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March 22, 2019 / Marianne Varkiani

Following the two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has said that the company will release a software update for the aircraft soon, Buying Business Travel reports. According to Skift, the black box has been recovered from the Ethiopian Air Boeing 737 crash, and preliminary findings show…

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Protect 9/11 Aviation Security Fee: Aviation Security Too Important to Divert Funds

March 19, 2019 / Shane Downey

Details on the Administration’s 2020 budget continue to come out this week. Included in it was a proposal to increase the 9/11 Aviation Security fee by one dollar, despite the fact that a portion of the funds currently being collected are being diverted to general deficit reduction. The fee is…

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Message From the Office of the GBTA President

March 13, 2019 / Christle Johnson

*The following post was also sent as an email to GBTA members.* Dear GBTA Members, Given this afternoon’s announcement that the U.S. will join other countries in grounding Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts, GBTA recognizes that many of our members are looking for information and answers. First, I want to express…

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March 8, 2019 / Marianne Varkiani

United is testing a new software that is saving thousands of connecting passengers from missing their flights, Skift writes. The technology uses passenger data to assist gate agents in delaying departures for individuals late to a connecting flight. In its largest acquisition to date, Pitchbook reports Airbnb is acquiring HotelTonight.…

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November 9, 2018 / Marianne Varkiani

Thai-based hospitality group Minor Hotels has purchased an additional stock in NH Hotels, increasing its holding to 94%, Business Traveller reports. The purchase will enable Minor Hotels to expand in Europe, while also allowing NH Hotels to put down roots in Asia. Icelandair has signed an agreement to buy budget airline WOW Air for nearly

Accommodations, Airline Trends, Ground Transportation, Travel Trends

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November 2, 2018 / Marianne Varkiani

On November 2, 2018 in Aviation, Ground, Hospitality, Travel Trends by Marianne Varkiani On Monday morning, a Lion Air plane carrying 189 people crashed into the Java Sea near Jakarta, Indonesia, Express reports. Since then, investigators have found the plane’s landing gear, black box, and part of the aircraft, CNN notes. Officials are still trying

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Passage of the FAA Bill Is A Major Win for the Business Travel Industry, GBTA and You

October 26, 2018 / Mike McCormick

Earlier this month, I sent the note below as an email to GBTA members outlining why the FAA Reauthorization is such a big win for business travel. Read on below for more and tune in to this week’s GBTA podcast where I had the opportunity to talk with Shane Downey, GBTA Vice President of Government

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Podcast: Why the FAA Reauthorization is a Win for Business Travel

October 26, 2018 / Colleen Lerro Gallagher

On this week’s episode of The Business of Travel, GBTA Executive Director and COO Michael W. McCormick talks with Shane Downey, GBTA Vice President of Government Relations, along with Todd Webster of Cornerstone Government Affairs for an in-depth discussion on the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Bill and what it means…

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October 19, 2018 / Marianne Varkiani

Corporate travel bookings start-up TravelPerk has raised $44 million in funding for its consumer-like business travel site, Reuters reports. Japan plans on launching an electronic visa system for tourists in order to reach its goal of 60 million annual foreign visitors by 2030, Business Traveller notes. The country has also relaxed its visa requirements to

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