October 16, 2025

New GBTA Podcast

New from the GBTA Europe Technology Committee – Rethinking Corporate Travel with AI

Listen to the first in a series of podcasts from the GBTA Europe Technology Committee - exploring the opportunities for AI in the business travel industry. In this first interview, Sarah Whiting speaks to Atiyab Bhatti, the CEO of SkyLink, to explore the opportunity that AI can bring to the traveller and the travel manager, in terms of cost, time and efficiency savings.

AVIATION

Should You Postpone Your Flight During the Government Shutdown? (MARKETPLACE, 10/15)

Aviation Leaders on Retailing Progress, AI Use Cases (PHOCUSWIRE, 10/16)

These Are the World's Best Connected Megahubs in 2025 (SIMPLE FLYING, 10/16)

This Is Canada's Busiest Airport In 2025 (SIMPLE FLYING, 10/16)

SUSTAINABILITY

Airline Prices to Change by ‘Less Than Cost of Coffee’ With Green Fuel Guarantee (YAHOO!, 10/16)

South Korea Mandates Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on Flights Beginning 2027 (ESG TODAY, 10/16)

Aviation Sector Must Embrace Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) (AIR CARGO WEEK, 10/16)

OTHER SECTORS

TreviPay and Sonder Team to Bolster Corporate Travel (PYMNTS, 10/15)

Mysa Introduces Programme for Business Travel Freelancers (BTN EUROPE, 10/15)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA WINiT
T-minus One Week… GBTA WINiT Summit And Gala Are Almost Here!

October 23 | Manhattan, NY

Get ready to connect with the best and brightest in business travel. The WINiT Summit & Gala events are your chance to join a powerful community, exchange ideas, and celebrate those who are making a difference. With a packed agenda of inspiring speakers and invaluable networking, you won't want to miss this.

Act fast: a few last-minute seats are still available.

➡️ GBTA WINiT Summit 2025
➡️ GBTA WINiT Gala 2025

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Cambodia - South Korea issues travel ban for parts of Cambodia Oct. 16 due to job scam and kidnapping cases. Travel advisory raised for other regions.

Italy - Unionized workers to conduct general strike across Italy Oct. 25, and rally in Rome. Transport disruptions, increased security likely.

Vietnam - Severe weather forecast across parts of central Vietnam through at least Oct. 19. Flooding and associated disruptions possible.

Western, Central, and Southern Europe - Activists denouncing US policies plan rallies in multiple cities across Western Europe Oct. 18. Increased security, disruptions likely.

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Upcoming Events

Navigating New Horizons: Launching Corporate Travel in the Middle East
October 22

GBTA WINiT Summit 2025
October 23

GBTA WINiT Gala 2025
October 23

GBTA Europe Conference 2025 | Hamburg
November 10-12

GBTA Workforce Mobility & Travel Summit 2025
November 13

GBTA India Summit 2025
November 21

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Today at the European Parliament, Fulvio Origo, GBTA Country Director for GBTA | Italy, joined Panel 2: “Schengen – 40 years of EU Landmarks,” alongside leaders shaping Europe’s connected future — including Michel Gloden, Mayor of Schengen; Samo Turel, Mayor of Nova Gorica (Slovenia); Rodolfo Ziberna, Mayor of Gorizia (Italy); and Gabriel Marti, President of The European Law Student's Association—and moderated by Beate Gminder, Director-General of DG Migration and Home Affairs of the European Commission...

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