Tag: Tower Travel Management
The Future Of Travel Management Companies: Part One, Staffing
“Green shoots” are nice but transaction counts for most travel management companies as of last week remained between 3 percent and 15 percent of last…
Open To Continued Independence Or Partnerships, TravelBank Adds Features, Funding And A Food Client
TravelBank during the past few months added what sources said was a relatively small amount of new funding and GrubHub as a relatively big client….
What Southwest’s Expanded Distribution Means For Corporate Travel Buyers
The biggest news coinciding with GBTA’s convention this month was Southwest’s decision to list or expand participation in global distribution systems run by Amadeus and…
Tramada Adds SAP Concur Partnership, Eyes CTDs
Travel agency automation firm Tramada Systems has begun looking to ARC-accredited corporate travel departments for its next opportunities in North America. Partnering with the world’s leading…
Jury’s Out On TravelBank’s No-Fee Expense And Booking Service
It’s hard to know what to make of TravelBank. One of many startups to enter business travel in the last few years, the company hasn’t…
Another Travel Startup Leans On TMC Support
Disadvantaged relative to bigger companies that negotiate their own airfare discounts, small businesses mostly pay retail. TravelBank co-founder and CEO Duke Chung is out to…
American Express Global Business Travel Fee Idea Isn’t New, But Goes ‘A Step Further’
It’s common for travel management companies to charge extra when booking a supplier requires more work or generates less revenue. This is the basic idea behind American…
