It's that time of year! BTN begins its countdown of the biggest managed travel programs based on U.S.-originating air volume. Who's on this year's list? You'll find out 20 companies per day as we release the list this week. Once we get to No. 1, we'll look at the strategies, trends and technology changes these programs are using as managed travel programs undergo a wave of transformation. Today we're looking at No. 20 to No. 1....

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TempoTrip Targets Manual Mtg. Air Workflows

Years after its birth as a booking module within Options Travel's tech stack, group and meeting air... KEEP READING

Tech Frustrations? Get the Antitode at BTS America

A survey of travel buyers revealed dissatisfaction with AI integration in travel management tools. At... KEEP READING

Avrio: Supply Constraints Bolster Pricing Even if Demand Slips

Despite signs of softening demand, supply constraints and pricing strategies in air travel, hotel... KEEP READING

BTSA: Travel Costs Begin to Outrun Budgets; Still, Few Cos. Limit Trips

Travel costs are rising, impacting budgets, yet few companies are limiting trips. Forecasts predict... KEEP READING

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HTS CEO Smith Departs

By Michael B. Baker

Dakota Smith, co-founder and CEO of Hopper's B2B division HTS, has departed the company after 13 years.... Keep Reading

Report: TripStax CEO Ramsey to Step Down in NovemberBy Michael B. Baker

TripStax CEO Jack Ramsey will leave that role in November as the company's technology will be brought in more closely to... Keep Reading

New Airline Routes: October 2026 UpdatesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Airlines often update their networks, and BTN is providing a list of select new airline destination announcements. ... Keep Reading

Advito: Premium Demand to Keep Q4 Airfares LoftyBy Chris Davis

Resilient corporate demand, particularly in premium classes, and carriers' capacity discipline will work to keep... Keep Reading

Groupize Names Concur Vet Ballard SVP of SalesBy Lauren Arena

Groupize has appointed David Ballard, formerly of SAP Concur, as SVP of Sales, where he will lead sales efforts and... Keep Reading

Amex Debuts Expense Mgmt. Capabilities with New Card OfferingBy Michael B. Baker

American Express has launched a new corporate card product that includes expense management software and an expense app as... Keep Reading

IATA: August Global Air Demand Again DipsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Total August air demand decreased 0.8 percent year over year, as demand declines in the Middle East deepened, according to... Keep Reading

Amtrak's 'Airo' Trains Debut on Cascades RouteBy Donna M. Airoldi

Two of Amtrak's new Airo trainsets joined the Amtrak Cascades route in the Pacific Northwest, the rail operator announced... Keep Reading

Lyft Launches App in Select European CitiesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Lyft has begun to roll out its app in Europe, the ride-hailing company announced Wednesday. North American Lyft riders now... Keep Reading

CoStar: U.S. Hotels Gain in Occupancy, Rate in AugustBy Julie Sickel

U.S. hotels experienced year-over-year increases in key performance metrics in August, with RevPAR rising by 2.0%, ADR by... Keep Reading

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By Virgin Atlantic

The hours between meetings matter just as much as the meetings themselves. Time to prepare. Time to focus. Time to reset. That’s why every stage of Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class is designed to keep the day moving... KEEP READING

By The Cove at Atlantis

The new Cove represents a sophisticated expression of luxury, shaped by the beauty of Paradise Island and the spirit of The Bahamas.... KEEP READING

By Hahnair

In today’s complex ticketing environment, corporate travel professionals need solutions that are easy to use, reliable and designed for their daily workflow.... KEEP READING

By Etihad

For U.S. corporate travelers, the case for choosing an airline is increasingly about more than the quality of the long-haul flight. Network breadth, connection options, frequency, ease of managing travel and the ability to reach less traditional business markets all matter.... 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

BTN Webinars

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30 Minutes With … Navan President Michael Sindicich on What AI Can Actually Do for Travel Managers

Tues., Oct. 6 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT

Travel managers are being asked to do more with less. So where can AI actually help? Michael Sindicich,...Register Now!

Beyond Booking: Is Business Travel Ready for the AI Travel Assistant?

Thur., Oct. 8 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT

Business travel technology is entering a new phase. Agentic AI has the potential to move beyond search and...Register Now!

How to Engage Travelers, Drive Compliance, and Transform Your Hotel Program

Tues., Oct. 27 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT

Even with the rapid pace of industry change, corporate travel managers continue to face age-old hotel program...Register Now!

Why Your Travel Meal Policy Doesn't Work: And How to Design One That Does

Wed., Sept. 30 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT

Travel programs have optimized air and hotel spend, yet meal expenses often remain a challeng. Many...Watch Now

What Global Travel Managers Expect Now

Tues., Sept. 29 at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT

Business travel is growing. Managing that growth is getting more complex. Cost pressure, sourcing workload,...Watch Now

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**Business Travel News By Section**
Transportation New Airline Routes: October 2026 Updates IATA: August Global Air Demand Again Dips	Lodging Aven Hospitality Adds HTS Cancellation Offering Accor Launches ALL Concierge AI Tool Perk Partners with Hotel Platform Katanox	Payment & Expense Amex Debuts Expense Mgmt. Capabilities with New Card Offering Expensify Integrates with AI-Native ERP DualEntry Expensify Integrates with Anthropic's Claude for Small Business
Technology BizTrip AI Launches MCP Layer for Claude, ChatGPT Booking Trip.Biz Adds AI Agents Aimed at Boosting Program Adoption Groupe Voyages VP Automates Mining, Medical Repatriation Workflows with Amgine	Distribution Finnair Expands Offers and Orders to Pilot Agency Platform Delta Details Initial NDC Capabilities, Enhanced Features for Agencies Lufthansa City Center Debuts Atriis-Based SME Booking Tool	Meetings Groupize Names Concur Vet Ballard SVP of Sales Spotnana Acquires Meetings Platform Troop
Global Alaska Seeks to Join American's Antitrust-Immune Joint Ventures American, Starlux Launch Codeshare Partnership Qantas to Launch Nonstop Sydney-NYC Flights	Management HTS CEO Smith Departs Traxo to Provide Itinerary Data for Otonoma's Network Travelogix, Kudos Partner on Integrated Tech Offering	Intelligence Report: TripStax CEO Ramsey to Step Down in November Advito: Premium Demand to Keep Q4 Airfares Lofty CoStar: U.S. Hotels Gain in Occupancy, Rate in August

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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

30 Minutes With … Navan President Michael Sindicich on What AI Can Actually Do for Travel Managers

Beyond Booking: Is Business Travel Ready for the AI Travel Assistant?

How to Engage Travelers, Drive Compliance, and Transform Your Hotel Program

Why Your Travel Meal Policy Doesn't Work: And How to Design One That Does

What Global Travel Managers Expect Now

BTN Events

10th Annual Strategic Meetings Summit Chicago

Business Travel Show America

7th Annual Government Travel Summit

14th Annual Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Toronto

3rd Annual Business Travel Tech Talk Boston

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