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March 22, 2024

News to Know


In-Person Business Resurges Amid Virtual Meeting Fatigue
(SOURCE: THE HR DIRECTOR)

Business travel is back. The days of traveling long distances for one meeting with one person could be gone forever, but people will travel for business at scale into perpetuity.

New data plainly shows that business travel continues to increase post-pandemic, while virtual meetings are losing dominance. Respondents clearly felt like there was no substitute for business travel when it came to establishing and maintaining relationships, and that virtual meetings, though they serve a purpose, are never going to replace in-person conversations.

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AVIATION

United Airlines Now Allows Travelers to Pool Their Air Miles With Others (CBS NEWS)

Malaysia Airlines Confirms Melbourne as First A330neo Destination; Reveals New Cabin Products (FLIGHT GLOBAL)

New Pacific Airlines Forges Exclusive Partnership with Elevate Aviation Group (AVIATOR NEWSROOM)

Singapore Airlines Brings the A380 and Suites Back to Frankfurt (MAINLY MILES)

HOSPITALITY

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes 13 New Member Properties (4HOTELIERS)

Meliá Adds a New Hotel Every Two Weeks and Strengthens Its Portfolio in the Luxury Segment (4HOTELIERS)

SUSTAINABILITY

Building the Business Case for Sustainability (BTN EUROPE)

Booking.com Is Changing Its Sustainability Program (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

OTHER SECTORS

Consumer Research Suggests Heatwaves in Europe Could Affect Travel Plans (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the
Nordic Business Travel Associations

Registration Is Open

Early Bird Ends 6 June at 11:59 PM BST

We're thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations, taking place in Copenhagen.  Join us at this dynamic event where community, learning, and advocacy converge. Network with industry leaders, participate in peer-to-peer education sessions, and advocate for the issues that matter most to you and your organisation.

This is your opportunity to secure your place at the premier event for the European business travel industry. As an added highlight, GBTA is proud to host its 3rd Sustainability Summit on Monday 4th November. Registration for the Sustainability Summit is included in the conference registration.

This dedicated Sustainability Summit will centre around the crucial theme of decarbonising business travel and will delve into effective methods for calculating, tracking, and ultimately reducing emissions.

Register Now

 

Just Released! Read the March Issue of GBTA's U.S. Advocacy Newsletter

Check out the March edition of the GBTA U.S. Advocacy Newsletter to keep up with what's happening in relation to business travel in the United States, and how GBTA is advocating on your behalf. Read it here.

 

GBTA Convention 2024
Keynote Speaker for GBTA Convention 2024 Announced!

Meet Dan Ariely, Behavioral Economist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Professor

What drives the choices people make? What defines predictable behavior? As a renowned behavioral economist, professor and bestselling author, Dan Ariely dives into captivating stories and learnings about human behavior related to the choices we make every day. This is a session for every marketer, salesperson and influencer amongst us, who position options and rules to end users and then must decipher the outcomes.

Register today for this keynote and much more before rates increase on March 31 at 11:59 PM ET!

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Belgium - Unionized Brussels Airlines pilots reinstate strike in Belgium, now planned March 27-30. Flight cancellations, travel delays likely.

Canada and United States - Adverse winter weather forecast across southern Canada and the northern US through March 23. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

India - Security and traffic measures in place amid protest by Aam Aadmi Party, as of the afternoon of March 22. Clashes reported; avoid the area.

Italy - Taxi drivers plan strike and go-slow protest through Rome, Italy, March 25; increased security, transport disruptions likely.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA Conference 2024 - Mexico City
April 3 - 4

Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
Spring session: starts April 4

GBTA Conference 2024 - Toronto
April 22 - 24

GBTA APAC Conference 2024 - Singapore
May 14 - 15

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2024
June 10 - 12

GBTA Convention 2024
July 22 - 24

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Starting May 10 | 11:00 AM EST

Build Upon Your Industry Knowledge and Expand Your Professional Skills The Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™ course builds on the basic components of business travel management...

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