Latest news with #corporatetravel
Travel Daily News
6 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Virginia Vinuesa Carbonero appointed Chief of CTI Spain
CTI appoints Virginia Vinuesa Carbonero as Spain Country Manager, strengthening its global expansion and client-focused corporate travel services. MADRID – CTI-Cisalpina Tours International announce the appointment of Virginia Vinuesa Carbonero as Country Manager of CTI Spain, reinforcing the company's international expansion strategy and its client-centric value proposition. With more than two decades of professional experience in the corporate travel and technology sectors, Virginia brings a unique blend of legal training, strategic leadership, and operational expertise. Her career includes key executive roles at global organizations such as CWT, where she managed multinational travel programs across 80+ countries, and Oversee (formerly Fairfly), a SaaS-based travel tech company, where she led Customer Success operations with a 0% churn rate. Virginia began her career at Ericsson, where she served as Travel Manager within the procurement division, and later held roles at BTI – Viajes Marsans, strengthening her knowledge of agency operations and client services. Her educational background includes a Law Degree from Universidad Carlos III, and postgraduate studies at IE Business School, Yale University, HEC Paris, and Université de Genève, with a strong focus on leadership, organizational management, and well-being. Her results-driven mindset, combined with a deep understanding of global travel ecosystems and an unwavering commitment to customer success, makes Virginia a strategic asset for CTI. Her appointment aligns with CTI's mission to deliver tailored, high-quality corporate travel services, with measurable value for international clients. 'I'm honored to join CTI at such a pivotal time for our industry' says Virginia. 'I believe in travel as a strategic enabler for business and cultural growth, and I look forward to contributing to CTI's development with a global mindset and local expertise'. Giorgio Garcea, Chief Commercial & Operations Officer of Cisalpina Tours, commented: 'Virginia's appointment completes the leadership structure of our nine international offices – a milestone that marks the successful conclusion of the first phase of our global expansion. We are proud to count on such experienced and passionate professionals who embody our vision of quality-driven, client-first travel services'.
Hospitality Net
6 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Commercial Alignment: The Buzzword We Throw Around When We Don't Want to Talk to Each Other
Let's call it out: Every time a hotel says, 'We need better commercial alignment,' what they really mean is: 'We don't talk to each other, and it's getting awkward.' Sales is over here chasing volume. Marketing is launching a 'Weekday Rekindle Romance' campaign during corporate travel season. Revenue is busy pushing rate caps like it's a game of Tetris. And the GM just wants to know why the forecast is off again. It's not alignment. It's a noisy open office with competing KPIs and passive-aggressive Slack messages. What's Really Going On? 'Commercial alignment' sounds strategic. But underneath, it's usually this: Everyone has different goals. No one understands what the other department actually does. And half the team thinks RevPAR is a skin condition. Add in silos, ego, and a love of Excel… and we're basically trying to win a relay race where everyone's running in a different direction. The Three-Language Problem Here's the biggest issue: We're not aligned because we're not even speaking the same language. Revenue speaks in demand, compression, pickup, pace. Sales speaks in leads, contracts, and 'we'll lose the client.' Marketing speaks in engagement, funnels, and some metaphysical concept of brand tone. No wonder nothing clicks. We're basically trying to negotiate peace with Google Translate and a blindfold. What Real Alignment Looks Like It's not 'let's sit in more meetings.' It's: Shared KPIs - One scoreboard. Not three. - One scoreboard. Not three. Mutual Respect - Assume everyone's trying to win, not sabotage. - Assume everyone's trying to win, not sabotage. Clear Communication - No jargon Olympics. Just clarity. - No jargon Olympics. Just clarity. U nified Roadmap - One calendar. One vision. One battle plan. And most importantly: Make decisions together. Because if you're not in the room when pricing, campaigns, or offers are then you'll be outside it when results crash. Final Sip of Real Talk Commercial alignment isn't a deck. It's not a workshop. It's daily effort. Conversations. Trade-offs. And shared wins. Love, Fabi View source
Travel Daily News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Business Travel Show: Minority groups not a priority in business trips
Latest research from Business Travel Show Europe highlights there is more to be done to include travellers from minority groups and those with additional needs in corporate travel. Ahead of Pride Month, new data published today by Business Travel Show Europe reveals that minority groups of business travellers, including those from the LGBTQ+ community, are being considered less and less when it comes to travel policies and programmes. More than half – 55% – of the 115 travel buyers surveyed stated that they do not provide special consideration for LGBTQ+ travellers – a slight increase from 54% in 2024. In addition, only 9% stated they are planning to provide special consideration in the future and just over a fifth (22%) already do – a decline from 27% in 2024. Travellers with accessibility needs Those travellers with accessibility needs are also facing greater marginalisation as just over a third – 35% – of respondents stated that they do offer special consideration, a marked decline from 43% in 2024 and 48% in 2023. Neurodivergent people Despite estimates that up to 20% of the global population is now neurodivergent, this cohort also continues to face the challenge of inclusion when it comes to corporate travel. Indeed, only 15% of respondents to this year's survey consider neurodivergent travellers, down from 18% last year. Women still expected to go it alone The recent PwC Women in Work report forecasts the positive impact that women in the workforce can deliver for productivity and economic growth. It predicts that sustaining continued progress on female participation rates up to 2030 could translate to an estimated UK GDP increase of £43.5bn by 2030. Despite this contribution, however, just over a quarter – 29% – of travel managers take into account specific needs of solo women travellers, down from just over a third – 36% – in 2024. Younger and older travellers Both categories of age group have seen a continued decline in the level of consideration they receive. Only 22% stated they consider the needs of younger travellers, compared to 20% considering the needs of older travellers when planning policies and programmes. These figures are also down from 26% and 23% respectively in 2024. Commenting on the results Carolyn Pearson, CEO of Maiden Voyage, a business travel safety training provider, said, 'The findings are concerning given that we are seeing increased risk to minority groups of travellers. We know that women face specific challenges related to pregnancy (such as Zika virus exposure), varying airline fit-to-fly protocols, and menopause supplements that are illegal in some countries. Likewise LGBTQ+ employees face severe safety threats and travellers with disabilities face unique challenges related to accessibility and accommodation, sometimes leading to serious disruptions to their travel plans. Employers have a duty of care toward their employees and appropriately preparing employees to travel is a better outcome for all, morally, fiscally and legally.' Business Travel Show Europe Marketing Director Jonathan Carter-Chapman adds, 'The results from this year's survey highlight that there is still important work to be done to support minority groups when it comes to travelling for business. 'Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of different groups is increasing all the time and so too is research on the valuable contribution all sections of society can make to business performance and wider economic growth. Whilst some of those surveyed have stated they are planning to include minority groups in their business travel policies and programmes this year, the majority are not and, whilst cost isn't seen as a barrier for the majority, the results would therefore suggest it is perhaps a lack of willing. 'For travel managers and corporates to unlock the potential of our minority groups, they need to take a more inclusive approach to corporate travel policies, programmes and reporting to understand where and how they can make a contribution to corporate growth. This year's Business Travel Show Europe includes a session on 'Sustainability and other ESG strategies that work' where buyers will have the chance to learn more about applying equal opportunities across their programmes and implementing a more inclusive approach in the future.' YEAR ON YEAR RESPONSES TO: Has your travel policy/programme been built with special consideration for the following travellers?
Globe and Mail
22-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Yatra Online, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on May 30, 2025
Gurugram, India and New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2025) - Yatra Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: YTRA) ("Company"), India's leading corporate travel services provider and one of India's leading online travel agencies, today announced that it will report its fiscal fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025 on Friday, May 30, 2025. The Company will post the release in the Investor Relations section of its website at The release will be followed by a conference call hosted by Company's senior management team on May 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time (or 6:00 PM India Standard Time) to discuss the results. Webcast Link Participant Details Operator Assisted Dial-In: United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839 United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 470 1428 Global Dial-In Numbers: Global Dial-In Numbers Access Code: 051018 Additionally, please note that Yatra Online, Inc.'s Indian subsidiary, Yatra Online Limited will be releasing its results in India on Thursday, May 29, 2025 after the close. This will be followed by a conference call hosted by Company's senior management team on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM Indian Standard Time. Participant Details for India Call: Date: May 30, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM IST (1:00 AM EST May 30, 2025) Register Here: Universal Dial in: +91 22 6280 1245/ +91 22 7115 8146 About Yatra Online, Inc. Yatra Online, Inc. is the ultimate parent company of Yatra Online Limited, India's leading corporate travel services provider with over 1200 large corporate customers and one of India's leading online travel companies. The company provides information, pricing, availability and booking facility for domestic and international air travel, domestic and international hotel bookings, holiday packages, buses, trains, in city activities, inter-city and point-to-point cabs, homestays and cruises. With approximately 108K hotels and homestays contracted in approximately 1,500 cities across India, as well as approximately 2 million hotels around the world, the company is India's largest platform for domestic hotels.
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Yatra Online, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on May 30, 2025
Gurugram, India and New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2025) - Yatra Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: YTRA) ('Company'), India's leading corporate travel services provider and one of India's leading online travel agencies, today announced that it will report its fiscal fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025 on Friday, May 30, 2025. The Company will post the release in the Investor Relations section of its website at The release will be followed by a conference call hosted by Company's senior management team on May 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time (or 6:00 PM India Standard Time) to discuss the results. Webcast Link Participant Details Operator Assisted Dial-In: United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839 United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 470 1428 Global Dial-In Numbers: Global Dial-In Numbers Access Code: 051018 Additionally, please note that Yatra Online, Inc.'s Indian subsidiary, Yatra Online Limited will be releasing its results in India on Thursday, May 29, 2025 after the close. This will be followed by a conference call hosted by Company's senior management team on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM Indian Standard Time. Participant Details for India Call: Date: May 30, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM IST (1:00 AM EST May 30, 2025) Register Here: Universal Dial in: +91 22 6280 1245/ +91 22 7115 8146 About Yatra Online, Inc. Yatra Online, Inc. is the ultimate parent company of Yatra Online Limited, India's leading corporate travel services provider with over 1200 large corporate customers and one of India's leading online travel companies. The company provides information, pricing, availability and booking facility for domestic and international air travel, domestic and international hotel bookings, holiday packages, buses, trains, in city activities, inter-city and point-to-point cabs, homestays and cruises. With approximately 108K hotels and homestays contracted in approximately 1,500 cities across India, as well as approximately 2 million hotels around the world, the company is India's largest platform for domestic hotels. For further information, please contact: Investor Relations Yatra Online, Inc. [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
