August 26, 2025

New GBTA Podcast

Corporate Travel Tuesday with the Allied Leadership Council: Trends and Priorities

The business travel industry is fueled by innovative supplier companies who focus on serving the needs of both corporate travel programs and the travelers these corporate customers send out on the road for work trips.

In this podcast series, GBTA Allied Leadership Council members along with key executives from their companies discuss top company focus areas, the latest business travel trends they’re seeing, and what the future holds for corporate travel programs.

Tune in to this latest episode to hear Suzanne Neufang, GBTA CEO, in conversation with Hilton leaders, Frank Passanante, Senior Vice President & Global Head of Sales & HRCC, GBTA Allied Leadership Council Member and Marizel De La Torre, Vice President Global Distribution.

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AVIATION

Southwest Airlines Will Require Larger Passengers to Purchase an Extra Seat (AOL)

Airline Bookings Haven't Moved With the Times. That’s About to Change (CNBC)

EVA Air Partners with Southwest Airlines to Expand U.S. Network (FOCUS TAIWAN)

SUSTAINABILITY

1st Time: Airbus Just Delivered An A220 Across the Atlantic Using 50% SAF (SIMPLE FLYING)

OTHER SECTORS

How ChatGPT Can Help You Book Affordable Flights – Tips and Risks (TRAVEL AND TOUR WOLRD)

The Bleisure Effect: Why Professionals Are Choosing Active Add-Ons (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Flight Centre Corporate Launches Trip Options, Promising Faster, Smarter Itineraries for Corporate Travel (KARRYON)

Sabre and oneworld Alliance Renew PRISM Partnership to Strengthen Corporate Travel Strategy (GTP)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA WINiT
Last Call! Nominations for the GBTA WINiT Awards Close on August 29

If you know an exceptional woman leader, or male allies and companies advocating for women in our industry, now is the time to recognize them! Nominations for the GBTA WINiT Awards close on Friday, August 29, so don’t miss your chance to nominate the trailblazing individuals and organizations in your network.

By nominating, you’re helping to amplify the voices of those shaping the future of global business travel and sending a strong signal for a more inclusive and diverse workforce. Don’t wait— submit your nominations today!

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Typhoon Kajiki continues to track west-northwestward across central and northern Laos Aug. 26 after making landfall in Vietnam Aug. 25.

Portugal - Unionized ground handlers plan several periods of industrial action at airports across Portugal Sept. 3-28. Air travel disruptions likely.

United Kingdom - Unionized airport personnel plan industrial action at Bournemouth Airport, UK, Sept. 5-7. Flight and airport disruptions likely.

Vietnam - Widespread damage reported after tornado impacts vicinity of Phu Ly, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, late Aug. 25. Response operations ongoing.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA LATAM Conference 2025 – Mexico City
September 24-25

GBTA Conference 2025 - Milano
October 2

GBTA WINiT Summit 2025
October 23

GBTA WINiT Gala 2025
October 23

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Many voices. One Purpose.

This time GBTA’s global community is uniting to take climate action in business travel.

We invite companies of all sizes, in all geographies, to join us in taking meaningful steps toward improving the sustainability of their business travel program...

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