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December 4, 2025

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Geopolitical Tensions and Cyber Crime Top Travel Risks for 2026
SOURCE: BTN EUROPE, 12/4

Ongoing geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and cyber crime are among the biggest risk factors for business travel in 2026, according to the Risk Outlook report by travel risk management company International SOS (ISOS).

Along with climate-driven travel risks, the report warns that organisations are ill equipped to handle the increased pace of disruption in a world where “volatility is no longer the exception – it is the operating environment”.

 
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AVIATION

Heathrow Slammed for Raising Drop-Off Fee (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE, 12/2)

Delta Expects the Shutdown Travel Chaos That Canceled Thousands of Flights to Cost It $200 Million (BUSINESS INSIDER, 12/3)

American Airlines to Reportedly Introduce Mattress Pads on Long-Haul Flights (SIMPLE FLYING, 12/4)

Chinese Airline Launches World’s Longest One-Way Flight, Shortens Travel Time Between China and South America by Over 4 Hours (GLOBAL TIMES, 12/4)

Condor Partners with Southwest on Transatlantic Routes (BTN EUROPE, 12/3)

Ranking: Top 10 Airports Worldwide for Business Travellers (HUMAN RESOURCE ONLINE, 12/4)

HOSPITALITY

Travel in 2026: What Amadeus’ New Trends Mean for Hotels (HOSPITALITY TODAY, 12/4)

OTHER SECTORS

Amex GBT CEO on Why AI Will ‘Strengthen and Strengthen’ TMCs (PHOCUSWIRE, 12/4)

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GBTA Canada
Next Week Is The GBTA Canada Annual Town Hall

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET

Don’t miss this members-only session, where we’ll reflect on the key achievements and initiatives from this past year that have shaped and strengthened the GBTA Canada community.

We’ll also explore the exciting plans and priorities for 2026, giving you a first look at the opportunities ahead for Canada’s business travel industry along with new ways to stay engaged with GBTA in Canada.

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Le Carrefour des Échanges Travel & MICE par GBTA
December 5

[Webinar] Exclusive Interview with American Airlines, Hosted by GBTA CEO, Suzanne Neufang
December 10

GBTA Canada Conference 2026 | Toronto
April 27 - 29

GBTA APAC Conference 2026 | Singapore
May 12 - 13

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Join GBTA CEO Suzanne Neufang and American Airlines’ Anthony R. (Anthony Rader) for a deep dive into the trends reshaping how companies manage travel. From smarter retailing to tech-driven insights and ecosystem strategy, this 60-minute session will give you a clear look at the future of business travel.

📅 December 10th, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM ET

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