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April 28, 2025

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What Business Travelers and HR Teams Need to Know About Electronic Device Searches at U.S. Borders
(SOURCE: ENVOY GLOBAL)

Business travelers, HR and immigration professionals and visa holders must understand how to protect sensitive information and minimize risk with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorized to search electronic devices at ports of entry. These CBP border searches are at times being conducted without a warrant or suspicion.

CBP can inspect electronic devices, such as smartphones, laptops and tablets, among others, of anyone entering the U.S. This includes U.S. citizens and non-citizens.

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AVIATION

Indian Airlines Can’t Fly Over Pakistan. Here’s How That Is Affecting Flights (CNBC)

Major Airlines Pulled 2025 Forecasts Citing Instability (WIO NEWS)

These oneworld Airlines Are Relocating to Terminal 8 at JFK Airport (THE MANUAL)

From Asia to Down Under, Flight Capacity Hits Record Highs (TRAVEL WEEKLY ASIA)

SUSTAINABILITY

Europe’s 2024 Airline Emissions Uncovered (TRANSPORT ENVIRONMENT)

EVA Air Signs New Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Agreements (TRAVEL RADAR)

Indian Green Energy Firm to Explore SAF Project with Honeywell (GASWORLD)

OTHER SECTORS

Can You Get a REAL ID Online? What to Know as the May 7 Deadline Approaches (USA TODAY)

Identity Crisis in the European MICE Market (HOSPITALITY NET)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA APAC
Pioneering Tomorrow: Rethinking the Future of Business Travel Management

Featuring Top TMC Leaders

We are excited to announce a must-attend main stage session at the GBTA APAC Conference 2025, Singapore on Tuesday May 27.

Moderated by Mike Orchard, Head of Performance, Festive Road, this TMC business leaders panel session will explore the challenges, emerging trends, and future direction of business travel management. As the business travel landscape evolves rapidly, hear how the evolving expectations of travelers, advances in technology, and increasing emphasis on sustainability are reshaping the role and services of TMCs.

 
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Adverse weather causing rail disruptions in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, April 28. Congestion on alternative transport possible.

France - Unionized train drivers plan to strike across France, May 5-11. Confirm rail services.

Singapore - Singapore to hold poll-related events ahead of general election May 3. Security, traffic curbs, holiday announced. Confirm appointments.

Turkiye - Demonstrators call for protest outside the Istanbul Palace of Justice in Sisli, Istanbul, Turkiye, 10:00 April 28. Disruptions likely.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA Canada Conference 2025 Toronto
April 28 - 30

[Webinar] TSA REAL ID Enforcement Date - May 7, 2025. What your travelers need to know
May 5

GBTA APAC Conference 2025 Singapore
May 27-28

GBTA Sustainability Summit 2025
June 10

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2025
June 10 - 12

GBTA Convention 2025
July 21-23

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What’s really happening in business travel today?

Join us on the Main Stage as GBTA | Global Business Travel Association CEO Suzanne Neufang breaks down:

🟢 The current state of business travel in Canada and beyond

🟢 What the latest BTI data tells us

🟢 Where our industry is headed next

You’ll leave this session with the insight you need to stay ahead.
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