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UK Updates Burundi Travel Advice: High Risk in Parts

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Burundi, advising against all travel to parts of Bujumbura Province, main roads in Butanyerera Province, and the Burundi-DRC border area due to rebel group presence and possible armed incursions from DRC. The only international airport may be affected, land exit options are limited, the Rwandan border is closed, and the Tanzania border operates but with fuel shortages.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers, the deteriorating security situation in Burundi may disrupt travel plans and supply chains, necessitating reassessment of travel necessity.

Expedia Releases Summer Travel Trends: Domestic Demand Rises

Expedia Group released its Unpack '26 Summer travel trends report, showing domestic travel dominates summer plans, with global social conversation up 77% YoY and 53% of Canadian travelers planning domestic trips. The report also highlights hotel hopping, road trips, bleisure travel, and the impact of sports events and film locations.

Expedia UK Summer Trends: Domestic Interest Rises

Expedia Group released its summer travel trends report, showing increased interest in UK domestic breaks, with 45% of Britons more interested than last summer. The report also highlights hotel hopping, road trips, bleisure travel, and the impact of sports events and film locations.

Expedia Summer Trends: US Domestic Demand Doubles

Expedia Group released its summer travel trends report, showing strong US domestic demand, with social conversation up 77% YoY globally and doubling in the US, and 63% of US travelers planning domestic trips. The report also highlights hotel hopping, road trips, bleisure travel, and the impact of sports events and film locations.

Expedia Group Announces Agreement to Acquire CarTrawler

Expedia Group announced an agreement to acquire CarTrawler, an Ireland-based B2B platform providing car rental, ground transport, and Insurtech solutions. The acquisition will enhance Expedia's ability to deliver mobility and Insurtech solutions, expected to close in H2 2026.

Expedia B2B Launches AI Toolkit and Platform for Future Travel Distribution

Expedia Group B2B announced at Explore 26 a new AI toolkit and Intelligent Experience Platform to help partners build travel experiences more easily. It also announced the acquisition of CarTrawler to expand ground mobility and Insurtech solutions, along with new marketing and media capabilities.

UK Updates Tanzania Travel Advice: Caution in Parts

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Tanzania, advising against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the border with Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province due to attacks by groups linked with Islamic extremism. It also notes heightened health screening for those entering from Uganda and DRC.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers, security risks in parts of Tanzania have increased, potentially affecting travel plans; attention to border area security is advised.

UK Updates Costa Rica Travel Advice: Safety and Entry Info

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Costa Rica, covering customs rules, gang-related violence, fines for unauthorized entry into restricted conservation areas, and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity. Travelers are advised to be cautious.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers, updates on safety and entry regulations in Costa Rica may affect trip planning; attention to relevant risks is advised.

Expedia Launches Trails Fund to Protect Travel Destinations

Expedia Group announced the Expedia Trails Fund, a multi-year commitment to restore, protect, and future-proof trails, parks, and coastlines. Initial projects include partnerships with The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and Trust for Public Land, with $4.3 million in grants supporting 11 projects, benefiting over 1 million visits annually.

UK Updates South Korea Travel Advice: e-Arrival Card and Middle East Impact

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for South Korea, reminding travelers to submit e-Arrival cards, and noting that escalation in the Middle East may cause global travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight delays.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers, updated entry requirements for South Korea and Middle East situation may affect travel plans; attention to latest information is advised.

Senegal travel advice updated for LGBT+ travellers due to legislative changes

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Senegal, providing new information for LGBT+ travellers due to amended legislation around same-sex relations. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and reminds travellers to obtain appropriate travel insurance.

Impact and considerations

Legislative changes may affect the safety and legal risks for LGBT+ travellers in Senegal; businesses should monitor policy changes in destinations where employees travel.

Sudan travel advice: FCDO advises against all travel

The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan due to ongoing military conflict in Khartoum and other parts. The British Embassy in Khartoum is closed, and consular support is severely limited. The government is no longer evacuating people, and travellers assume their own risk.

Impact and considerations

The conflict in Sudan poses extreme safety risks; businesses should avoid sending employees and be aware of limited evacuation and consular support.

Belarus travel advice: FCDO advises against all travel

The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus due to significant risk of arrest and detention, and a low risk of conflict spreading from Ukraine. UK government support is severely limited, and dual nationals may be treated as Belarusian.

Impact and considerations

Belarus poses high political risks; businesses should avoid sending employees and be aware of legal risks for dual nationals.

Brazil travel advice: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Brazil, adding information on scams, taxi travel, and regional risks. It advises against all but essential travel to western river areas of Amazonas State.

Impact and considerations

Safety risks have increased in parts of Brazil; businesses should monitor specific risks for employee travel destinations and adjust policies.

Argentina travel advice: new information on Hantavirus

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Argentina, adding new information on Hantavirus. Travellers are advised to be aware of the risks and take precautions.

Impact and considerations

Health risks may affect business travel; companies should monitor health advice for destinations and ensure employees are aware of precautions.

Jamaica travel advice: hurricane impact and safety update

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Jamaica, noting the ongoing impact of Hurricane Melissa, including infrastructure damage and health risks, and added information on sexual assault incidents in tourist areas and personal safety measures.

Impact and considerations

Hurricane impact and safety concerns may affect business travel; companies should assess risks and adjust travel plans.

ACI World launches Policy Agenda 2030, calls for modernized aviation policy

ACI World launched its Policy Agenda 2030, outlining four priorities: airports as businesses, capacity enhancement, safety and security, and sustainable growth and decarbonization. It urges governments and regulators to update outdated regulations to support global air travel demand.

Booking Holdings to present at J.P. Morgan conference

Booking Holdings announced that CEO Glenn Fogel will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston on May 20. The presentation will be webcast.

Booking Holdings to release Q1 2026 earnings

Booking Holdings will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on April 28 and hold a conference call to discuss the results.

St Vincent and the Grenadines travel advice: crime risk update

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for St Vincent and the Grenadines, adding information on crime risks in public areas.

Impact and considerations

Crime risks may affect business travel safety; companies should assess destination risks and take appropriate measures.

Laos travel advice: FCDO warns against all but essential travel to parts

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Laos, highlighting global travel disruption due to Middle East escalation, including airspace closures and flight cancellations. It advises checking transit country advice, airline updates, and insurance coverage. Xaisomboun Province is subject to 'all but essential travel' advice due to intermittent attacks and armed clashes.

Impact and considerations

Middle East escalation may disrupt global flights, affecting business travel. High security risks in parts of Laos require companies to assess employee travel risks.

Booking Holdings to Present at Barclays Americas Select Conference

Booking Holdings announced that CFO Ewout Steenbergen will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 18th Annual Americas Select Conference in London on May 5 at 10:45 am CET. A live audio cast will be available, with replay after 24 hours.

World's busiest airports revealed in 2025 rankings

ACI World released 2025 rankings of the world's busiest airports. Atlanta leads with 106.3 million passengers, followed by Dubai and Tokyo Haneda. Chicago O'Hare tops aircraft movements. Global passenger traffic reached 9.8 billion, up 3.6% from 2024.

Hong Kong travel advice: dual nationality and e-cigarette rules updated

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Hong Kong, noting that dual nationality is not recognized, and individuals with both British and Chinese nationality may be treated solely as Chinese citizens, limiting consular assistance. It also updated information on e-cigarettes and illegal drugs including CBD, warning of legal risks.

Kurt Sievers appointed to Booking Holdings Board of Directors

Booking Holdings announced the appointment of Kurt Sievers, former CEO of NXP Semiconductors, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Sievers brings extensive experience in technology, mobility, and global consumer markets. Director Lynn Radakovich will retire at the Annual Meeting in June.