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Business Travel Picks Up, Bolstering Outlook for US Airlines
(SOURCE: YAHOO!)

U.S. airlines have enjoyed a travel boom for the past three years, but until this past quarter, big-spending corporate travelers had been largely missing.

Those customers are now back in full force, boosting profits for carriers in what is normally a weak quarter for results. The U.S. airlines that have so far released results - including Delta, United and Alaska Air - all reported a sharp rebound in flying for business purposes.

GBTA Europe
GBTA Takes Part in EU Dialogue on the Meetings Industry in Brussels

GBTA partner agency representative, Charles Feld from Grayling, took part this week in an event organized under the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union where meetings industry representatives and EU policymakers discussed how to deliver a positive impact for society and destinations.

Feld spoke of business travel as a crucial component that fosters social cohesion, attracts talent, and stimulates economic growth. He also highlighted the significant economic value of business travel, and showcased GBTA activities including thought leadership, education and training, community engagement, sustainability, advocacy and industry partnerships. The event also included European Commission overviews of the current state of travel and mobility and strategies to address challenges in decarbonization and sustainability in the transport sector.

Industry Spotlight

GBTA APAC Conference 2024 – Singapore
Early Bird Rates End Next Week

Join us in Singapore for the 2024 GBTA APAC Conference at the Raffles City Convention Centre on May 14-15, as we bring together the business travel community again to network, learn from industry experts, and benefit from peer-to-peer education. The two-day business travel conference, has been curated by regional thought leaders as well as leveraging on the GBTA global insights. This event will focus on the key issues and opportunities facing the business travel industry today.

The GBTA APAC Conference 2024 will be co-located with the WERC^® Regional Summit in Singapore for the second year running. Maximize your experience by exploring synergies between business travel and workforce mobility and benefit from the learning and networking opportunities from both Conferences.

Secure your place and join industry peers at the biggest Asia Pacific business travel event of the year! Register before midnight, Friday April 26 for the lowest available rates.

GBTA Volunteers
Take Time to Recognize Outstanding GBTA Volunteers

Volunteers are at the heart of how we make things happen in the association and for the industry and we're proud to recognize those who do so much for GBTA!

Do you know someone who deserves a shoutout for their commitment and dedication? Nominate here >>

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