A new survey by the Global Business Association in partnership with Dinova has found that only one in five companies have traveler satisfaction programs. Another 29 percent are working on programs and 50 percent said they have no plans to create one, according to the new research released today. The results were based on an…
No se pierda las nuevas tendencias en viajes de negocio en la conferencia de GBTA en Buenos Aires Para la segunda mitad del 2019, GBTA prepara la Conferencia GBTA 2019 – Buenos Aires, que tendrá lugar en la capital argentina el 12 de noviembre. En 2019, las conferencias de GBTA en el mundo y en…
Business travelers prefer to book hotels that are close to their work assignments and competitively priced, according to a new survey by the Global Business Travel Association in partnership with HRS. Many corporate travel buyers recognize the importance of practical factors such as proximity and price. But it’s those elements that are key to the…
Alexandria, VA (July 17, 2019) – Business travelers want hotel options that are convenient, personalized and competitively priced with amenities. New research from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), in partnership with HRS, highlights these preferences while also demonstrating that many corporate travel buyers underestimate how important these elements are for their travelers. The global…
Cvent just wrapped up its annual Cvent CONNECT conference in Las Vegas, and the meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider announced a few new and expanded programs for meeting planners. Here’s what travel buyers may expect to see in the future. A few highlights: Trade Shows Could Get Easier Marketers and trade show managers will…
While business travelers account for a small percentage of their customers, they are typically twice as lucrative for airlines. Many carriers have been improving their fleets of aircraft, building new lounges, offering more amenities, and creating special programs for their corporate customers. “We’re deeply focused on improving the experience for all customers, including Corporate customers,”…
WINiT by GBTA is now accepting nominations for the inaugural WINiT Awards. The WINiT Awards recognize the women, men and companies who together, are driving positive change for the career mobility of women in travel-related industries. As part of the Company Achievement Awards category, an organization that supports the professional development of women will be recognized…
Delta Air Lines Improves Economy Service Delta Air Lines is improving its economy service on international flights. Airlines have long been criticized for dialing down their service. But on Delta, passengers will now be welcomed by a purser or lead flight attendant. They will get a personal greeting. And shortly after departure, they will get…
Increasingly corporate travel buyers continue hearing about NDC, or New Distribution Capability. NDC allows airlines and travel agents to make the booking process easier and offer clients more options. It is a set of XML standards that was developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines. At a…
Women traveling alone face all the usual frustrations that regular people do: plane delays, fatigue, difficulty finding healthy food. But they can come up against other greater risks: sexual harassment or assault, gender-specific health problems, or kidnapping, to name a few. The number of female business travelers has increased over the years as they have…
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