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EU’s Entry-Exit System to Be Fully Implemented This Week
SOURCE: BTN EUROPE, 4/8

The EU’s much-delayed Entry-Exit System (EES) is to be fully implemented from Friday (10 April) after its six-month transition period expires, with warnings that passengers could face significantly longer wait times at airports in the coming weeks and months.

The new system requires the collection of biometric data, such as facial image scans and fingerprints, from passport holders of third countries, including the UK, US and Australia, when arriving at the EU border in one of the 29 Schengen Area countries.

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GBTA Foundation Impact Awards: Nominate a Changemaker 

Who is the first person you’d thank for developing talent, creating inclusion, or moving sustainability and progress forward in the business travel industry? 

Nominate them for the inaugural GBTA Foundation Impact Awards! 

The Impact Awards feature four categories – each designed to recognize a different kind of leadership. Today, we’re spotlighting the Changemaker Award:

• Recognizes leaders that turn commitment into sustained, measurable impact – moving beyond pilots to lasting transformation 
• Honors senior industry leaders - those influencing policy, culture, or industry standards 
• Welcomes nominations from across the ecosystem – buyers, suppliers, technology, and service providers 
• Makes it easy to participate: nominate a peer, partner, or mentor – self-nominations are welcome, too 
• No fees. No sponsorship required. Just a fair, impact-based selection process   

These awards recognize impact, not modesty – and consideration starts with a nomination. If they’re not nominated by April 10, they can’t be selected.