One of the strongest patterns we’re seeing as we approach the end of 2025 is the steady shift toward higher-quality accommodation and more flexible, experience-led travel. This is nothing new in the corporate travel world, however the acceleration this year has been unmistakable, especially across Europe where corporate travellers are expecting more comfort, more space and better environments to work, sleep and unwind. Premium Stays Gain Momentum Global forecasts show the lux

What Corporates Want in 2026 In a recent State of the Industry survey by BTN, more than 60% of buyers surveyed said they haven’t changed TMCs over the past 3 years. An additional 9% said they went out to bid but stayed with their incumbents. Despite the lack of movement and publicly owned TMCs boasting 90% + retention rates, the survey quoted satisfaction level with TMCs are lower than any other category i.e. airlines, hotels, ground transport etc. So, with 3-5 years of inert

“Airlines cannot manage corporate travel without TMCs. And yet, airlines continue to make access to their content unnecessarily complex. Cutting distribution costs is a legitimate goal, but forcing every TMC to navigate a maze of fragmented NDC connections is not the answer. The irony is clear: in trying to eliminate middlemen, airlines are fuelling the rise of new aggregators, creating more layers, more cost, and more confusion.”

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Riccardo Squitieri heads up the Operations Team for Q8 Aviation. Q8 is a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum International, the international...