August Newsletter
Sign up for this month’s ALTOUR Insider Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest business travel news! These are the highlights of the August issue: ALTOUR partners with Make-A-Wish to inspire NYSE bell ringing: We celebrate our role in the milestone of a Make-A-Wish child ringing the bell at the New York Stock […]
ALTOUR Releases 2025 Business Travel Index: Strategic Shifts in Corporate Travel Revealed
New data shows premium economy surging, human expertise gaining ground, and ‘bleisure’ travel on the rise NEW YORK – 4 Sept, 2025 – ALTOUR, the leading global travel management company helping clients maximize the value of every business interaction, today unveiled new insights into the evolving landscape of corporate travel in 2025. Based on ALTOUR’s […]
Rethinking ROI: Business Travel as a Growth Engine, Not a Cost
By Shannon Garcia, ALTOUR SVP, Global Sales Read time: 3 minutes It’s time to rethink how we define return on investment in corporate travel. For too long, business travel has been viewed through a narrow lens: a cost centre to be managed, trimmed, or frozen when economic conditions tighten. But new research from […]
Navigating a TMC Acquisition and What It Means for Your Travel Program
By Shannon Garcia, ALTOUR SVP, Global Sales Read time: 3 minutes If your travel management company gets acquired, it’s more than a headline in the trade press, it’s a shift that can directly impact your travelers, your key objectives, and your bottom line. Acquisitions bring changes in service, technology solutions, contacts, pricing, and […]
Reflections from GBTA Denver
Doug Payne Marks 34 Years at Convention and Shares Top Highlights from an Unforgettable Week A Milestone Convention This year’s GBTA Convention in Denver marked my 34th consecutive appearance – and as I prepare to retire after more than four decades in the business travel industry, it was a milestone I’ll never forget. Over the […]
July Newsletter
Stay ahead with the latest in business travel! Check out the key takeaways from our July ALTOUR Insider newsletter: GBTA Denver Recap: Doug Payne reflects on 34 attended conventions, spotlighting AI Book, AI Predict, and Team RITA’s airport security innovation. Accessible Travel Advocacy: David O’Hara shares how ALTOUR is breaking barriers for travelers with disabilities. […]
June Newsletter
Check out this month’s ALTOUR Insider newsletter to stay in the loop with the latest in business travel! Here are the key takeaways from the June issue: ALTOUR Accelerate 2025: Our recent Leadership summit in Dallas. BTS Europe: AI Book featured in BTN’s Innovation Faceoff. 2025-2026 ESG Report: New sustainability initiatives, emissions tracking, and accessible […]
Empowering Every Journey: Beyond a Tick-Box Approach to Accessible Corporate Travel
By David O’Hara, ALTOUR ACCESS Director Travel should be a liberating experience – a chance to explore, connect, and grow – regardless of ability. Globally, over 1.3 billion people live with some form of disability, according to the World Health Organization. In the UK alone, disabled travelers spend an estimated £15.3 billion on travel each […]
May Newsletter
Check out this month’s ALTOUR Insider newsletter to stay in the loop with the latest in business travel! The May 2025 edition is packed with exciting updates, including: A spotlight on our groundbreaking partnership with Blockskye and KAYAK for Business, redefining global travel with AI-driven solutions. Celebrating 24 years of Your Event Solutions (YES), delivering […]
The Future of Travel: AI’s Transformative Impact on the Industry
By Gabe Rizzi, President, ALTOUR Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s here, and it’s redefining the way we travel. If you’ve ever received a proactive flight delay notification, had a chatbot assist with your booking, or gotten a personalized travel recommendation, you’ve already experienced AI’s power. At ALTOUR, we’re not […]
