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GBTA Welcomes New EU Measurement Framework for Transport Emissions 

ByFintan Hastings

Brussels, Belgium (29 April 2026) −The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) welcomes the final approval of the CountEmissionsEU Regulation by the European Parliament yesterday. This new law establishes a consistent and accurate methodology for calculating emissions from transport services, including air and ground transport. This initiative is critical for business travellers, as it will help them make more sustainable choices by enabling them to compare the carbon footprint of their trips across providers and modes…

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Global Business Travel Continues but Confidence Drops Sharply as Conflict, Costs and Complexity Reshape the 2026 Outlook

ByTara Erwin

Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and moreoperational complexity than at the beginning of the year. Organizations are still pressing forward with trips, spending and meetings, yet are doing so amid escalating conflicts, higher costs and growing disruption. The shift can be seen…

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Business Travel Leaders and Policymakers Discuss Forthcoming EU Initiatives on Sustainable Travel

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA convenes European Parliament roundtable examining key EU initiatives to drive sustainable, competitive travel, including the Sustainable Tourism Strategy and “Single Ticketing Package” and business travel’s role in shaping successful outcomes  The business travel sector is a driving force in the shift toward more sustainable mobility in Europe, according to insights shared at a high‑level European Parliament roundtable in Brussels on 8 April. The event—organised by GBTA and hosted by MEP Sérgio Gonçalves (S&D, Portugal), a member of the Parliament’s Committee on…

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GBTA Welcomes EU Approval of Package Travel Directive and Exclusion of Business Travel

ByFintan Hastings

GBTA welcomes the approval of the revised Package Travel Directive by the European Parliament today and strongly supports the exclusion of business travel from its scope, a provision that ensures corporate travel services will not be subject to regulatory obligations designed for the leisure travel sector.   This outcome represents an important recognition by EU policymakers of the distinct nature of business travel and responds to longstanding industry calls for legal clarity. Business…

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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 in Hamburg Spotlights Advocacy, Innovation and Resilience in European Business Travel

ByTara Erwin

One of Europe’s Largest Gatherings of Industry Professionals Focuses on Growth & Sustainability as Business Travel Spending Advances Toward €389.9 Billion Business travel’s evolving landscape and the drive toward a more sustainable future took center stage this week at the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 in Hamburg. From 10–12 November, the CCH – Congress…

The future of business travel: SAP Concur showcases new AI features at GBTA Europe

ByRon Nucum

Business travel bookings in Europe are growing at a faster rate than the global average and are becoming more expensive. SAP Concur data reveals a 4.4% rise in European air travel volume and a 4.6% increase in average airfares compared to the previous year.  Rising costs are making it challenging for organisations to fund business…

Freenow by Lyft for Business announces integration  with Concur Expense

ByRon Nucum

Automated management of taxi rides expenses for the companies – no more chasing taxi receipts, no more paperwork Hamburg, 12 November 2025 – Freenow by Lyft, the European taxi app featuring broad multimobility options, announces its new enterprise integration with Concur Expense that lets customers manage employee-initiated expenses in one connected system. This strategic integration…

PredictX launches ‘Revere’ – new functionality uses AI agents to give travelmanagers critical travel programme alerts

ByRon Nucum

PredictX, (www.predictx.com), the leading AI-driven business travel data intelligence specialist, is enhancing its alerts and notifications capabilities significantly with the launch of Revere. The new functionality leverages PredictX’s Cogent AI agents, enabling users to create highly granular and configurable data-driven alerts flagging critical elements of their travel programme, everything from compliance monitoring and data validity…

Global Airfares to Remain Steady Through 2026

ByRon Nucum

Premiumization shapes airline offerings while fares show stability after years of rising prices  New York – November 12, 2025 – Airfare prices are expected to remain stable through 2026, according to the latest findings from the Air Monitor 2026 from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) (NYSE: GBTG), a leading software and services company…

BCD Travel and Conferma Reveal First-Ever Hotel Virtual Card Acceptance Rating 

ByRon Nucum

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 11, 2025 – BCD Travel, in partnership with global payments leader Conferma, today launched the travel industry’s first Virtual Card Acceptance (VCA) Rating. The new system gives business travelers and travel managers unprecedented visibility into hotel payment reliability. With corporate virtual card adoption set to triple by 2030 according to Vantage…

Winter Delights at the Grand Elysée Hamburg –where Hospitality meets Experience

ByRon Nucum

Hamburg, November 2025. Located in the heart of Hamburg, the Grand Elysée Hamburg is Germany’s largest privately owned five-star hotel. With 510 elegant rooms and suites, four restaurants, three bars, a café, and 30 event spaces, it serves as a vibrant meeting place for guests from all over the world – offering a unique atmosphere…

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European Business Travel Spending to Reach 389.9 Billion Euros in 2026, Signalling Robust Growth and Shifting Traveller Priorities

ByDebbie Iannaci

Business travel in Europe forecast to surge ahead despite economic and geo-political headwinds Despite ongoing global economic challenges and political uncertainty, business travel in Europe continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth. According to regional findings released from the latest GBTA Business Travel Index Outlook (“GBTA BTI™”), business travel spending is projected to reach 389.9…