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June 6, 2025

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The (Yet to Be Realized) Customer Benefits of NDC, Dynamic Pricing, Offers and Orders
(SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE)

The travel industry has always been driven by a compelling vision: to deliver personalized, flexible and frictionless travel experiences. This vision has come to be embodied in the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that promised to revolutionize airline distribution.

 
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AVIATION

Vietnam Airlines Announces Joint Venture With China Southern Airlines (REUTERS)

LAX-Bound Spirit Airlines Flight Delayed After Bomb Threat in Detroit (KTLA)

Lufthansa Group to Resume Flights to Israel in Late June (YNET NEWS)

Now Boarding on United Airlines: Spotify (PC MAG)

World Airline Outlook: IATA Trims Profit Forecast. Tariffs Bite; Returns Stay Below Cost of Capital (CENTRE FOR AVIATION)

HOSPITALITY

Five Marketing Strategies for a Successful Independent Hotel Launch (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

25hours Hotels Is Set to Open in Egypt (4HOTELIERS)

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Travel Managers Are Fed Up With Their Corporate Booking Tools (SKIFT, SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED, GBTA FEATURED)

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GBTA Foundation
Our Commitment: Accessibility for All

Travelers with accessibility requirements are not a niche: 39% of travelers identify as having a disability, making crucial we adapt our policies and procedures to create seamless experiences for travelers of all kinds. We’re proud to introduce the GBTA Accessibility Toolkit, now available in 8 additional languages, as your all-in-one resource for leadership in business travel accessibility.

Read more in our new blog and download the Accessibility Toolkit today.

 
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GBTA Annual Business Meeting 2025 – Webinar

July 9th | 11:00 AM EDT | 17:00 PM CEST

Get ready to tune in to the GBTA Annual Business Meeting on July 9 where we will be sharing a comprehensive review of the association's current state and future plans. Plus, we will announce the outcome of the GBTA Board of Directors elections.   

 
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This serves as a notification for GBTA members as required by New York State Law.

 

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

France - Unionized rail personnel plan industrial action across France June 11. Public transport disruptions likely.

New Zealand - Heavy snowfall forecast in elevated areas of South Island, New Zealand, through early June 7. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

Taiwan - Road closures, evacuations remain as authorities repair gas leak in Tainan, Taiwan, June 6. Transport, business disruptions likely.

United States - Severe weather forecast across parts of the south-central US through early June 6. Flooding and associated disruptions possible.  

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Upcoming Events

GBTA Australia Business Travel Forum
Brisbane - June 10

GBTA Sustainability Summit 2025
June 10

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2025
June 10 - 12

GBTA Convention 2025
July 21 - 23

GBTA Australia Business Travel Forum
Melbourne - June 31

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When the unexpected happens, will you be ready?

In business travel, #DutyOfCare isn’t optional—it’s essential. At GBTA Convention 2025, the Risk Management Track gives you the strategies and tools to protect your travelers, mitigate risks, and maintain business continuity in uncertain times...

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