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Check-in with Suzanne

Greetings! News of fits and starts of the return of domestic business travel in certain domestic markets has underscored our most recent pandemic recovery research: that optimism continues to cautiously rise as business travelers get back into planes, trains, cars and meetings. Thanks to all of you who fill out this important survey every month!…

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Check-in with Suzanne

Hey everyone – I am watching with awe as our industry and association prepare organizations to send their travelers safely and responsibly back on the road again in the coming weeks as pandemic situations allow. We have continued with advocacy efforts to push for a smart and safe return of business travel, especially between the…

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Announcing the Top 50 Women in Travel

Alexandria, Virginia (February 24, 2021) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking, and advocacy for the industry – today announced the Top 50 Women in Travel, a distinguished group of professionals who are promoting the important mission of WINiT by GBTA…

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GBTA Canada Builds Committee Offering

Alexandria, VA (January 14, 2021) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, launches five new regional committees as GBTA Canada continues to evolve and increase its local presence.   The committees, run by volunteers, are the backbone of the association delivering relevant and timely content and education to the…

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GBTA Canada Strengthens Local Advisory Board

Alexandria, VA (January 7, 2021) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, has expanded its local presence in Canada with a number of new appointments to the GBTA Canada Advisory Board as we head into 2021.   The GBTA advisory boards are run by member volunteers, selected for their…

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GBTA Urges for Enhanced Transatlantic Cooperation to Restore Safe Travels

Brussels — GBTA, the Global Business Travel Association, reiterates the importance of cooperation between the EU, Canada and the US to restore safe travels and reboot the economy. GBTA is urging the European Commission, EU governments, Ottawa, and the White House to pursue talks to find a resolution for transatlantic travel, based on reciprocity, proportionality,…

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56% Travel Buyers Have Revised Their Travel Policy in Light of COVID-19

Alexandria, VA – As signs of recovery continue in the business travel sector, travel procurement professionals are prioritizing the health and safety of employees according to a new poll released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Over half of travel buyers report their company has changed its travel policy and 70% characterize the…

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Opening Center Stage Speaker Announced for GBTA Western Canada Conference 2019

Alexandria, VA (September 9, 2019) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Edward Sims, CEO of WestJet, as the opening Centre Stage speaker, at the inaugural GBTA Western Canada Conference, being held on October 16-17 in Calgary. Sims will take to the stage on…

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Ben Mulroney to Keynote at GBTA Conference 2019 Toronto

Toronto, Canada (February 19, 2019) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Ben Mulroney as a featured speaker at GBTA Conference 2019 – Toronto, taking place April 15-17. His appearance is made possible by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), the world’s leading business partner for managed…