Want to win tickets to see the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays play on Thursday, July 20? Register for GBTA Convention 2017 by Friday, July 7, 2017, and you’ll be automatically entered into our Sweepstakes. Registered attendees will also be entered to win VIP seats to Convention Arena Luncheon featuring speaker Michael Phelps. How…
The business of travel has brought the world within reach, with borders blurring and people intersecting in all corners of the globe. The pace of change is unrelenting, but companies are constantly innovating to meet the changing needs of the industry. GBTA Convention brings the entire industry together making it a “can’t miss” event. Every…
In 2016, there were 522 million business trips taken in the United States. So what should you do when one of your employees decides to extend one of these into a bleisure trip? If they have decided to take a long weekend to enjoy the sights after their meeting is over, it is now up…
Want to win tickets to see the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays play on Thursday, July 20? Register for GBTA Convention 2017 by Friday, July 7, 2017, and you’ll be automatically entered into our Sweepstakes. Registered attendees will also be entered to win VIP seats to Convention Arena Luncheon featuring speaker Michael Phelps….
Having the right resources makes all the difference. And in the business world, resources can set apart competitors, strengthen a struggling organization and allow employees to do their jobs more efficiently. For SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) these resources are extremely important, as their travel managers typically have other roles and responsibilities they are attempting…
*For a better understanding of what a bleisure traveler is, take a look at our first post in this series, “Sit Back, Relax, and Stay Awhile: A Quick Guide to Bleisure Travelers”. After someone has decided to extend their work trip into a bleisure trip, they have one more question to answer: will they stay…
Employees preparing for a business trip don’t simply select whatever flight or hotel they feel desire and hop on for the ride. There is careful planning done behind-the-scenes by professionals whose role is to ensure the safe and efficient travel of individuals within a company. Travel managers develop strategic plans and policies for all forms…
Although she may be a doctor, Natalie Stavas began her morning on April 15, 2013 by putting on a pair of running shoes, not a white coat. And yet, that day would end up being one of the biggest medical challenges of her life, as she neared the end of her fifth Boston Marathon and…
Business travel gives employees the opportunity to visit new and exciting countries, but the changing world climate makes it important to stay updated on shifting risk levels. While it’s impossible to predict every dangerous situation abroad, there are proactive measures that can be taken to send your team out with their best foot forward. GBTA’s…
The GBTA Foundation released a new study in partnership with Best Western Hotels & Resorts today that explored the Hotel RFP process from the eyes of a travel manager. A large majority (81 percent) of the travel managers interviewed are very involved with the Hotel RFP process, while 56 percent say they rely somewhat or…
Exhibitors, now’s your chance to win two (2) VIP seats to Convention Arena Luncheon on Wednesday, July 19 featuring speaker Michael Phelps, one of the most decorated athletes in the history of swimming! How to Enter: Register to exhibit at GBTA Convention 2017 by Friday, June 30. Follow @GlobalBTA on Twitter. Retweet when prompted. Prompts will be sent…
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