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May 16, 2024

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Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia-Pacific for 2024
(SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING)

The industry-acclaimed annual rankings recognise the top-performing hotels for MICE business, as well as the world’s most coveted meeting destinations.

Cvent released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia-Pacific (APAC).

These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa – were compiled based on sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the world’s largest venue-sourcing platforms. More than $16B in MICE business was sourced through Cvent’s online platforms in 2023.

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AVIATION

Congress Extends Funding for the Federal Aviation Administration. Here's What to Know. (USA TODAY)

Air Vanuatu Files for Bankruptcy Protection After Canceling All International Flights (ABC NEWS)

Turkish Airlines to Introduce GDS Booking Fee in October (BTN EUROPE)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Uber Will Soon Let Riders Book a Shuttle to the Airport (CNN)

Rail Distribution: On the Right Track? (BTN EUROPE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Emirates Adds SAF on Flights from London Heathrow (BTN EUROPE)

OTHER SECTORS

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GBTA APAC Conference 2024
GBTA APAC Conference 2024 Brings Together Industry Leaders and Trailblazers to Ignite the Future of Business Travel

There’s no slowing down the enthusiasm and demand from the APAC region as it continues its upward trajectory in business travel volume, spending and career satisfaction, according to forecasts and insights shared at the 2024 APAC Conference hosted by GBTA this week.

Held at Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore from May 14-15, 2024, GBTA once again partnered with the WERC® Regional Summit to welcome over 800 attendees from 28 countries – including over 40 exhibiting and sponsoring companies – to network, gain insights from industry experts and participate in peer-led interactive education sessions. The two-day event also featured Main Stage trend-setters, regional thought leaders, buyer/supplier roundtables and “The Big Idea” workshop, all focusing on forecasts and key issues and facing the business travel industry, as well as what’s in store for the future.

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GBTA Foundation
Unveiling the GBTA Accessibility Toolkit: Ensuring Seamless Business Travel for All

Today on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the business travel industry’s strategic solution to building an inclusive future is here! The new GBTA Accessibility Toolkit, developed by the GBTA Foundation in collaboration with the Inclusion and Culture Committee and Accessibility Taskforce, provides a comprehensive guide to creating more accessible and strategic policies in your travel programs. This resource is available in the GBTA Hub, providing industry best practices, insights into key accessibility concerns, and practical ways to foster a more equitable travel landscape for all. Join us on this crucial path forward, and start using the Accessibility Toolkit today.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Labor union plan to stage protest in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 16. Tight security, disruptions likely.

Germany - Crews respond to explosion and fire in Flingern, Dusseldorf, Germany, as of the morning of May 16; three dead, 16 injured. Avoid the area.

Myanmar - Heatwave forecast to persist across Myanmar through at least May 21. Transport and utility disruptions possible; health concerns likely.

Ukraine - Officials implement emergency power shutdown across Ukraine until 22:00 May 15; electricity rationing planned 00:01-23:59 May 16.

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