April 29, 2024

News to Know

Revitalized Indian Corporate Travel Market to Touch $60 Billion Next Year
(SOURCE: BIZZBUZZ, GBTA FEATURED)

The Asia Pacific business travel market is primarily driven by the rising middle class and stable economic growth in the region. The increasing adoption of technology in travel management processes is also contributing to the market. Additionally, rapid digitization in the tourism and corporate sectors, coupled with the penetration of the Internet of Things (IoT), has helped both travellers and travel operators to operate swiftly and efficiently. Furthermore, there has been a rising trend of B-leisure travel, which incorporates business with pleasure elements while offering recreational activities for relieving stress and improving work efficiency.

AVIATION

Aircraft Seat Shortages Hamper Airlines’ Efforts to Upgrade Planes (FINANCIAL TIMES, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

The Longest Commercial Passenger Flight from China Will Take You to Mexico City (CNN)

Dubai Starts Construction of the Largest Airport in the World, Passenger Capacity of 260 Million Annually (4HOTELIERS)

HOSPITALITY

Accor Reports 'Good Traction' on Corporate Travel (BTN EUROPE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Mandate Sets 2030 Date for Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (THE ENGINEER)

Will Cutting Emissions Cut into Corporate Travel? (PHOCUSWIREW)

OTHER SECTORS

How Embracing Responsible Travel Could Transform Your Agency (TTG MEDIA)

China Unveils New Measures To Facilitate Opening-Up, International Exchanges (GLOBAL TIMES)

Amex GBT Identifies Seven Key Business Trends (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Europe Webinar
An insider view on the European Elections.
What does it mean for Business Travel?

June 13 2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CET)

The 2024 European elections have concluded. Join GBTA and its European Public Affairs team, Grayling Public Affairs, to learn about the results and the impact the new Parliament will have on the European Commission’s and Council’s ability to make foreign policy choices, most notably in implementing the next phase of the European Green Deal.

Speakers:

Charles Feld, Director of the EU Energy, Environment and Transport Practice, Grayling
Jose Arroyo, Senior Consultant, EU Public Affairs, Grayling
Charles Patterson, Senior Manager European Public Affairs, Grayling
Shane Downey, GBTA Vice President, Government Relations, GBTA
Catherine Logan, Regional SVP - EMEA and APAC, GBTA

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Rallies likely in several Asia-Pacific territories for Labor Day holiday May 1. Tight security, disruptions likely.

Canada and United States - Pro-Palestinian activists likely to rally in several cities across US and Canada into at least early May. Disruptions likely.

France - Rail traffic suspended on Lyon-Givor line until May 1, after landslide forces train off track in Grigny, France.

United Kingdom - Unionized rail workers to conduct series of rolling strikes across England and Scotland, UK, May 7-9. Rail disruptions likely.

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