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Survey: Most Buyers Project Full Travel Recovery By Year-End
(SOURCE: BTN, FEATURES GBTA)

About three-quarters of travel managers expect domestic business travel and external meetings travel volumes to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year, and while the economy looms as a top concern, most said it has not caused cutbacks to their programs, according to a survey of 151 U.S.-based travel buyers conducted by the Global Business Travel Association and Spotnana.

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May 15 - 17, 2023

Make the most of your time and ensure that you attend the sessions and events that are most relevant and beneficial to you. It also allows you to block out time for any one-on-one meetings or networking opportunities that you may have planned with other attendees or exhibitors. You can also plan your time at the conference so that you can have time to explore Toronto. Looking for even more details? Check out the minute-by-minute agenda for Main Stage, Education, and even more here.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Officials in Canada remove COVID-19 regulations for travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau, as of March 20.

Ecuador - Ecuadorean authorities continuing response in aftermath of magnitude-6.7 earthquake as of March 19.

Finland - Railway Union Finland calls for a nationwide rail strike in Finland from March 20. Reconfirm services.

United States - Protests possible in New York, N.Y., US, through March 25 amid controversial grand jury verdict. Increased security likely.

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