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What Matters Most to Airline Passengers in 2025
(SOURCE: TRAVEL NEWS)

As the travel industry gears up for a bumper year, understanding what South African airline passengers prioritise in 2025 provides critical insight into evolving consumer behavior.

Travel News spoke to aviation industry leaders, who highlighted that flight affordability remained the central concern for most travellers, although comfort, flexibility and technological advancements were emerging as significant considerations.

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GBTA Convention 2025
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GBTA Convention 2025 will bring together thousands of travel professionals for education and experiences designed to enhance travel programs. Join your peers for 3 days of intensive learning that will equip you with everything you need for a successful year! Register no later than 11:59 PM EST on February 4 to take advantage of these rates!

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.

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