September 18, 2024

News to Know

Strong Passenger and Event Demand Is Driving Business Travel
(SOURCE: MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)

The desire for in-person meetings, conferences and events, and a travel industry on the upswing has led to strong passenger demand and positive growth for business travel, according to a recent report.

The Global Trends Report published by FCM Consulting has found that global passenger demand has increased by almost 10% this June compared to the same time last year, while international passenger demand saw the largest growth of 12.3%.

AVIATION

Heathrow Retains Top Spot as World’s Most Internationally Connected Airport (BTN EUROPE)

Technical Issues, Safety Concerns and Alleged Staff Poaching: How Malaysia Airlines Can Fight the PR Turbulence (MARKETING INTERACTIVE)

Air India Express Says Goodbye to Business Class (AVIATION DIRECT)

Major Airlines Cut Flights to Middle East Cities Following Upturn in Violence (AERO TIME)

SUSTAINABILITY

[Indonesia] Govt Launches Action Plan for Environmentally Friendly Aviation Fuel (WEBWIRE)

Flight Emissions Data Shown in Over 65 Billion Searches Worldwide (WEBWIRE)

HOSPITALITY

Business Travel Startup Hotel Engine Reels in $140M at $2.1B Valuation (SILICON ANGLE)

Hyatt Looks to Oracle for Property Management System (PHOCUSWIRE)

How Hoteliers Can Optimize Operations Through Design (HOTEL DIVE)

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Join your peers this November 4-6 in Copenhagen for exclusive education and networking around the latest industry trends, technologies, challenges, and solutions. As an added highlight, GBTA is proud to host its 3rd Sustainability Summit on Monday, November 4. Registration for the Sustainability Summit is included in the conference registration.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Air traffic controllers plan to strike across Argentina Sept. 19 to press for higher wages, denounce layoffs. Disruptions likely.

Asia - TS Pulasan tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea. Close approach to Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, late Sept. 18.

Belgium - Public transport workers plan strike in Brussels and across Flanders region, Belgium, from Sept. 23. Bus and tram disruptions likely.

India - Taxi union to hold rally at Malki Sports Ground in Shillong, Meghalaya State, India, Sept. 18. Increased security, disruptions likely.

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Upcoming Events

[Webinar] The Future Is Now: Technological Transformation in Corporate Travel
Today, September 18

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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