October 23, 2024

News to Know

'About Time': Airlines Crack Down on Annoying Airport Behavior With New Boarding Technology
(SOURCE: TRAVEL NINE)

It's an annoying airport act that could actually delay your flight, and now airlines are cracking down on the behaviour. We experienced it ourselves just the other weekend. While trying to board a flight after our group number had been called, we witnessed numerous passengers standing at the gate entrance before being told to step aside and get out of the way.

AVIATION

Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks, WSJ Reports (REUTERS)

Singapore Airlines and Air India Add 51 New Codeshare Destinations (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

SUSTAINABILITY

Business Travellers Don't Prioritize Sustainability – BCD survey (BTN EUROPE)

HOSPITALITY

OYO Launches Launches Business Vertical for Corporate Travel (CNBC)

Hotels Embrace a New Chapter in Revenue Management (PHOCUSWIRE)

US Hotel Market Sees Stability, Normalization: IHG CFO (PHOCUSWIRE)

OTHER SECTORS

The Business Travel Boom of 2024: What You Need to Know (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

Tapping India’s $20 Billion Corporate Travel Opportunity (SKIFT, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Project, Crew and Team Travel Summit 2024
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November 18-19
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Last year, 85% of attendees rated their experience as 'above average/excellent'! Join us this year to discover why this summit is a must-attend event if you have a frequent need for long-term accommodations, manage unpredictable events, or plan for the unknown. Don't miss the opportunity to tackle unique complexities, connect with industry experts, engage in meaningful discussions, and walk away with actionable insights. Let's make this year even better!

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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - TS Trami tracking northwestward in the Philippine Sea Oct. 23. Landfall forecast over eastern Luzon Island, Philippines, late Oct. 23.

Cuba - Disruptions ongoing across parts of eastern Cuba following Hurricane Oscar as of early Oct. 22. Flooding, damage, and evacuations reported.

Netherlands - Flight disruptions reported at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands, as of the morning of Oct. 23. Reconfirm flights.

United Kingdom - Unionized Tube staff plan series of work stoppages and overtime strikes in London, UK, Nov. 1-8. Transport disruptions likely.

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GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums 2024 (Toronto)
Tomorrow, October 24

GBTA WINiT Summit 2024
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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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