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August 28, 2024

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How Can Business Travellers Better Manage Travel Risks
(SOURCE: MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS ASIA)

Recent global events such as the protests in Bangladesh – and subsequent toppling of the country’s then-prime minister – have underscored the fragility of social and political climates. Coupled with the growing concern around the current mpox outbreak, these issues underscore the potential significant disruptions in business travel and assignments.

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Delays, Outages After Potential Cyberattack at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Continue (USA TODAY)

Two More Chinese Airlines to Start Flying China-Made COMAC C919 Jet (WSAU)

Top 10 Airports for Business Travelers in 2024 (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

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There's a Boom in Smaller Meetings and Events - Hotels Are Adjusting (SKIFT)

New Research Has Revealed How Business Stay Trends Have Changed in Recent Years (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

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How Sustainable Travel Is Shaping Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (THE BOSS MAGAZINE)

Half of UK Businesses Plan to Increase Travel Spend in next 12 Months (LONDON LOVES BUSINESS)

Visa and Revolut Form Cross-Border Business Payments Pact (PYMNTS)

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Morgan Lautrédoux
Corporate Travel Contract Performance Manager - EMEA;
Shell International B.V. / The Hague - NL

Morgan has been with Shell in The Netherlands since 2008 and previously worked for Japan Airlines and Delta Air Lines in London and Paris. Morgan is a Corporate Travel Professional who has a real passion for sustainability. In her personal life, Morgan enjoys traveling (what a surprise), she loves walking and the beach as well as spending time with family and friends..

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Italy - Airport workers' unions plan multiple strikes at airports across Italy on Sept. 7; air travel, airport processing disruptions likely.

Philippines - Increased security to continue near Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Davao City, Philippines, as of Aug. 28. Protests possible.

United Kingdom - Rail disruptions ongoing in Glasgow, UK, Aug. 28 due to a technical fault. Cancelations, delays reported.

Venezuela - Opposition supporters plan demonstrations nationwide in Venezuela on Aug. 28, over the July presidential election results.

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