September 5, 2025

News to Know

Travel Industry Stakeholders React to Google Chrome, Data Sharing Ruling
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

A U.S. district judge ruled Tuesday that Google must begin sharing some of its data with competitors, but the decision allows the search giant to keep its Chrome browser.

The ruling made plenty of headlines in the wake of other Google-related news, including the same judge’s widely discussed 2024 ruling that Google created a monopoly over online travel and Perplexity’s $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome earlier this summer.

AVIATION

No Cash for Flight Delays as Trump Administration Scraps Biden-Era Rule (USA TODAY)

Passenger Demand Grows 4% in July (4HOTELIERS)

Southwest Airlines Partners with T-Mobile to Offer Free Inflight WiFi (ARGS)

Spirit Airlines Axes Flights in 12 Cities as it Fights for Survival While United, Other Airlines Circle (CNBC)

SUSTAINABILITY

ATPI’s 2025 Sustainability Report Reveals Strong Progress in Reducing Carbon Offsets (TRAVOLUTION)

OTHER SECTORS

Fliggy Business Travel Platform Rolls out AI Solution (TRAVELMOLE)

Mental Health, Cyber Risks Top Concerns for Business Travellers: GBTA (TTG MICE)

Business Visas Promises Smoother Journey for Business Travellers (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Industry Spotlight

Beyond Compliance:
The Business Case for Accessible Events

Creating truly accessible events goes beyond just checking a box. ✅ As Nicole Seely, GBTA's Director of Event Operations, says, it's about making sure "every attendee feels welcomed, supported, and empowered."

We partnered with Nicole to explore the GBTA Convention 2025 in Denver, Colorado as a real-life case study on what a genuine commitment to #accessibility looks like when planning a major industry event. Ready to see how it was done? Read our new blog post!

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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Japan - TS Peipah tracking east-northeastward across Kansai Region, Japan, early Sept. 5. Close approach to southern Honshu through late Sept. 5.

Mexico and United States - TS Lorena tracking northwestward off western Mexico afternoon Sept. 4. Close approach to Baja California Sur through late Sept. 6.

Portugal - Public transport workers' strike to disrupt Metro services in Lisbon, Portugal, Sept. 9 and 11. Travel disruptions likely.

South Korea - Tight security, traffic restrictions planned during LGBTQ event at Incheon City Hall, Incheon, South Korea, 14:00 Sept. 6.

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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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