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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this session include -

• Istanbul now has the world's most connected airport. https://lnkd.in/d-3mwiki
• The EU’s much-delayed Entry-Exit System (EES) will finally be launched on 10 November.
• Qatar Airways confirms the southern African airline there've been rumoured to be investing in will be Airlink, in which they've taken a 25% stake.
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to acquire Standard International, LLC, expanding their offering of "premier lifestyle" accommodation.
• Sustainable Aero Lab and Research+Attitude launch the Net-Zero Airline Ranking listings.
• Delta Air Lines renews full content agreement with the GDSs.
• Lufthansa axes two routes, Kuwait and Bahrain (having operated them for 40 and 60 years respectively) whilst there's more strike trouble looming at it's holiday subsidiary Discover Airlines
• Extra Stories
• Space News

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The Ben's Big Deal Podcast is for anyone interested in getting a great deal with an airline, hotel or credit card.

Ben Komenkul is a points & miles expert and shares the latest offers so that you can take advantage of all the big deals out there and become a points master.

In this episode, Ben discusses -

• The impact of Southwest changes for A-List members
• Is it worth it to earn elite hotel status?
• Bilt Rewards expands its offering

You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.

This podcast was created by Ben Komenkul and was edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. For more information about Ben's Big Deal visit BensBigDeal.com.

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Welcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 34 of 2024. This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360, where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.

Topics covered during this podcast -

• AAA unveils top destinations for Labor Day
• AirPlus sees increase in European Business Travel
• Alaska & Hawaiian merger clears DOJ
• GSA increases lodging and meals per diem
• Zoom unveils 1 million attendee capability
• Hotels bet on direct bookings for corporate travelers
• Delta launches SkyMiles business travel perks
• Hyatt acquires Standard International
• Otto raises $6M for AI-Assisted unmanaged biz travel
• Marriott signs deal with Sonder
• Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in Airlink
• Delta Air Lines reaches new deals with GDSs
• FCM adds Talixo's ground content
• EU declares launch date for Entry-Exit System
• Alaska Airlines partners for accommodations with Expedia
• SpaceX to bring back Boeing astronauts

Tune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update. We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.

You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.

This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!

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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this session include -

• Event and activities ticketing platform CORAS raises €1.3m towards scaling their tickets API offering.
• Qatar Airways rolls out a caviar service in their business class cabin.
• Air India Express and Scoot work together on virtual interlining for their joint customers, courtesy of Dohop.
• Delta Air Lines now provides free wi-fi on international flights.
• Wizz Air launches an unlimited flights subscription service for €499/year - with a few twists.
• The World Health Organization declares a current MPOX outbreak in Africa a global health emergency.
• Ryanair's latest OTA partner is .... not eDreams.
• SAP reduces their commitment to offer/order.
• easyJet and Kiwi.com sign an integration agreement.
• Bonus Extra Stories

You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.

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The NoJetStress Podcast is a traveler wellbeing podcast for frequent business travelers covering health and peak performance on the road as well as to help business travelers maintain optimal health and avoid burnout no matter how much they travel. Christopher Babayode, a Corporate Travel Wellness Expert shares his insights on Traveler Wellness.

This is episode, Christopher discusses -

• An introduction to Christina Clark and Workculturati
• The importance of co-creating work solutions with clients
• The pace of change in the workplace, the here and now
• The state of global employment wellbeing
• Cultures and balancing flexibility and in-office requirements
• The need to create a strong culture of belonging for hybrid and remote workers
• Business travel affects men and women consider the unique challenges
• Psychological safety as part of a good culture
• The importance of attitudes towards risk and failure in fostering a culture

You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.

This podcast was created by Christopher Babayode and distributed by BusinessTravel360. For more information about NoJetStress, visit us at NoJetStress.com

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Welcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 33 of 2024. This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360, where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.

Topics covered during this podcast -

• CBRE cuts 2024 US RevPAR outlook
• ARC's July US ticket sales rebound
• North America, APAC and Western Europe lead the global markets
• North American airlines worst hit by global IT outages
• TSA won’t drop liquid rule
• Alaska Airlines invests in JetZero aircraft
• Wizz Air partners with Caravelo
• Bagtag partners with Sabre
• Delta begins rollout of free international WiFi
• Amex opens Centurion Lounge in Salt Lake City
• Lufthansa opens Premium Lounge at Newark Airport
• IndiGo adds Business Class & Loyalty Program
• Australians eligible for Global Entry

Tune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update. We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.

You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.

This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!

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Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com

Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah

Stories covered on this session include -

• Paul Abbott announces a strong quarterly performance for American Express Global Business Travel.
• Tripadvisor teams up with Hopper to enable hotel bookings from within their app.
• Airbnb will relaunch "experiences" next year.
• Travel technology company FLYR raises $295m.
• British Airways announces the suspension of their Beijing route.
• Extra Stories
• And Space News!

You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.

This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!

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Welcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 32 of 2024. This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360, where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in under 15 minutes.

Topics covered during this podcast -

• IHG achieves 80% direct bookings
• Expedia sees rise in Q2 earnings BUT …
• Microsoft says outdated tech caused Delta’s meltdown
• Voepass flight 2283 crashes, killing 61 passengers
• Delta expands benefits to Latam
• EU airports to restore 100ml luggage rule
• Priceline and Sabre extend partnership
• Air India Express launches platform with Scoot
• Turkish Airlines aims for free WiFi
• Air India to introduce A350
• Alaska Airlines opens new SFO lounge
• Airbus Marks 500th U.S.-Built Jet
• TSA PreCheck hits 20 Million member milestone
• Breeze begins service at Newark Airport
• Space Foundation announces $570B space economy
• Over 60 days since Boeing Starliner astronauts launched

Tune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update. We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.

You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.

This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!

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