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March 29, 2024

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China's Business Travel Market Enjoys Robust Recovery
(SOURCE: SHINE)

China's business travel market is recovering robustly with sustainable travel emerging as the new trend, a round-table discussion heard on Thursday.

The discussion in Huangpu District brought together government officials, industry experts, and business insiders to brainstorm about trends in the business travel market, sustainable business travel, tax refund services, and the application of technologies.

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AVIATION

Refund Policies on the Largest Airlines in the US (ABQ JOURNAL)

Airlines Are Roaring Back in Places You Might Not Expect (BBC)

Discover Airlines to Expand Services from Munich (AIRWAYS MAG)

United Airlines Launches ‘Industry-First’ Tool for Wheelchair Users (TRAVEL MARKET REPORT)

HOSPITALITY

A Dual Target: Hotel Executives on What It Takes to Be ‘Bleisure’ Ready (LODGING MAGAZINE)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Trainline Sharpens Focus on SMEs with Business Platform Upgrades (BTN EUROPE)

OTHER SECTORS

How a CWT-Amex GBT Merger Reorders the Corporate Travel Landscape (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Professional Development
GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2024

Early Bird rates end March 31

At the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit (June 10-12, Washington, D.C.), our collective goal is to educate policymakers on our industry’s unique difference from leisure travel, and how the requirements specific to business travel are important. Don’t miss this chance to advocate for our industry and network with passionate colleagues from around the country! This event welcomes members, non-members, and students - sign up before March 31 for early bird reduced rates!

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GBTA Foundation
Apply Today to Become a GBTA WINiT Mentor

Application Deadline: April 12

If you’re interested in making a positive impact in the lives of talented business travel professionals, consider becoming a mentor for GBTA 1:1 Mentoring. This interactive 6-month program pairs mentors with emerging leaders to help them navigate their careers.

As a mentor, you can:

  • Increase your self-confidence
  • Build your leadership skills
  • Develop the art of delivering feedback
  • Pay it forward

You won’t want to miss this rewarding experience – apply by April 12:

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Resources


Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Cambodia - Heatwave to persist across most of Cambodia through at least April 9. Transport and utility disruptions possible.

Greece - Activists plan to protest at Courthouse of Thessaloniki in Thessaloniki, Greece, from 11:00 March 29. Heightened security likely.

Japan - Severe weather forecast across northern and eastern Japan through at least March 29. Transport, business, and utility disruptions likely.

Madagascar - TD Gamane tracking southeastward over northern Madagascar as of early March 29. Severe weather ongoing in the region; fatalities reported.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA Conference 2024 - Mexico City
April 3 - 4

Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
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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
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Join us for an introduction to the GBTA Foundation's Sustainable Procurement Standards, an open-source library of sustainability questions to support the assessment and selection of business travel suppliers. In its first installment, the standards will specifically address aviation.

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