April 17, 2023

News to Know


Understanding and Addressing Corporate Carbon Emissions Is Complicated. Here’s How We Simplify It.
(SOURCE: BTN}

This rapid increase in tourists is exactly why sustainable tourism needs attention now. As post-pandemic holidaying gets a boom, many are trying to travel that is enjoyable, environmentally, and socially ethical. In the UAE alone, 61% of residents say they are willing to pay a premium for more responsible, eco-friendly, and sustainable tourism experiences.

According to a statement by the annual trade show Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the direction towards a sustainable and luxurious travel experience has been popular amongst Middle East consumers.  

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AVIATION

ATPCO Surpasses 200,000 Corporate and Negotiated Contracts Processed via Its Express Contracts Solution (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

These Airlines Have Lost, Damaged The Most Luggage: Data (THE HILL)

African Airlines See Accelerated Recovery as Travel Rebounds - Report (AFRICA NEWS)

HOSPITALITY

Poland Hotels: Performance Is Back, But Can Hospitality Keep It Up? (4HOTELIERS)

SUSTAINABILITY

Consumers See Sustainable Travel Costs as Barrier to Adoption (PHOCUSWIRE)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe (SKIFT)

Travel Southeast Asia With Ease: Grab Launches New Features and Tie-Ups to Welcome Travellers Back to the Region (YAHOO!)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada and United States - Adverse winter weather forecast across the north-central US and south-central Canada through April 18. Hazardous travel conditions likely.

France - Activists likely to stage further protests and strikes across France into early May after Constitutional Council approves pension reform.

Peru - Peru extends state of emergency in two provinces of Loreto Department through June 17 due to criminal activity; heightened security likely.

Taiwan - Taiwan to lift facemask mandate on public transport from April 17. Limited domestic and international travel COVID-19 restrictions continue.

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April 24
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The Fundamentals of Strategic Meetings Management
May 5
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GBTA Canada Conference 2023 – Toronto
May 15 - 17

GBTA Sustainability Summit
June 13

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit
June 14 - 15

GBTA Convention 2023
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