August 23, 2024

News to Know

US Airports Witness a Boost in New Tech
(SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING)

From contactless technology such as face and iris recognition to automated security screening and even people movers, airports across the US are adopting the latest tech. The US government is also awarding grants to airports in the country for maintenance, repair, and upgrade, and together with the involvement of airport operators, many are now seeing a boost in tech use.

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Europe's Travel Strikes: Flight and Train Disruption You Can Expect in August and September (EURO NEWS)

Air Astana and Japan Airlines Codeshare New Almaty-Tokyo Service (SIMPLE FLYING)

6 Thai Airlines Eye Fleet Expansion as Aviation Industry Bounces Back (NATION THAILAND)

HOSPITALITY

Booking.com Warns of up to 900% Increase in Travel Scams (BBC)

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American Express Unveils Top Destinations and Business Travel Trends (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

From the Boardroom to the Beachfront: The Rise of Bleisure (PEOPLE MATTERS GLOBAL)

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There’s a Boom in Smaller Meetings and Events (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Canadian government intervenes to end nationwide rail labor dispute on Aug. 22. Rail services likely to resume over coming days.

China - Heatwave likely to persist in parts of northwestern, eastern, and central China through at least Aug. 27. Utility disruptions possible.

United Kingdom - Unionized LNER train drivers to strike across England and Scotland, UK on all weekends Aug. 31-Nov. 10. Railway travel disruptions likely.

United States - TS Hone tracking westward in North Pacific Ocean toward Hawaii, US, evening Aug. 22. Close approach to Hawaii early Aug. 25-27.

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