Message From the Office of the GBTA President
As the spring season begins, GBTA continues to build on the momentum of their initiatives and events. Below is a brief update on what is happening at GBTA.
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Managing Kidnapping Risk
Hostage US estimates that around 200 Americans are kidnapped overseas on a yearly basis. The GBTA Risk Committee shares tips on managing risk when it comes to kidnapping.
Newsletter: GBTA América Latina April 2018
GBTA Latin America newsletter for the month of April 2018.
Week in Review
Catch up on the latest business travel news for the week of Sunday, April 1.
Convention Memories – Part 2
From monkeys on the Expo Floor to yoga sessions for stress relief, there’s always something new in store at GBTA Convention. Throughout our decades of hosting the event, our attendees have walked away with thousands of unforgettable memories.
Podcast: Brexit – What Happens on January 1, 2021?
On the latest episode of The Business of Travel, GBTA talks Brexit and its impact on business travel. First up, Russell Patten, CEO of Grayling Brussels and Chairman of Grayling European Public Affairs, shares his perspectives on how negotiations are going and his predictions on how Brexit will ultimately impact business travel. Next, European Parliament MEP Daniel Dalton shares his views on what is at stake for the aviation sector and what long-term success will look like after Brexit is finalized.
Week in Review
Catch up on the latest business travel news for the week of Sunday, March 25.
Podcast: Reduce Your Travel Costs
On the latest episode of The Business of Travel, GBTA discusses cost savings strategies in managed travel programs from the basics on up. Marc Casto, CEO of Casto Travel, and Mark Ziegler, Senior Travel Manager of Global Travel Services for NetApp, both join the podcast from Silicon Valley to share their experiences, perspectives and best practices when it comes to saving your travel program money.
Recognizing the Signs of Human Trafficking
In 2017 alone, over 40 million people were exploited in some form of human trafficking, bringing in $150 billion in illegal profits. With over 514 million domestic U.S. business trips occurring ever year, traveler awareness has the potential to create a meaningful impact to end child prostitution and trafficking.
The Momentum of Technology & Innovation in Business Travel
Technology and innovation are impacting business travel in more ways than we can ever imagine. Integrations of various platforms that include artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality, along with a variety of digital enhancements and smart technology are quickly and constantly advancing the business travel industry.
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