Managed Travel Payment Innovation in 2026

This BTN mini-series looks at how travel managers can impact the costs of payment, the move from payment providers to edge into the managed travel space and how spend management platforms are looking to deliver on unfulfilled potential.

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CTI Spotlight: Paris

Paris saw a dip in travel costs in Q1 2026 due to the steep increases in 2025, driven by post-Olympic... KEEP READING

Travel AI and Sustainability Efforts Can Coexist, Experts Say

As sustainability slips down the corporate travel priority list, travel technology executives argue... KEEP READING

AI Quietly Rewires Buyer-Supplier Relationships

Travel managers will focus on shaping logic and policy, ensuring data readability, and overseeing AI... KEEP READING

BTN Tech Profile: TripKicks

Tripkicks launched Catalyst to enhance communication via behavioral science, helping managers improve... KEEP READING

Business Travel News Top Stories

Festive Road Names Susan Standiford Strategic Advisor for AI

By Elizabeth West

Festive Road has appointed former IKEA CTO Susan Standiford as a strategic advisor for AI strategy in corporate travel and... Keep Reading

PwC: Premium Rules in Tenuous '26 Hospitality M&A LandscapeBy Chris Davis

Merger and acquisition activity in the hospitality industry in the past six months has declined from the prior six-month... Keep Reading

El Al to Add Starlink Wi-FiBy Donna M. Airoldi

El Al has partnered with Starlink to provide high-speed satellite Wi-Fi on its aircraft beginning in 2027, the carrier... Keep Reading

PredictX Launches Multi-Agent AI PlatformBy Michael B. Baker

Business travel data intelligence specialist PredictX has launched a new multi-agent AI platform called Orchestra to... Keep Reading

TPConnects Introduces 'Lightweight' API for Air ContentBy Michael B. Baker

TPConnects has launched a new "lightweight" API that it said can provide faster response times than traditional NDC... Keep Reading

TripStax Integrates Riskline Data into Duty-of-Care ModuleBy Michael B. Baker

Travel management technology provider TripStax has integrated travel risk intelligence from Riskline into its Track... Keep Reading

Air Canada Opens New Lounge in Québec CityBy Donna M. Airoldi

Air Canada has opened a new "dedicated premium" lounge at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, the carrier... Keep Reading

At CAPA, Experts Envision Changes in Post-Spirit Air LandscapeBy Donna M. Airoldi

The demise of Spirit Airlines might have only indirect effects on corporate travel management, but it also could herald... Keep Reading

AirBaltic, El Al Reach Codeshare AgreementBy Rob Gill

Northern European carrier AirBaltic and Israeli airline El Al have agreed to a codeshare deal, which will take effect July... Keep Reading

Riskline Launches Map for Ebola Outbreak TrackingBy Michael B. Baker

Riskline has launched a new map to help travel managers monitor screening requirements and travel restrictions related to... Keep Reading

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By Condor Airlines

As Condor Airlines prepares to kick off its summer schedule, the airline proudly celebrates its 70th... KEEP READING

By BCD Travel

In a complex travel ecosystem, flexibility and choice matter. What if your travel program was simple,... KEEP READING

BTN Research

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BTN Intelligence's Small and Midsize Enterprise Report 2026

BTN's 2026 Travel Management AI Survey & Report

BTN's 2026 Car Rental Survey & Report

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From Data to Identity: Designing the Next Era of Intelligent Corporate Travel

Thurs., June 18 at 11am EDT / 8am PDT / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST

Corporate travel programs have more data than ever—but far less clarity than they need. Siloed booking,...Register Now!

30 Minutes with Accor’s Julien Houdebine: Rate Confidence, Innovation and the Future of Corporate Pricing

Mon., June 22 at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 15 BST / 16 CEST

Corporate hotel pricing is not broken, but it is becoming more complex. Today’s travel buyers are navigating...Register Now!

Scaling Rides and Meals Without Losing Control

Tues., June 23 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT

Managing ground transportation and business meals at scale is challenging—especially when employees are...Register Now!

The Upgrade Paradox: Why Strict Hotel Policies Leave Savings — and Better Stays — on the Table

Tues, June 16 at 8:00am PDT / 11am EDT

Corporations craft hotel travel policies to help them control costs and protect employees – yet many quietly...Watch Now

Policy, Progress, Partnership: Small & Midsize Enterprise Travel Management

Thurs., June 11 at 11am EDT / 8am PDT / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST

Tightened policies, tech savvy and traveling consistently, Small & Midsize Enterprises have shown their...Watch Now

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**Business Travel News By Section**
Transportation El Al to Add Starlink Wi-Fi DOT Ends Probe into 2024 Delta CrowdStrike Meltdown Air Canada Opens New Lounge in Québec City	Lodging PwC: Premium Rules in Tenuous '26 Hospitality M&A Landscape Motel 6 Parent G6 CEO Steps Down CoStar: April U.S. Hotel Rate, Occupancy Gain	Payment & Expense Expensify Launches MCP Layer for AI Agent Data Access Emburse Ready for Fast Moves with AI 'Foundational Layer' Trip.Biz Integrates Conferma Virtual Card Tech into Booking Platform
Technology PredictX Launches Multi-Agent AI Platform Emburse Achieves ISO/IEC Certification for AI Management Navan Integrates AI Agents into Gemini Enterprise	Distribution TPConnects Introduces 'Lightweight' API for Air Content Travelport Launches API for Travel Selling Infrastructure Engine Launches API for Embedded Hotel Booking	Meetings Event Production Specialist Encore Files for IPO Amid Financial Losses Cvent Ranks 2026 Top Meetings Destinations and Hotels Cvent Completes ON24 Acquisition
Global TripStax Integrates Riskline Data into Duty-of-Care Module AirBaltic, El Al Reach Codeshare Agreement Riskline Launches Map for Ebola Outbreak Tracking	Management Festive Road Names Susan Standiford Strategic Advisor for AI In Crisis, Travel Programs Are as Strong as the Weakest Link	Intelligence Navan Raises Revenue Forecast Amid Enterprise Client Growth, Strong Demand GBTA: U.S. Business Travel Spending, Economic Impact Grows Embattled CTM Finagles Financial Footing as Investigations Continue

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BTN Research

BTN Intelligence's Small and Midsize Enterprise Report 2026

BTN's 2026 Travel Management AI Survey & Report

BTN's 2026 Car Rental Survey & Report

BTN Webinars

From Data to Identity: Designing the Next Era of Intelligent Corporate Travel

30 Minutes with Accor’s Julien Houdebine: Rate Confidence, Innovation and the Future of Corporate Pricing

Scaling Rides and Meals Without Losing Control

The Upgrade Paradox: Why Strict Hotel Policies Leave Savings — and Better Stays — on the Table

Policy, Progress, Partnership: Small & Midsize Enterprise Travel Management

BTN Events

Business Travel Show Europe

42nd Annual Travel Manager of the Year Awards & Reception

11th Annual Entertainment Sports & Media Travel Summit Los Angeles

Business Travel Show America

19th Annual The Beat Live

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