Weekly Report
Weekly Travel Management & Technology Report
Amex GBT goes AI-owned, premium airfares rise, Middle East demand drops, Amex expense cards: the TravelBrain weekly report, week 41, 2026.
Amex GBT goes AI-owned, premium airfares rise, Middle East demand drops, Amex expense cards: the TravelBrain weekly report, week 41, 2026.
GBTA confidence highs, a Middle East travel warning, Skift Forum on agentic AI, and Delta NDC rollout: TravelBrain weekly report, week 39/40, 2026.
Skift Global Forum previews on AI servicing, a missile strike near Riyadh, and the NDC-vs-MCP debate: TravelBrain’s weekly report, Week 38/39, 2026.
CTM’s share collapse after an overcharging scandal, agentic AI booking, and NDC progress: TravelBrain’s weekly report on travel management and travel technology, Week 37/38, 2026.
CTM shares crash after ASX return, Delta and Spotnana advance NDC, and a viral AI booking bot grabs attention: TravelBrain’s weekly report, week 36/37, 2026.
CTM’s governance crisis, Delta’s NDC launch timeline and autonomous payment agents: TravelBrain’s weekly report on travel management and technology, week 36, 2026.
Kick-off meeting for the 19th Swiss Travel Management Forum in Zurich, taking place on March 4, 2027, got underway right in the middle of the summer holidays. Even though a lot will still happen in the industry between now and then, we’ve already set the rough direction for the content. Much of it will revolve around AI and its increasingly strong impact on travel management. At this event too, TravelBrain will once again be working at the forefront of content planning. Barring any last-minute changes, our Managing Director, Adrian Matt, will once again be happy to moderate part of
From Project-Based Execution to Strategic Transformation Wow – who would have thought. 20 years ago, we started with a simple idea: companies and Travel Management Companies need partners who don’t just understand their processes, but bring them to life. Today, two decades later, we have successfully implemented hundreds of transformation projects together with our clients – and the journey is far from over. Getting Started: Project Management for TMCs It began in 2006 with a framework for projects: 6–18 months, clearly defined, measurably successful. Our teams took on project management responsibilities for the major Travel Management Companies – implementing
Finass Business Travel Insights 2025 unveils key innovations in business travel. Discover modern airline retailing and digital payment trends!
Lufthansa Group’s NDC Partner Forum in Zurich highlights strategies, innovations, and networking. Uncover the future of corporate travel now!
Industry meeting with foresight – The Swiss Travel Management Forum 2025 At the Swiss Travel Management Forum (STMF) on February 27, 2025, more than 150 industry experts, providers, and decision-makers from the travel industry gathered at the Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich to discuss the future of business travel. TravelBrain was also involved in organizing the event and was onsite – with Adrian Matt moderating various keynotes and panels. Travel Manager lunch at the start of the event The “Travel Manager only” lunch before the official start of the STMF has become a tradition. This year, the acting president
The business trip in transition – challenges and opportunities The Finass Business Travel Workshop 2024 has successfully concluded, and as usual, TravelBrain would like to give you a review of this high-profile event. Under the motto “The business trip in transition – challenges and opportunities,” the workshop offered exciting insights and valuable networking opportunities at the SIX Convention Point in Zurich. For the 17th time, Daniel Wittwer and Marc Brunner, along with the Finass Business Travel team, invited participants to the Finass Business Travel Workshop. This year too, around 80 travel managers from small and large companies and partners