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Marriott Marquis Chicago opens

Marriott Marquis Chicago opensThe 1,204-room hotel is adjacent to McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the U.S.

Routehappy, OpenJaw combine platformsComing "at the request of mutual airline customers," the single platform will be available this year.

Despite speedbumps, NDC continues to grow

Despite speedbumps, NDC continues to growIATA's messaging standard is here, and it promises to revolutionize the way travel agents book air. But there are some kinks...

Acquisitions key to CTM's continued successCorporate Travel Management will continue to make acquisitions, according to founder and managing director Jamie Pherous, who...

Travel Leaders' Chacko: Altour merger will be good for ICsNinan Chacko, the CEO of Travel Leaders Group, sees a number of benefits resulting from the pending merger with Altour.

TMCs offered direct-connect option for British AirwaysThe airline's $10 GDS surcharge goes into effect on Nov. 1.

Delta adds services to corporate travel portalAgents will be empowered to purchase tickets after the time limit on a reservation has passed and make name changes on existing...

Concur to add Airbnb listings alongside hotelsThe corporate travel company will provide the service only for clients who want Airbnb inventory.

Sabre's new chatbot helps agencies manage routine servicesTwo clients, Travel Solutions International USA in Dallas and Casto Travel in San Francisco, are testing the product.

Corporate agencies using Mezi travel chatbotApp users type their travel needs in a chat -- for instance, "I need a flight and hotel in New York Sept. 1-5" -- and Mezi uses...