October 7, 2024

News to Know

ChatGPT Advanced Voice: The Future of Travel Booking or the Death of OTAs?
(SOURCE: SKIFT)

If you haven’t experienced ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode yet, you’re missing out on a glimpse of the future of travel booking.

There’s a long history of tech trying to disrupt the travel booking path. Tellme, Alexa, and Siri were all seen as hopefuls to unlock the holy grail: booking a vacation, flight, and hotel over voice. I think we’re far closer to that than we’ve ever been with OAI. Here’s a sample of using ChatGPT as a travel agent for a family trip to Italy…

AVIATION

European Union Proposes to Increase Airline Liabilities (Including Baggage) Under Montreal Convention (LOYALTY LOBBY)

Asian Airlines ‘Look Beyond Europe’ Amid Geopolitical Instability (AEROSPACE GLOBAL NEWS)

Air Serbia and China Southern Airlines Expand Operational Partnership (AVSN)

Thai Airways to Reintroduce Premium Economy, Exit Restructuring Process in 2025 (AEROTIME)

Frontier Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Fire (FORTUNE)

HOSPITALITY

Hotel Booking Sites Reborn as Ethical Standard Bearers (YAHOO!)

SUSTAINABILITY

Flight Path to the Future: The UK SAF Mandate (ENERGY INTEL)

OTHER SECTORS

Payments: Why It Can Pay to Go Virtual (BTN EUROPE)

Industry Spotlight

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Attend the GBTA LATAM Business Travel Forum 2024 – Mexico City

Reserve your spot for the upcoming GBTA LATAM Business Travel Forum on October 16 at Camino Real Polanco, Mexico City. This half-day event, part of a series across Latin America, is meticulously crafted for Travel Managers and Buyers, offering continuous education and regional networking opportunities.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Laos - ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos, to prompt tight security and localized traffic disruptions through Oct. 13.

Middle East/North Africa - Flight disruptions likely across Jordan, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon through at least mid-October amid rising tensions. Reconfirm flights.

South Africa - Rally planned from Sandton Central Park to African Energy Chamber in Johannesburg, South Africa, 09:00 Oct. 8. Tight security likely.

United States - Disruptions ongoing in southeastern US as of Oct. 6 after the passage of Hurricane Helene; multiple casualties confirmed.

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ETIAS and EES Unveiled: Busting Myths and Preparing for Europe's New Entry Systems
October 16

GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums 2024 (Montreal)
October 22

GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums 2024 (Toronto)
October 24

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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