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February 4, 2025

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The Future of the Travel Management Company
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE, GBTA FEATURED)

The business travel market has seen a significant rebound from the COVID pandemic, with business travel spending for many corporations recovering to pre-pandemic levels with an estimated total volume of $1.48 trillion for 2024, according to the Global Business Travel Association. In today’s competitive market for business travel services, the traditional travel management company (TMC) model is being challenged.

Changes in airline distribution have prompted a reevaluation of the tech stack needed by TMCs, as new market entrants push the industry towards different models while more traditional TMCs refocus their efforts on automating online and offline processes.

 
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easyJet Initiative Targets Business Travelers (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Airline Bans Power Banks After Plane Destroyed in Horror Fire (INDEPENDENT)

Airlines Navigate Financial Challenges and Merger Talks (THE PINNACLE GAZETTE)

Frankfurt Airport Introduces Walk-Through Scanners (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Airlines Navigate Financial Challenges and Merger Talks (THE PINNACLE GAZETTE)

HOSPITALITY

Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: New Risks and Vulnerabilities in Hospitality (PHOCUSWIRE)

Is India’s Hospitality Boom Your Gateway to Success? (HOTELIER INDIA)

Guests Have Far Fewer Staff Interactions, Therefore Each One Is That Much More Important! (4HOTELIERS)

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The Future of Corporate Travel: Decentralization (EURO WEEKLY NEWS)

Corporate Travel Management Adapting to Hybrid Work Environments (TRAVEL AND TOUR WOLRD)

GBTA Professional Development
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The Year Ahead: 2025 Global Risk Outlook
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Wednesday, February 19
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1:00 PM Tokyo | 3:00 PM Sydney

Join the GBTA APAC Risk Committee for The Year Ahead: 2025 Global Risk Outlook, a must-attend live webinar designed to equip organizations with the knowledge they need to navigate the emerging risks of 2025.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Greece - Heightened seismic activity ongoing near the Cyclades Islands, Greece, as of Feb. 3. Further earthquakes likely; emergency measures issued.

Serbia - Unionized city transport workers to protest at Knjeginje Street, Belgrade, Serbia, Feb. 5; increased security, localized disruptions likely.

South Africa - Road closures across Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ahead of and following Feb. 6 presidential speech. Possible protests.

South Korea - Flight disruptions ongoing at Jeju International Airport, South Korea, Feb. 4 due to adverse weather. Confirm flights.

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