January 17, 2025

News to Know

Hotels Believe Impact of AI Will Be Seen This Year
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

The majority of hoteliers believe artificial intelligence is impacting hospitality now or will within a year, according to a new report.

The research from Canary Technologies, involving 327 hotel professionals, revealed that 61% believe the impact on the sector will be this year while 39% are more hesitant and believe the technology will not make an impact for two years or more.

AVIATION

Airline’s New Plane Seats Mean You Can Recline Without Ever Annoying Other Passengers (THE SUN)

Middle East Carriers Show Renewed Confidence in Australian Market (CAPA)

Emirates Ramps Up Madagascar Service (AIRLINE GEEKS)

HOSPITALITY

Ways to Boost Your Hotel Website Conversion Rate (4HOTELIERS)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

U-Save Opens Rental Car Franchise in Northeast Florida (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

OTHER SECTORS

Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen with Full Border Access (BTN EUROPE)

Corporate Traveler’s 2024 Review Highlights SME Business Travel Trends, Cost Optimization, and Key Destinations (TRAVEL AND TOUR WORLD)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Professional Development
Announcing New GBTA Global Scholarship Opportunities

We are excited to announce the launch of a new GBTA global scholarship opportunity available to GBTA Members.

Scholarship recipients will receive USD 2,500 towards the Global Leadership Professional® (GLP) Program, facilitated by GBTA in partnership with Cornell University. This scholarship represents a 42% discount on the program cost. The deadline to apply is February 14, 2025.

Visit our website to learn more about GLP and complete an online application to apply for a scholarship.

GBTA Conference 2025 | Toronto
Don't Miss Out! Early Bird Rates End Today

Be sure to register to attend GBTA Canada Conference 2025 | Toronto, taking place April 28-30 in Toronto. This is your chance to connect with industry peers, gain valuable insights, and stay ahead in the travel and business events space. Announced this week, in case you missed it Tyler Smith – Closing Main Stage and Special Announcement: Steve Singh Joins Conference as Keynote Speaker

Registering by 11:59 PM ET will secure the lowest rates and save a buyer up to $490 CAD and a supplier up to $525 CAD.

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Emergency crews responding to wildfire in northwestern Chubut Province, Argentina, as of Jan. 16. Evacuations and road closures ongoing.

Australia - Rail industrial action temporarily suspended across Sydney, Australia, through at least Jan. 22. Protests possible.

Netherlands - Heavy fog causes flight delays and cancellations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands, Jan. 17. Reconfirm flights.

United States - Wildfire response continues in Los Angeles County, CA, US, as of early Jan. 16. Fire conditions forecast to ease in the coming days.

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Upcoming Events

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 Canada Conference 2025 Toronto
April 28 - 30

GBTA APAC Conference 2025 Singapore
May 27-28

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While you're on the road taking care of business, make sure you are also taking care of yourself. We're always hustling and paying attention to work responsibilities while traveling for business, but it's just as important to schedule "time outs" for yourself.

Some ways to recharge your physical, mental and social batteries especially after long meeting or conference days...

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