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April 18, 2024

News to Know


Google Launches New Features for Travel
(SOURCE: HOSPITALITY TODAY)

Google today announced new and expanded features in Google Maps and Google Search that help users make more sustainable choices, including easier access to public transit and walking routes, air travel alternatives, and more.

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AVIATION

United Airlines Reports Higher Travel Volumes, Expects Record Summer (PYMNTS)

Malaysia Airlines & AirAsia Cancel Flights as Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts (SIMPLE FLYING)

Emirates Airlines Lifts Suspension of Passenger Processing from Dubai (EMIRATES 24/7)

HOSPITALITY

Wyndham Hotels (WH) Enhances Business Travel Solutions (YAHOO!)

SUSTAINABILITY

Most EU Countries on Track to Meet EV Charging Targets (BTN EUROPE)

OTHER SECTORS

Jan-Christoph Oetjen Receives Global Business Travel Association Navigator Award for Advocacy in European Business Travel (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD, GBTA FEATURED)

CTM Adds AI-Powered Trip Builder to Lightning OBT (BTN EUROPE)

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GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter - April 2024

Check out the latest edition of the GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter. Designed to keep you up to date with what’s happening related to business travel in Brussels, the newsletter features how GBTA is advocating on behalf of members. This month, the newsletter includes insights from the latest meetings in Brussels, GBTA's EU Legislative policy priorities, recognition of the EU Parliament's transport emissions efforts, and the Navigator Award recipient championing business travel in the EU.

Read all the details here in the April GBTA Europe Advocacy newsletter.

 

GBTA Canada Conference 2024 | Toronto
Last Chance to Secure Your Spot

As a travel industry professional, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the industry. There is still time to secure your spot at Canada's largest business travel conference! Join over 600 expected business travel industry buyers and suppliers at Beanfield Centre in Toronto, next week on April 22-24 for three days of:

  • Unparalleled Networking: Connect with business travel industry peers to build valuable relationships and discover new opportunities.
  • Cutting-Edge Education: Gain insights on the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of business travel.
  • Actionable Solutions: Explore solutions from leading exhibitors showcasing the latest travel technology and services
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Germany - Unionized public transport workers to strike in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, April 18-19. Transport disruptions likely.

Indonesia - Increased volcanic activity at Ruang Volcano in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, as of April 18. Evacuations, flight disruptions ongoing.

Oman and United Arab Emirates - Weather-related disruptions ongoing across Oman and the UAE as of April 17. Further adverse weather forecast across parts of Oman.

Vietnam - Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast across central and northern Vietnam through April 18. Flooding, associated disruptions possible.

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Upcoming Events

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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New Episode of The Business of Travel is Live! 🎧🎤

In this episode of The Business of Travel podcast, join host Kevin Fliess, GBTA, as he speaks with Yannis Karmis, BCD Travel, and Aurelie Krau, travel tech geek and innovation consultant, to discuss the findings of the Big Ideas sessions at GBTA Europe Conference and GBTA APAC Conference and what might be on the horizon for AI in the business travel industry. Listen now, everywhere podcasts are found!
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