View it in your browser
July 30, 2025

News to Know


United States Airlines Look to Steady the Skies in 2025
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

Phocuswright Research's latest United States-focused report, U.S. Airlines: Market Essentials, reveals a travel segment facing serious headwinds. With consumer confidence plunging and international sentiment cooling, U.S. airlines are projected to eke out just a 1% revenue gain in 2025. Even more telling: average ticket prices dropped 6% year-over-year in March, while GDP shrank and key source markets—like Canada—pulled back dramatically on U.S. travel.

 
Continue Reading
AVIATION

Global Tsunami Warnings Force Airlines and Airports to Cancel Flights (AEROTIME)

United Just Got the Green Light to Partner With This US Airline (SIMPLE FLYING)

LATAM Airlines Group Exploring More Aircraft Orders (FLIGHT GLOBAL)

US Airlines Oppose New Limits on Facial Recognition at Airport Checkpoints (BUSINESSWORLD)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Avis Launches First Class Rental Car Service (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Ground Transportation (PHOCUSWIRE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Europe Approves First State Aid Scheme for SAF (GASWORLD)

HOSPITALITY

EV Chargers Emerge as Top Booking Driver for Hilton (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

OTHER SECTORS

New U.S. Visa Rules Threaten to Slow Talent Movement and Business Travel, Hitting Indians Hard (AMERICAN BAZAAR ONLINE)

U.S. Dismisses Its Case Against American Express GBT's Acquisition of CWT (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Industry Spotlight


Join us September 24–25 in Mexico City for the GBTA LATAM Conference 2025

Experience the warmth, culture, and vibrant energy of one of the world’s most iconic destinations — and why not extend your stay to explore even more? Expand your network, discover new suppliers, and gain key insights into the Latin American business travel landscape and beyond.

To make the experience more accessible, we’re offering live session translations and captions powered by Wordly AI, just scan a QR code and follow along in English or the language of your choice.

Come for the business, stay for the experience.
GBTA Members always receive the best registration rates!

Learn More

 

Upcoming Events

GBTA Australia Business Travel Forum
Melbourne - July 31

GBTA LATAM Conference 2025 – Mexico City
September 24

GBTA Conference 2025 - Milano
October 2

GBTA WINiT Summit 2025
October 23

GBTA WINiT Gala 2025
October 23

View More Events

A final glance back at the three days of meaningful conversations, inspirational meetups, and good company at the GBTA Convention 2025. With thousands of industry professionals in attendance, it was a week to remember—filled with great ideas and collaboration around the sustainable, inclusive, and equitable future for People and the Planet.

View Post

GBTA Career Spotlight
Is Your Company Hiring?

Use the GBTA Career Center to post your business travel job openings and access thousands of qualified industry professionals looking to make their next career move.

Get Started
Facebook  LinkedIn  Youtube  GBTA Blog

Was this email forwarded to you? Please sign up to receive GBTA emails.
Not a member? Join today.

GBTA Store | Advertise | Post a Job.
How can GBTA help solve your industry challenges?

 

Global Business Travel Association
107 S West St., Suite 762, Alexandria, VA 22314
tel: +1 703 684 0836 | web: gbta.org

Copyright © 2025, All rights reserved.
Update your GBTA email preferences / Unsubscribe