Business Travel 360

Send us a textWith over 20 years of experience in travel technology, Tony has his pulse on all aspects of the travel industry along with trends, how to maximize results and what the future looks like.In Part 1 of the InterviewWe discuss how Tony got into travel and everything from his first job at Island Bakery (a family business in Astoria) to this current role as Senior Vice President at Serko and everything in between.    We reminisced about the evolution of technology in travel as well as the current state of OBTs and what why they should (and should not) embrace consumer like attributes.  In Part 2 of the InterviewWe discuss NDC and its importance in brand building and brand association.  The value of understanding full vs limited content from supplement technologies such as ATPCO/RouteHappy and how usage of web meeting technologies has evolved and their impact to the future of business travel.Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the BT360 Podcast: What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 15 of 2021.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast - Spacecraft Soyuz lands on EarthGet ready for NASA Crew-2GBTA moves convention to NovemberAmerican Airlines & Qantas add capacityAir Canada gets financial support & issues refundsPorter targets June 21 for returnJetBlue codeshares with Qatar AirwaysSouthwest requires more points for redemptionMarriott Bonvoy partners with UberHawaiian Airlines removes mileage expirationHRS acquires Itelya & Flipkart buys Cleartrip.comDerpart Travel Service adds real time risk informationNarita Airport adds biometrics to the airport journeyUnited Airlines trials biometrics at SFO airportSwiss to trial IATA Travel PassTune 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 or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to a random business travel podcast that is full of it.  If you are seeking a biased opinion on travel related news that's unbelievable....then this is for you.  We are warning you though, B.S. is not for everyone!You can find our podcast by searching BusinessTravel360 on Google podcast, Apple podcast, Pandora, Spotify and iHeart.  Be sure to tell others about it so that we have more than 1 listener.  Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the BT360 Podcast: What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 14 of 2021.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast - Delta Air Lines launches new promotionBoeing grounds 737 MAX...again!Frances bans short flightsTSA allows large sunscreen bottlesJapan Airlines retiring 777 planesAir New Zealand & United focus on refundsUnited Airlines hires pilotsAvelo Airlines launchesConnect Airlines launchesSingapore accepts IATA Travel PassSabre sells TramsSAP Concur partners with Anvil Group for Risk ManagementTune 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 or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the BT360 Podcast: What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 13 of 2021.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast - Southwest & Alaska add more 737 MAX ordersCDC revises guidelines  - Go Travel!TSA marks another milestoneDelta Air Lines restores inflight serviceNew York State launches Excelsior PassUnited Airlines improves no change policyUnited Airlines returns to JFKRestrictions for Basic Economy fares coming back soonAir Canada & Air Transat merger cancelledAir Canada extends Aeroplan Elite Status to 2022Air Canada & Air Dolomiti launch partnershipAlaska joins OneworldLATAM adds PreCheckUnited Airlines ends change flexibility for 737 MAX passengersHertz progresses to June Chapter 11 exitNew Rapid Rewards members get bonus pointsANA adds CommonPassInfiniti Software launches NDC platformTune 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 or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the BT360 Podcast: What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 12 of 2021.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast - TSA hits another highpoint and marks 11 Straight DaysHotel Industry is recoveringAmerican Airlines ungrounding all flightsSouthwest ends crowded-flight alertsCapita disposes Travel & Events divisionAmerican Express ends print editionsVaccine passports too easy to fakeJetBlue launches PaislyGoldstar adds Brazilian partnerMerger of travel agenciesStar Alliance opens Singapore OfficeNDC updatesSerko adds Booking.comTune 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 or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the BT360 Podcast: What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 11 of 2021.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast - TSA records highest passenger volume since March 2020Kayak launches Kayak for BusinessBeware of TSA/Global Entry ScammersTravelers United sues MGM Resorts over resort feesUS/Canada & Mexico border closure extendedUS to lift travel restrictions in Mid-MayJetBlue launches CommonPass Health PassportExtended Stay America bought for $6BAirAsia raises A$100M+Coupa buys PanaEmburse buys DVI & RoadmapEmirates & TAP Air Portugal launch codeshareSabre NDC content now available in GetThereConcur TripLink rolls out new functionalityTune 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 or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textIt is so exciting when you get an opportunity to talk to someone who is well recognized, has had longevity in the industry and yet demonstrates such an incredible amount of grace and is very humble.  Elaine Osgood is such a person.We sat down with Elaine to celebrate Women's History Month and her role as CEO of Atlas Travel & Technology Group that she founded 34 years ago.   Atlas Travel is one of the few women owned travel companies in the world.   What we  uncovered was how she overcame many obstacles and transformed them into opportunities.  Today she mentors young women and helps them grow into strong independent minded leaders of tomorrow. Oh yes and we also discussed some of the latest news in travel.   Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the BT360 Podcast: What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 10 of 2021.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast - Ask us a Travel QuestionIATA Survey ResultsNew Hotel Jobs AddedAirlines Bailed Out & Management Gets Raises?Singapore Pilots IATA Travel PassIATA Travel Pass Eliminates Vaccine FraudJapan Bans Spectators from OlympicsNew Tax in MexicoFrontier Airlines Files IPOBritish Airways extends Executive Club Tier StatusMajor US Airlines Mortgage Frequent Flyer ProgramsKayak Launches Hotel in Miami BeachTravel Wellness by EdytaAmadeus First GDS to Enable NDC ContentCvent Launches New Transient Hotel RFP ToolBerg Hansen Signs Deal with SabreTune 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 or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the BT360 Podcast: What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 9 of 2021.  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 less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast - Major Global Data BreachIATA: 2021 Air Demand Worse than 2020Australia lifts 737 MAX SuspensionCertares bails out HertzEmirates selling empty adjoining seatsAmerican encourages vaccinnationJamaica changes Covid-19 rulesIAG loses €7.7 BillionQantas joins IATA Travel PassATPI acquires German Travel AgencyOmni & Loews new PartnershipTravel Wellness by EdytaATPCO adds Covid details to RoutehappyBusiness Extra Bonus PointsTune 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 or Spotify.   You can always find more information at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show