May 21, 2025

News to Know

US Lost Business Travelers in April as Economic Anxiety and Border Detentions Cooled Demand
(SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS, GBTA FEATURED)

Business travel to the U.S. fell 9% in April as companies and workers grappled with economic uncertainty and anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and border policies.

The National Travel and Tourism Office released preliminary figures Thursday showing the number of airline and ship passengers who entered the country last month using business visas.

AVIATION

FAA Tells Airlines to Cut Back on Newark Airport Flights (MSN)

Southwest Airlines Will Require Chargers Be Kept Out While in Use Because of Battery Fire Concerns (ABC NEWS)

No Threat to Travelers After Hawaiian Airlines Flight Evacuated in San Diego, Police Say (HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO)

HOSPITALITY

How Hilton Is Turning Corporate Travel Into Wellness Retreats (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

SUSTAINABILITY

The Carbon Trust’s Net Zero Report: Climate Experts Share Learnings From Their Decarbonization Journey (WBCSD)

OTHER SECTORS

The Impact of Stricter US Border Controls on Global Business Travel in 2025 (IMPACT POLICIES, GBTA FEATURED)

GBTA, Direct Travel Survey Shows Challenges with OBT Servicing, Meeting Integration (BTN, GBTA FEATURED)

London Retains Title as Europe’s Top Meetings Destination (BTN EUROPE)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Residual train disruptions likely in Sydney, Australia, through May 21 following power outage. Allow additional travel time.

France - Taxi drivers protesting at Boulevard Raspail, Charles De Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY) airports, Paris, France, May 21. Tight security likely.

Italy - Unionized aviation personnel plan separate labor strikes at Milan Linate Airport and across Italy, May 28. Flight disruptions likely.

Turkiye - Unionized underground transport staff plan strike in Istanbul, Turkiye, May 27. Transport disruptions likely.

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