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January 22, 2024

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Hotel Industry Outlook 2024: Moving Steadily Forward
(SOURCE: HOSPITALITY NET)

The U.S. lodging industry ended 2023 at 63.0% occupancy, a slight increase over 2022’s 62.7%. Strong growth in the first quarter was offset by modest declines in the latter three quarters, as outbound international travel increased and inbound international travel remained muted, particularly from APAC sources. The group segment continued to post strong year-over-year gains; business travel also improved, albeit at a more modest pace.

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Asiana Airlines to Weigh Passengers on Int'l Flights for Data (KOREA TIMES)

Brazil’s Airlines Cancel Flights to Argentina on Jan 24 Due to Strike (MALAY MAIL)

Maiden Flight: Air India’s Airbus A350 Enters Commercial Service (SIMPLE FLYING)

Airlines Are Resuming Flights to Israel (TRAVEL TOMORROW)

Travel Insurance: Flight Cancelled or Delayed Due to Fog? 5 Important Points to Keep in Mind (MINT)

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Hoteliers Anticipate Greater Pricing Power in 2024 (COSTAR)

OTHER SECTORS

Longer Strike Set to Disrupt Rail Travel in Germany (BTN EUROPE)

Rising Travel Demand Fuels Rising Fraud: How Payment Tech Helps Airlines Fight Back (THE FINTECH TIMES)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Belgium - Unionized rail workers in Belgium to stage a nationwide strike 22:00 Jan. 29-22:00 Feb. 1. Rail service disruptions likely.

Ecuador - State of emergency remains in effect throughout Ecuador; increased security measures and retaliatory criminal violence likely through March.

India - Security measures for Republic Day to prompt disruptions across India, especially Delhi, through Jan. 26.

Netherlands - Storm Isha prompts authorities to cancel dozens of flights scheduled to operate via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands, Jan. 22.

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