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October 15, 2024

Check-In with Suzanne


Pacing Your Company’s Unique Journey Toward More Sustainable Business Travel

As our industry continues on the path toward more sustainable business travel, it’s crucial to collectively understand where our companies stand today, in order to reach our goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. That's the driving force behind the GBTA Sustainability Acceleration Challenge − and today is the last chance for travel managers to participate.

If you haven’t yet, please take the assessment today (it’s open until midnight Pacific Time). You'll be among GBTA’s "many voices" – and the over 200 organizations to date – who have taken up the Acceleration Challenge for a more sustainable future for our industry and their own travel programs.

The Challenge will provide a first-of-its-kind global benchmark as well as "maturity scoring" for individual companies around sustainable practices already adopted. By completing the assessment here, you’ll receive results outlining where your organization stands on reducing emissions from your travel program, as well as in comparison to the aggregated scores of peer companies in your industry sector. We look forward to sharing the global benchmarking results – along with an interactive, online dashboard for all to access – at the 2024 GBTA Sustainability Summit on November 4th in Copenhagen.

Another way GBTA gathers and shares insights from across our industry is via our ongoing global outlook polls. Our October poll survey is now open and we encourage suppliers, buyers and our other constituents to take it here this week. It only takes a few minutes to provide your expert feedback on the hot topics in business travel in 2024 and your outlook for 2025. Your participation in GBTA's ongoing research is greatly appreciated and enables us to bring valuable, actionable insights to our global community, consumer and trade media, and of course local, national and regional policy makers.

I’m also super excited that on October 24th, the industry community will be converging for the GBTA WINiT Summit. This will be a day of connection, discussion, inspiration and learning aligned with WINiT's mission of career advancement for women in the travel industry and professional 1:1 mentorship for all. With the retro-vintage TWA Hotel at JFK-New York as the perfect backdrop for the event, WINiT will mark its 10-year anniversary by looking back and, most importantly ahead, at the state of women professionals in business travel. (There are still just a few tables and individual seats available for the evening’s WINiT Gala which celebrates achievements and supports WINiT's year-round programming.) And speaking of achievements, a big congratulations to all the “2024 WINiT Top 50” Award recipients this year!

Together we can take action to ensure a more sustainable and equitable future for business travel. Your support AND participation make all the difference!

Suzanne

AVIATION

Frankfurt Airport Hit by Slump in Middle East Traffic (BTN EUROPE)

Codeshare Partnerships At US Airlines: 5 Things You Should Know (SIMPLE FLYING)

EU Approves New Sanctions Against Iranian Carriers & Issues Travel Bans (SIMPLE FLYING)

HOSPITALITY

The GDS: A High-Performing Distribution Channel Too Many Hotels Overlook (4HOTELIERS, GBTA FEATURED)

SUSTAINABILITY

New Tech Converts Wastewater to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (4HOTELIERS)

Rethinking Hospitality Through Design and Eco-Conscious Travel (SKIFT, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

OTHER SECTORS

Demand for Corporate Retreats Is Growing (BUSINESS REPORT)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Canada
Are You Ready to Take Your Business Travel Expertise to the Next Level?

October 22: Montreal
October 24: Toronto

The GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums are making their way to Montreal and Toronto —and you don’t want to miss out! With exclusive networking opportunities, expert-led discussions, and hands-on education, this event is a must-attend for anyone serious about staying ahead in the industry. Make sure you’re in the room!

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Belgium - EU institutions will host international leaders in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 16-18. Increased security measures to prompt disruptions.

Israel - Increased security likely after a shooting on Road 4 near Ashdod, Israel, injured at least two people Oct. 15.

Nigeria - Power disruptions reported across Nigeria as of late Oct. 14; consequent disruptions to business, telecommunications, and transport likely.

Turkiye - Officials extend security measures in Sirnak, and maintain them elsewhere in southeastern Turkiye, as of Oct. 14.

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Upcoming Events

ETIAS and EES Unveiled: Busting Myths and Preparing for Europe's New Entry Systems
Tomorrow, 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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Shane Downey, VP Government Relations, GBTA | Global Business Travel Association spoke last week at The Mosey Hotel - A Tapestry Collection in Buffalo for GBTA | Upstate New York.

With over 60 countries voting on their elected official, It’s an unprecedented time, in which nearly 2 billion people are eligible voters, 2024 is the largest election year in history.

Shane’s presentation, “Through the Looking Glass, What Does 2024 and 2025 Have in Store for the Business Travel Community Through a Political Lens,” was an exploration into...

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