August 22, 2024

News to Know

Should Travelers Worry About Mpox? Not Necessarily, Health Expert Says.
(SOURCE: USA TODAY)

With mpox cases on the move following a surge in cases in Africa, travelers may fear risks to their health. The disease – formerly monkeypox – has been on the rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries. The first case outside Africa was detected in Sweden last week.

The type circulating there known as clade I is different from clade II, which has been in the U.S. following a global outbreak in 2022. A new variant, clade Ib, appears to be more transmissible and deadly. The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years.

AVIATION

UK Government Approves Controversial Expansion of London City Airport (BUSINESS TRAVEKER USA)

Business Travel: More Flights and a New Trend (FINEWS)

Delta to Collaborate with Sabre on Launch of NDC Fares (BTN EUROPE)

10 Top Airlines for Food and Drinks, According to the Experts (YAHOO!)

Delta and American Airlines Extend the Suspension of Flights to Israel as the War in Gaza Grinds On (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

HOSPITALITY

How to Know if Your Accommodation Booking Is a Scam (ABC)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

European Sleeper to Add Brussels-Venice Train Service (BTN EUROPE)

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Business Travel Challenges for APAC in 2024 Revealed by SAP Concur (ITB BRIEF)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Unionized public workers plan to protest across Argentina on Aug. 21. Heightened security, disruptions likely.

China - Heatwave likely to persist in parts of northwestern and east-central China through at least Aug. 24. Utility disruptions possible.

Portugal - Unionized ground crew to strike at airports across Portugal Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Flight disruptions likely.

United Kingdom - Unionized Border Force staff to strike at Heathrow Airport in London, UK, Aug. 31-Sept. 3. International air travel disruptions likely.

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