February 17, 2025

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Top 10 Trends in Corporate Housing and Business Travel in 2025
(SOURCE: HOSPITALITY NET)

The corporate travel and housing landscape is transforming in 2025, shaped by changing employee expectations, advancements in technology, and a heightened focus on duty of care. As businesses navigate a shifting global economy and the ongoing demand for flexible work, they must rethink their mobility strategies. Below are the top 10 trends in corporate housing and business travel for 2025, along with insights to help companies stay ahead.

AVIATION

Good News for Travelers: Two More Airlines Return to Israeli Skies (THE JERUSALEM POST)

Singapore Airlines Goes Flat-Out on Business Class Beds (EXECUTIVE TRAVELLER)

Can AI and Automated Planes Help Prevent Plane Crashes? (ALJAZEERA)

The Most Reliable Airline in the US, According to Data—And See If Your Airline of Choice Made The Top 5 (MSN)

HOSPITALITY

Growing Hospitality: What’s Driving Higher Room Rates for the Hotel Industry? (FINANCIAL EXPRESS)

OTHER SECTORS

Kazakhstan Proposes Simplifying Business Travel with France (ASTANA TIMES)

GBTA: Travel Buyers Cite ’24 Growth, Optimism for ‘25 (BTN, GBTA FEATURED)

Why Integrated Tech Is the Key to Smarter, More Efficient Business Travel (YOUR STORY)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Convention 2025
Next Keynote Announced

Jeremy Gutsche, CEO of Trend Hunter and one of the world’s foremost innovation experts will deliver a keynote address at the GBTA Convention 2025.

Jeremy’s presentation, "Create the Future - How to Innovate in Times of Chaos, AI & Change," will be an unforgettable exploration of disruptive thinking. You are capable of more than you think, but as a human being, you fall victim to dependencies that block you from realizing your full potential. Learn to think more disruptively so that you can navigate the turbulent landscape of chaos, change, and the AI revolution. Leveraging insights from his award-winning books, Jeremy will empower you with his strategies that have helped 750 brands, billionaires, CEOs, and world leaders. Jeremy’s speech will help you unlock your innovation potential, offering an unmissable opportunity to seize the future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the tools and insights needed to thrive in a rapidly transforming world on July 22.

Register for GBTA Convention 2025 before March 26 at 11:59 PM ET to save.

Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Rail workers' strike likely to disrupt train services in New South Wales, Australia, through late February. Cancellations, delays likely.

Japan - Adverse winter weather forecast across much of Japan through at least Feb. 19. Disruptions ongoing in northern regions.

Peru - Transport workers plan 24-hour strike across Peru Feb. 26. Associated protests and disruptions likely.

Middle East/North Africa - Muslims in MENA to observe Ramadan Feb. 28-March 29. Business disruptions likely; refrain from eating in public during the fasting period.

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