Business Travel News
Every week, we produce a short news clip highlighting some of the most important items of news in the business travel industry on our YouTube channel, Global Travel Management Matters.
Here are the most recent clips, starting with the latest…
The UK government has removed the remaining destinations from England’s Red List of countries. GTM’s COP 26 Challenge has been launched, with videos submitted from a range of airlines and travel suppliers. And the Wenatchee Museum & Cultural Center has an unusual exhibition, centred on the golden age of aviation.
The United States has finally lifted its ban on UK and EU citizens entering the country. Passengers at the world’s busiest international airport can make the most of their time before catching a flight by having the best of the airport retail and restaurant offerings delivered directly. And Global Travel Management has issued the COP26 Challenge to airlines and travel suppliers.
Lufthansa Group has announced details of an exclusive offer, enabling GTM clients to receive discounts of between 3% and 5% on air fares with a number of airlines. Delta Air Lines has recorded its first profitable quarter since the start of the pandemic. And San Francisco Airport Museum is holding an exhibition of wallpapers, entitled The Victorian Papered Wall.
The UK government has announced the list of countries on England’s red travel list is to be slashed from 54 to just 7. The global airline industry has adopted a pledge to meet a carbon neutral target by 2050.
Australia opens up for travel; the #MagnificentSeven announced; and an update on business travel from IHG.
US travel ban lifted. Traffic light system scrapped.
Hotel occupancy in London has hit post-pandemic highs, with rates more than double the April 2020 levels. Heathrow is trialling touch-free bag drop technology, with a view to wider use across London’s busiest airport. And the travel industry is coming together next week with #ribbonfortravel a campaign to support the mental health of hard-hit travel professionals.
More flights to more destinations from London City Airport. Rumours that the UK traffic light system will be scrapped. Tube stops at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station to open. And man’s best friend helps to keep out the virus in Miami.
British Airways continues to ramp up ready for more business travel. IATA calls on the EU Digital Health Certificate to become the global standard. Low-cost start up Hans Airways gets ready to launch India services. And Gordon Ramsay heads a number of catering announcements this week.
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