July 3, 2025

New GBTA Podcast

Corporate Travel Tuesday with the Allied Leadership Council (ALC)

In this panel-style episode moderated by Suzanne Neufang, CEO of GBTA, with Lukasz Dabrowski, Senior Vice President, Global Supplier Relations, and Kari Wendel, Vice President, Meetings and Solutions, for HRS, as they unpack:

🟢 Today’s most pressing trends in business travel
🟢 What’s driving innovation across supplier segments
🟢 The future of corporate travel programs — and how to stay ahead

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Senate Passes $12.5 Billion Plan to Fix America's Air Traffic Control System (USA TODAY)

Ryanair and easyJet Cancel Hundreds of Flights Over Air Traffic Control Strike (SKY NEWS)

New Proposal for Tax on Premium Flyers (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Turbulence Is Getting Worse. Here's What Passengers Should Know Before Summer Flights. (USA TODAY)

Fire That Shut Heathrow Was Caused by a Preventable Technical Fault Known for Years, Report Finds (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

OTHER SECTORS

What’s Next for Business Travel? GBTA Convention 2025 Sets the Agenda in Denver (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA, GBTA FEATURED)

Safety First: UK Business Travelers Demand Better Protection on Work Trips (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

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The New Era of Work Travel (WIRED)

SEO Has Left The Party: How Travel Marketing Could Change (PHOCUSWIRE)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA WINiT
Nominations Are Open for the GBTA WINiT Awards

Do you know a standout woman leader, a male ally, or a company driving positive change for women in business travel? The GBTA WINiT Awards recognize those who lead, inspire, and champion an inclusive future in our industry. By nominating someone, you’re reinforcing the importance of diverse leadership and showing support for those shaping the path forward. Submit your nomination by August 29, 2025

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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

China - High temperatures forecast over parts of central, eastern, and northwesern China through July 6. Utility and transport disruptions possible.

French Polynesia - Flights gradually resuming at airports across French Polynesia as of July 3 following public sector strike. Lingering disruptions possible.

Japan - Flight disruptions ongoing at Kagoshima Airport due to volcanic activity at Shinmoedake Volcano, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, July 2.

United Kingdom - Unionized subway workers announce additional strikes in Glasgow, UK, July 11-13. Public transport disruptions likely.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA Convention 2025
July 21 - 23

GBTA Australia Business Travel Forum
Melbourne - July 31

GBTA LATAM Conference 2025 – Mexico City
September 24

GBTA Conference 2025 - Milano
October 2

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🚨 Next stop: Melbourne!

Following the strong turnout and energy in Brisbane last month, GBTA is excited to bring the Australia Business Travel Forums to Melbourne...

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Editor's Note

GBTA's U.S. offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of the July 4th (U.S.) holiday. The Daily News Brief newsletter will not be published and will resume on Monday, July 7th.

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