News to Know

Paradigm Shift in Airport Traffic
(SOURCE: TTR WEEKLY)

The top 50 ranking of the busiest airports by outbound international passenger traffic released by travel analytics firm ForwardKeys paints a dramatic picture compared to the pre-pandemic era.

What differs substantially from that of 2019 is the significant movement among European and MENA airports.

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Convention 2024
Call for Proposals Is Now Open

Deadline for Submission: December 15, 2023

GBTA is seeking industry professionals to contribute new ideas, solutions, and innovations for current issues and challenges that confront the travel industry. Committed to incorporating diverse perspectives with each session and across the entirety of GBTA Convention, we empower you to submit content topics that will be timely and most useful to travel professionals as the business travel industry’s landscape continues to evolve and restore. With your unique perspective and insight, we can continue to deliver the best education on the topics most relevant to business travel.

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• Start Creating Your Proposal Now: Submission Worksheet
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GBTA Project, Crew and Team Travel Summit 2023

October 11

Join us at the GBTA Project, Crew and Team Travel Summit 2023 on Wednesday, October 11. This full-day program will explore the different industries that work within complex travel ecosystems, leveraging the combined knowledge of the travel buyer & supplier alike.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Typhoon Koinu tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea early Oct. 4. Landfall likely over far southern Taiwan early Oct. 5.

United Kingdom - Unionized rail workers in the UK to strike nationwide Oct. 4. Rail service disruptions likely.

United Kingdom - Flight cancelations at London Gatwick Airport, UK, to continue through mid-October, due to staff shortages. Reconfirm flights.

United States - Unionized auto workers maintain strike across 20 US states as of Oct. 3. Protests, business disruptions possible.

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