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June 9, 2025

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Trump Tariffs Crash European Business Travel to U.S.
(SOURCE: MSN)

Europeans are scaling back business trips to the United States amid the Trump administration’s intensifying hostilities toward trade partners and immigrant visitors. European business travel bookings to the U.S. in April dropped 26 percent compared to the same month last year as companies seek markets offering “greater stability,” Politico reported, citing data from the London-based HotelHub, a booking platform used by travel agencies.

 
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Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines’ Codeshare Agreement Takes Off (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

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GBTA Australia Business Travel Forums

Brisbane, June 10 | Melbourne, July 31
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Don't miss the GBTA Australia Business Travel Forums, the first of which is happening soon in Brisbane on June 10 at Sofitel Brisbane Central!

These high-impact, half-day events bring together business travel professionals to explore the trends and challenges shaping the industry. You’ll hear from expert speakers, participate in timely discussions, and make valuable connections - all in one afternoon.

Why Attend? Get up to speed on Australian business travel trends through expert-led sessions, join engaging roundtable discussions and connect with business travel industry peers during structured networking and post-event drinks.

Agenda Highlights Include:

  • Tariffs in Transit: The Ripple Effect on Corporate Travel
  • Outlook on AU Travel Markets: Air and Hotel Updates
  • Industry Roundtables: Hot Topics for Travel Procurement

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Aerolineas Argentinas pilots plan to strike at Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza airports, Argentina, June 10-11. Flight disruptions likely.

Brazil - Airport workers plan to gather at Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 10:00 June 6. Disruptions to airport operations possible.

Mexico - Elevated monkeypox (mpox) activity reported in multiple areas in Mexico, especially Mexico City, in June. Maintain basic health precautions.

Turkiye - Opposition activists to protest at Cumhuriyet Square in Gaziosmanpasa, Istanbul, Turkiye, from 20:30 June 4. Increased security likely.
 

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