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 this engaging episode, Andrew and Clive share their summer adventures and gear up for an exciting upcoming conference in Gibraltar, featuring BBC journalist Steve Richards. They delve into conference topics that include such things as the upcoming budget, US elections, and their implications for international business, with insights from Dr. Liesl Torres on sustainable travel.The duo also discusses the critical rail bill and its impact on business travel, emphasizing the need for collaboration to enhance travel opportunities. They candidly address urban mobility challenges, particularly rising parking fees at railway stations, drawing comparisons with more commuter-friendly practices in Germany. Additionally, Andrew and Clive navigate the complexities of European entry systems and outline their plans for 2025, including educational webinars to keep members informed. Tune in to gain valuable insights and stay updated on the latest in travel, business, and sustainability!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 37 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 -Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly to step downAmerican Airlines Flight Attendants ratify new contractAir France-KLM ranked the world's best airline loyalty programPolaris Dawn astronauts perform 1st spacewalkAlaska Airlines plane aborts to avoid collision with SouthwestUK sets ETA requirement dates for US & CanadaBoeing workers vote to strikeUnited Airlines signs deal with StarlinkRyanair carries record 20.5 million passengersRed Roof opens 700th hotelCathay Pacific extends free inflight wifiBrightline available on Major GDS platformsGoogle launches US Passports for its digital walletTune 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 textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 36 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 -DOT launches probe of airline loyalty programsUS sets record for travel contribution to GDPLufthansa eyes stake in TAP PortugalTurkish Airlines content not in SabreTurkish Airlines names aggregator partnersTurkish Airlines signs deal with TravelportCvent acquires SplashThomas Cook acquired by eSky GroupYatra acquires Globe TravelsUber and Turo partnerAmerican add new European routesLyft expands Price LockSAS officially joins SkyTeamAir Canada changes Check-In deadlineBoeing Starliner comes back on EarthSpaceX to launch Starship to Mars in 2026Tune 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 ShravahStories covered on this session include -American Express Global Business Travel is keen to shed the "legacy TMC" label.Martijn V.'s post about his recent airline booking experience generates quite a bit of talk.The US announces $291m in fresh grants for airline decarbonization projects.Ryanair cuts capacity at Berlin Brandenburg airport by 20% as they fail to agree on airport and infrastructure fees.... whilst their latest OTA partner is Trip.com Group.Air France-KLM completes their non-controlling almost 20% stake in SAS - Scandinavian Airlines.... just as SAS announced their exit from chapter 11 bankruptcy. Flight Centre Travel Group reports record 2024 profits.Qantas feels the effect of their reputational damage on their bottom line as profits drop.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 -Organisational values, empathy and effective communicationCreating a positive workplace culture through soft and hard skillsMental health support in the workplaceBuilding corporate cultures with strong values and measuring successWorkplace culture and leadership with a focus on personal experiences and valuesTools to help workforces integrate personal growth and workplace cultureThe implications for corporate the world and travelling workforcesHow wellness dashboards only tell half the storyYou 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 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 -Istanbul now has the world's most connected airport. https://lnkd.in/d-3mwikiThe EU’s much-delayed Entry-Exit System (EES) will finally be launched on 10 November.Qatar Airways confirms the southern African airline there've been rumoured to be investing in will be Airlink, in which they've taken a 25% stake. Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to acquire Standard International, LLC, expanding their offering of "premier lifestyle" accommodation.Sustainable Aero Lab and Research+Attitude launch the Net-Zero Airline Ranking listings.Delta Air Lines renews full content agreement with the GDSs. Lufthansa axes two routes, Kuwait and Bahrain (having operated them for 40 and 60 years respectively) whilst there's more strike trouble looming at it's holiday subsidiary Discover AirlinesExtra StoriesSpace NewsYou 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 Ben's Big Deal Podcast is for anyone interested in getting a great deal with an airline, hotel or credit card.Ben Komenkul is a points & miles expert and shares the latest offers so that you can take advantage of all the big deals out there and become a points master.In this episode,  Ben discusses -The impact of Southwest changes for A-List membersIs it worth it to earn elite hotel status?Bilt Rewards expands its offeringYou 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 Ben Komenkul and was edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about Ben's Big Deal visit BensBigDeal.com.Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 34 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 -AAA unveils top destinations for Labor DayAirPlus sees increase in European Business TravelAlaska & Hawaiian merger clears DOJGSA increases lodging and meals per diemZoom unveils 1 million attendee capabilityHotels bet on direct bookings for corporate travelersDelta launches SkyMiles business travel perksHyatt acquires Standard InternationalOtto raises $6M for AI-Assisted unmanaged biz travelMarriott signs deal with SonderQatar Airways acquires 25% stake in AirlinkDelta Air Lines reaches new deals with GDSsFCM adds Talixo's ground contentEU declares launch date for Entry-Exit SystemAlaska Airlines partners for accommodations with ExpediaSpaceX to bring back Boeing astronautsTune 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 ShravahStories covered on this session include -Event and activities ticketing platform CORAS raises €1.3m towards scaling their tickets API offering.Qatar Airways rolls out a caviar service in their business class cabin.Air India Express and Scoot work together on virtual interlining for their joint customers, courtesy of Dohop.Delta Air Lines now provides free wi-fi on international flights. Wizz Air launches an unlimited flights subscription service for €499/year - with a few twists.The World Health Organization declares a current MPOX outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.Ryanair's latest OTA partner is .... not eDreams.SAP reduces their commitment to offer/order.easyJet and Kiwi.com sign an integration agreement.Bonus 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 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 -An introduction to Christina Clark and WorkculturatiThe importance of co-creating work solutions with clientsThe pace of change in the workplace, the here and now The state of global employment wellbeingCultures and balancing flexibility and in-office requirementsThe need to create a strong culture of belonging for hybrid and remote workersBusiness travel affects men and women consider the unique challengesPsychological safety as part of a good cultureThe importance of attitudes towards risk and failure in fostering a culture 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 Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.comSupport the show