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 Ben Park, Direct Seat for GBTA Europe Region and Executive Director Travel & Sustainability at Parexel. I have participated in countless conversations about sustainability in business travel, and…
At GBTA LATAM Conference 2026, industry leaders examine business travel’s growth, innovation, impact and resilience in the region Business travel spending in Latin America is forecast to reach $67.7 billion USD in 2026, an increase of approximately 11% year over year and among the highest regional growth rates globally, according to research unveiled yesterday at…
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 Allied Board member and Treasurer Kevin Sullivan, Managing Director of Sales at Southwest Business. Convention season is here, and when I touch down in Chicago next month for GBTA Convention…
GBTA conducted its Annual Business Meeting led by GBTA CEO, Suzanne Neufang, and Board President, Rosemary Maloney. The session provided an overview of GBTA’s 2025 financial performance, key organizational metrics, and highlights from the year’s achievements. Attendees also gained valuable insight into GBTA’s ongoing investments in its core mission, programs, people and advocacy efforts, as…
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 Board member Christina Reichelt, Senior Manager, Global Travel Procurement at Regeneron. With voting for the GBTA Board of Directors underway, there may be some of you thinking, “Oh, I…
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 Board member, Amarnath Lal Das, India Travel Lead and Global Crisis and Compliance at Accenture Solutions PVT. LTD. When it comes to business travel, India is…
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 Liz Oliveira, Global Travel Manager at OMERS. As someone who has attended the GBTA Canada Conference for many years, I’ve come to appreciate how powerfully it brings…
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 Joyce Macieri, Global Travel Manager at Minerva Foods. For many years, women have played a critical role in the execution of business travel. We…
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 Michelle Amos, Travel & Expense, Meetings & Events Manager at Qualtrics. Every year, the U.S. GBTA Chapter Leadership Summit brings the GBTA community together…
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 Laura Choules, Senior Director Global Sales, EMEA, at Global Hotel Alliance. Mentorship — have you ever stopped to consider just how powerful this one…
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 Vice President Alison Rogan, Head of Travel, Events and Expense Management at HSBC. As we close 2025, I’m proud of what we…
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 Lindsay Straub, Global Head of Sales at FCM Travel. Now that the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference is over, I’m left reflecting on one consistent theme: we operate…
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