Travel Management Blog

The travel industry has been grappling with the question of how to deal with unmanaged business travel for years now. Some travel managers see a rich seam of potential revenue just waiting to be mined, while others view it more as an existential threat than a blessing. We fall firmly in the first camp, and with business travel set to see healthy growth over the next five years, now is the time to address an often-misunderstood segment of the industry.

Since its foundation in 2008, Airbnb has marketed itself to adventurous travellers looking for cheap and flexible accommodations. Now, the San Francisco-based online marketplace is shifting its focus beyond leisure travel.

Artificial intelligence has been used in the broader travel industry, particularly in transport and accommodation, for many years. But what use, if any, can AI be to TMCs and OTAs?

Airbnb has often been at the heart of legal battles with the cities in which it operates. The service is now available in over 191 countries and with so many political systems to work with, it’s not surprising that they, and sharing economy brands like them, have made a few enemies.