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GBTA’s New Board President on Championing Connection, Empowerment and Progress

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board President Rosemary Maloney, Senior Director, Corporate Travel at The Freeman Company. I can’t begin to express how honored I feel to step…

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A Reflective Farewell from the Outgoing GBTA Board President- Alone We Can Do So Little; Together We Can Do So Much

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Board President Mark Cuschieri, Executive Director, Global Head of Travel at UBS. As my tenure draws to a close at the end of our…

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GBTA Holds Annual Business Meeting for 2024, Announces 2025 Board Election Results

ByTara Erwin

GBTA conducted its Annual Business Meeting on July 9, 2025, featuring key highlights and achievements for 2024. Held virtually, the meeting gave an overview of the association’s audited 2024 financial performance, along with major milestones in core areas. The agenda also covered what’s ahead for GBTA constituents for the remainder of 2025, including the GBTA…

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Empowering the Future of Business Travel: Reflecting on the GBTA Ladders NextGen Pilot with UT Austin  

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Allied Seat, At Large, Katie Virtue, Head of Sales and Marketing at Festive Road.    I’ve been fortunate to be part of the GBTA Ladders program…

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Be Inclusive: A Path to Thriving in Business Travel

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board member Carlos Almendros, Director of Travel, Payments, Marketing and Communications at Cisco. Our industry is built on relationships. As someone who has…

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Earth Day 2025: A Call to Action for Sustainable Corporate Travel

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board of Directors, European Regional Director Ben Park, Executive Director of Travel & Sustainability at Parexel.  Earth Day on April 22nd serves as a…

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Traveler Relationship Status: It’s Complicated

ByTara Erwin

 In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry, and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board member Katharine Farrell, Head of Managed Travel Marketing at Serko.  The business traveler is having a moment. Multiple suitors, from revamped, sophisticated loyalty…

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A Look Ahead from GBTA’s Board President: 2025 Will Be Driven by Sustainability, Innovation and Global Collaboration

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry, and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board President Mark Cuschieri.  As we begin 2025, the global business travel industry stands at a pivotal juncture. The past year has shown the…

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Reflections on 2024: An Update on GBTA Governance and Witnessing Community, Learning and Advocacy in Action

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry, and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board Vice President Rosemary Maloney, Senior Director, Corporate Travel at The Freeman Company.  Over the past 12 months, I’ve had the honor of…

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Looking Ahead: How Travel Managers Can Navigate 2025 Hotel RFP Season

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry, and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board member Elizabeth (Liz) Oliveira, Global Travel Manager at OMERS.  Are you immersed in the Hotel RFP season like me? It’s a very busy…