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August 12, 2022

NEW GBTA PODCAST
Michael Sherrard and Kate King Discuss Travel Risks at GBTA Conference – Toronto

Kate King, Account Management Lead at International SOS joins Michael Sherrard, Managing Partner at Sherrard Kuzz, LLP, Employment & Labour Lawyers at GBTA Conference 2022 | Toronto podcast booth to discuss Individual travel risk, duty of care, and providing per diems or stipends to employers.

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AVIATION

United Airlines Puts $10 Million Behind Plan to Shuttle Customers by Electric Aircraft (CNN)

Turkish Airlines Maps Out Route Ambitions (ROUTES ONLINE)

Heathrow Claims Airport Disruption Is Calming Amid Passenger Limits (SIMPLE FLYING)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

United to Launch New Platforms for Corporate Customers to Fully Customize and Manage Business Travel Programs (PR NEWSWIRE)

Europcar Expands in Australia; Launches Subscription, Carsharing Service (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

São Paulo Leads Hotel Profitability Recovery in Latin America (4HOTELIERS)

Are Your Policies Ready for the Return of Business Travel? (JD SUPRA)

FCM Launches Booking Tool in U.S., Canada (BTN)

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

SPONSORED
Our Sustainability Commitment

At Avis Budget Group our purpose is to provide safe, smart, and sustainable transportation solutions to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Learn more at avisbudgetgroup.com/csr

SPONSORED
GBTA Convention Collaboratory Session

Building a sustainable business travel program with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

16 AUGUST I 12:15 PM

GBTA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030

Available Dates:

September 14-15
November 8 (Brussels)

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030 - next date September 14-15. This course, led by travel risk management experts Global Secure Accreditation in conjunction with GBTA, is designed to give practical guidance to anyone involved in building and managing corporate travel programs.

GBTA SUSTAINABILITY PAVILION
Sustainability Pavilion: Green Stage Spotlight

On Monday and Tuesday, August 15-16, Stephanie Abbott, Decarbonization & Sustainability Manager of Shell, and Sam Telleen, General Manager of Terrapass, will take the Green Stage to give expert overviews of their sustainability initiatives.

Learn more about the Sustainability Pavilion and register here.

GBTA CONVENTION 2022 EXHIBITORS

FEATURED EXHIBITOR

United Airlines
Booth #2325

United for Business - Business Lounge
Booth #BL 18

Unlocked Data
Booth #IR 3

VAT IT
Booth #3316

Vendia
Booth #2351

Vietnam Airlines
Booth #1937m

Vindow
Booth #IR 7

Voux Travel
Booth #IR 8

YOTEL
Booth #1614

Zeno by Serko
Booth #736

Zoho Corporation Pte Ltd
Booth #3336

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UPCOMING EVENTS

GBTA Convention 2022
August 14 - 17
San Diego, CA

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030
September 14 - 15
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM BST /
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CEST /
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in Partnership with VDR.
Nov 8 - 10

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GBTA Convention 2022 Sustainability Pavilion

GBTA 5K Run/Walk - Still time to register >>
Date & Time: Sunday, August 14 from 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Made Possible by American Airlines View post.

GBTA elections are open. All currently up to date Allied and Direct members of GBTA, received an email and a personal voting link from “GBTA Elections” on July 26. View Post

COVID UPDATES AND RESOURCES

CDC Eases COVID Guidelines, Noting Virus Is 'Here to Stay' (NEW YORK TIMES, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

The Latest COVID-19 Case Numbers from Around the States And Territories (ABC)

Global COVID Cases Level, Deaths Decline (CIDRAP)

CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst is a part of the Finance & Strategy team and will assist with financial data analysis, budgeting and forecasting. They will support the Senior Director of Finance with financial analysis, modeling, reporting, and decision making. Learn More

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CRISIS24 INTELLIGENCE BRIEF

Canada - Landslide closes Trans-Canada Highway near Lytton, British Columbia, Canada, as of early Aug. 11. Plan for transit and shipping delays.

Mexico - Severe weather is forecast across much of Mexico through at least Aug. 14. Flooding, landslides, and associated disruptions possible.

Portugal - Unionized airport employees in Portugal cancel nationwide Aug. 19-21 strike; future strike possible.

South Korea - Recovery efforts ongoing following flooding in much of South Korea, as of Aug. 11. Casualties, damage reported. Additional rain forecast.

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