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September 6, 2022

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Airlines Count on Business Travelers to Keep Recovery Going
(SOURCE: ABC NEWS | FEATURES GBTA)

With summer vacations winding down, airlines are counting on the return of more business travelers to keep their pandemic recovery going into the fall.

Air travel in the United States, bolstered by huge numbers of tourists, has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

Inflation — and especially this year's sharp rise in airfares — raises concern about how long vacationers can afford to keep flying at their current pace. Airlines say they see no signs of a slowdown in leisure travel.

Business travel, however, remains about 25% to 30% below 2019 levels, according to airlines and outfits that track sales.

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AVIATION

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Ink Deal (AIRLINE RATINGS)

A Reimagined LAX Is on the Horizon: September Construction Updates (SIMPLE FLYING)

SUSTAINABILITY

Corporate Social Responsibility Can Help Companies Go Green (SUSTAINABILITY TIMES)

HOSPITALITY

Africa’s Hospitality Sector Set to Soar – Analysts (AFRICAN BUSINESS)

Inflation Data Shows Hoteliers Have Room to Grow Rates, Profitability (COSTAR)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

Business Travel Budgets Rising as Firms Use 2019 as Spending Benchmark - CWT (INQUIRER)

New UK Prime Minister Urged to ‘Act Quickly’ to Help Travel Industry (BTN EUROPE)

American Express Global Business Travel to Upgrade to Travelport+ (TRAVEL NEWS ASIA)

Industry Spotlight


Registration Is Now Open!

December 8, 2022 – December 9, 2022
Bangkok, Thailand

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host their inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the new, state-of-the-art Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from December 8-9, 2022.

Register now for the two-day, first-of-its-kind joint event in Asia to gain better understanding of sustainability and best practices in the tourism, MICE, and corporate travel spheres.

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Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030

•  September 14-15
•  November 8, (Brussels)

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030 - next date September 14-15. This course, led by travel risk management experts Global Secure Accreditation in conjunction with GBTA, is designed to give practical guidance to anyone involved in building and managing corporate travel programs.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - China, South Korea, and Vietnam to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival Sept. 10. Transport disruptions likely Sept. 5-12. Confirm reservations.

China - Disruptions ongoing following major earthquake in Sichuan Province, China, Sept. 5. Casualties, damage, and communication failures reported.

Mexico - Activitists plan protest in Mexico City, Mexico, Sept. 6 against army involvent in policing. Tight security, transit disruptions likely.

Taiwan - Taiwan to resume visa-free entry for travelers from some countries from Sept. 12. Quarantine requirement remains in place for arrivals.

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Upcoming Events
Certificate in Corporate Travel Execution (CCTE)
September 8

GBTA Europe Town Hall
September 15

Business Travel Returns: How Travel Managers Are Responding
September 15

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

WINiT Gala
October 27
7:30 – 10:00 PM ET

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

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Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030 - next date 14-15 September. This course, led by travel risk management experts Global Secure Accreditation in conjunction with GBTA. Learn more.

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