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May 5, 2025

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Thriving Through Change: How Sustainability Can Give Your Travel Program a Competitive Edge | The Carbon Compass

     

In this episode of The Carbon Compass, Chrissa Pagitsas, CEO, Pagitsas Advisors joins Fanny Everard, Sustainability Program Manager, GBTA Foundation, to explore how sustainability drives business value, insights on the GBTA Sustainability Summit, and why sustainability is good for business —despite policy rollbacks.

Interested in continuing the conversation? Join Chrissa, Fanny, and other sustainability professionals in business travel on June 10th at the GBTA Sustainability Summit.

The Carbon Compass is the sustainability and planet-focused subseries of GBTA's Business of Travel podcast.

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AVIATION

Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel After Missile Hits Ben-Gurion Airport (JNS)

Beond Business Class-Only Airlines Eyes Flights to 18 New Destinations (AVIATION A2Z)

TAP Air Portugal Selects Comply365 to Boost Efficiency (AVITRADER)

HOSPITALITY

Why a Potential Recession Doesn’t Scare Wyndham (HOTEL INVESTMENT TODAY)

Hilton to Bring NoMad Hotels to Asia With Singapore Debut (SKIFT)

From Dirty Data to Performing Miracles - Hotel Approaches to AI (PHOCUSWIRE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Industry Alliance Launches in Singapore to Spur Asia’s Green Jet Fuel Uptake (ECO-BUSINESS)

Air New Zealand to Issue "Guidance" Instead After Ditching 2030 Science-Based Climate Targets (SIMPLE FLYING)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Elections
GBTA Nominations Are Open! 
Elevate Your Impact in Business Travel 

The 2025 GBTA Board elections are OPEN, and we want YOUR voice in the mix. Nominate yourself or a colleague who's ready to shape the future of GBTA, its members, and the entire travel industry.  Nomination period closes on May 9, 2025.

  Vacancies for the 2025 GBTA Board of Directors:  

  • One (1) President (Direct/Buyer Member)
  • One (1) Vice President (Direct/Buyer Member)
  • One (1) Director at- Large (Direct/Buyer Member)
  • One (1) Regional Director – Canada (Direct/Buyer Member)
  • One (1) Regional Director – APAC (Direct/Buyer Member)
  • One (1) Regional Director – LATAM (Direct/Buyer Member)
  • Two (2) Director at-Large (Allied/Supplier Member)

Didn't receive your nomination link via an email from Election Services? Do you have any questions about the online nomination process?   Contact Yvette Mullally at ymullally@gbta.org or Election Services Corp. by email at gbtahelp@electionservicescorp.com or call toll-free +1 866 720 HELP (4357).

 IMPORTANT: To cast your vote when it opens, ensure you're a GBTA member by June 30!

 
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GBTA Webinar
Today's Webinar Alert: All You Need to Know About REAL ID

Join our webinar today on the TSA’s rollout of the new REAL ID requirement, starting May 7, 2025. Learn how this U.S. federal initiative enhances national security and what it means for you and your organization. Register now to stay informed!

📆 Date and Time:
Today, May 5, 2025, 2:00 PM ET

🎙️ Webinar Topic:
TSA REAL ID Enforcement Date - May 7, 2025. What your travelers need to know

 
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada and United States - Additional rallies related to Israel-Hamas conflict likely in US and Canada through at least mid-May; heightened security likely.

Italy and Vatican City - Authorities to deploy tight security across Rome, Italy, as conclave to elect new Pope to begin in Vatican City on May 7.

Poland - Environmental activists plan blockade protests on bridges in Warsaw, Poland, from 09:00 May 5. Transport disruptions likely.

Western, Central, and Southern Europe - Severe weather forecast across parts of southern Europe through at least May 7. Transport, business, and utility disruptions possible.

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Upcoming Events

[Webinar] TSA REAL ID Enforcement Date - May 7, 2025. What your travelers need to know
TODAY, 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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The GBTA Business Travel Forums Are Coming to Australia!🌏

Mark your calendars for the first ever GBTA Australia Business Travel Forums happening in Brisbane on June 10, 2025, and Melbourne on July 31, 2025!

This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving business travel landscape...

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