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 […]
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 […]
ALTOUR Partners with Blockskye and KAYAK for Business to Deliver Global Travel Management Services
NEW YORK — April 30, 2025 — ALTOUR, the leading global travel management company helping clients maximize the value of every business interaction, today announced that it has been selected by Blockskye and KAYAK for Business as their new global travel agency partner. This collaboration will enhance travel management services for Enterprise clients with operations […]
Navigating Global Entry Interviews: ALTOUR Corporate Traveler Guide
Navigating Global Entry Interviews by Dr John Rose For the busy corporate traveler, every minute saved at the airport counts. Global Entry not only streamlines your customs process when reentering the U.S. but also automatically includes TSA PreCheck benefits for domestic flights. In this guide, you’ll find updated best practices, key comparisons, and fresh tips […]
ALTOUR Partners with Juno to Streamline Corporate Guest Travel
ALTOUR will provide travel fulfillment and servicing expertise as Juno’s first Travel Management Company (TMC) Partner NEW YORK – April 2, 2025 — ALTOUR, the leading global travel management company helping clients maximize the value of every business interaction, today announced a strategic partnership with Juno, a newly launched guest travel platform for enterprises to […]
April Newsletter
Check out this month’s newsletter to stay updated with all things ALTOUR! This month’s edition features: A comprehensive guide to preparing for the REAL ID deadline on May 7, 2025. A spotlight on AI Book, our innovative AI-powered booking tool transforming corporate travel. Details of our new partnership with Juno to streamline guest travel for […]
