May 15, 2024

News to Know

Major US Airlines Forecast a 6.3% Increase in Summer Travel
(SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING)

If travel trends are anything to go by, US airlines can expect a massive summer season that could break records. Airlines for America (A4A), a group representing the carriers in the country, estimates that more than 270 million passengers will travel on US airlines to travel across the world. Clearly, all airlines in the country can expect busy months ahead!

AVIATION

Singapore Airlines Logs Record Annual Profit as Air Travel Demand Boosts Operations (REUTERS)

Qatar Airways to Acquire Stake in Southern African Airline, CEO Says (THE NATIONAL NEWS)

Travelport and WestJet Confirm New Long-Term Content Agreement (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

HOSPITALITY

Emburse Adds Notifications of Better Hotel Rates for Business Travelers (PYMNTS)

OTHER SECTORS

Prague Remains Among World’s Most Sought-After Meeting Destinations (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

CWT Introduces Service for Business Travelers with Disabilities (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Travel Execs Plan Payment Tech Investment Amid Challenges (PHOCUSWIRE)

Expedia Starts Testing AI-Powered Features for Search and Travel Planning (TECH CRUNCH)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Foundation
Looking Back on 2023:
A Groundbreaking Year for GBTA Foundation

The GBTA Foundation marks 2023 as a vital year. Check out the GBTA Foundation 2023 Progress Report to learn about their efforts and accomplishments in helping to further solidify business travel as a force for good for People and the Planet. Whether they’re working to advance women’s careers within our industry; building our next generation of professionals; or addressing the environmental impacts of business travel and fostering more responsible practices, the Foundation is here to build a resilient future for the global business travel ecosystem.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

France - Overnight curfew in place across New Caledonia as of May 15 amid violent pro-independence protests. Flight, business disruptions reported.

Italy - Taxi drivers plan strike 08:00-22:00 May 21 across Italy, and stage go-slow protests through Rome; congestion, disruptions likely.

Thailand - Rallies likely in the coming days across Thailand following death of activist, May 14. Increased security likely.

United States - Severe weather forecast across the southern and south-central US through May 17. Tornadoes, flooding, and associated disruptions possible.

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