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Sustainability in university travel
Universities evolving their travel programs are placing greater emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR) as it relates to sustainability. What are the key trends in the academic travel sector?

Experience is everything in academic travel
Consultant experience and high-quality service are both highly important for universities with large and layered travel programs.

Universities future proof programs with data-driven plans
Universities are looking for advanced reporting capabilities and analysis from their TMCs to inform their long-term travel program strategies.

'Suite' new perks for SmartSTAY travellers
Businesses that use FCM’s popular SmartSTAY accommodation program will enjoy yet another free ‘value-add’ when they visit any one of the 3000+ partner hotels worldwide.

Jetstar set for mass flight cancellations as workers launch 24-hour strike
Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew are set to walk off the job amid pay and condition negotiations.

Singapore Airlines Releases NDC Content in Australia
From 1 July 2020, Singapore Airlines will release NDC content in Australia through an expansion to its KrisConnect Program.

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Virgin Australia announces withdrawal of Hong Kong services
Virgin Australia has today announced it will withdraw its services between Australia and Hong Kong following a comprehensive review of the route.

Accor to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022
Accor has vowed to remove all single-use plastic items from its hotels by end-2022.

Universities streamline travel payment and expense processes
Universities are increasingly leaning towards centralised payment solutions to simplify payment and expense processes for their staff travellers.