August 29, 2024

News to Know

Experts Insights on Bridging the Generational Gap in Business Travel
(SOURCE: IOL)

Business travel is bouncing back but not everyone’s getting a seat on the plane and, while two-thirds of employees see business travel as crucial for climbing the corporate ladder, an equal number feel they’re not getting the same opportunities as their colleagues.

This gap has actually widened over the past year, jumping from 62% to 66%.

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AVIATION

Weekly Podcast: Interview with Suzanne Neufang, GBTA (AIRLINES CONFIDENTIAL, GBTA FEATURED, interview starts at 21 mins)

New Australian Aviation Regulators Will Oversee Airline Ticket Refunds and Noise Complaints (THE GUARDIAN)

Philippine Airlines to Adopt Amadeus Digital Solutions (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

HOSPITALITY

What Midweek Hotel Demand Trends Say About Business Travel Recovery (COSTAR)

SUSTAINABILITY

Madrid’s Iberia Maintenance Leads The Way In Eco-Friendly Aviation With New Sustainable Fuel Use (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

OTHER SECTORS

The Blank Slate: Starting—or Starting Over—with Managed Travel (BTN)

Gen Z Look to Business Travel to Boost Their Careers (GLOBETRENDER)

Profit More Than Doubles at Flight Centre Thanks to Pick-Up in Business Travel (MSN)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA WINiT
Last Call! Nominations for the GBTA WINiT Awards Close Tomorrow

If you know an outstanding woman industry leader, or male allies or companies championing the women in our workforce, it’s time to acknowledge these innovators! Nominations for the GBTA WINiT Awards will close on tomorrow, August 30, so don’t miss this chance to nominate the trailblazing individuals and companies within your network!

Your nomination positively reinforces the pathfinders within global business travel, and sends a demand signal for an inclusive, and diverse workforce. Don’t wait – submit your nominations today!

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

France - Political activists to protest at Denfert-Rochereau Square, Paris, France, 15:00 Aug. 31. Heightened security likely.

Germany - Activist groups plan separate protests in Munich, Germany, Aug.31-Sept.1. Heightened security, counterprotests likely.

Philippines - Confirmed monkeypox (mpox) cases reported in multiple areas in the Philippines in August. Maintain basic health precautions.

United States - Severe weather forecast across parts of north-central US through early Aug. 30. Tornadoes, flooding, and associated disruptions possible.

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Upcoming Events

GBTA WINiT Summit 2024
October 24

GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations | Copenhagen
November 4 - 6

GBTA Project Crew and Team Travel Summit 2024 | Houston
November 18 - 19

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Would you like to add more to your skillset and resume in 2024? Have you always wanted to earn a new certificate but haven’t found the right training? Exciting news – GBTA’s most-popular “Fundamentals of Business Travel Management” course is offered across global time zones this fall!

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