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January 15, 2025

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REAL ID Enforcement May Be Phased, But Deadline Is the Same: What to Know
(SOURCE: THE HILL)

In less than five months, the airport security process is set to change — at least sort of. There’s a good chance you will not be impacted at all, but federal officials want you to prepare nonetheless.

The deadline for REAL ID enforcement, which has been postponed multiple times, is set to begin on May 7. Once that date arrives, you will need a REAL ID-compliant ID (which you may already have) to board a domestic flight. It will also be necessary if you are visiting certain federal facilities or entering a nuclear power plant.

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AVIATION

China Southern Airlines Signs Codeshare Deal with Air Serbia (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Melbourne Airport Working on Major International Terminal Expansion (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Why Airlines Are Adding More Premium Seats Than Ever (SIMPLE FLYING)

TAP Is the Safest Airline in Europe (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

Paxport Invests in PnrGo to Access Passenger Data Capabilities (PHOCUSWIRE)

HOSPITALITY

A Break from the Accommodation Mega-Sites: The Best Alternative Booking Platforms (THE GUARDIAN)

Why Hotel Amenities, Premium Benefits, and All-Paid Dining Options are Redefining Corporate Travel? (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

OTHER SECTORS

Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025 (PHOCUSWRIGHT)

Study Outlines the World’s Safest Cities for Female Business Travelers (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

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GBTA Convention 2025 Keynote Announced!

Former pro athlete and now professor, John Amaechi OBE headlines our Monday Opening Main Stage at GBTA Convention 2025 in Denver! John is the founder and leadership transformation expert at APS Intelligence, based in London.

A renowned psychologist, organizational consultant, and best-selling author, John is a product of the statement: "The most unlikely of people, in the most improbable of circumstances, can become extraordinary." Relating his own experiences to all of us in the workplace, John will entertain us through storytelling, confront us with uncomfortable truths, make us laugh, and move us to tears (sometimes in the same minute). And, ultimately, he will inspire us to grow and develop in ways we can’t possibly imagine – giving us the potential to be Giants.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Rail disruptions likely amid rail industrial action across Sydney, Australia, from Jan. 15. Reconfirm schedules.

Brazil - Disruptions due to flooding and landslides ongoing across Minas Gerais State, Brazil, as of late Jan. 14.

Hungary - Taxi drivers to protest at Heroes' Square from 13:00, stike across Budapest, Hungary, all day Jan. 15. Transport disruptions likely.

South Korea - Increased security and disruptions likely through mid-January in Seoul, South Korea, following detention of impeached President Yoon.

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