March 24, 2023

News to Know

The Fight to Survive; Is the Return of the Business Traveler the Missing Piece?
(SOURCE: JD SUPRA)

Consumers are ready to return to pre-pandemic levels of travel, and that is ushering in a resurgence for a large segment of the hospitality industry. However, uncertainty over the economy, is making a similar resurgence difficult for some hotels, especially those catering to the business traveler.

AVIATION

Google Is Testing Free Price Guarantee for Flights (PHOCUSWIRE)

Check Out the Crypto-Governed Really Cool Airlines (AIRWAYS MAG)

U.S. FAA Cuts Airlines' Minimum Flight Requirements at NY, Washington Airports (REUTERS)

SUSTAINABILITY

EasyJet Bets on Hydrogen Aircraft to End Flight Emissions (EURCTIV)

Hawaiian Airlines Signs New SAF Agreement (SIMPLE FLYING)

Rotana Focuses on Its Sustainable Offerings Across Its Hotels in the UAE and Beyond (4HOTELIERS)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

Cost of Business Trips in London up 15% (HR NEWS)

Uber Launches Airport-Friendly Features for Riders and Drivers in India (BUSINESS LOUNGE DAILY)

Expedia, Kayak First in Travel with Plugins for ChatGPT (PHOCUSWIRE)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Adverse winter weather forecast across central and eastern Canada through at least early March 26. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Germany - Unions call for transport and port employees to strike throughout Germany March 27; significant disruption likely.

United Kingdom - Activists to protest in central London, UK, March 24 amid Israeli prime minister's visit. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.

United States - Heavy snowfall forecast across parts of the northwestern and western US through at least March 26. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

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