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Blending Opportunity? Travelers Are Increasingly Mixing Business and Leisure
(SOURCE: BTN)

Combining business and leisure travel is not a new phenomenon—we were gifted the portmanteau ‘bleisure’ back in 2009—but in the post-pandemic era of remote work and travel-starved employees seeking greater work-life balance, bleisure travel has been given a new lease on life.

A 2022 industry poll conducted by the Global Business Travel Association found that two in five travel managers (41 percent) reported an increase in the desire for blended or bleisure travel among employees.

One estimate holds that in 2022 blended travel had a market value of $497.5 billion, and some experts insist that providing support for bleisure travel can be an important tool in attracting and retaining talent.

What does this mean for travel managers? And is there value in thinking beyond business travel for a managed travel program?

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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg
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Registration is now open and for the first time we will be in Hamburg 14-16 November at CCH – Congress Center Hamburg. We will be kicking off the conference with a Sustainability Day with three hours of dedicated sustainability content.

Registration rates increase on 29 June at 11:59 PM BST.

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Whether you are a climate leader or just starting out, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and practical industry examples to help you make a real impact. Learn how to take your business to the next level on your sustainability journey and drive positive change for our planet.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Italy - Increased volcanic activity reported at Mount Etna Volcano, Sicily, Italy, as of May 21. Flight disruptions ongoing at Catania Airport.

Mexico - Severe weather forecast across much of Mexico through at least May 22. Possible disruptions due to flooding, strong winds, and tornadoes.

United Kingdom - Unionized security staff at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), UK, to strike May 25-27; airport and flight disruptions likely.

United Kingdom - Rail services via Stevenage, UK, suspended due to signalling failure, May 22. Disruptions reported.

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