April 1, 2025

News to Know

Industry Leaders Are Committed to Sustainability But Need More Support
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

Travel industry leaders remain committed to action around sustainability but require more support, according to data from Travalyst, the not-for-profit organization founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

Travalyst’s Five-Year Milestone Report includes survey data from travelers and industry leaders in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as insights on the coalition's efforts since its 2019 launch and moving forward.

AVIATION

United Airlines Receives FAA Certification for Starlink-Equipped Aircraft (SATELLITE TODAY)

TAAG Angola Seeks Exemption Renewal for US Flights
(CH-AVIATION)

Vietnam Airlines Resumes Flights To Hong Kong, Opens New Da Nang-Bangkok Route (VNEXPRESS)

What’s Next for Asia-Pacific Airlines? We Hear from 9 Top Executives (SKIFT, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

SUSTAINABILITY

IATA's Plans for a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Registry (SUSTAINABILITY MAGAZINE)

Amazon-Backed Startup Raises $85 Million for Green Jet Fuel Plant in Moses Lake (PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL)

OTHER SECTORS

Trevolution Group Unveils Revolutionary Standing Flights With US Airlines, Set to Transform The Future of Air Travel Starting This April (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

Google's New AI Travel Features Could Drive Major Growth in Search Volume: Analyst (BENZINGA)

AI-Driven Analytics Will Provide Hard Fast ROI - But Are Hotels Ready? (CENDYN)

Industry Spotlight

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand - Significant disruptions continue in Myanmar as of early April 1 after March 28 earthquake and aftershocks. Disruptions likely across region.

Iceland - Increased volcanic activity prompts evacuations in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, as of early April 4. Magmatic eruption likely imminent.

Italy - Unionized airline and airport workers to strike across Italy April 9. Flight and airport disruptions likely.

Japan - Increased volcanic activity ongoing at Shinmoedake Volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, as of April 1. Eruption possible.

United States - Activists to continue rallies across the US through at least early April to denounce the national government's policies.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA APAC Sustainability Committee Webinar: What is the Best Process for Sustainability Reporting?
Apr 24 - SGT

GBTA Canada Conference 2025 Toronto
April 28 - 30

GBTA APAC Conference 2025 Singapore
May 27-28

GBTA Sustainability Summit 2025
June 10

GBTA Convention 2025
July 21-23

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🟠 Partnerships: Build meaningful relationships with industry leaders.

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