With GBTA’s acquisition of the key assets of ACTE, we have the opportunity to bring the best of both organizations to the business travel industry. Done well, the additive effect of integrating key components of ACTE with GBTA will give our members better education offerings, access to a more comprehensive global professional network and a…

Confidence is growing for a return to business travel GBTA released the results from its 15th coronavirus poll, the first in 2021, to measure the impact on business travel following the onset of the pandemic last year. The latest survey finds that more than half of respondents expect most of their employees will return to…

The COVID‐19 pandemic will no doubt drastically change the way business gets done moving forward, especially when it comes to travel. Microsoft co‐founder Bill Gates has even predicted that over 50% of business travel will go away permanently now that remote work and virtual meetings have become the norm. Read More >>   COVID-19 News Brazil…

Today is a historic moment in the United States and a reason for optimism when it comes to our industry. Let’s all hope for a seamless inauguration in Washington D.C., and for this to mark a new beginning in the struggle to overcome the pandemic and the challenges it has created for business travel, the…

GBTA takes an in-depth look on the effects on business travel GBTA held the first 2021 European Town Hall yesterday focusing on Brexit and the impact on business travel. After more than four years of intensive negotiation, Brexit finally happened in a dramatic last-minute deal over the Christmas period. Coined the “Christmas Eve deal,” the…

Industry leaders join as volunteers to help restore business travel GBTA launches five new regional committees as GBTA Canada continues to evolve and increase its local presence. The committees, run by volunteers, are the backbone of the association delivering relevant and timely content and education to the region. “By expanding the committee offering in Canada,…

Tuesday, February 2 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT The eagerly-anticipated annual GBTA BTI™ report will be released in February. Join us for a webinar where GBTA, in partnership with Rockport Analytics, will discuss the results of the annual study of global business travel spending patterns and reveal trends and regions where business travel…

Awards recognize those driving the advancement of women in travel-related industries WINiT by GBTA, the only group of its kind in the business travel industry, is now accepting nominations for the WINiT Virtual Awards and Gala. WINiT, a network driving positive change for the career advancement of women in travel-related industries, will honor the women,…

I was going to start this Monday morning memo out with the standard Happy New Year greeting but with all that happened last week in Washington D.C., it seemed a little awkward. We’ve all been through so much the past year with the pandemic and frankly I was just looking forward to a smooth and…

GBTA Canada Strengthens Local Advisory Board New Member Volunteers Appointed GBTA has expanded its local presence in Canada with a number of new appointments to the GBTA Canada Advisory Board as we head into 2021. The GBTA advisory boards are run by member volunteers, selected for their expertise and industry knowledge. The role of the advisory…