Business Travel News: December 2023

Industry

New Year New Risks

As we transition out of 2023 into a new year of business travel, travel managers and corporate security teams must be more prepared to address Travel Risk and Duty of Care. As more business travelers are hitting the road or flying the friendly skies, it is critical to be aware of the changing threat landscape and how this might impact your travelers and their unique travel habits. Read more.

Global business travel spend to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2027

Global business travel spending rose by 47 per cent to US$1.03 trillion last year and is expected to grow to nearly US$1.8 trillion globally by 2027, according to a report by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Read more.

 

Airlines/ Airports

Taking your business travel further with Qatar Airways

Our corporate rewards programme, Beyond Business, offers your company flexibility and exclusive savings. Join now and earn 3,000 Qrewards as a joining bonus (Terms and Conditions Apply). Read more.

Air China can help passengers to complete Through Check-in at 172 terminals across the world

Air China can help passengers to complete Through Check-in at 172 terminals across the world, providing passengers with convenient transfer services. Air China can provide Through-Check in service for passengers taking domestic flights operated by Air China, and international and regional flights operated by Air China/Star Alliance member airlines transiting through Beijing. Read more.

Cathay Pacific ramps up Perth-Hong Kong flights

Soon after its Brisbane boost, Cathay Pacific is now doubling down on flights between Perth and Hong Kong, increasing connections from three to six per week while also rolling out an aircraft change. Read more.

Hotels

Luxury hotel Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit unveils brand-new design

Thailand recorded 11.4 million foreign tourist arrivals between January-June 11 this year, surpassing the 11.15 million foreign visitors that came to the Asian country in the whole of 2022. Read more.

Upgraded stays in Hong Kong

A major renovation of the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers has transformed one of the city’s leading business hotels into an even more enticing destination for work and relaxation. Read more.

The all-new Oneworld Seoul lounge is now open

The first in a network of Oneworld-branded lounges at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport is now open to travellers departing on flights by Oneworld members American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines. Read more.