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April 23, 2025

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Bleisure Travel Is Popular With Workers – But What Are The Rules?
(SOURCE: HRD)

A new report shows young workers – such as Generation Z – are leading the charge for changing where and when they work by combining business trips with leisure, in a move that is described as promoting wellness and increasing employee retention. 

Stats from Flight Centre Travel group show ‘bleisure trips’ are becoming more and more popular with over 60% of New Zealand workers surveyed (1,000 people) saying they want to extend work trips for a personal holiday. 

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AVIATION

Airline Customer Satisfaction Drops, Study Says (GREATER MILWAUKEE TODAY)

Transforming Flight Search: Amadeus Inventory to Be Displayed in Google Flights (4HOTELIERS)

Economic Worries Could Weigh on Airline Results as European Bookings Drop (REUTERS)

How Did Ed Bastian Make Delta Air Lines Become the US' Most Profitable Carrier? (SIMPLE FLYING)

HOSPITALITY

U.S. Corporate, Government Hotel Demand Drops (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

The Short-Term Rental Sector Faces a New Reality (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

SUSTAINABILITY

Qantas and Airbus Pursue SAF Technologies Through Venture Capital Investment (GREEN AIR NEWS)

Wizz Air launches Net-Zero Roadmap With SAF Playing a Critical Part (BIOFUELS)

Egencia Unveils Sustainability Recommendations Tool (BTN EUROPE)

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GBTA Board of Directors 2025 nominations are officially OPEN! Be a driving force in shaping the future of GBTA, its members, and the entire industry. Nominate yourself or a standout colleague who's ready for the challenge. Look out for the nomination link direct to your email.  

Act fast! The nomination period closes on May 9, 2025 and remember to cast your vote when it opens. 

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  • One (1) Vice President (Direct Member)
  • One (1) Direct-at-Large (Direct Member)
  • One (1) Regional Director – Canada (Direct Member)
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IMPORTANT: To cast your vote when it opens, ensure you're a GBTA member by June 30!

 
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Africa - Annual rainy season to occur across western Africa through November. Heavy rainfall could result in flooding.

Italy and Vatican City - Authorities to deploy tight security across Rome, Italy, April 23-27, for Pope Francis's funeral in Vatican City, April 26.

Nigeria - Flights suspended at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu State, Nigeria, for runway repairs April 22-May 6. Reconfirm flight schedules.

Philippines - Heatwave forecast to persist across the Philippines through early May. Transport and utility disruptions, health concerns possible.

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