Melbourne-headquartered global host agency 1000 Mile Travel Group (1000MTG) has officially launched its corporate travel advisor model in North America, bringing its formula for advisor autonomy and business growth to one of the world’s most dynamic corporate travel markets.

Minor Hotels is enhancing its B2B commercial strategy with the launch of Minor PRO. The new platform is designed for travel agencies, tour operators, event organisers, companies and other industry professionals.

Penny Spencer, Founder and Managing Director of Spencer Travel, has confirmed the sale of the company’s corporate travel division to LodgeLink, a Black Diamond Group company (that offers a digital marketplace for B2B crew accommodation, travel and logistics), marking a significant milestone in the businesses’ 26-year history.

Corporate travel is being increasingly recognised as a critical strategy for risk management, continuity, and return on investment (ROI) amid rising global instability, economic headwinds and operational uncertainty, says CT Partners.

Corporate Travel Management has named Jo Sully as the successor to Greg McCarthy, CEO Australia and New Zealand, who is stepping down from 30 June 2025.

Flight Centre Travel Group, Goldman Travel Corporation and the Spencer Group of Companies will target independent travel businesses centred on premium and business travel to align with them under a new joint venture (JV) named Link Travel Group.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has launched its 2023/24 Caribbean program. With its first of three ultra-luxury yachts, Evrima, slated to enter service in just over two months – starting 6 May 2022 from Lisbon – a new season of bookings in the Caribbean has just opened up.

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) is set to takeover Expedia’s corporate arm, Egencia, under a binding deal.

Connections Group, comprising brands including CT Connections, Executive Edge Travel and Totem Group, has formed a partnership with Express Travel Group’s new Alatus Corporate offshoot.