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August 13, 2025

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Personal Wellbeing Moves up the Business Travel Agenda
(SOURCE: THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Top bosses are turning their backs on a ‘work at all cost’ attitude for business trips by prioritising balance and personal wellbeing when away.

New research amongst 600 C-suite professionals from the UK, the US, Germany and Spain has revealed that hitting the road is no longer seen as a lonely solo activity – with a staggering 73% saying they have travelled with either a partner (53%), a child (22%), a pal (21%) or even a pet (75%).

Meanwhile, one in five senior leaders (21%) admitted that they are embracing the ‘bleisure’ trend and extending work trips to take some holiday.  

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AVIATION

Air Canada to Begin Cancelling Flights Ahead of Possible Work Stoppage on Saturday (MOOSE JAW TODAY)

US Airlines' Shares Jump as Airfare Data Signals Improving Pricing Power (US NEWS)

AirAsia X to Return to Europe with New Route to Istanbul (BTN EUROPE)

Why the World’s Busiest Airport Does Not Have More Than 2 Terminals (SIMPLE FLYING)

HOSPITALITY

Booking Releases the Global AI Sentiment Report (4HOTELIERS)

OTHER SECTORS

SAP Concur Study Uncovers Dual Spending Habits of Business Travellers (TTG MICE)

Thredd Debuts Real-Time Payments Tools for B2B Travel Sector (PYMNTS)

Travel's New Co-Worker: The AI Chatbot (BTN)

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New Research Reveals the Powerful Role Office Media Plays to Influence Business Travel Decisions (OUTSMART)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Advocacy
GBTA Supports Modern Skies Coalition in Urging Air Traffic Control Modernization

GBTA showed its support for the Modern Skies Coalition’s recent submission of a comprehensive set of legislative policy priorities to improve the safety and efficiency of the U.S. National Airspace System.

In a letter to the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Coalition outlined in the critical importance of the initiative which builds on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and the recent $12.5 billion investment championed by the Committee and recently signed into law. The Coalition’s proposal outlines four key objectives around comprehensive planning, transparency and oversight, streamlined acquisitions, and robust funding.

In addition to GBTA, the letter is co-signed by 56 organizations, underscoring broad industry support for this transformative initiative.

Read more details in the full letter here.

 

GBTA Ladders
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GBTA Ladders Season 12 is officially open for applications!

GBTA Ladders is a one-of-a-kind team-based mentoring program in the business travel industry. After eleven years of success, Season 12 is now open! It’s your chance to grow your career, build your network, learn from industry experts, and work on impactful projects that will help shape the future of business travel.

Applications are open for mentees, alumni advisors, and committee members.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

China, Japan and Taiwan - Typhoon Podul tracking west-northwestward in the Philippine Sea Aug. 13. Landfall in Taitung County, Taiwan, likely late morning Aug. 13.

India - Tight security in place in India through Aug. 16 for Independence Day celebrations. Disruptions likely; militant attacks possible.

South Korea - Disruptions due to flooding in northwestern South Korea as of Aug. 13. Further rainfall and associated disruptions possible.

United States - Protest ongoing in Los Angeles, CA, US, late Aug. 12 to denounce federal policies. Tight security, disruptions likely. Clashes possible.  

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