June 2, 2025

News to Know

The Trade War Is Rattling Global Business Travel — 4 Charts Show How
(SOURCE: CNBC TRAVEL, GBTA FEATURED)

Optimism in the global business travel sector has dropped by more than half this year, according to a report published by the Global Business Travel Association.

Positive sentiment fell from 67% in November 2024 to 31% in April 2025, according to the report which surveyed more than 900 business travel professionals on the affect of tariffs, tightened border policies and other U.S. government policies announced this year.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Flight disruptions ongoing at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, June 2 due to heavy fog. Confirm flights.

Germany - Authorities to conduct WWII bomb disposal operation in Cottbus, Germany, June 3. Evacuations, rail and traffic disruptions planned.

India - Tightened security implemented in Panaji, Goa State, India, through June 3, ahead of taxi protest. Clashes, arrests likely.

Italy - Unionized freight rail workers plan industrial action across Italy, June 4-5. Transport and logistics disruptions likely.

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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 | Hamburg Supplier Summit
June 4

GBTA Australia Business Travel Forum
Brisbane - June 10

GBTA Sustainability Summit 2025
June 10

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2025
June 10 - 12

GBTA Convention 2025
July 21-23

GBTA Australia Business Travel Forum
Melbourne - June 31

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