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>> AMERICAN Express Global Business Travel has completed the acquisition of Egencia >> TRIPACTIONS has secured a $275 million in Series F growth funding, pushing its post-money valuation to $7.25 billion >> QANTAS has brought forward the restart of services between London and Melbourne to November 6, six weeks earlier than originally planned >> CYCAS Hospitality is to take over the operation of three upscale boutique hotels - the Mercure London Hyde Park, Mercure London Paddington and the Hotel Indigo London Paddington - as part of a deal with London Town Group >> HEATHROW Express has released seat-yoga exercises for passengers to relieve tension >> THE BUSINESS Travel Magazine’s website, thebusinesstravelmag.com, was named Best Trade Publication Online at the Travel Media Awards <<