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January 7, 2025

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Business Travel Bounce in 2025 Demands Better Expense Management and Virtual Cards
(SOURCE: PYMNTS, GBTA FEATURED)

The corporate road warrior may log many a mile in 2025.

The pandemic is but a memory; the face-to-face meeting, the conventions, the trade shows and meet-ups with vendors and suppliers look to be on a sustainable rebound.

In the waning weeks of last year, the Global Business Travel Association corporate travel firms said that business travel met or exceeded expectations in 2024. More than two-thirds of firms say they are optimistic for 2025. A majority of corporates see boosting their own travel budgets for in-person meetings and conferences. 

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AVIATION

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Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Releases November 2024 Traffic Report (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

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The World's Fastest Growing Airline (AIRLINE RATINGS)

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2025 Outlook - AI, Duty of Care and Gen Z for Business Travel (TRAVOLUTION)

Business Travel Firm Issues Arrivals Warning Ahead of UK ETA Introduction (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

The Seven Travel Trends That Will Shape 2025 (BBC)

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China - Elevated acute respiratory disease activity reported nationwide in China in January, in line with seasonal trends. Obtain vaccination.

China - Magnitude-7.1 earthquake occurs in south-central Xizang, China, at around 09:05 CST Jan. 7. Fatalities and damage reported.

South Korea - Further demonstrations likely across South Korea through late January amid impeachment proceedings against the president.

United Kingdom - Weather-related disruptions ongoing across parts of the UK as of Jan. 6. Further adverse weather forecast through at least Jan. 8

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