Política de viajes ecológicamente responsable para Eventos y Reuniones Corporativas. 6 maneras de contribuir Como responsables de la logística y ejecución de viajes corporativos, existen grandes responsabilidades, como el bienestar del viajero, la reducción de costos entre otras prioridades, pero ¿y si también nos unimos a contribuir al planeta? En el estudio de investigación de…
Cybercriminals threaten business travelers and the organizations they represent with reputational damage and financial losses. Research shows that travelers going to a wide range of countries face a growing threat from cybercriminal activity, both from sophisticated as well as less capable groups. Cybercriminals use techniques such as drive-by downloads and phishing attacks to facilitate financial fraud and…
Here are some top travel news stories from the past week. Choice Hotels International, which has long had family-friendly brands, has announced that it will turn its focus on corporate travel. The Rockville, Md.-based company will launch a nationwide advertising campaign June 17 to capture a greater share of corporate travel after years of making…
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. Do you know young professional women on the pathway to becoming future leaders? The Rising Female Leaders Award honors these…
The United Kingdom’s exit of the European Union has travelers on high alert. But do they need to be? Experts say that Brexit will likely impact U.K. travelers more than U.S. travelers.
Is a virtual payment card number the way to go to prevent payment-related data breaches? That may be the solution, according to a new survey by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with AirPlus International, a provider of business travel payment solutions. Nearly 70 percent of 144 business travel buyers surveyed in January…
“Jake Cefolia is a well-respected and trusted leader as well as a tireless advocate for GBTA and I am thrilled to welcome him to the ALC,” said Dorothy Dowling, GBTA ALC President. “His over 20 years of experience and insight will make him an asset to our organization and industry. I look forward to working closely with Jake to help lead the ALC as we begin this new chapter.”
CEO Dennis Muilenburg acknowledged that Boeing incorrectly implemented software on its 737 Max 8 jets, CBS News reports. The jets were responsible for two deadly plane crashes in the past year. Passengers with flights scheduled on the Boeing 737 Max should expect disruptions through the summer. Airlines are currently making alternative plans for flights, and…
Corporate travel managers have been willing to accept such expenses, even amid complaints from taxi companies that ride sharing services don’t have to go through the same rigorous background checks that their drivers have to complete. Critics of ride-sharing apps have said they are not as safe as regulated ground transportation companies.
During GBTA Convention 2018, SAP Concur President Mike Eberhard chatted with GBTA Executive Director & COO Michael W. McCormick about the safety and awareness elements travel programs are lacking. Eberhard pointed out that only about one percent of travel programs have someone available to assist travelers 24/7.
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