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Nearly One-Third of Global Travel Managers Anticipate Business Travel Volume Will Decrease Significantly in 2025 Amidst US Government Actions, According to GBTA Poll

Additionally, 37% of travel suppliers and intermediaries expect their business travel-related revenue to decline, while overall industry optimism drops for 2025 As a result of recent US government actions including tariffs, cross-border policies and entry restrictions, global business travel professionals are newly navigating a complex and uncertain landscape regarding the potential impact on business travel…

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GBTA Advocates for Unified Environmental Standards in Hospitality 

Letter to European Commission Emphasizes for Consistent Sustainability Measures in Business Travel  In a move to advance sustainability in the hospitality sector, GBTA recently sent a letter to the European Commission’s Tourism Unit, DG MOVE. The letter advocated for the adoption of harmonized environmental standards for hotel accommodation, a crucial step towards achieving decarbonization goals…

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GBTA Has Co-signed a Letter Requesting Congress to Act on Immediate Steps to Improve Air Travel

GBTA along with the aviation industry organizations are uniting their voices to ensure the FAA is more capable and prepared to deliver economic growth, foster American innovation, adapt to challenges, and continue to be the safest, largest, and most complex air traffic control system. February 19, 2025: Letter to Hill on FAA Modernization RequestFebruary 19,…

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What Does the Next European Commission Mean for Business Travel?

The European Union faced profound challenges under the previous Commission’s mandate, navigating global health crises and geopolitical upheaval while balancing climate commitments with economic competitiveness. As the Commission entered a new mandate on 1st December 2024, with Greek Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas in charge of ‘Sustainable Transport and Tourism’, the business travel sector readies itself for…

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Voices in Action: How GBTA Is Shaping the Future of Business Travel in Europe

When it comes to the policies that shape the future of business travel, you—whether a travel manager, supplier, or industry professional—need a voice in the room. Last week, GBTA’s Advocacy team amplified that voice, meeting with European policy decision-makers to influence the frameworks and regulations that directly impact  business travel. Over three days, GBTA’s team,…

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What Do the European Election Results Mean for Business Travel?

Since the last European election in 2019, business travel has undergone significant transformations. By interrupting travel, the Covid-19 pandemic brought to light the sector’s crucial benefits to our societies, including connecting people from different backgrounds and a substantial contribution to economic growth. Now that it is on the road to recovery, efforts are being deployed…

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GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2024 Brings the Voices of Business Travel to Policymakers to Advance Industry Priorities

100+ GBTA Members Share Industry’s Economic Impact and Urge Legislators to Support Decarbonizing Air Travel and Improve the U.S. Visa System for Those Who Travel for Work Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) Receive “GBTA Navigator Award” for Championing Business Travel in the U.S. Members and constituents of the Global Business Travel…

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U.S. Business Travel Industry Responsible for Almost 2% of U.S. GDP and 3.5% of Employment in Latest Full-Year Figures

GBTA’s study reveals for every 1% of growth in business travel, the U.S. economy sees nearly 60,000 jobs, $2.9 billion in paid wages, $1.2 billion in tax revenue and $4.8 billion in new GDP The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today unveiled a new study, the “GBTA U.S. Economic Impact Study: Business Travel’s Impact on…

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GBTA Welcomes European Parliament’s Push to Establish a Harmonised Measurement Framework for Transport Emissions

GBTA welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of their report on the proposed CountEmissionsEU regulation that will establish a consistent and accurate measurement framework for transport emissions. This initiative is critical for business travellers to make more sustainable choices by helping them compare the carbon footprint of their trips across providers, and modes of…

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GBTA Honours Jan-Christoph Oetjen with Navigator Award for Championing Business Travel in Europe

GBTA announces MEP and Vice-President of the European Parliament Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Renew Europe, Germany) as the recipient of its prestigious “GBTA Navigator Award.” The GBTA Navigator Award is given to elected officials who have proven to be strong advocates of the business travel industry. First introduced by GBTA in 2016, this is the first time…