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May 30, 2025

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As Market Settles, Corps. Largely Maintain Tentative Approach
(SOURCE: BUSINESS TRAVEL NEWS)

After a tumultuous March and April that featured a broad range of new U.S. tariffs, strains in international relations and softening U.S. domestic leisure and some inbound international travel, May brought a bit of relative tranquility, with postponements of some of the most consequential tariffs and a rebounding market. Still, though, many corporates remain hesitant with regard to business travel, eschewing both aggressive increases and deep cuts as they wait for more clarity about future economic conditions, according to observers.

 
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AVIATION

IATA Reports April 2025 Global Passenger Growth With Strong Demand Across All Regions
(TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

FAA Faces Challenges with Over 1200 Employees Departing in 2025 (AERO NEWS JOURNAL)

Solo Fliers Are Getting Hit With Higher Fares — Here’s How Airlines Are Getting Away With It (NEW YORK POST)

HOSPITALITY

Businesses Seek to Overturn Hotel and Airport Wage Hikes by Forcing a Citywide Election (YAHOO NEWS)

Indian Outbound Travel Fuels Hospitality Sector in APAC Locations (BUSINESS STANDARD)

SUSTAINABILITY

MIT Unveils High-Energy Sodium Fuel Cell That Could Redefine Electric Flight (THE DEBRIEF)

New Data From Rail Delivery Group Shows That Sustainability Isn't the Only Reason Why Your Travellers Should Be Taking the Train; It's More Productive Too (BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

OTHER SECTORS

American Airlines Enhances TSA Precheck With Touchless ID for Loyalty Members (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Business Travel Per Diems in Europe Gateways Steady in Q1 (BUSINESS TRAVEL NEWS)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Emergency crews continue to respond to wildfires across parts of central and northern Alberta, Canada, as of May 29. Evacuations ongoing.

Greece - Severe weather forecast across much of Greece through at least June 1. Transport, business, and utility disruptions possible.

Mexico - Anti-government protests planned across Mexico June 1. Heightened security and transport disruptions likely.

Portugal - Low visibility prompt flight delays at Porto Airport, Portugal, early May 30. Lingering flight disruptions likely.
 

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