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April 30, 2025

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ASEAN Nations Discussing a Schengen-Style Single Visa
(SOURCE: 4HOTELIERS)

Thailand has extended an invitation to Singapore to join the 'Six Countries, One Destination' initiative.

The "Six Countries, One Destination" concept aims to facilitate cross-border travel and encourage shared tourism experiences across Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and one more ASEAN country yet to be confirmed.

The program is expected to launch by the end of 2025.

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AVIATION

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines Enter Joint Venture (TIMES AEROSPACE)

Exclusive: JetBlue Negotiates Partnership With United Airlines, Sources Say (REUTERS)

Video Captures Long Lines to Get REAL ID at Some DMV Locations Before Deadline (USA TODAY)

HOTELIERS

HRS Green Stay Updates Set to Increase Hotel Participation (BTN EUROPE)

Sabre Enters into Definitive Agreement to Sell Its Hospitality Solutions Business (4HOTELIERS)

HOSPITALITY

Lighthouse Adds Marketing Tech with Acquisition of The Hotels Network (PHOCUSWIRE)

SUSTAINABILITY

easyJet Signs Agreement for SAF Supply (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

OTHER SECTORS

Report: U.S. Policies Weaken Business Travel Expectations (ASSOCIATIONS NOW, GBTA FEATURED)

The New Standard for Corporate Travel Is Real-Time, Policy-Smart, and Employee-Centric (IT WIRE)

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April GBTA Volunteer of the Month



Katherine Tomasi
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Katherine Tomasi has been a Director of Sales for BCD Travel since 2018 and is based in New York City. She is responsible for national and multinational corporate account growth for companies based around the world. Katherine has over 10 years’ experience in the travel industry. She currently volunteers as the Director of Education for GBTA | New York City as well as serves as a Co-Chair for the GBTA Ladders mentoring and professional development program. She holds a Bachelor of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs from Southern Methodist University.

 
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Colombia - Flood-related disruptions occurring in parts of Antioquia Department, Colombia, as of April 29. Further adverse weather forecast.

Japan - Road closures, water supply disruptions ongoing due to water leak in Kyoto City, Japan, April 30. Avoid the area.

Portugal - Unionized rail personnel plan to conduct labor strike across Portugal 00:01 May 7-23:59 May 8. Public transport disruptions likely.

Portugal and Spain - Power restored across Spain and Portugal as of April 30. Some lingering transport, communications disruptions possible.

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