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February 18, 2025

News to Know


70% of Business Travelers Hit
By Cyber-Attacks

(SOURCE: YORKSHIRE TIMES)

Studies reveal that 70% of business travellers have experienced cyber-attacks, highlighting their vulnerability to cybercriminals targeting confidential data. With business travel increasing by 19% over the past year, experts emphasise the risks posed by poor cybersecurity practices, including weak passwords and a lack of cybersecurity awareness.

 
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AVIATION

Belgium Government Proposes Increased Airline Taxes (BTN EUROPE)

Delta Plane Flips Upside Down Upon Arrival in Canada, All 80 on Board Survive (ALJAZEERA)

First Look: EVA Air Unveils New Premium Economy Cabin (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

SUSTAINABILTIY

Global Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Explode by 2030 (CONSULTANCY.EU)

IATA, 123Carbon Forge Alliance to Enhance SAF Registries (AIRPORT TECHONOLOGY)

OTHER SECTORS

Corporate Traveller Experts Rank the Top Airlines & Aircraft for Business Travel in 2025 (KARRYON)

City to Invest $6.5M. to Become Global Business Event Hub (KOREA TIMES)

Is 2025 the Year of Payments Transformation? (PHOCUSWIRE)

GBTA Professional Development
Upcoming Live Webinar

The Year Ahead: 2025 Global Risk Outlook
by the GBTA APAC Risk Committee

Tomorrow, February 19
9:30 AM Mumbai | 12:00 PM Singapore
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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.

Businesses must be proactive in identifying and preparing for key risks to ensure traveler safety and organizational success. Our panel of experts will provide an in-depth review of the emerging risks and how they expect to shape safety and security for global business travelers throughout the year.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 crashes on landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Greater Toronto, Canada, Feb. 17, injuring 15.

Israel and Lebanon - Israeli military to temporarily maintain presence in five positions in Lebanon past Feb. 18 withdrawal deadline; related violence possible.

Italy - Unionized airport personnel plan to strike at Venice and Palermo Airports, Italy, Feb. 28. Air travel disruptions likely.

United Kingdom - Unionized rail personnel plan to strike on Elizabeth Line, London, UK, Feb. 27 and March 1. Transport disruptions likely.

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