Travel Weekly Group Ltd

💸 Global business travel spending to reach $1.63 trillion USD by 2025. Over half (53%) of companies report an increase in linked trips, while 27% see a decline in single-day trips. Cost control remains a strategic focus for 78% of travel buyers. Personalisation in travel is a top priority, with 70% of buyers emphasizing traveller satisfaction. Sustainability is crucial, with over one-third reporting an increase in rail and multimodal trips. 72% view traveller safety as a key concern for 2025. Regional difference: 61% of European respondents prioritize sustainability against 34% in North America. The shift towards smarter business travel entails leveraging data, enhancing sustainability, and improving traveller experiences.

📊 American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) introduces emissions-based carbon pricing for air travel, allowing customers to select carbon calculation methods and apply fees to flights. This mechanism aids in informing travelers about their carbon impact and funds sustainability projects like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), electric vehicles (EVs), and research & development (R&D). Amex GBT's software empowers companies to address their carbon footprint by directing investments towards lower-carbon solutions. The initiative aligns with corporate efforts to reduce emissions and supports the transition to a low carbon future.

🚀 Guestline, an Access Company, reports 2.4 million self-service travellers using GuestStay technology, saving 6,000 labour hours for hotel teams. In 2024, 2.3 million online check-ins, plus 120,000 kiosk check-ins, increased hotel revenues by 2.6%. Autonomous checkouts were opted for by 72,000 guests. GuestStay captured 800,000 personal email addresses, while the Direct Booking Manager secured 1.2 million bookings in 12 months, with 6.7% via Google Connector.