Check-in with Suzanne

Hello again, everyone!   A week after we made the announcement to move Convention to November 17-19, I want to thank you for the outpouring of feedback and support – from Buyers, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Board members and from partners in several countries. I’d also like to send a shout-out to our industry colleagues at Phocuswright…

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Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Supports Federal Budget Measures that Promote Re-Opening Borders –

April 20, 2021 Toronto, Ontario – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking, and advocacy for the industry – supports the Government of Canada’s recent budget that directs over $800 million to increase safety and improve facilitation for all travellers coming to Canada,…

Check-in with Suzanne – Special Edition

Hi Everyone –   Ensuring that Convention 2021 is a valuable experience for all attendees is a top priority. Today I’m sending you a breaking news video detailing an important change to the GBTA Convention 2021: Dates for this year’s annual Convention have shifted to November 17-19, 2021.   Please watch this video for further information…

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Check-in with Suzanne

Hi Everyone – An important log jam broke late last week with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC’s) first post-pandemic guidance allowing that vaccinated adults could travel and see their families again. At the time of this writing, we are also eagerly anticipating what the UK government will announce – could it be related…

GBTA Announces New Training Program to Prepare Industry Professionals for a Safe Return to Business Travel

Alexandria, Virginia (March 26, 2021) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking, and advocacy for the industry – proudly announces the Ready. Safe. Travel. Training Program to unite, educate and engage all levels of the business travel industry.   This virtual…

GBTA Statement Against US Violence Towards Asian Communities

Alexandria, Virginia (March 26, 2021), The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, condemns the recent increase in hate crimes against Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other Asian Americans in the United States. GBTA believes strongly in diversity, equity and inclusion. Actions that fly in the face of such principles and that…

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GBTA Poll: Digital Health Verification – The Solution to Safely Resume Business Travel

Alexandria, VA (March 18, 2021) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, today reported on the findings from its 17th poll looking at the impact of the pandemic on the business travel industry.   Two-thirds of GBTA members and stakeholders (66%) believe implementing Digital Health Verification (also known as…