Video Blog: Benefits & Barriers for Single-Use Virtual Payments

Video Blog: Benefits & Barriers for Single-Use Virtual Payments

During our Convention this summer, GBTA’s Nancy Tudorache caught up with Jennifer Swenson of U.S. Bank at the GBTA Broadcast Studio after she took part in an education session on virtual payments. Jennifer shared highlights from a GBTA Foundation research project conducted in partnership with U.S. Bank focusing on the benefits and barriers of virtual…

When Event Planning Meets Marketing

When Event Planning Meets Marketing

One-half (49 percent) of event planners report the marketing departments at their respective companies are always or often involved in the planning and execution of events, and an overwhelming majority find value in this type of partnership. Today, the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), in partnership…

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Benchmarking Your Risk Management Program

Whether you’re jumping in the car or hopping on a plane, anything can happen from the moment you leave your door to the moment you reach your destination. As global crises increasingly unfold, preparing for the unexpected is paramount, and employers must ensure their travelers are safe and protected. GBTA recently held a webinar called…

Executive Discussion: Preparing for Millennials and Handling Crisis Management
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Executive Discussion: Preparing for Millennials and Handling Crisis Management

During Convention, I had a chance to talk with Tom Tulloch, Managing Director of North America for Pi, at the GBTA Broadcast Studio. Tom shared the technology company’s plans for the upcoming year focusing on growth and innovation around Pi Travel. He also shared some general challenges the industry faces in today’s world. Tom believes…

Week in Review
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Week in Review

Congress approved a short-term spending bill earlier this week avoiding a shutdown and keeping the government running through December 9. GBTA was pleased to see language included that will allow TSA to continue to fund increased personnel, however, a long-term solution is necessary. Travelers crave price transparency, according to Christopher Elliott in a USA Today…

Benchmarking Your Risk Management Program
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Benchmarking Your Risk Management Program

Whether you’re jumping in the car or hopping on a plane, anything can happen from the moment you leave your door to the moment you reach your destination. As global crises increasingly unfold, preparing for the unexpected is paramount, and employers must ensure their travelers are safe and protected. GBTA recently held a webinar called…

Amadeus’ Jay Richmond Talks Complexity, Data & Integration with GBTA
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Amadeus’ Jay Richmond Talks Complexity, Data & Integration with GBTA

During Convention this summer, Jay Richmond, Head of Business Travel for Amadeus North America, sat down with GBTA’s Ed Barrett at the Broadcast Studio to talk travel technology. Jay flagged complexity, data and integration as the key areas to address in the coming years. Jay also shared a challenge coming quickly down the pipeline that…

Video: iCars President Talks Duty of Care
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Video: iCars President Talks Duty of Care

Shortly after the company announced its plans for national expansion, iCars President Ed Silver joined GBTA’s Caitlin Gomez at the Broadcast Studio at Convention this summer. The business travel industry is constantly evolving, and it is not news that in recent years, the sharing economy and technology have led to massive disruption in the ground…

GBTA India Business Travel Symposium Features Panel Discussions on Hot Topics,  Latest Industry Research and Robust Networking Opportunities

GBTA India Business Travel Symposium Features Panel Discussions on Hot Topics, Latest Industry Research and Robust Networking Opportunities

GBTA recently hosted its flagship Business Travel Symposium in India. Nearly 300 attended the successful event for a day filled with education, research and networking. The Symposium also featured a tradeshow floor for attendees to see the latest business travel products and solutions exhibitors had to offer. GBTA India Regional Director Gaurav Sundaram kicked the…

Week in Review
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Week in Review

Marriott International and Starwood have completed a $13 billion merger as of today, Buying Business Travel reports, making the new hotel company the owner of 30 hotel brands. Skift notes Marriott International is now the world’s largest hotel operator and plans to prioritize combining the Marriott and Starwood loyalty programs. According to Skift, Google has announced…