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May 24, 2024

News to Know

Navigating the New Era: Outlook and Innovations for Travel Industry Recovery by 2024
(SOURCE: THE NATIONAL, GBTA FEATURED)

As we continue to grapple with the implications of COVID-19 on international tourism, the travel industry has begun paying close attention to the trends expected to shape 2024. Various elements are being scrutinized, with a notable amount of contradictory information emerging; a clear testament to the uncertainty and unpredictability defining this new travel era.

AVIATION

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Strengthen Southeast Asia Cooperation (SIMPLE FLYING)

IndiGo to Introduce Business Class in Flights This Year (NDTV)

Singapore Airline Revises Seatbelt Rules Following London Flight Turbulence (ECONOMIC TIMES)

SUSTAINABILITY

IHG Calls for Industry Collaboration on Sustainability Efforts (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

OTHER SECTORS

Gattinoni Reports Uptick in SME Bookings Following Recent Acquisition (BTN EUROPE)

Increased Flight Connectivity & Visa Facilitation Are Driving Asia Pacific Travel to Rebound in 2024 (VISA GUIDE)

Travelsoft Continues Travel Tech Roll-Up with Three Further Acquisitions (PHOCUSWIRE)

Industry Spotlight

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Travel Risk Management (TRM) in a Post-COVID World

While 52% of travel managers worldwide say TRM is a greater priority post-COVID, only 30% say their company’s budget for TRM has increased. GBTA and CIBT recently conducted a research study about TRM post-COVID. The study examined budgets, the travel manager’s role, and best practices. To download full study, click here (GBTA members only). A webinar based on the study can be viewed here.

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

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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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Brazil - Flood-related disruptions persist in southern Brazil as of May 22. Rio Grande do Sol State worst-affected; death toll continues to rise.

Ecuador - Ecuador continues to enforce emergency measures as of late May following declaration of internal armed conflict.

Taiwan - Activists plan to rally planned outside Kuomintang party headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 18:00 May 23. Disruptions likely.

Turkiye - Republican People's Party to rally at Tandogan Square in Ankara, Turkiye, 14:00 May 26. Heightened security likely; confrontations possible.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2024
June 10 - 12

GBTA Annual Business Meeting
June 26

GBTA Convention 2024
July 22 - 24

GBTA Conference 2024 Milano
October 3

GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations | Copenhagen
November 4 - 6

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Editor's Note

GBTA's US offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day (US) holiday. The Daily News Brief newsletter will resume publication on Tuesday, May 28th.

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