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Business Travel Budgets Face ‘New Normal’ With Prices to Climb Through 2025

It turns out that 2019 is no longer a good year to compare prices to. That should be a relief to anyone trying to explain why their travel budget looks so different now.

Business Travel Budgets Face ‘New Normal’ With Prices to Climb Through 2025

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State Department Sees ‘Off the Charts’ Demand for U.S. Visas

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said at the Skift Global Forum that the State Department is still working to reduce wait times in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and India.

State Department Sees ‘Off the Charts’ Demand for U.S. Visas

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Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18.

Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

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Generation Next: The Women Shaping Travel’s Future

These women leaders are the travel industry’s disruptors and innovators, and you can bet they’re on more than one shortlist for the next big thing.

Generation Next: The Women Shaping Travel’s Future

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Business Travel Grows in APAC

Strong passenger demand, in-person events, and positive industry momentum are driving business travel growth, with global passenger demand up 9.1%, hotel occupancy nearing 70%, and steady travel demand expected through the next quarter.

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Skift Power Rankings: Greg O’Hara

As the founder of private equity firm Certares, O’Hara has been one of the most active players in travel industry deal-making.

Skift Power Rankings: Greg O’Hara

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Star Alliance Fires Back at SAS Defection with Loyalty Status Match

With the ink barely dry on the divorce papers, Star Alliance is wasting no time in luring back some of SAS’ most loyal - and profitable - passengers. The aim of this neatly timed promotion is business continuity and customer retention, but it remains to be seen how many frequent flyers will take up the offer.

Star Alliance Fires Back at SAS Defection with Loyalty Status Match

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Air France-KLM Now Owns 20% of SAS: 3 Big Changes to Watch

Air France-KLM’s significant stake is more than just a strategic move—it's the latest stage of deepening consolidation in Europe's airline industry. With SAS defecting to the SkyTeam alliance and expanding cooperation with new partners, expect tighter network integration in the months ahead.

Air France-KLM Now Owns 20% of SAS: 3 Big Changes to Watch

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Amex GBT Blends AI With Agents to Win Business Travel Share

The travel-management giant is using AI to read and respond to trip requests via emails. The goal is to free up human agents for more critical tasks, like perhaps explaining to executives why they can't expense that "team-building" trip to Vegas.

Amex GBT Blends AI With Agents to Win Business Travel Share

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Who’s Winning the U.S. Airline Loyalty Game?

Running a profitable airline in the U.S. is increasingly about loyalty, not just logistics. All of the ‘Big Three’ lean heavily on frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards to help drive revenue - but who came out on top in Q2?

Who’s Winning the U.S. Airline Loyalty Game?