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January 17, 2024

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Surveyed Hoteliers Mostly Optimistic About Demand from Business, Group Travelers
(SOURCE: COSTAR)

Demand for hotel rooms moderated in 2023 nearer to pre-pandemic levels, but hotel industry professionals expect that to grow this year, according to a survey by STR.

Hotel room demand, calculated by the number of room nights sold, has grown since the peaks of the pandemic in 2020. Leisure travelers came back much quicker than business or group travelers, but as leisure demand levels off, the other two segments continue to rebound.

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AVIATION

Another Rough Day for Travelers as Airlines Cancel More Than 2,200 Flights
(CBS NEWS)

Dutch Airline Industry Seeks to ‘Future-Proof’ Sector
(BTN EUROPE)

Frankfurt Airport Sees ‘Significant’ Recovery in 2023 Despite Challenges (BTN EUROPE)

More Than 40 American Airlines Flights Impacted at BNA due to Deicing Issues
(FOX17)

HOSPITALITY

Hospitality, Travel Sector Players Want Infrastructure Status for Hotel Industry
(INDIA TIMES)

OTHER SECTORS

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43% of Consumers Receiving Business Expense Reimbursements Opt for Instant Payments (PYMNTS)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands - Adverse winter weather conditions forecast across parts of Central Europe through at least Jan. 18. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Canada and United States - Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists likely to rally in cities across US and Canada into at least late January. Disruptions likely.

Germany - Civil society groups plan to protest across Germany through mid-January against right-wing extremism. Heightened security likely.

United States - Adverse winter weather forecast across the eastern and northeastern US through at least Jan. 17. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

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