Travel management

BCD Travel Life Sciences Center of Excellence Reimagines Clinical Trial Patient Travel and Logistics

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Travel management, Centricity, BCD Travel, Companies

UTRECHT, Netherlands, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BCD Travel'sLife Sciences Center of Excellence today announced an enhanced approach to clinical trial patient travel aimed at shifting the paradigm from traditional service delivery.

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  • UTRECHT, Netherlands, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BCD Travel'sLife Sciences Center of Excellence today announced an enhanced approach to clinical trial patient travel aimed at shifting the paradigm from traditional service delivery.
  • "BCD is keenly aware of the importance of patient centricity for our customer and recognizes the significant physical, emotional and financial burdens that can be associated with trial participation," said Jessica Azoulay, Vice President, Life Sciences Center of Excellence.
  • While patient centricity is a primary focus for life sciences, patient travel and logistics fulfillment is an oft-overlooked area, relying on agencies with varying competencies to manage.
  • The Life Sciences Center of Excellence, announced in February, coalesces servicing, consultation and optimization across BCD's broad customer base.

Deem Partners With FCM to Offer Clients Unmatched Flexibility and Options in Corporate Travel Booking Software

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Business travel, Business, Travel, Articles, Travel management, Travel agencies, FCM Travel Solutions, Travel management company, Corporate travel management, Flight Centre

FCM values partnerships, said Billy McDonough, President of FCM Travel Solutions, Americas.

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  • FCM values partnerships, said Billy McDonough, President of FCM Travel Solutions, Americas.
  • FCM Travel Solutions is one of the largest travel management companies in the world, and the flagship global business travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group.
  • For the last eight consecutive years FCM has been named the World's Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards.
  • Deems travel technology plugs into major travel agencies and expense solution providers, enabling more corporate customers and the worlds largest travel management companies.

Expedia Travelers Rank the USA's Friendliest Cities of 2021

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Monday, March 15, 2021
OpenTravel Alliance, Expedia Group, Travel technology, Travel, Companies, Travel management, Expedia

As travelers begin to plan their spring and summer getaways, Expedia.com is helping narrow down the possibilities by ranking the friendliest towns and cities for 2021.

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  • As travelers begin to plan their spring and summer getaways, Expedia.com is helping narrow down the possibilities by ranking the friendliest towns and cities for 2021.
  • For more on this trend which began during 2020, check out the Expedia 2021 Trends Report .
  • Expedia and the Airplane logo are trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • *Friendliest Cities list based on cities and towns with the highest percentage of positive traveler reviews mentioning words like "friendly, friendliest, amiable" from January 2019 December 2020.

American Express Launches 2021 Global Travel Trends Report

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Luxury, Vacation, Transportation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Environment, Retail, Air, Transport, Finance, Travel management, American Express, Berkshire Hathaway, Wells Fargo, Money, AXP, Tourism, Finance, Consumer confidence index, Companies

American Express (NYSE: AXP) released the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report today, which provides unique insight into consumer sentiment toward travel nearly one year after the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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  • American Express (NYSE: AXP) released the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report today, which provides unique insight into consumer sentiment toward travel nearly one year after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
  • Our latest global trends report shows that there is a pent-up demand for travel among consumers, with many people longing for and beginning to plan future trips, said Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel.
  • For additional findings and more information on the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, visit here .
  • 4Based on International Card Member hotel and air bookings made through American Express Travel in January 2021 compared to January 2020.

Internova Travel Group Names New President, Chief Information Officer

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Business travel, Business, Articles, Travel management, Travel agency, Corporate travel management, Economy

Rizzi previously served as President and Chief Sales Officer of Travel Leaders Corporate.

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  • Rizzi previously served as President and Chief Sales Officer of Travel Leaders Corporate.
  • This includes Global Travel Collection, Travel Leaders Group and Bonotel Exclusive Travel.
  • Rizzi will also oversee Travel Leaders Corporate, which includes Travel Leaders International, Corporate Travel Services in Mexico and Your Event Solutions in the U.K.
    Jeremy Van Kuyk has been promoted to Chief Information Officer for Internova Travel Group, replacing interim Chief Information Officer Steve Curts, who will continue to serve on Internova's Board of Directors.
  • Internova Travel Group is a travel services company that supports travelers, travel advisors and travel agencies in our four divisions: Global Travel Collection (Luxury & Premium Travel), Travel Leaders Group (Leisure Travel), ALTOUR (Corporate Travel) and Bonotel (Hotel Product).

Wendy White Joins TigerConnect® as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
OpenTravel Alliance, Travel technology, Expedia Group, Travel management, Travel, Technology, Expedia, Chief marketing officer, Uptime

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TigerConnect, healthcare's most advanced, reliable, and widely adopted care team collaboration solution, today announced that Wendy White, former CMO of Expedia's corporate travel unit, will be joining the company as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TigerConnect, healthcare's most advanced, reliable, and widely adopted care team collaboration solution, today announced that Wendy White, former CMO of Expedia's corporate travel unit, will be joining the company as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • White most recently oversaw marketing as CMO of Egencia, the business travel brand of Expedia Group, where she transformed and modernized their global marketing efforts and go-to-market engine.
  • White will bring a combination of strategy and operational excellence to her new role at TigerConnect.
  • Trusted by more than 7,000 healthcare organizations, TigerConnect maintains 99.99% verifiable uptime and processes more than 10 million messages each day.

Holiday Systems International Launches My Travel Rewards Club™, Company's First Luxury Travel Club Offering

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Travel management, OpenTravel Alliance, Expedia Group, Companies, Travel

LAS VEGAS, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Systems International ("HSI" or the "Company"), a leading wholesale travel provider and developer of award-winning, travel-related rewards programs and technology, today announced the official launch of My Travel Rewards Club, the Company's first luxury, concierge travel membership program.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Systems International ("HSI" or the "Company"), a leading wholesale travel provider and developer of award-winning, travel-related rewards programs and technology, today announced the official launch of My Travel Rewards Club, the Company's first luxury, concierge travel membership program.
  • My Travel Rewards Club provides access to luxury resort vacations around the world at exclusive, members-only pricing.
  • With three tiers of membershipSilver, Gold, and Platinumtravelers can customize their My Travel Rewards Club experience to meet their needs.
  • "My Travel Rewards Club was the natural evolution of HSI's existing products and travel technology.

American Express Canada Named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for Sixth Year in a Row

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
American Express, Berkshire Hathaway, Butterfield Overland Mail, Travel management, Wells Fargo, Money, Finance, Companies

The best way to back our customers is to back our people."

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  • The best way to back our customers is to back our people."
  • Colleague Networks also play a fundamental role in American Express' I&D strategy.
  • American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
  • American Express was established in Canada in 1853 and offers a variety of consumer and business products.

Expedia Group, Inc. Announces Early Participation Results for and Upsize of its Previously Announced Cash Tender Offer for its Outstanding 6.250% Senior Notes Due 2025

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Technology, Other Travel, Internet, Transportation, Lodging, Destinations, Vacation, Travel, Cruise, OpenTravel Alliance, Travel technology, Travel, Expedia Group, Travel management, Companies, Expedia, Pro rata

Holders whose Notes are accepted will also receive Accrued Interest on such Notes.

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  • Holders whose Notes are accepted will also receive Accrued Interest on such Notes.
  • Accordingly, the Notes will be purchased on a pro rata basis up to the Maximum Amount.
  • The Financing Condition is expected to be satisfied on March 3, 2021, upon the closing of Expedia Groups previously announced offering of $1,000,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2.950% Senior Notes due 2031.
  • The Offer is being made solely by Expedia Group pursuant to the Offer to Purchase.

Paysign Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Security, Technology, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Expedia Group, OpenTravel Alliance, Travel management, Companies, Travel

Lanford joined Paysign in 2019 as chief product officer, bringing with him more than 30 years of payments industry experience.

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  • Lanford joined Paysign in 2019 as chief product officer, bringing with him more than 30 years of payments industry experience.
  • Before joining Paysign, he was executive vice president of mergers and acquisitions at InComm Payments, completing acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and investments throughout the Americas, Asia and Australia.
  • These appointments to the executive leadership team will grow and improve Paysigns business, with a focus on strategic priorities and finance, said Mark Newcomer, CEO.
  • On behalf of everyone at Paysign and our board of directors, I want to thank Mr. Attinger for his dedication, contributions and strong leadership during his time at Paysign, said Mark Newcomer, CEO.