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March 4, 2025

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Women at the Helm: Driving Evolution and Inclusion in Business Travel
(SOURCE: SECURITY BRIEF,
BYLINE ARTICLE BY SUZANNE NEUFANG, GBTA CEO)

Business travel is evolving, with global spending projected to reach $1.63 trillion this year as it continues to serve as a vital force for business, government, economies and people worldwide. Business travel also plays a crucial role in the IT and technology sector, representing an estimated $4 billion in annual global spending as of 2023. As one of the fastest-growing industries, technology relies on business travel to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, expand international markets and connect teams and talent.

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AVIATION

American Airlines Will Start Boarding Flights Earlier. Here's Why. (USA TODAY)

Turkish Airlines to Launch Flights to Cambodian Capital (HURRIYET DAILY)

French Government Imposes Airline Ticket Tax Increase (BTN EUROPE)

HOSPITALITY

DerbySoft Acquires AI Automation Platform, Arise, Expanding Travel Agent–Hotel Collaboration (HOSPITALITY NET)

SUSTAINABILITY

How Is Neste Using SAF to Make Business Travel Sustainable? (SUSTAINABILITY MAGAZINE)

UK Gov’t Pursues 'Price Guarantee' Incentive for Alternative Aviation Fuel (BTN EUROPE)

OTHER SECTORS

ExpressVPN Partners with Booking.com for Business Safety (SECURITY BRIEF)

Corporate Travel Figures Show Huge Rebound in 2024 (ITTN)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Tropical Cyclone Alfred tracking southeastward in the Coral Sea early March 4. Landfall forecast over southeastern Queensland March 6-7.

Canada - Adverse weather forecast across parts of Ontario and Quebec, Canada, through March 6. Transport, business, and utility disruptions likely.

Germany - Emergency services continue response to suspected car-ramming incident in Mannheim March 3. Heightened security, disruptions reported.

Portugal - Unionized Portugalia Airlines pilots plan part-time labor strike across Portugal March 12-27. Disruptions likely on TAP Express flights.

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