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EES Biometric Checks Suspended: Which European Countries Are Easing Border Controls?
SOURCE: WEGO, 5/26

Several European countries are now suspending or easing the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric border checks, after weeks of chaotic queues, missed flights, and mounting pressure from airlines and airports.

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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA
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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA brings together industry leaders, experts, and peers for the region's most important annual gathering. Expect education on the issues shaping European travel programs, alongside the connections and insight that move careers and organizations forward. Hosted at the Austria Center Vienna, the 2026 program also opens with a new Sustainability Summit focused on Scope 3 emissions and supplier alignment. Register before 3 June to secure the early bird rate.