It was a pleasure to have so many of you join us for GBTA’s Annual Business Meeting last week. We covered an immense amount of information, in a short time. And of course, the meeting wouldn’t have been complete without a technology hiccup – something that has become synonymous with 2020. Luckily it was minor, and it…

Travel buyers have been very vocal about the need for innovation and have put pressure on suppliers to step up. So why is it so difficult to get travel buyers to adopt new innovations? As part of Collaboratory 2020, moderator Michelle “Mick” Lee, Global Head of General and Shared Services for BNY Mellon and Vice-Chair…

Do you want to win a $1,000 GBTA scholarship to use towards your Convention 2021 registration, or maybe one of the many educational sessions GBTA offers? If so, you have until tomorrow, December 11 to enter our “Ready. Safe. Travel.” video contest. GBTA launched the “Ready. Safe. Travel.” campaign last month to bring attention to…

GBTA has launched our latest coronavirus poll. This poll includes several new questions that will inform our advocacy efforts worldwide. Everyone is encouraged to participate! Results will be posted on the GBTA website and available to members and non-members. Take the Poll >>   COVID-19 News Coronavirus Updates: Joe Biden Pledges to Deliver 100M Doses in 100…

Association leaders highlight the work of the association and honor outstanding volunteer members GBTA 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. Read More >>   COVID-19 News How the U.K. Plans to…

Today is a big day. Our Annual Business Meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. EST and it’s not too late for you to register and attend: Register Now. I hope you’ll join us as we conduct a year in review, including our association’s annual report and 2019 financials; announce the results of the current GBTA Board…

Monday, December 7 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST *This will be a virtual meeting This year-end association review includes a detailed summary of the GBTA annual report, the presentation of a number of awards recognizing the industry’s best and brightest and the announcement of the GBTA Board of Directors election results. Register Now >>  …

Monday, December 7 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST *This will be a virtual meeting Join us this coming Monday, December 7 for a virtual year-end association review. The agenda includes a detailed summary of the GBTA annual report, the presentation of a number of awards recognizing the industry’s best and brightest and the…

Voting Ends This Friday The GBTA Board elections are open through Friday, December 4. The GBTA Board of Directors serves as the governing body of the Association and is responsible for establishing the focus and direction of the Association. This is your opportunity to vote for the candidates you believe will best lead our organization….

Delta Air Lines and Alitalia will begin operating “Covid-tested” flights between Rome and the United States that allow select travelers to avoid quarantine requirements upon arrival in Italy. In the trial phase, approved by Italy’s Ministers of Health, Transportation and Foreign Affairs, passengers arriving from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark and Atlanta…