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April 3, 2025

News to Know


Capturing the Overnight Business Traveler
(SOURCE: HOTEL MANAGEMENT)

The pandemic reshaped how and where we work, with remote and hybrid setups sometimes reducing the need for traditional business travel—particularly one-night stays. This shift has prompted businesses to reevaluate the value of these trips, weighing costs like hotel stays, transportation and employee productivity against the convenience of virtual meetings.

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AVIATION

Star Alliance Set to Start ITA Airways Integration (ETURBONEWS)

Trump’s New Tariffs: Will UAE-US Flight Ticket Prices, Travel Costs Rise?
(GULF NEWS)

Major Asian Airlines Reveal Their Biggest Concerns Plus the Changes That Will Shape Their Future (AIRLINE RATINGS)

HOSPITALITY

Global Hotel CEOs Mute Dire Prognostications in Europe, Citing Continued Opportunities and Growth Potential (COSTAR)

SUSTAINABILITY

Thailand Accelerates SAF Development With Public-Private Collaboration (RECCESSARY)

The Most Notable Developments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (AZO CLEAN TECH)

Travalyst Publishes Research on Sustainability Commitment (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

OTHER SECTORS

Germany Leads, Italy Expands, and U.S. Stays #1 for European Business Travelers (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

Corporate Guest Travel Startup Juno Raises $2M (PHOCUSWIRE)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2025
Make an Impact at the 2025 U.S. Legislative Summit

June 10-12 | Washington, D.C.

Your voice matters. Share your expertise and make a difference at this year’s GBTA Legislative Summit. We’ll meet with the legislators making major decisions about the future of international business travel and shape policy in real-time. By participating in our fly-in meetings, you’ll help educate elected officials on the power of business travel, and how our industry is essential to the economy, businesses, and communities across the United States.

 

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Colombia, Panama and Venezuela - Impacts expected during rainy season across Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela through Dec. 31. Flooding and related disruptions likely.

India - Sporadic shutdown strike, rallies likely to continue in Nilgiris, India, through at least early April. Significant disruptions reported.

United States - Severe weather forecast across parts of the central and east-central US through April 5. Highest risk level for storms and rain in places.

Western, Central, and Southern Europe - Rallies related to Israel-Hamas and Israel-Hizballah conflicts, as well as increased security likely across Europe through late April.

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