Q: Four years ago, you stirred up controversy in a series of columns on the trend toward so-called open booking, which was a new kind of corporate travel policy that let travelers book through any ...

Q: Travel management consultants and other experts have been predicting that, in the coming years, corporate travelers and their employers will embrace "open booking" or "Managed Travel 2.0." One ...

For many small- and mid-sized businesses, managing corporate travel through an open bookings model can seem like the simplest path forward. It’s intuitive, familiar and mirrors the consumer experience ...

In December 2012, a few months before embarking on an "open booking" trial, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. manager of corporate travel services Carol McDowell joked with attendees at an ...

An American Express Global Business Travel executive called on the travel industry to pivot toward more quality in technology infrastructure, mobile and partnerships, but indicated that a move toward ...

Corporate travel buyers and financial leaders are under pressure to optimize business travel logistics and costs while providing duty of care for their employees. Achieving this combination is no ...

MSC Cruises has launched a new “Open Booking” program, allowing guests to make a future cruise reservation during their current sailing without the need to commit to a particular vessel, itinerary or ...

You say you want to go on a cruise, but you're not ready to commit to a specific vessel, itinerary, date, or time. MSC has an option for you. It’s called 'open booking,' and now you can book a trip ...