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January 15, 2024

New GBTA Podcast

How AI is (Re)Shaping Business Travel: A Conversation with McKinsey

This is the second episode in GBTA's quarterly series focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and business travel. This episode explores how airlines and hotels are leveraging AI to improve revenue management, operations, sustainability, and the traveler experience - today. Host Kevin Fliess welcomes Alex Cosmas and Ryan Mann, partners at McKinsey with extensive experience in aviation, hospitality, and digital transformation in the travel industry.

The panel explores how AI empowers businesses and their travelers with streamlined planning and more personalized trip experiences

Alex and Ryan also unpack some of the obstacles around running technology transformation programs and provide practical guidance on how to get started with AI initiatives.

Whether you're an airline executive, a hotel manager, corporate travel manager, or a frequent business traveler, this episode provides essential insights into the future of travel powered by AI.

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AVIATION

US Airlines Cancel Nearly 1,400 Flights Due to Massive Winter Storm (DECCAN HERALD)

Americans Are Canceling Trips That Are Thousands of Miles from Gaza. Here’s Why (CNBC)

Flying on United or Alaska Airlines After Their Boeing 737 Max 9 Jets Were Grounded? Here's What to Know. (CBS NEWS)

Stuck in a Flight for Hours? Why Airlines Refrain from Deplaning Passengers During Tarmac Delays (TIMES OF INDIA)

SUSTAINABILITY

UK-Based SMEs Look for Ways to Cut Travel Emissions (BTN EUROPE)

Cathay Joins Forces to Promote the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (THE LOAD STAR)

HOSPITALITY

2023-2028: UAE In-Destination Spending Set to Soar High (4HOTELIERS)

Hotel Profits: Here’s What Will Drive Results in 2024 (SKIFT, MAY REQUIRE SUBSCRIPTION)

OTHER SECTORS

Skyscanner Reveals Sky High Travel Demand in First Week of January (TRAVOLUTION)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA APAC 2024 - Singapore
Registration is Open for GBTA APAC Conference 2024 – Singapore!

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Join us at Raffles City Convention Centre in Singapore on May 14-15, as we bring together the Asia Pacific business travel community to network, learn from industry experts, and benefit from peer-to-peer education.

We're thrilled to announce that the GBTA APAC Conference will be co-located with the Worldwide ERC® APAC Regional Summit Singapore. Two incredible events, one location! Maximize your experience by exploring synergies between business travel and workforce mobility and benefit from the learning and networking opportunities from both Conferences.

Connect with peers, expand your network, and be inspired by innovative content that will enhance your understanding of industry issues and accelerate your career. Mark your calendar and register now for the biggest gathering of the global business travel industry in APAC!

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Guatemala - Heightened security, demonstrations likely across Guatemala as of late Jan. 14 due to uncertainty surrounding presidential inauguration.

Finland and Russia - Finland extends border closure with Russia until Feb. 11, further complicating cross-border freight and passenger transport disruptions.

United States - Flood threat likely to persist across parts of the eastern US through at least Jan. 16. Possible transport, business, utility disruptions.

Yemen - Additional airstrikes by US and UK likely in Al-Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen through late January.

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Upcoming Events

Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
Winter session: starts January 19

Sustainable Travel Management
Next session: starts February 5

GBTA Conference 2024 - Mexico City
April 3 - 4

Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
Spring session: starts April 4

GBTA Conference 2024 - Toronto
April 22 - 24

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Check out the second episode in GBTA's quarterly series focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and business travel. This episode explores how airlines and hotels are leveraging AI to improve revenue management, operations, sustainability, and the traveler experience - today. Host Kevin Fliess welcomes Alex Cosmas and Ryan Mann, partners at McKinsey & Company with extensive experience in aviation, hospitality, and digital transformation in the travel industry.

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