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May 13, 2024

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How AI Is Helping Airlines Mitigate the Climate Impact of Contrails
(SOURCE: GOOGLE)

Contrails — the thin, white lines you sometimes see behind airplanes — have a surprisingly large impact on our climate. The 2022 IPCC report noted that clouds created by contrails account for roughly 35% of aviation's global warming impact, over half the impact of the world’s jet fuel.1 Google Research teamed up with American Airlines and Breakthrough Energy to bring together huge amounts of data — like satellite imagery, weather and flight path data — and used AI to develop contrail forecast maps to test if pilots can choose routes that avoid creating contrails.

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AVIATION

No Refund for Travellers Who Cancelled Flight Already Scrapped by Airline: Regulator (TORONTO STAR)

Airlines Edge Out Hotels as Largest Segment in U.S. (PHOCUSWIRE)

HOSPITALITY

With 'Bleisure' and Fewer Workers, The American Hotel Is in Recovery (NPR)

Minor Hotels and dnata Travel Group Enhance Partnership to Elevate Plans for Global Growth (HOSPITALITY NET)

As Business Travel Rebounds, Hotels and Resorts Are in Play (YAHOO!)

SUSTAINABILITY

Clarasight Partners with Squake to Enhance Emissions Data (BTN EUROPE)

Scottish Government Allocates £5 Million to Low Emission Zone Support Fund (INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT)

OTHER SECTORS

The ‘Re-Rise’ of the Retail Travel Agent – What’s Behind the Sudden Influx of New High Street Agents (BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Elections
The GBTA Board of Directors Election – Voting Opens May 24

The GBTA Board of Directors serves as the governing body of the Association and is responsible for establishing the focus and direction of the Association. Board Members spend time deliberating on matters and policies related to the Association’s programs and services. Their opinions and experience provide needed input into shaping the strategic goals for the organization. Volunteering on the Board is a chance for our industry’s leaders to make a long-term positive impact on our profession.

2024 Open Positions for Board of Directors:

  • Two (2) Director-at-Large (Direct Member)
  • One (1) Regional Director – European (Direct Member)
  • Three (3) Director-at-Large (Allied Member)

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GBTA Poll
Discover What's Ahead for the Industry in the Latest April 2024 GBTA Business Travel Industry Outlook Poll Edition!

Did you know?

  • More than one-third of travel buyers (38%) say the travel program is a consulted stakeholder when it comes to Travel Risk Management (TRM)
  • Most buyers say the travel program is a consulted stakeholder—or indirectly involved—with reducing emissions (59%) or emissions reporting (54%) at their company.
  • 83% of travel buyers received - or expect to receive - a bonus in addition to their base salary this year.
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Southwest monsoon to bring flooding and landslides across South Asia, northern Southeast Asia through early October. Disruptions possible.

France - Unionized public transport workers plan to strike in Paris region, France, May 21. Rail disruptions likely.

Japan - Severe weather forecast across most of Japan through May 14. Transport, business, and utility disruptions likely.

United States - Severe weather forecast across parts of the southern and southeastern regions, US, through early May 15. Disruptions possible.

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November 4 - 6

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