All published updates

Italy travel advice updated: volcanic activity affects flights

The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Italy, noting that Mount Etna's eruption is affecting flights and that there is a high risk of wildfires during summer. Travelers are advised to check with their travel provider and stay informed about safety.

Impact and considerations

Italy is a popular business travel destination; flight disruptions and wildfire risks may impact business itineraries, so companies should monitor employee safety and adjust plans.

Expedia Group research finds fully connected hotels improve revenue performance

Expedia Group released new research based on a survey of 1,500 hotel decision makers across six markets, finding that full connectivity is a key performance differentiator. 81% of fully connected properties say connectivity improved occupancy, ADR, or RevPAR, compared to 52% with basic connectivity. Full connectivity also reduces manual work and operational risk, with 95% of fully connected properties confident that rate and availability changes are made across all channels within 15 minutes.

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.