February 27, 2025

News to Know

The Role of AI and Automation in Business Travel Management
(SOURCE: LONDON DAILY)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business travel management, companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance traveler experiences. From booking flights to expense reporting, AI-driven solutions are reshaping how corporate travel is managed, making it more cost-effective, compliant, and hassle-free.

With the growing influence of AI, top corporate travel management companies are leveraging automation to offer innovative solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of businesses worldwide.

AVIATION

easyJet Is Returning to Europe’s 6th Busiest Airport After 5 Years (SIMPLE FLYING)

Hawaiian Airlines Hints at Airport Return If This Bill Passes (BEAT OF HAWAII)

Here Are the Daily Operations of Air Traffic Control Towers (USA TODAY)

Why Delhi Airport Wants to Charge Peak-Hour and Business Class Passengers More (TIMES OF INDIA)

HOSPITALITY

Booking Holdings: How the Travel Giant Is Preparing for AI Disruption (MOTLEY FOOL)

I’m Not Going: This Is the One Amenity Business Travelers Need Their Hotels to Have (USA TODAY)

OTHER SECTORS

Traveling With a Laptop and an iPad to Mexico? Prepare to Pay Hundreds (FORBES)

Flywire Expands Travel Payments Business with $330m Sertifi Deal (FINTECH FUTURES)

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Canada Conference 2025 | Toronto
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Join us in Toronto for the GBTA Canada Conference 2025, taking place at the Automotive Building from April 28-30. This is your chance to connect in person with the business travel community, gain insights from industry experts, and participate in peer-to-peer learning.

Don’t miss out – register by tomorrow, February 28 to take advantage of the lowest rates!

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Unionized rail workers to carry out strikes in the greater Buenos Aires area, Argentina, March 1. Disruptions likely.

Canada - Adverse winter weather forecast across parts of central Canada through at least Feb. 27. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Germany - Unionized ground staff to strike at Hamburg Airport in Germany Feb. 27-28. Air travel disruptions likely.

Greece - Unionized public sector workers plan to strike for 24 hours across Greece Feb. 28; associated protests, flight disruptions likely.

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GBTA is thrilled to recognize our Volunteer of the Month, Shawnda Witterstaetter, GTP!

Shawnda is a dynamic leader in the business travel industry currently serving as President of the GBTA Kansas City Chapter and as the outsourced Global Travel Category Manager for Dentsply Sirona via GoldSpring Consulting...

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