January 10, 2025

News to Know

Biometric Developments Gathering Pace at U.S. Airports
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

Airport biometrics stakeholders say that flyers in the United States will see an acceleration in the deployment of touchless and digital airport identification technology over the next few years, including the first end-to-end digital airport journeys. "It's inevitable," said Donnie Scott, CEO of the biometric identity solutions developer Idemia North America, which also provides TSA PreCheck enrollment services.

AVIATION

Inside the American Airlines Campaign to Win Back Business Travelers (YAHOO!)

Airfares Will Rise Again in 2025 as Carriers Take on Higher Fuel Costs (GULF NEWS)

Hainan Airlines Grows Singapore Network (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

SUSTAINABILITY

Electric Vehicles Still Destined to Succeed (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

OTHER SECTORS

From Costs to Compliance the Top Corporate Travel Challenges in 2025 (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

New UK Entry Rule Rolls Out From Today: Check Out These 54 Nations Fall Under This System* (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

[*MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Learn more about Europe's new entry systems from GBTA's on-demand webinar here in the Hub.]

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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!

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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

South Korea - Adverse winter weather forecast across South Korea through Jan. 11. Hazardous travel conditions likely; transport disruptions ongoing.

United Kingdom - Winter weather forecast to affect Isle of Man, UK, into Jan. 10; all flights at Isle of Man Airport canceled or delayed until early Jan. 10.

United States - Adverse winter weather forecast over parts of the southern and eastern US through at least Jan. 11. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

United States - Wildfire response continues in Los Angeles County, CA, US, as of late Jan. 9. Almost 180,000 evacuated; damage and casualties reported.

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The Year Ahead: 2025 Global Risk Outlook by the GBTA Risk Committee
January 14

The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
January 21

Sex Trafficking in Travel Webinar by the Aviation Committee
January 22

Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program
February 24

GBTA APAC Conference 2025 Singapore
May 27-28

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