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July 2, 2024

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TSA Precheck Program Welcomes Four New Airlines, Bringing Total to Nearly 100
(SOURCE: TRAVEL PULSE)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just expanded its TSA PreCheck program to include four new global airlines: Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia. With this addition, nearly 100 airlines now participate in the expedited screening program, offering more travelers a faster and more efficient airport security experience.

TSA PreCheck provides a streamlined screening process for low-risk passengers at over 200 airports across the United States and at one international preclearance location, the Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas.

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AVIATION

Enough Is Enough: Japanese Airlines Clamp Down on Abusive Travelers (CNBC)

How French Bee Is Redefining Affordable Long-Haul Travel (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

More Aer Lingus Flights Cancelled Until End of Week (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

SUSTAINABILITY

Will Airlines Meet Their 2050 Net-Zero Emissions Goal? (AVIATION WEEK)

HOSPITALITY

Canada Hotel Industry Records Highest Performance Since September 2023 (4HOTELIERS)

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Finding a Balance Between Airlines’ NDC Plans and Corporate Travel Needs (PHOCUSWIRE)

Companies Investing in Business Travel to Drive Growth (HRO TODAY)

Meeting and Events Trends for 2024, According to Marriott Regional VP (MEETING SPOTLIGHT)

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GBTA Convention 2024
Explore How to Take Your Business Travel to the Next Level of Sustainability

Register for GBTA’s Sustainable Travel Management Course by July 5

As companies strive to reduce emissions, business travel has become a key area for climate action. Join our in-person Sustainable Travel Management course and gain practical strategies to make your travel programs more sustainable. Happening Sunday, July 21, in Atlanta, GA, this full-day training will cover eco-friendly decision-making, emissions reduction technologies, emissions tracking, supplier selection, and more. This training will be co-located with the GBTA 2024 Convention (July 22-24), so you can register for the standalone class or add it to your Convention registration. Act fast, course registration closes after July 5!

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GBTA Convention 2024 Exhibitors

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Emburse 4241
Emirates Airline 4009
EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services 3333
Enterprise Mobility 2503
Epicka Inc 2147
Eurostar International Limited

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EVA Airways Corp 3840
Executive Protection Transport 3961
Expensify 4860
Extended Stay America 2317
FCM Travel 3013
FESTIVE ROAD 3322

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Caribbean - Hurricane Beryl tracking west-northwest over Caribbean Sea away from Windward Islands late July 1. Close approach to Jamaica likely July 3.

South Korea - Flight disruptions ongoing at Jeju International Airport, South Korea, July 2 due to adverse weather. Confirm flights.

Spain - Unionized ground staff cancel planned July 1-13 strike at Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain, after reaching two-year deal with Eurowings.

United States - Staffing issues cause flight disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, N.J., US, July 1; disruptions likely into July 2.

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Upcoming Events

The Fundamentals of Strategic Meetings Management™
July 20 - 21

Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™
July 20

Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Capstone Kickoff
July 20

Sustainable Travel Management
July 21

GBTA Convention 2024
July 22 - 24

GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations | Copenhagen
November 4 - 6

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In the U.S., the average business trip in 2022 was 4.1 days (versus 3.3 days as cited in 2017 GBTA Research)

Find out more in GBTA’s critical U.S. Economic Impact Study Business Travel’s Impact on Jobs and the U.S. Economy

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