Etihad will start flying four times a day on the Abu Dhabi – Karachi route from October 1 2025, providing a total of 28 weekly nonstop services to Pakistan’s economic hub. The enhanced frequencies are designed to provide travellers with maximum convenience and seamless connectivity across Etihad’s expanding global network, including the UAE, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and North America. Tickets are now on sale.

ITM’s Inclusive Travel Taskforce has produced a new guide to help organisations across different sectors embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into their corporate travel policies and practices. Accessible to all, the guide will be available both in written and audio format and will be supported by a free webinar (June 19, 10 – 11:00 (BST)).

Travalyst has named Pat Dwyer as the new chair of its Independent Advisory Group of global sustainability experts that guide the work of the coalition. As the Founder of The Purpose Business, Dwyer brings decades of cross-sector experience advancing purpose-led business and sustainability across Asia and globally.

Amadeus has joined the GBTA Foundation as a new corporate partner, directly contributing to its industry-wide People and Planet programs. On the Planet side, Amadeus joined the GBTA Sustainability Initiative as a Silver partner, to accelerate climate action in business travel. On the People side, Amadeus becomes the first founding ally for the GBTA Accessibility Initiative, dedicated to ensuring seamless business travel for all.

American Express GBT had made its hotel booking and payment solution, Virtual Payment Expert (VPE), available in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. The digital payment solution is powered by Conferma, the virtual payments technology provider.