April 13, 2023

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MICE Global Market Report 2023: Adoption of Geo-Cloning by Event Organizers Fuels Growth
(SOURCE: YAHOO!)

The global MICE market size is expected to reach USD 1,563.29 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030. Companies are utilizing MICE events and incentive travel to promote their business, thereby driving local tourism. A rise in the number of B2B/B2C events sponsored by enterprises and the use of advanced technology is driving the events industry.

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AVIATION

How Travel Advisors are Selling First and Business Class Air Travel (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Delta Bets on Premium Travel as 'Shock Absorber' for Economic Downturn (REUTERS)

Travel Expert Explains Why Airports Will Be as Chaotic This Year as Last Summer (MIRROR)

HOSPITALITY

Relief on Expensive Hotel Rates Emerges — But Don't Expect any Discounts (THE POINTS GUY)

SUSTAINABILITY

CBRE: ‘Urgency’ for Hospitality Industry to Lower Carbon Footprint (BTN)

Airport Achieves Significant Milestone On Sustainability Journey (SCOOP)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

Travelogix Signs First North American TMC Client (BTN EUROPE)

ChatGPT for Travel: The Pros and Cons of Using AI to Plan a Trip (YAHOO!)

GlobalData Warns Rising Ransomware Attacks Posing Major Cybersecurity Threat to Travel and Tourism Industry (GLOBALDATA)

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Education at GBTA Convention 2023
Breakout Sessions for All Levels of Professional Experience

Join us at GBTA Convention 2023 for breakout sessions covering topics that will keep you on top of the evolving business travel industry. There will be sessions for all levels of professional experience including:

  • Fundamental – Content will be presented at a beginner level and focused on the understanding of a topic or issue.
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Austria - Technical malfunction stops rail services in Vienna and eastern Austria April 13. Travel disruptions ongoing.

Philippines - Severe weather forecast across parts of northern and central Philippines through at least April 14. Disruptions possible.

United Kingdom - Signal fault causes significant rail disruptions at Waterloo Station in London, UK, April 13. Plan alternative routes.

United States - Severe weather forecast across South Florida, US through April 13. Flight disruptions ongoing.

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