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July 1, 2024

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The FAA Is Open to Using AI to Improve Aviation Safety
(SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has requested information to look into advanced analytics through artificial intelligence capabilities to improve overall aviation safety and meet the FAA's requirements for understanding factors for safety events in the National Airspace System (NAS). Market research will identify the existing capabilities and areas for growth in aviation safety and obtain industry feedback.

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AVIATION

Union Calls Six Days of Strikes at London Gatwick Airport (BTN EUROPE)

Airlines Bring Back ‘Iconic’ Planes as Passenger Numbers Boom (I NEWS)

Deal Reached in WestJet Strike but Travel Disruptions Still Expected for Canadian Airline (YOUR VALLEY)

HOSPITALITY

Revenge Travel Fades Away Leaving European Accommodations With a Confidence Boost (EURO NEWS)

Where Hotel Sales and Technology Meet (HSMAI)

Hyatt Acquires the Me and All Hotels Brand (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

Amadeus Introduces AI Technology to Modernize Hotel Business (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

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The Impact of China’s New Surveillance Regulations on Foreign Visitors (SMART PHONE MAGAZINE)

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BCD survey: Travel buyers focused on safety and compliance, not payments, in 2024

Travel buyers aren’t as concerned with traveler satisfaction as they were in 2023. And, payment isn’t as important to buyers as it was in past years. A new BCD Travel study of 200 travel+ buyers uncovered surprising shifts in priorities related to modern corporate travel policies. So, what do buyers care about? Their top three travel program priorities are: duty of care, policy compliance and cost control. Learn more about the policy changes and challenges shaping business travel today.

 

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Application Deadline: July 9

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  • Grow your personal network

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet a meaningful industry ally while investing in your career. Apply by July 9!

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GBTA Convention 2024 Exhibitors

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CWT 2819
CWT - Business Lounge BL-15
Dav El BostonCoach 3907
Deem 4019a
Delta 2522e
Delux Public Charter LLC dba JSX Air

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DerbySoft, Inc. 4053
Design Hotels HP-2
Direct Travel 2210
Discover DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau DP6
Discover Dunwoody DP2
Drury Hotels 3613

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Cameroon - Officials in Cameroon implement COVID-19 screening at international airports as of June 28. No restrictions in place.

Canada - WestJet technicians end strike across Canada as of early July 1. Residual flight disruptions likely. Reconfirm all flights.

India - Lingering flight disruptions possible at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, through early July due to roof collapse.

Pakistan - Flight disruptions possible at Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan, due to brief runway closures July 10-Sept. 10.

United Kingdom - Transport disruptions likely in London, UK, through mid-July amid Tram workers' strike June 30-July 8, and July 11-15.

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Encouraging news from the recent EU elections: voter participation increased slightly from 2019! In parallel, the business travel sector is recovering and evolving, with an emphasis on sustainability and improving the passenger experience.

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