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November 7, 2024

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Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Are the Future of Travel
(SOURCE: SKIFT)

Yes, AI is going to be everywhere one day, and yes, lifestyle hotels are the hot new thing. But if you want to track the future of travel, the answer lies in demographics.

A “bulging” middle class, an aging population, and a global shift eastwards are among the most powerful forces in the industry, according to recent comments from global hotel CEOs at IHG, Accor, Hilton, and Marriott.

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Asia-Pacific Airline Leaders Assemble as Covid Recovery Passes 100% (SIMPLE FLYING)

An Airline Is Giving AI a Shot at Scheduling Flights (MILITARY AEROSPACE)

Boeing, Airbus to Ahare Taiwan's China Airlines Passenger Jet Order (REUTERS)

Progress in Air Travel Digital Wallets as Live Test Completed (PHOCUSWIRE)

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How to Prevent Hotel No-Show and Last-Minute Cancellations? (D-EDGE)

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Major Breakthrough: New Technology Converts Wastewater into Biofuel, Could Help Airlines Cut Emissions by 70% (BUSINESS TODAY)

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Blended Business and Leisure Travel is the Top Opportunity for Tourism Growth (BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS)

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European Business Travel Spend Set to Reach $391bn This Year (TRAVEL WEEKLY, GBTA FEATURED)

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GBTA + VDR Conference in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations and GBTA Sustainability Summit Highlight a Robust European Business Travel Industry

The outlook for business travel in Europe including the path toward a more sustainable future was the focus this week at the GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations and the GBTA Sustainability Summit in Copenhagen. The co-located events held 4-6 November featured three productive days where industry professionals, subject experts and thought leaders gathered from across the travel, business, and corporate sectors to exchange knowledge, discuss industry trends and explore innovative solutions at Europe’s largest conference for business travel and meetings management professionals.

Held at the Bella Center, this year brought record-setting numbers, attracting 850 registered Summit attendees, over 1,300 Conference attendees including nearly 350 travel buyers, and 67 exhibitors representing 38 countries and territories. It also marked the 10th year of Europe Conference collaboration for GBTA and VDR.

The 2024 events were made possible through the generous support of the Sustainability Summit sponsors and Europe Conference sponsors.

Click here to view photos from the Sustainability Summit and here to view photos from the Europe Conference.

Read the full announcement here.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Cuba, Mexico and United States - Hurricane Rafael tracking northwestward across Gulf of Mexico late Nov. 6. Severe weather over Cuba likely to continue through Nov. 7.

Israel - Flight disruptions possible after rocket lands near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, Israel, Nov. 6. Tight security, further attacks likely.

France - Inbound and outbound flights canceled at Nantes Atlantique Airport, France, through at least late Nov. 6. Reconfirm flights.

United States - Severe weather forecast across parts of the southeastern US through at least early Nov. 8. Flooding and associated disruptions likely.

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