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March 10, 2025

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Safe Travels: How Firms Can Limit Risks for Women on Work Trips
(SOURCE: RACONTEUR)

Global business travel has bounced back since the pandemic, with corporate travel spend poised to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year. The trend has been driven by a renewed emphasis among executives in face-to-face interaction. For employees, more corporate travelling means more opportunities for networking, development and career progression.

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AVIATION

Flights Cancelled in Germany Due to One-Day Strike (BTN EUROPE)

Canadian and Mexican Airlines Brace for the Latest Round of US Tariff Threats (ROUTES ONLINE)

Wings Global Travel expands operations in Latin America (BTN EUROPE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Japan's First Large-Scale SAF Facility to Begin Production in April (AVIATION WEEK)

Phocuswright: Europe Leads in Online Travel Bookings as AI, Sustainability Shape the Industry (GTP)

Delta & JetZero: A New Generation of Fuel-Efficient Aircraft (ENERGY DIGITAL)

OTHER SECTORS

Corporate Travel Leaders Warned of ‘Storm Rachel’ in April (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

The Evolution of Business Travel: Adapting to the Changing Needs of Corporate Guests (HOTELIER INDIA)

The 5 Most Popular Cities in America for Business Trips (QUARTZ)

Industry Spotlight


Join the Movement Towards Responsible Travel

Would you like to learn how to successfully integrate sustainable values into your corporate travel program?

GBTA Academy, in partnership with GBTA Foundation, is hosting a Sustainable Travel Management course this spring, and we would love for you to join this program led by Mark Ziegler, Kelsey Frenkiel, and Ben Park.

March 18 - April 15
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT

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👍🏼Gain practical understanding how to minimize the climate impact of business travel

👍🏼Take a deeper dive into complex topics such as travel policy adoption, emissions-reducing technologies in the business travel value chain, sustainable procurement, sustainability data, tracking and reporting emissions, and more

👍🏼Learn how to influence key stakeholders and integrate sustainable travel values at every level

👍🏼Experience peer-to-peer learning forum with the opportunity to address current challenges and opportunities in your company through a capstone project with a small cohort

Enroll today, registration closes tomorrow, March 11. We hope to see you in a program!

 

Resources


Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Germany - Unionized airport personnel plan to conduct 24-hour labor strike at several airports across Germany, March 10. Reconfirm flights.

Germany - Unionized airport staff on strike at Hamburg Airport, Germany, as of the morning of March 9. Flight disruptions reported.

Peru - Authorities in Peru order state of emergency in La Libertad through early due to spike in violent crime. Increased security likely.

Romania - Authorities will likely deploy heightened security in Bucharest, Romania, through March 12 following clashes. Disruptions likely.

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GBTA is thrilled to recognize our Volunteer of the Month, Shawnda Witterstaetter, GTP!

Shawnda is a dynamic leader in the business travel industry currently serving as President of the GBTA Kansas City Chapter and as the outsourced Global Travel Category Manager for Dentsply Sirona via GoldSpring Consulting...

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