Most Business Travelers Satisfied with Trip Experience

Alexandria, VA (June 23, 2016) – Most business travelers remain upbeat about work trips with 73 percent satisfied with their overall business trip experience over the past three months, compared to 71 percent in 2015, according to the GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment Index™ Global Report, in partnership with American Express. The Index is a data-centered…

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GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS Recognizes Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as Sustainability Gold Medal Recipient

Alexandria, VA (June 22, 2016) —GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS is proud to announce Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. as a recipient of the prestigious Project ICARUS Sustainability Gold Medal. The Gold Medal program recognizes travel and meeting industry companies who are committed to making sustainability a core function within their business and who are leading…

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GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS Opens Call for Nominations for 2016 European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards

Alexandria, VA (20 June 2016) —GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS announces the call for nominations and applications is now open for the annual Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability in business travel and meetings across Europe. Through these awards, GBTA Foundation looks to recognize travel buyers, suppliers, intermediaries, individuals and groups who can demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation…

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GBTA Calls for Collective Effort to Ensure Safe and Efficient Air Travel

Alexandria, VA (May 25, 2016) – Over the next two days, two hearings will take place on Capitol Hill to address the increasingly long lines and security issues currently facing U.S. airports. On Wednesday, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger will testify before the House Committee on Homeland Security on his plans to deal…

GBTA Announces NASA Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly as Featured Speaker at GBTA Convention 2016

Alexandria, VA (May 24, 2016) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced U.S. astronaut and retired Navy Captain Scott Kelly will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2016, July 16-20 in Denver, Colorado. Captain Kelly will speak at Convention Arena on Wednesday,…

GBTA Statement on the Brussels Attacks

Alexandria, VA (March 22, 2016) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today issued a statement in response to the Brussels attacks and is working to keep members apprised of the latest information. “GBTA is deeply saddened by the news of the terrorist attacks this morning in Brussels,” said Christle Johnson, GBTA president. “Dozens of…

GBTA Members Call on Congress to Pass the FAA Now, Fix TSA PreCheck and Oppose Efforts to Increase PFCs

Alexandria, VA (May 12, 2016) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – held its 14th annual Legislative Symposium this week. More than 100 GBTA members attended, calling on lawmakers to pass an FAA Bill now ensuring a long-term plan for the future of aviation, fix…

GBTA Launches Rules of the Road to Optimize Business Travel

Alexandria, VA (May 10, 2016) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced the new Rules of the Road for optimizing business travel at its 14th annual Legislative Symposium. GBTA mobilized its members to create this declaration of travel reform to guide industry, business…

GBTA Names New Vice Presidents: Caitlin Gomez, Matt Konetschni, Eric Weaver

Alexandria, VA (May 6, 2016) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced three vice president appointments: Caitlin Gomez, Matt Konetschni and Eric Weaver. “I am excited about the future of our organization as we continue to build a staff that is talented, driven and…

GBTA Announces Featured Speakers at GBTA Convention 2016

Alexandria, VA (May 5, 2016) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced legendary quarterback Peyton Manning will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2016, July 16-20 in Denver, Colorado. Manning will speak at Convention Arena on Tuesday, July 19. His participation is…