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The industry, which supports 818,000 jobs, risks stalling without a supportive policy framework, particularly given the increased costs from national insurance increases and Air Passenger Duty.

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry, and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board member Elizabeth (Liz) Oliveira, Global Travel Manager at OMERS. 

Delegates from 47 countries participated in the meeting, including 21 ministers and vice-ministers of tourism, alongside representatives from the private sector, civil society, and international finance.

Mr. Al-Fakhri brings more than two decades of experience in corporate and investment banking, as well as a strong track record in tourism development.

Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive of ABTA responds to the Budget 2024

Sustainable Tourism Consultant Narendra Ramgulam participates in global talks in Genoa, Italy

Applications are due by Friday, November 1st

WINiT’s 10th anniversary Summit, Awards & Gala will further celebrate industry professionals on October 24 at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport

The EEUs on offer will be useable by airlines in fulfilling their Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Phase 1 offsetting obligations. These obligations cover traffic for the period 2024-2026. The EEUs must be canceled by 31 January 2028.

With the theme, “Macao MICE Forward: Innovate, Sustain, Excel – Smart Solutions Training for Sustainable MICE”, the programme is a collaboration with MGM and will be implemented next week in Macao, China.