January 2, 2025

News to Know

Sustainability and Business Travel: Information Will Be the Key for Corporate and Executive Travelers
(SOURCE: SIMPLE FLYING, FEATURES GBTA)

Business travelers' role in generating carbon emissions within the aviation industry is extensive, and the future of decarbonized global travel will undoubtedly revolve around finding easy and environmentally-conscious ways to get those traveling for work to their destinations. According to research from the Environmental & Energy Study Institute, around 10% of US carbon emissions come from commercial aircraft or business jets, far outpacing the amount of carbon emitted by commercial and business aviation in other developed nations.

AVIATION

Jeju Air Crash Prompts Concerns Over Aircraft Maintenance Amid Heavy Reliance on Overseas Repairs (KOREA TIMES)

China Southern Airlines Launches New Flights Connecting Shenyang And Dubai (TRAVEL AND LEISURE ASIA)

These Airlines Were the Most On-Time in 2024 (CNBC)

HOSPITALITY

Hotel Industry Continues to See Healthy Growth; Outlook Looks Positive Going Ahead in 2025 (THE WEEK)

SUSTAINABILITY

UK’s SAF Mandate Takes Flight: A Major Step Towards Green Aviation (INNOVATION NEWS NETWORK)

OTHER SECTORS

Travel Industry Leaders' Predictions for 2025 (PHOCUSWIRE)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Risk Committee
Upcoming Live Webinar

The Year Ahead:
2025 Global Risk Outlook by the GBTA Risk Committee

Join GBTA's Global Risk Committee for The Year Ahead: 2025 Global Risk Outlook, a must-attend live webinar designed to equip organizations with the knowledge they need to navigate the emerging risks of 2025. As we move into the new year, businesses must be proactive in identifying and preparing for key risks to ensure traveler safety and organizational success. Our panel of experts will provide an in-depth review of the emerging risks and how they expect to shape safety and security for global business travelers throughout the year. Tune in for this vital look ahead and enter 2025 with confidence!

Two Sessions available to accommodation Global Time Zones:

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
10:00 AM ET | 2:00 PM GMT
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

France - Protest denouncing EU planned at Romanian Embassy in Paris, France, 15:00 Jan. 4. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.

United Kingdom - Severe weather forecast across most of the UK through at least Jan. 6. Evacuations ongoing.

United States - Shooting injures 11 people near the Amazura event hall in the Queens borough of New York City, NY, US, late Jan. 1. Avoid area.

United States - Flight disruptions possible in New Orleans, La., US, through early January after Jan. 1 vehicle-ramming attack. Reconfirm flights.

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The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
January 21

Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program
February 24

GBTA APAC Conference 2025 Singapore
May 27-28

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