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March 24, 2025

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IATA Calls for Accelerated Adoption of Digital ID to Improve Security, Operational Efficiency
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a call to speed up the adoption of digital identity technologies in order to improve aviation security and operational efficiency. 

IATA, which represents roughly 340 airlines, said its position was supported by government and aviation security leaders attending the Sydney Leaders Week Conference last week that included representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, China, New Zealand, Canada and Australia.

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AVIATION

Heathrow's Fire Will Have Worldwide Ripple Effects. See the Top 10 Busiest Airports. (USA TODAY)

American Airlines Expands Its International Network With More Flights (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

Malaysia Airlines Now Back in Paris (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

HOSPITALITY

How Hospitality Operators Can Combat Payment Fraud (PHOCUSWIRE)

SUSTAINABILITY

World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, OceanShot, and Deborah Brosnan & Associates Partner (4HOTELIERS)

OTHER SECTORS

Canada Updates Travel Advice for US (NEWSWEEK)

How to Support Neurodivergent Employees With Travelling (HR MAGAZINE)

Business Travel Does Not Begin or End With a Handshake - UAE Is Proof of That (GULF NEWS)

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Come early to attend GBTA Sustainability Summit happening in Washington D.C. on June 10. Learn how to embed sustainability and accessibility into every facet of business travel. Bundle your Legislative Summit registration with the GBTA Sustainability Summit before April 21st, and save $125 in registration for both events.

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GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter
– March 2024

GBTA has released the latest edition of the GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter which keeps you up to date on what’s happening in Brussels and how GBTA is advocating on behalf of members. Featured this month are insights from recent GBTA meetings with European policymakers, the EU Parliament Roundtable on a sustainable future for travel and tourism, and key developments related to the European Commission's Product Environmental Footprint (PEF), Omnibus Simplification Package and Clean Industrial Deal initiatives.

Read all the details here in the March GBTA Europe Advocacy newsletter.

 

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Adverse winter weather forecast across parts of southern Canada and the northern US through March 24. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Italy - Italy-based easyJet pilots and ground personnel plan to strike at several airports March 24. Flight disruptions likely nationwide.

Madagascar - Severe weather forecast across parts of central Madagascar through at least March 24. Flooding and associated disruptions possible.

United Kingdom - Officials plan full flight schedule at London Heathrow Airport, UK, as of early March 24; passenger backlogs, disruptions clearing.

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