August 8, 2024

News to Know

Is There Untapped Potential in Hospitality Subscriptions?
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

At first glance, a travel subscription seems like a consumer dream - unlimited travel, discounted travel or travel perks? Where’s the sign-up sheet?

Obviously, leveraging appeal for travel subscriptions is more nuanced than that - especially with an abundance of free-to-join loyalty programs available at nearly every turn for leisure travelers and road warriors.

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AVIATION

Birmingham Airport Introduces Check-In Service for Neurodivergent Travellers (BTN EUROPE)

IndiGo to Launch Business Class & Loyalty Programme (TRAVEL BIZ MONITOR)

Middle East Crisis Live: Airlines Reroute Flights to Avoid Iranian And Lebanese Airspace Amid Fears of Conflict Escalating (THE GUARDIAN)

HOSPITALITY

2024 Hospitality: Embracing the Digital Marketing Wave (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

OTHER SECTORS

The European Union AI Act Enters into Force (4HOTELIERS)

Demand for Travel Insurance Skyrockets as Safety Becomes Top Priority (KHALEEJ TIMES)

The Future of Corporate Travel: Addressing Gen AI Bias (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

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Corporate Travel Industry Must Embrace Emerging Technology to Remain Competitive and Accelerate Growth According to New Research from GBTA and Cvent (HOTEL NEWS RESOURCE, GBTA FEATURED)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA WINiT
Join GBTA WINiT in New York for the Annual Summit & Gala

It’s official – our WINiT program is coming to New York for two exciting events, October 24, 2024:

GBTA WINiT Summit | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
The WINiT Summit is more than just an event—it's a movement to positively transform the careers and lives of women in global business travel. Join colleagues from various industry verticals and immerse yourself in the full spectrum of value the WINiT program offers. Learn more and register!

GBTA WINiT Gala | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM ET
Celebrate excellence at the WINiT Gala, where we'll announce the winners of the 2024 WINiT Awards! View details. (Note that registration for the Gala is separate from the Summit.)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Structural collapse reported on Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia, Aug. 8. Increased security, transport disruptions almost certain.

Japan - FLASH: Magnitude-7.1 earthquake strikes off Kyushu Island, Japan, at around 16:42 Aug. 8. Significant damage possible.

United Kingdom - Anti-immigration protests and counter-protests are likely across the UK through mid-August. Heightened security is almost certain at events.

United States - TS Debby tracking north-northwestward in North Atlantic Ocean late Aug. 7. Further landfall imminent over South Carolina, US.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA WINiT Summit 2024
October 24

GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations | Copenhagen
November 4 - 6

GBTA Project Crew and Team Travel Summit 2024 | Houston
November 18 - 10

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Education Preview >>> AI Hackathon: Boosting Business Travel Efficiency Hear from a panel of industry experts who will share their insights and practical examples...

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