Building support for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is no longer just about explaining what it is or why it matters. For many organizations, the conversation has moved beyond awareness. The challenge today is turning interest into action by securing stakeholder buy-in, identifying funding, and creating a practical implementation roadmap. “Corporate buyers have an increasingly important…
“If you had $100 million to accelerate business travel decarbonization, where would you invest it?” That question sparked one of the most engaging discussions at the GBTA Foundation’s Business Travel: Impact in Motion event, challenging participants to think beyond today’s constraints and focus on the actions that could drive the greatest impact by 2030. It…
September Global Advocacy: Because Apparently Travel Wasn’t Complicated Enough Welcome to September, where the global business travel industry has once again discovered that “just getting there” is apparently an unacceptable level of simplicity. For those of you who have been reading these newsletters for a while, you may remember that I’ve been writing some version…
Every day, millions of travelers face barriers that most of us never notice: a kiosk that’s too high to reach, a booking system that doesn’t work with screen readers, or unclear signage at critical moments. The business travel industry serves everyone, yet not everyone can travel with equal ease. Travelers with disabilities represent a significant…
Leading up to June, even though it’s been a busy year, I have felt like the Fugazzi song Waiting Room I knew June was going to be packed and boy it didn’t disappoint! In the span of a few weeks, we released a landmark economic study, brought more than 100 members to Capitol Hill and met 140+…
Welcome to another edition of the GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter — the monthly reminder that global business travel is held together by equal parts policy, caffeine, and collective optimism. As I was listening to songs, this one popped up, YES, I was a little punk with a spectacular mullet and was raised in part on Judas Priest, but…
Our recent webinar, Mind the Gap: How Book & Claim Brings SAF Within Reach for Corporates is now available on demand. Watch the recording Download the presentation deck Resources for Every Stage of the SAF Journey Wherever you are in your SAF journey, we’ve got resources for you: Stay connected:Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, and reach…
I remember the first time I was working and had a company credit card. My mother relayed advice she had received from Grandpa Jim, always treat the company’s money like it’s your own. Be mindful and buy what you need. I often wonder if governments and politicians ever think this? If you thought business travel was just…
Recently, I got an 8 week old puppy. He is going on 12 weeks. Essentially, my worlds have collided. With the puppy and with GBTA’s advocacy work, we are getting love, getting bit, seeing progress, but sometimes having to clean up a mess. Welcome to the March Global Advocacy Newsletter GBTA spent March doing what it…
Welcome back to the thrilling world of global travel policy — where acronyms multiply, deadlines move, and “temporary measures” develop impressive staying power. This overview walks through the latest regulatory adventures shaping business travel on both sides of the Atlantic: tighter ESTA requirements, evolving EU tourism strategies, border systems that may or may not be…
Welcome to 2026! I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and have enjoyed a smooth transition back to work. I personally enjoyed my time off exploring new destinations and basking in the warm sunshine on ship decks and beaches. Recharged, we are jumping into the new year and if January is a precursor, it is on!…
Across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, GBTA advocacy delivered real results that make business travel faster, more resilient, and more reliable. Read the newsletter to learn about our key policy wins from the past year that directly support the needs of travel managers, suppliers, and the travelers they serve.
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