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March 17, 2025

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42% of Companies Plan to Increase Business Travel Spending in 2025
(SOURCE: TOURISM REVIEW)

Over 500 business travelers worldwide sent in their thoughts through Qualtrics, giving a rough peek into what people are planning when it comes to work trips. About 10% of those who replied are betting on a jump of more than 20% in their travel, while 30% are looking at a smaller bump, no more than 20%. Then there’s roughly 35% who expect things to stay about the same—and just 10% feel like cutting back on the trips.

A similar picture emerges when it comes to the money side of things. A little over 6% plan to boost their travel budgets by more than 20%, whereas around 36% expect a smaller increase, up to 20%.

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AVIATION

The Airlines That Dominate Europe's Top 10 Megahubs (SIMPLE FLYING)

European Air Travel Demand Shows ‘Continued Resilience’ (BTN EUROPE)

Vietnam Airlines Partners With Sabre for Global Expansion (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

Explained: Why Are Some Airlines Banning Power Banks on Flights? (TRAVEL AND LEISURE ASIA)

Korean Air to Replace First Class with Premium Economy on 777 (AVIATION A2Z)

Asiana Airlines to Reduce Flights to Europe in Response to EU Concerns (BUSINESS KOREA)

SUSTAINABILITY

UK Risks Falling Behind on SAF Targets, Advisory Body Warns (GASWORLD)

OTHER SECTORS

Blended Travel: 4 Ways the Trend Reduces Employee Stress, Study Shows (FORBES)

Business Travel in Germany Approaches Pre-COVID Levels (TOURISM REVIEW)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Severe weather forecast across parts of southeastern Canada through at least March 18. Possible flooding and associated disruptions.

Japan - Adverse winter weather forecast across much of Japan through at least March 17. Disruptions ongoing in northern regions.

Papua New Guinea - PNG Air to resume flights to Mendi Airport, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, from March 24.

United States - Poor weather causing flight delays at airports in the New York City area, NY, US, late March 16. Reconfirm flights.

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