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GBTA Launches Global Equity Program to Support Business Travel Professionals in Emerging Markets through Sponsored Memberships 

With Marriott International as the Founding Sponsor, Applications Are Now Open for Initiative Aimed at Expanding Opportunity and Inclusion Across GBTA’s Global Community  Today the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the premiere trade association and voice of the global business travel industry, launched its Global Equity Program (GEP), which provides business travel professionals in emerging markets…

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GBTA APAC Conference 2024 Brings Together Industry Leaders and Trailblazers to Ignite the Future of Business Travel

More than 800 industry professionals gathered to network, advocate teach and learn what’s fueling next-gen trends, spending and priorities amidst a dynamic regional market There’s no slowing down the enthusiasm and demand from the APAC region as it continues its upward trajectory in business travel volume, spending and career satisfaction, according to forecasts and insights…

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GBTA APAC Conference 2024 Returns to Singapore May 14-15 to Fuel the Region’s Business Travel Evolution

Registration now open for co-located event with Worldwide ERC which offers attendees insights, education, networking and more With business travel in Asia Pacific poised for continued transformation in the coming year and APAC business travel spending expected to reach $800 billion by 2027*, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and…

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Business Travel in Asia Pacific Poised for Significant Rebound in 2023, Spending Forecast to Reach Almost $800 Billion by 2027

GBTA reveals regional outlook data and insights during its sold-out 2023 GBTA APAC Conference held this week in Singapore After challenging years due to the pandemic, for 2023 and beyond, business travel in Asia Pacific is forecast for significant growth, with travel spending gaining 41% to USD $567 billion this year ─ and rising to…

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GBTA Expands Presence in Asia Pacific with New Advisory Board

Industry Board members, along with new GBTA APAC interim director, will focus on advancing the association’s initiatives in the regionThe Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, continues to increase its commitment to global business travel with the establishment of a new regional GBTA Advisory Board in Asia…

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GBTA and Worldwide ERC Team Up to Bring Business Travel and Workplace Transformation Insights to the Asia-Pacific Region

Co-located events September 19-20, 2023, in Singapore will empower attendees  to serve a global marketplace on the move In a world where business is constantly changing, delivering the best experiences for companies and their employees is paramount − but more challenging than ever. Organizations and professionals are seeking the best ways to move forward to…

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Check-In with Suzanne

Coming Back and Setting the Stage for Global Business Travel  Being back together as an industry at the GBTA Convention 2022 last week in San Diego marked a lot of memorable moments and firsts, not only for GBTA but for so many of you as well. Our Convention always represents the confluence of the global…

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Global Business Travel Spending is Coming Back, but Recent Headwinds Push Anticipated Full Recovery Into 2025 and 2026

Inflation, energy prices, supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and regional developments add 18 months to industry recovery forecast, according to the 2022 GBTA Business Travel Index™ The global business travel industry continues its progress towards full recovery to 2019 pre-pandemic spending levels of USD $1.4 trillion, but recovery has hit some headwinds. Just as many…

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Check-in with Suzanne

GBTA continues its mission to broaden its global reach – and maintain our commitment to transparency. Last week, GBTA jointly announced with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) a partnership to host an inaugural APAC Travel Summit in Bangkok, December 8-9, 2022. We are excited to work with PATA to host this two-day event which…