September 5, 2024

News to Know

Changing Rules of Travel to Europe
(SOURCE: NEWS DAY)

Recently, there have been significant shifts in European Union (EU) immigration policies that change the rules of travel to most European countries.

Effective November 10, a new digital system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into effect, transforming the way non-EU travellers enter and exit the Schengen Area. This high-tech upgrade aims to enhance security and streamline border-crossing procedures. The EES is a digital leap for EU borders that makes a significant shift from archaic passport-stamping to a more modern, computerised and biometric approach.

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AVIATION

Turkish Airlines Unveils NDC Aggregator Partners Following Sabre Exit (BTN EUROPE)

Passengers Often Ignore In-Flight Safety Videos. But This ‘Honest’ One Has 8.4 Million Views (CNBC)

Airports Excited by Swedish Government’s Removal of Aviation Tax (INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REVIEW)

HOSPITALITY

Serviced Apartments: Can The Sector’s Global Growth Be Sustained? (RELOCATE MAGAZINE)

Nationwide Hotel Strike Impacts Meeting Groups (SKIFT)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

This Rideshare Company Grants Women an Extra Layer of Safety During Travel (XONECOLE)

OTHER SECTORS

SilverDoor Report Urges ‘Flexible, Dynamic Approach’ (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Women in Travel: The Days of One-Dimensional Stereotypes Are Over, Says Wendy Wu (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Expedia CEO Defends B2B Partnerships as ‘Incremental’ to Consumer Businesses (SKIFT)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Sustainability Summit
A Roadmap to Sustainable Transportation

With his extensive experience in the European Parliament, we are thrilled to announce that former MEP Jakop Dalunde will be opening our 3rd GBTA Sustainability Summit in Copenhagen.

He will lead a pivotal session on sustainable transportation, sharing the latest innovations, successful policy implementations, and future prospects in the field.

This session promises to offer invaluable insights into how the travel and transportation industry can transition towards more sustainable practices. Key discussions will emphasise the critical role of collaboration, technological advancements, and the development of supportive infrastructure.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Super Typhoon Yagi tracking west-northwest over South China Sea early Sept. 5. Landfall likely over Guangdong Province, China late Sept. 6.

Spain - Elevated monkeypox (mpox) activity reported in multiple areas in Spain in early September. Maintain basic health precautions.

United Kingdom - Pro-Palestine activists to stage protest march in central London, UK, Sept. 7. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.

Venezuela - Disruptions, clashes, flight suspensions likely to continue across Venezuela through at least late September following disputed election.

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