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May 29, 2026

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Which Countries and Cities Drive Business Travel to the U.S.?
SOURCE: BUSINESS TRAVELLER, 5/28

International business travel to the United States is being driven by a surprisingly narrow group of countries and cities. Data from a Booking.com for Business study finds just ten source markets account for 64 percent of inbound corporate travel, while New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco capture more than 40 percent of overseas business visits.

 
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AVIATION

Asia Pacific Airlines Report Resilient Passenger Demand Amid Mounting Cost Pressures (MOODIE DAVITT REPORT, 5/28)

European Carriers Add New Routes to Asia and Africa (BTN EUROPE, 5/28)

Starlux Airlines to Launch Services to Barcelona, Zurich, Sydney and Auckland (AEROTIME, 5/29)

FAA Administrator Signals 777X Certification in 2027 (AVIATION WEEK, 5/28)

TAT and Vietnam Airlines Agree to Boost Travel Links (VIR, 5/29)

Turkish Airlines Reports Record Bookings Despite Global Jet Fuel Crisis (TURKIYE TODAY, 5/29)

US to Halt Iran Airlines' Access to Landing Spots to Intensify Hormuz Pressure (HINDUSTAN TIMES, 5/29)

OTHER SECTORS

UK Government to Upgrade Onboard Train WiFi Coverage (BTN EUROPE, 5/27)

OTHER SECTORS

Business Travel Industry Rallies Against Trump’s Proposed Social Media Disclosure Rule (TRAVEL TOMORROW, 5/29)

Business Travel Becomes More Purposeful (MSN, 5/28)

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