Cvent Wraps Successful CONNECT Conference in Vegas

Cvent just wrapped up its annual Cvent CONNECT conference in Las Vegas, and the meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider announced a few new and expanded programs for meeting planners. Here’s what travel buyers may expect to see in the future. A few highlights: Trade Shows Could Get Easier Marketers and trade show managers will…

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Airlines Stepping Up Efforts to Lure Corporate Travelers

While business travelers account for a small percentage of their customers, they are typically twice as lucrative for airlines. Many carriers have been improving their fleets of aircraft, building new lounges, offering more amenities, and creating special programs for their corporate customers. “We’re deeply focused on improving the experience for all customers, including Corporate customers,”…

Nominations for Company Achievement Awards Now Open

WINiT by GBTA is now accepting nominations for the inaugural WINiT Awards. The WINiT Awards recognize the women, men and companies who together, are driving positive change for the career mobility of women in travel-related industries. As part of the Company Achievement Awards category, an organization that supports the professional development of women will be recognized…

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Weekly News Roundup

Delta Air Lines Improves Economy Service Delta Air Lines is improving its economy service on international flights. Airlines have long been criticized for dialing down their service. But on Delta, passengers will now be welcomed by a purser or lead flight attendant. They will get a personal greeting. And shortly after departure, they will get…

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How Will NDC Impact the Travel Buying Industry?

Increasingly corporate travel buyers continue hearing about NDC, or New Distribution Capability. NDC allows airlines and travel agents to make the booking process easier and offer clients more options. It is a set of XML standards that was developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines. At a…

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What Are Companies Doing to Educate and Protect Female Employees Traveling Alone?

Women traveling alone face all the usual frustrations that regular people do: plane delays, fatigue, difficulty finding healthy food. But they can come up against other greater risks: sexual harassment or assault, gender-specific health problems, or kidnapping, to name a few. The number of female business travelers has increased over the years as they have…

Message From the Office of the President – GBTA Convention 2019 Update

*This post was also sent as an email to GBTA members.* We are in the home stretch for GBTA Convention 2019 and while we are working diligently to make sure this is the best Convention ever; we are still working on many other projects. See below for a brief update on the latest GBTA happenings….

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Weekly News Roundup

Beijing’s new airport is completed Construction of Beijing’s new international airport has been completed, and flights will begin later this year, China’s Xinhuanet.com reports. The new airport is known as Beijing Daxing International Airport though its official name has not yet been released. Located about 28 miles from Beijing’s city center, the new airport will…

GBTA Names Lisa Censullo New Executive Vice President

Alexandria, VA (June 28, 2019) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Lisa Censullo as its new Executive Vice President. In this newly designed role, she will partner closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on developing a strategic plan and operating model, impacting…

Best Male Mentor or Coach Nominations Now Open

WINiT by GBTA is now accepting nominations for the inaugural WINiT Awards. The WINiT Awards recognize the women, men and companies who together, are driving positive change for the career mobility of women in travel-related industries. Nominate a male leader who champions women in the travel industry for the Best Mentor or Best Coach Award. The…