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ACI World Releases Global Airport Traffic Forecasts: 10.2 Billion Passengers in 2026

Airports Council International (ACI) World released its World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025-2054, projecting global passenger traffic to reach 10.2 billion in 2026, up 3.9% year-on-year. Long-term, traffic is expected to double to 18.8 billion by 2045, with a CAGR of 3.4%. Growth is driven by emerging markets but faces challenges like capacity constraints, uneven regional growth, and operational complexity. ACI calls for accelerated investment in airport infrastructure, airspace capacity, and operational resilience.

Madagascar Travel Advice Updated: Health Risk Information

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated travel advice for Madagascar, focusing on health risks. It notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe, and advises travelers to research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities, and emergencies. Updated on 26 January 2026, the advice remains current.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers to Madagascar, health risks are a key consideration. The FCDO update highlights the need to be aware of local health threats and ensure insurance coverage. Corporate travel managers should incorporate this information into risk assessments and remind employees to take health precautions.

Barbados Travel Advice Updated: Removal of Flight Disruption Information

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated travel advice for Barbados, primarily removing information about flight disruptions. The advice still emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance. Updated on 23 January 2026, the advice remains current.

Impact and considerations

Removal of flight disruption information may indicate that risk has eased, a positive sign for business travelers. However, corporate travel managers should still monitor local safety and ensure employees have adequate insurance coverage.

How UMass Built a Blueprint for System-Wide T&E Transformation

SAP Concur blog shares how the University of Massachusetts (UMass) achieved system-wide travel and expense (T&E) transformation through strategy-first approach, policy updates, and partnerships. UMass spent two years reviewing policies and administrative standards, built an internal innovation team, and rolled out a unified Concur platform across five campuses for nearly 10,000 employees. Key principles: policy before technology, build a repeatable change engine, and choose partners that fit culture.

Paraguay Travel Advice Updated: Information on Travelling with Children

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated travel advice for Paraguay, primarily regarding travelling with children. The advice still emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance. Updated on 21 January 2026, the advice remains current.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers with children to Paraguay, understanding requirements is crucial. Corporate travel managers should ensure employees are aware of these regulations and consider insurance coverage.

Seychelles Travel Advice Updated: Illegal Drugs and Prison Sentences

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated travel advice for Seychelles, adding information on illegal drugs and prison sentences. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance. Updated on 21 January 2026, the advice remains current.

Impact and considerations

Seychelles has strict laws on illegal drugs, and business travelers need to be aware of the risks. Corporate travel managers should remind employees to comply with local laws to avoid legal consequences.

ERP Integration with SAP Concur: Transforming Spend Management

SAP Concur blog discusses the benefits of integrating travel, expense, and invoice data with ERP systems. Integration enables unified data, real-time visibility, improved compliance, and greater efficiency. SAP Concur offers pre-built connectors, APIs, SFTP, and custom integrations to connect with ERPs like SAP, Oracle, NetSuite. Automated workflows and real-time data synchronization reduce errors, speed approvals, and enhance compliance.

Booking Holdings to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 18

Booking Holdings announced it will hold a conference call on February 18, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. The release will be posted at 4:00 p.m. ET on its IR website, and the call audio will be available for replay for seven days.

ACI World welcomes Munich Airport CEO as its new Chair

Airports Council International (ACI) World announced that Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, has been elected Chair of the World Governing Board for the 2026-2027 term, succeeding Candace McGraw. Lammers brings over 25 years of global aviation experience, having served as ACI EUROPE President and led Munich Airport.

Equatorial Guinea travel advice updated

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated travel advice for Equatorial Guinea, with the latest update on commercial disputes (on the 'Safety and security' page). The advice remains current, reminding travelers of risks and to obtain appropriate travel insurance.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers to Equatorial Guinea, awareness of commercial dispute risks helps in preparation and risk management.

St Kitts and Nevis travel advice updated: ETA required

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for St Kitts and Nevis, adding that all visitors must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel. The advice remains current, reminding travelers of risks and to obtain appropriate travel insurance.

Guyana travel advice updated: health risks

The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Guyana, with the latest update on health risks and healthcare (on the 'Health' page). The advice remains current, reminding travelers of risks and to obtain appropriate travel insurance.

Impact and considerations

For business travelers to Guyana, awareness of health risks and healthcare facilities helps in health precautions and emergency preparedness.

SAP Concur Recognized as a G2 Winter 2026 Leader

SAP Concur announced that its Travel and Expense solution has been recognized as a G2 Winter 2026 Best Software Award winner in Enterprise Travel and Expense Management. The recognition is based on verified user feedback, and SAP Concur earned multiple Leader designations.

Survey: How Travel Managers Are Shaping the Next Era of Business Travel

The SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey found that 78% of travel managers expected travel budgets to increase in 2025, but 69% felt budgets don't reflect the importance of business travel. The survey also found growing AI adoption, but 10% of managers know employees use AI to falsify expenses, highlighting fraud risks.