Hi everyone – The lifecycle of an association like ours depends on strong member participation, dedicated sponsors, relevant programs and good governance. And so, my topic this week combines all of those – around our elections. This is a bit of a GBTA civics lesson. What’s the background? Just a few weeks ago, the Board…
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!…
Alexandria, VA – 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 released the findings from its 20th COVID-19 poll assessing how GBTA members are managing the return to business travel, post pandemic. The first poll of…
This afternoon, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Business Travel convened to discuss the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the business travel sector. Chaired by Stephen Hammond MP, Clive Wratten, CEO of the Business Travel Association (BTA), Suzanne Neufang, CEO of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), Graeme Elliott, Director Government Affairs and…
This afternoon, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Business Travel convened to discuss the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the business travel sector. Chaired by Stephen Hammond MP, Clive Wratten, CEO of the Business Travel Association (BTA), Suzanne Neufang, CEO of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), Graeme Elliott, Director Government Affairs and…
Hello everyone – Nothing is more important in our industry than restarting business travel safely on an international basis. So, with the G7 face to face meeting concluding last weekend, I wanted to let you know of GBTA’s active pursuit these past several days to strongly encourage these and other EU governments to (a)…
As the global pandemic unfolds and employees are planning to return to work and travel, keeping them safe is more important than ever. Companies are adapting to the new reality of Duty of Care during a pandemic and many are finding it difficult to navigate these waters. In the United States alone, over 2,400 lawsuits…
Hello Everyone, Wow – it’s June! And with U.S. leisure travelers filling airports this past holiday weekend, and signs of European borders opening again soon for risk-mitigated travelers, at GBTA we are continuing to advocate for positive government approaches that support the recovery of safe business travel. Our May poll results show that suppliers, corporate…
Hello everyone, The question I get asked most these days is: “How are things in NYC?” It’s where I live and walk and work – and well, I’m usually just sticking around in my own neighborhood. But last weekend I got out for a 21-mile e-bike ride around Manhattan – and I have to say,…
Alexandria, Virginia – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association and a worldwide leader in education, research, networking, and advocacy for the industry, today publishes the findings from a study into organizations’ corporate meetings and events strategy as a result of the pandemic. The study, made possible by Cvent, examines…
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…
Hello Everyone, With the successful passage of Set One of the GBTA Bylaw changes, voting for Set Two of Bylaw changes is underway now through May 21. Members previously categorized as “Direct,” “Allied” or “Indirect” are now all classified as “Active Members” and for the first time, all Active Members may vote on proposed bylaw…
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