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News / Technology

AI Insights: Generative AI to drive efficiencies in business travel

By PhocusWire | August 21, 2023

CWT's John Pelant answers our questions about the areas the travel management company is applying generative artificial intelligence technology to. Read More

News / Technology

CWT partners with Spotnana for travel management platform

By Jay Boehmer & Michael B. Baker | June 26, 2023

Spotnana CEO Sarosh Waghmar said the partnership combines Spotnana’s tech with CWT’s "global servicing capabilities and the full breadth of its TMC services." Read More

News / Distribution

CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability

By Linda Fox | April 27, 2023

Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT, shared his views on the market and content fragmentation with the travel management community during the Institute of Travel Management Conference 2023 this week. Read More

News / Technology

Sustainable travel awareness grows but will action follow?

By Linda Fox | April 20, 2023

Thrust Carbon has just extended its partnership with CWT and is now providing the travel management company with a carbon calculator for meetings and events. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre CEO Sean Menke hands baton to president Kurt Ekert

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2023

Sabre announced Sean Menke would be relinquishing the CEO role to Kurt Ekert effective April 27. Read More

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News / Online

How TMCs are blending automation with human support

By Kathryn Walson | January 3, 2023

Executives from CWT and Flight Centre Travel Group discuss challenges facing the business travel sector including the need for more customer service and a focus on sustainability. Read More

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News / Online

How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement

By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022

Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and provide personalization. Read More

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News / Online

Former CWT CEO joins Sonder's board of directors

By Angelique Platas - Business Travel News | September 15, 2022

Former CWT CEO Michelle Frymire has specific expertise in corporate travel, which Sonder in recent months has identified as a “huge opportunity." Read More

News / Technology

Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?

By Kathryn Walson | August 3, 2022

While chatbot technology in travel has evolved, it can't replace everything a live agent can accomplish. Read More

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News / Online

Patrick Andersen becomes CEO at CWT as McKinney Frymire steps down

By Mitra Sorrells | April 25, 2022

McKinney Frymire joined CWT in 2019 and became CEO one year ago. Read More

News / Technology

CWT, IATA introduce carbon emissions calculators

By Jill Menze | March 29, 2022

The solutions help businesses meet emission reduction targets and travelers make more sustainable choices. Read More

News / Technology

The wider trends driving business travel recovery

By Linda Fox | March 10, 2022

Many large companies now say they will continue to offer more flexible working going forward enabling employees to choose whether they work from home or the office or both. Read More

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News / Startups

CWT taps startup Zytlyn to help forecast travel demand

By Mitra Sorrells | February 1, 2022

The project will combine CWT’s historical booking data with Zytlyn’s prediction platform to predict demand. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre brings in ex CWT CEO and Travelport exec Kurt Ekert as president

By Kevin May | December 15, 2021

Dave Shirk will also step down as president of the Travel Solutions arm of the business. He will continue to serve as a senior advisor to Menke and Ekert through 2022. Read More