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October 13, 2022

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International Hotel Bookings Rise and Corporates Are Planning Trips Further in Advance
(SOURCE: TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

The return to international travel continued steadily over the last quarter, particularly within Europe, and booking lead times are now on a par with pre-Covid trends, according to HotelHub, the leading hotel technology solution provider for TMCs and their corporate customers.

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AVIATION

Singapore Changi Adds Capacity with New Look Terminal 2 Reopened (SIMPLE FLYING)

TAP Air Portugal Has Recovered 97% of Its Pre-Pandemic Brazil Traffic (SIMPLE FLYING)

Why Are Norway’s Airlines Canceling So Many Flights This Winter? (FORBES, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Enterprise Expands into South Africa (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

Delta Expands Air-Rail Programme in Europe (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

SUSTAINABILITY

Honeywell Unveils New SAF Production Technology (AIN ONLINE)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

Wyndham Expands Meetings Collection Globally (BTN)

Travel Is Back, Asia’s Rising, Here’s What to Watch Out for in the New World (4HOTELIERS)

Remote Work Policies and Digital Nomad Visas: The EU Landscape (FRAGOMEN)

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GBTA Webinar
Beyond Travel Risk Management

October 18 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

From COVID to civil unrest to war, the increase in risk events which impact travelers around the globe is growing. At the same time, the number of employees working remotely is rising. Nearly 70% of HR and Managed Travel departments believe that the dominant way of working will be hybrid in the future. Join us on October 18th as industry expert, Eric Chetwynd from Everbridge explores:

  • The evolution of Travel Risk Management programs
  • Emerging protection standards and best practices for mitigating travel risks
  • How lessons from these evolutions can be applied to remote workers as well.
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Germany - WWII bomb disposal operation planned in Holton area of Oberhausen, Germany, Oct. 13; evacuations in place. transport disruptions likely.

Mexico - Tropical Storm Karl tracking northward in the Bay of Campeche Oct. 12; landfall is forecast over Veracruz State, Mexico, late Oct. 14.

New Zealand - Rail disruptions to continue on the Western Line in Auckland, New Zealand, through at least Oct. 16. Consider alternative transport.

Philippines - Increased volcanic activity ongoing at Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon Province, Philippines, as of Oct. 13. Evacuations, disruptions possible.

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Upcoming Events
Beyond Travel Risk Management
October 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WINiT Gala
October 27
7:30 – 10:00 PM ET

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

PATA – GBTA APAC Travel Summit - Global Business Travel Association - GBTA
December 8 - 9
Bangkok, Thailand

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