GBTA welcomes the final approval of the CountEmissionsEU Regulation by the European Parliament. This law establishes a consistent methodology for calculating emissions from transport services, including air and ground transport, enabling business travelers to compare carbon footprints across providers and modes for more sustainable choices.
Amadeus released 'Global Mobility Trends: Decoded, Traveler Insights 2026', based on a survey of 3,000 global travelers. It found 68% are likely to use AI assistants to book transport, with 33% very likely. Over 80% value AI for personalized recommendations, and nearly 80% appreciate post-trip loyalty offers. 47% are willing to share driver's license details in advance to speed up car rental. Only 7% report a completely smooth mobility experience, with top pain points being language barriers (32%) and unexpected costs (31%).
ACI World and Amadeus announced the winners of the 2025 Technology Innovation Awards at Airports Innovate 2025 in Busan, Republic of Korea, recognizing airports for advances in digital transformation, data-driven operations, identity-enabled self-service, and sustainable climate-smart terminals. Winners include Kempegowda International Airport for biometric baggage drop and Queen Alia International Airport for smart cleaning.