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GBTA Calls for a Coordinated Approach to Restore Safe Travels

Brussels (10 December 2020) — GBTA (Global Business Travel Association), the voice of the global business travel industry is calling for closer co-operation and coordination when the European Council meet this week to discuss COVID-19, climate change, security and external relations. The European Council are meeting to review the current situation with the pandemic and to…

GBTA Concludes Annual Business Meeting

Alexandria, Virginia (December 8, 2020) The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, held its Annual Business Meeting virtually, with more than 500 in attendance. This important gathering of association leadership and members is held annually and is usually part of the GBTA annual convention.   Highlights of the 2020 GBTA…

GBTA Giving Away $1000 Scholarships as Part of “Ready. Safe. Travel.” Campaign

As a GBTA member, you could win one of two $1,000 GBTA scholarships by just taking a few minutes of your time to join our “Ready. Safe. Travel” campaign.   GBTA’s “Ready. Safe. Travel.” awareness campaign is bringing attention to the fact that our industry represents millions of jobs and $1.45 trillion dollars globally and…

GBTA Completes Acquisition of ACTE

Alexandria, Virginia (November 24, 2020) The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, has completed its acquisition of key assets of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), continuing its pledge to unify the industry and help lead business travel out of the COVID-19 pandemic.   “We are beyond thrilled to…

Business Travelers Itching To Get Back On The Road

Alexandria, VA (November 19, 2020) – Half (50%) of GBTA travel buyer and procurement professionals feel their employees are ‘willing’ or ‘very willing’ to travel for business in the current environment. Only one in five (22%) GBTA members feel their employees are not willing, demonstrating a strong readiness to resume business travel.   Recent announcements…

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Exciting Progress Being Made on COVID-19 Testing by Airlines

American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched a COVID-19 testing trial program on select flights from airports in the United States to Heathrow airport in London, as an effort to demonstrate how reliable, readily-available COVID-19 testing can help expedite the  reopening of international travel.   Beginning November 25, the free tests will be offered…

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How the Airline Industry Can Tackle Climate Change and Drive Sustainability, Even in a Pandemic

Alexandria, Virginia (November 18, 2020) As part of its Collaboratory 2020 webinar series, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association – welcomed Lauren Riley, Managing Director of Global Environmental Affairs and Sustainability for United Airlines to discuss implementing strategies and practices that produce tangible sustainability results, and why this…