Meetings demand globally in 2012 appears to be on the rise, according to a recent survey and in-depth interviews of meeting experts, including planners, buyers and hotel suppliers based around the world conducted by American Express Meetings & Events.

American Express Business Insights released its series of Q3 2011 Business Insights Spend Sights reports that reveal a new trend of selective luxury spending among both consumers and businesses, particularly when it comes to air travel and retail fashion.

Price Expectations Vary Depending on Region and Location, Highest Increases Expected in Asia-Pacific and Latin America alongside Strong Travel Demand to these Markets

Survey Says Average Spending Up 43%; Share of Homebodies Staying Put Drops by 5%

American Express Global Business Travel says seven basic steps can help companies offset the external pressures that are driving up travel fares and rates. Business travel has seen a rebound this year as executives seek growth and bolster their company’s top-line.

Data from American Express Business Insights Uncovers Overwhelming Preference for Less Frequent, Large Transactions in Retail, Travel

American Airlines (AA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation, and American Express Global Business Travel, a division of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., announced today that the companies have agreed in principle to explore a long-term arrangement for the benefit of their corporate clients.

Domestic airfares this quarter have pushed past the pre-recession levels of Q1 2008 and hotel rates are on the rise.

Finance Executives to Ramp up M&A Activity - Positive Economic Outlook Highest Since Spring 200

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