen (the) Airline Payments Ecosystem".Daniel Boyle gives us a summary of the impact to the aerospace industry of the latest developments in US trade policies.Revolut receives approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate their prepayment services across all of India.American Airlines will offer free in-flight WiFi to their frequent flyers, starting in 2026.Ryanair suggest it might consider the Chinese COMAC C919 jet as a replacement for Boeing 737's.United Airlines reports record Q1 2025 revenue of $13.2b whilst also reducing domestic flight capacity by 4%.LATAM Airlines announce their latest GDS distribution fee model, also adding surcharges for some NDC fares.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
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Apr 21, 2025 • 14min

What's Up in Business Travel | No Real ID? Flyers Should Arrive 3 Hours Early

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 15 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast 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 -Travel sales remain flat while number of trips increaseTravel industry confidence plummetsHoteliers could increase revenue by 12%No Real ID? Flyers should get to airports earlyHertz vendor breach exposes customer dataAustrian & SAS - Europe’s most punctualNY helicopter tour company shuts down after crashLyft acquires European taxi app FreenowTraxo & Traverse team upSingapore Airlines & ANA deepen joint ventureAmerican to offer free Wi-Fi in 2026SAS to offer Business Class within EuropeSouthwest to debut expanded legroom seats on May 1You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
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Apr 19, 2025 • 16min

Linking the Travel Industry | Republic Airways & Mesa Airlines to Merge

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 ShravahStories covered on this session include -A United Airlines flight diverted to Washington Dulles Airport on 3 April after galley oven smoke filled the cabin, marking the fifth such incident among major U.S. carriers in 2025.A wing collision at Washington's Reagan Airport on 10 April involving an American Airlines flight. This marks the third similar event at this airport since 2022.A sight seeing helicopter crashes in the Hudson River in New York, with six fatalities. Caution: distressing video in this link.Ted Christie steps down from his role as Spirit Airlines CEO. Carmen S. writes about American Airlines's move to bring airport service staff numbers down this summer, instead of up.US airlines Republic Airways and the holding company of Mesa Airlines, Inc. are combining in an all-stock deal.Greek air traffic controllers went on strike on 9 April, causing substantial flight cancellations in the area.India and China are in talks to resume direct flights between them. Virgin Australia reveals they have identified more than 60,000 customers who may have been overcharged over a five year period, and that they will be refunding those affected.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
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Apr 17, 2025 • 27min

No Jet Stress | with Alexander Dimitrov of AYO Technology (Part 2)

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 episode includes the following rundown:Frequent travelers, athletes, and productivity enthusiasts, how to use the product.East vs. West Travel Hacks: Learn how to adapt your rhythm.Pre-Adaptation Strategies: Alexander shares how top athletes like the Spanish National Female Football Team used  AYO to pre-adapt.Circadian Health vs. Sleep Science: We discuss why circadian health is the foundation for sleep quality and long-term productivity.Practical Tools: The AYO device combines sleek design with cutting-edge science to support your circadian rhythm. With integrations on the horizon.Why It Matters: Whether you're a frequent flyer juggling time zones or an athlete striving for peak performance, understanding circadian health can transform how you manage energy, focus, and recovery. It's not about magic pills—it’s about consistency and building habits that align with your body’s natural rhythm.and much more...🎁 Exclusive Offer: For NoJetStress listeners, AYO is offering a 20% discount this April! Use code NOJETSTRESS at checkout on GOAYO.COM.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created by Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.comSupport the show
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Apr 14, 2025 • 15min

What's Up in Business Travel | Airfares Fall Over 5%

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 14 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast 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 -Airfares Fall Over 5%Delta leads in On-Time performanceTariff whiplash favors travel stocksReal ID deadline approachesDelta lowers expectations for 2025Virgin Australia refunds 61,000 over flubForeign visits into the US declineRegional Airlines Republic & Mesa mergeIndiGo & Accor link loyalty programsDuetto acquires HotStatsDelta Air Lines opens 6th Sky Club in AtlantaHyatt expands to 50 hotels in IndiaAir India Express moves to become an economy only airlineAmerican Airlines eliminates international re-checkKayak launches new AI toolHilton enables Conferma via APIYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

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