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August 8, 2022
 

NEWS TO KNOW
Hotel Companies Reap the Benefits of Europe's Travel Surge
(SOURCE: TRAVEL WEEKLY)

Europe's summer travel surge has been a boon to hotel giants Marriott International and Hilton, with both companies crediting the return of international travel to Europe as a key revenue driver during the second quarter.

In an Aug. 2 call with analysts, Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg said that Europe had "the swiftest RevPAR recovery of all of our regions this year." She added that Marriott's RevPAR in Europe surpassed 2019 levels in June, marking a 57-percentage-point increase from January.

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta echoed Oberg's sentiments during Hilton's second-quarter earnings call in late July, calling the region's swift comeback "a big surprise."

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AVIATION

Airlines Cancel More Than 600 US Flights and Delay Thousands More Saturday (CNN)

Transportation Department Proposes Stricter Rules for Airline Refunds After Complaints Surge (CNBC)

Air Traffic Around Taiwan Returning to Normal Despite New Chinese Drills(REUTERS)

HOSPITALITY

U.S. Hotels Spin Travel Demand into Gold as Airlines Struggle (REUTERS)

Cendyn Announces Acquisition of Digitalhotelier (4HOTELIERS)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

Expedia Group Targets 'High Lifetime Value' Customers (COSTAR)

These New Credit Cards Offer Superior Travel Advantages (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

 
 
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

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The COVID pandemic drastically altered the business travel landscape, especially for those who source contracted accommodations. Vindow gives travel managers the tools and functionality they need to thrive in the new normal.

GBTA attendees who sign-up for a free Vindow Basic account at the show receive a free upgrade to the Plus plan ($7,000 savings)

GBTA CONFERENCE 2022 - BRUSSELS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VDR
Education Preview

We’re diving deeper than ever before into the topics that will shape the future of our industry: our travelers, our programs, our planet, ourselves. We’re taking the discussions and solutions to the next level with the leading thinkers, entrepreneurs and change makers, as we address the issues that matter most. Sessions will be announced soon, but here is a preview of what is to come:

  • The Impact of ISO 31030 on Travel Management
  • Data-driven innovation: Harnessing the power of the Total Trip
  • Gen Y & Z Influencers: How to Bridge the Managed Travel Gap
  • How to Use Digital Marketing Tactics to Achieve Your Travel Program Goals

All sessions will be available soon. In the meantime, view a sample of sessions at this year's GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in Partnership with VDR.

GBTA CONVENTION 2022 EXHIBITORS


Stay Sojo
Booth #1613



STAYPINEAPPLE
Booth #3304b


Storey Hotel Management Group
Booth #3709


Sunny's Limousine
Booth #3237



Surf Air
Booth #1748


Swiss International Air Lines
Booth #2325g


Synergy Global Housing
Booth #930

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UPCOMING EVENTS

GBTA Convention 2022
August 14 - 17
San Diego, CA

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030
September 14 - 15
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM BST /
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CEST /
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in Partnership with VDR.
Nov 8 - 10

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COVID UPDATES AND RESOURCES

Hong Kong Cuts COVID Hotel Quarantine to 3 Days for Arrivals (NPR)

South Korea Reopens Unrestricted Travel for Indian Tourists (BUSINESSWORLD)

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CRISIS24 INTELLIGENCE BRIEF

Brazil - Pro-democracy demonstrations to take place in several cities across Brazil Aug. 11. Avoid large gatherings.
China - Authorities in Hong Kong, China, shorten COVID-19 quarantine period for inbound travelers from Aug. 12. Other international curbs in effect.
Portugal - Unionized airport employees to strike throughout Portugal Aug. 19-21; flight disruptions likely.
United States - Severe weather forecast across Upper Midwest and Ohio Valley regions, US, Aug. 8. Possible Flooding and associated disruptions.

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