February 12, 2025

News to Know

Strong Comeback for Large Events in 2025
(SOURCE: HOTEL BUSINESS)

According to the 2025 State of the Meetings Industry report from Cendyn and ConferenceDirect, smaller meetings dominated in 2024, but 2025 is ushering in a resurgence of medium and larger gatherings, signaling a strong comeback for larger events.

The report reveals insights to help industry professionals understand what meeting planners and event managers expect and will prioritize in 2025.

AVIATION

Airline Giants Emirates Partner with Nigeria's Air Peace to Expand Travel Options (BUSINESS INSIDER)

Hong Kong Airlines to Launch Daily Sydney Flights (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Turkish Airlines will Enter Peru in the First Half of 2025 (AMERICA ECONOMIA)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Planning a Train Trip to Europe? New Sleeper Trains and High-Speed Routes Await (THE NEW YORK TIMES, REQUIRES SUBSCRIPTION)

HOSPITALITY

Who Leads New Hotel Room Openings for 2025? (4HOTELIERS)

SUSTAINABILITY

[Podcast] Making Business Travel Safe Amid Climate Risks (CHANNEL NEWS ASIA)

OTHER SECTORS

Marriott Projects 'Sturdy' Business Travel for 2025 (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

Expands Its Travelport Technology Agreement (TRAVOLUTION)

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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

France - Unionized public transport workers plan strike on RER Lines A and B in Ile-de-France region, France, Feb. 14. Transport disruptions likely.

Germany - Political activists plan to demonstrate across Germany Feb. 15-16 ahead of federal elections. Increased security likely; clashes possible.

Peru - Air and ground travel disruptions are likely to continue in the Arequipa Department, Peru, through mid-February, due to severe weather.

United States - Adverse winter weather forecast across much of the central and eastern US through at least Feb. 13. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

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