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July 8, 2025

New GBTA Podcast


GBTA Board View – “Are You Ready for Convention?”

     

Thousands will gather in Denver this July for #GBTAConvention2025 — but how can attendees maximize their time, connections, and opportunities?

In this episode of the Business of Travel Podcast, GBTA Board President Mark Cuschieri and Treasurer Kevin Sullivan join GBTA CEO Suzanne Neufang to preview what’s ahead — and what you can’t afford to miss.

🟠 Hear a buyer and supplier’s take on what makes Convention invaluable
🟠 Get practical tips to plan your experience
🟠 Learn what’s new for 2025

AVIATION

American Airlines Uses AI to Predict Missed Flights (PYMNTS)

SIA, Malaysia Airlines Partnership Gets Green Light With Conditions on Pricing (MARKETING INTERACTIVE)

Sponsored  

Southwest Airlines’ CEO Tells Leaders to Embrace Change (INC)

15below Acquires Airport AI to Build Unified Passenger Communications Platform (PHOCUSWIRE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Synergy Launches CarbonSMART to Track Accommodation Emissions (BTN EUROPE)

EU Commission Proposes Allowing Carbon Offsets to Help Meet 2040 Climate Goal (CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS)

Sponsored  
HOSPITALITY

Southeast Asia’s Hotel Markets Shift Focus as Growth Cools (4HOTELIERS)

Sabre Completes Hospitality Solutions Sale (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Sustainability Acceleration Challenge 2025 is here!

🏁 🌿 GBTA Sustainability Acceleration Challenge is designed to equip corporate travel managers and sustainability leaders with the data they need to make informed decisions, enhance sustainable business practices, and demonstrate their company’s commitment to address climate change.

We invite companies of all sizes, in all geographies, to join us in taking meaningful steps toward improving the sustainability of their business travel program.

What to expect?

  1. Take stock: Take the annual free Maturity Assessment (Your information, survey responses, and company report will be kept CONFIDENTIAL)
  2. Get Your Score: Benchmark your company against competitors and partners
  3. Move the Needle: Leverage the toolbox + Pathway to make progress
  4. Inspire others: Publicly pledge, submit a case study, and get considered for awards
Join the Challenge

 

GBTA Annual Business Meeting 2025 – Webinar

July 9th | 11:00 AM EDT | 17:00 PM CEST

Your presence is requested at the GBTA Annual Business Meeting, tomorrow, July 9.

Join us virtually to gain insights into the association's journey, achievements, and future directions. Plus, hear the announcement of the GBTA Board of Directors elections results.   

 
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(This serves as a notification for GBTA members as required by New York State Law.) 

 

Resources


Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

French Polynesia - Unionized government agents plan indefinite strike in French Polynesia from 00:01 July 9. Flight disruptions likely.

Indonesia - Eruption occurs at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, Indonesia, July 7. Flights canceled at Denpasar Airport. Further flight disruptions possible.

Netherlands - Unionized ground staff for KLM cancel labor strike at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands, planned for July 9.

United States - Post-Tropical Cyclone Chantal tracking northeast North Atlantic Ocean late July 7, following landfall over South Carolina, US.  

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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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🚨 From expert-led webinars to must-attend conferences, July is packed with top opportunities to elevate your business travel expertise.

🟧 July 19, 2025: Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management – Deepen your expertise, prepare for the GTP exam, and earn 14 recertification credits...

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