Finnair to sell SMT Oy

Finnair has signed an agreement to sell its Finnish business travel agency, SMT, to American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2016. SMT has been a partner within the GBT network for 27 years. As one company, SMT and GBT will strengthen the service provided to European and global customers while retaining the expertise and flexibility in the Finnish market to deliver a high standard of service to local customers. “GBT as an owner guarantees SMT an innovative and dynamic growth environment. Travel management and meetings & events companies need