February 3, 2025

New GBTA Podcast

The Big Idea: The Domino Effect of Today’s Working Culture & Impacts to Business Travel

Does when, where, and how the work gets done matter if deadlines and deliverables are met? How do ways of working impact organizations, employees, and travelers? Listen to this podcast to hear our expert panel as they debate the workplace of the future and the role of the travel manager in supporting this transformation. Drawing on the insights from 300+ participants captured at the GBTA Europe Conference and GBTA APAC conferences on varied questions pertaining to work culture, the role of business travel, and travel managers in supporting these new work environments.

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AVIATION

Asia Pacific Airlines Record Solid Traffic Growth in 2024 (ARGS)

Critical FAA Warning System Restored After Outage (CNN)

No Wires, No Towers Yet Airlines Provide Internet At 40,000 Feet In Air - Check How (ZEENEWS)

Is Flying Still the Safest Form of Transport? (EURO NEWS)

SUSTAINABILITY

Projected Air Travel Growth Runs Counter to Climate Goals, Study Says (MSN)

OTHER SECTORS

AI Technology Fundamentally Changes Business Trips (TOURISM REVIEW)

OpenAI’s “Operator” and Its Impact on Travel Search and Marketing (PHOCUSWIRE)

Germany Eases Schengen Visa Rules for Turkish Business Travelers (FTN NEWS)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Convention 2025
Registration Rates Increase Tomorrow

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 tomorrow to take advantage of these rates!

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Further pro-Palestinian rallies to occur in parts of Asia-Pacific region through February. Tight security likely; clashes, attacks possible.

Canada and United States - Adverse winter weather forecast in parts of southwestern Canada and the northwestern US through Feb. 3. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Eastern Europe and Central Asia - Regional airlines extend flight suspensions to Russia through late February after Azerbaijan claims aircraft intentionally shot down.

Germany - Activists denouncing CDU party plan to protest in Berlin Feb. 3, and across Germany through early February. Heightened security likely.

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Upcoming Events

Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program
February 24

GBTA Canada Conference 2025 | Toronto
April 28 - 30

GBTA APAC Conference 2025 | Singapore
May 27-28

GBTA Convention 2025
July 21-23

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