Michael Baker

Mendel and Onfly, travel management tech platforms in Latin America, secured sizable funding to boost tech development and expand geographically, aiming to digitize a largely manual market.

Global mobility and travel security specialists are fielding more emergencies and more preparedness calls as enhanced validation practices at the U.S. border bear down on travelers.

Navan COO Nina Herold will become CEO of Reed & Mackay later this year, as Fred Stratford, the travel management company's longtime CEO, retires, the company announced Monday.  

Amex GBT has hired former Google exec Becky Power as a leader in its division for small and midsized clients.

Spotnana moving forward will focus its energies on providing its tech platform for TMCs rather than providing services as a TMC for corporate clients. Clients have been informed that they should choose among Spotnana's current TMC partners for service, as the tech provider sharpens its edge on reducing TMC cost structures via tech and enhancing content.

Wenrix uses AI to optimize travel management company bookings, focusing on predictive price assurance and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for corporate travel programs.

PredictX's AI workspace Cogent won the 2025 Business Travel Innovation Faceoff at BTS Europe for its data management capabilities, while SkyLink received a high commendation for its AI-driven corporate travel solution.

Roamr, a B2B home-sharing platform, is gaining traction by reducing corporate travel accommodation costs through incentivized home stays, dividing savings between companies, travelers, and hosts. The company has raised $3 million.

U.K.-based Wings Global Travel has hired former Reed & Mackay client manager Lorna Thompson to lead its accounts in Europe, the TMC announced.  

Engine aims to bridge the gap between online travel agencies and travel management companies for small and midsize travel programs. It has grown into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.