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November 20, 2024

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The Power Shift: How Travelers Are Transforming the Future of Business Travel
(SOURCE: HOSPITALITY NET, GBTA FEATURED)

Business travel is booming. According to the GBTA’s Business Travel Index Outlook report, business travel spending is projected to reach $1.4 trillion this year and climb to $1.8 trillion by 2027.

So what is driving business travel’s big comeback?
Business travel is essential for many jobs, including sales, client services, consulting, event management, and construction, among others. Travel is a key part of their work and is carefully budgeted for for these professionals, no matter the economic situation. Meeting clients face-to-face is still very important. Companies believe that in-person meetings boost performance and growth. Nearly 87% of business travelers agree.

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AVIATION

The 10 Most Expensive Domestic Plane Tickets in America (QUARTZ)

The State of Airport Passenger Processing and Seamless Journeys (PHOCUSWIRE)

Etihad Ends Codeshare Agreement for Australia (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Frontier Airlines Is Adding 16 New Routes. Here's Where They Are. (CBS NEWS)

OTHER SECTORS

It Pays to 'Bleisure' Travel. Here's What to Know About the Latest Travel Trend. (HUFF POST, GBTA FEATURED)

How Disability-Inclusive Business Travel Reflects Corporate DEI Maturity (FORBES)

Business Travel Industry Reflects on a Resilient 2024 (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA, GBTA FEATURED)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Professional Development
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From gaining confidence in your abilities to learning new skills and building potential for career advancement – GBTA offers education and certification catered to the needs of business travel professionals.

The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
Starts on January 21
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Resources


Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada and United States - Adverse winter weather forecast across west-central Canada and the far northern US through Nov. 22. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Germany - Flight disruptions continue at Frankfurt Airport, Germany Nov. 19-20, due to the closure of a runway for maintenance. Reconfirm flights.

North Korea and South Korea - Air and maritime traffic disruptions possible across Yellow Sea as of Nov. 19 amid allegations of GPS signal jamming by North Korea.

South Africa - Adverse weather forecast over southern and southwestern South Africa through Nov. 21. Transport, business, and utility disruptions possible.

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Upcoming Events

Maximising Duty of Care: Choosing Your Safest “Last Mile” Option for Business Travel
Today, November 20

2025 CWT GBTA Global Business Pricing Forecast: The Great Pricing Moderation
December 4

U.S. Elections Analysis: What's in Store for Business Travel
December 10

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Join our upcoming #FREE webinar: 2025 CWT GBTA Global Business Travel Pricing Forecast: The Great Pricing Moderation.

📅 Date: December 4th, 2024
⌚ Time: 11 am - 12 pm EST

The 2025 Global Business Travel Forecast, published by CWT and GBTA, finds that while costs will still rise, the rate of increase will...

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