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Business Travel Leaders and Policymakers Discuss Forthcoming EU Initiatives on Sustainable Travel

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA convenes European Parliament roundtable examining key EU initiatives to drive sustainable, competitive travel, including the Sustainable Tourism Strategy and “Single Ticketing Package” and business travel’s role in shaping successful outcomes  The business travel sector is a driving force in the shift toward more sustainable mobility in Europe, according to insights shared at a high‑level European Parliament roundtable in Brussels on 8 April. The event—organised by GBTA and hosted by MEP Sérgio Gonçalves (S&D, Portugal), a member of the Parliament’s Committee on…

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GBTA Again Urges U.S. Congress to End Shutdown as TSA Workforce Strain Triggers Severe Airport Delays

ByDebbie Iannaci

Congressional inaction is breaking the airport system and impacting business travel, GBTA warns, as travelers lose hours to security lines The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is calling on the U.S. Congress to immediately reach an agreement to end the ongoing government shutdown and finalize a budget that restores stability to our nation’s aviation system….

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GBTA Welcomes EU Approval of Package Travel Directive and Exclusion of Business Travel

ByFintan Hastings

GBTA welcomes the approval of the revised Package Travel Directive by the European Parliament today and strongly supports the exclusion of business travel from its scope, a provision that ensures corporate travel services will not be subject to regulatory obligations designed for the leisure travel sector.   This outcome represents an important recognition by EU policymakers of the distinct nature of business travel and responds to longstanding industry calls for legal clarity. Business…

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From Execution to Influence: Women Shaping the Future of Business Travel

Bytara erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Joyce Macieri, Global Travel Manager at Minerva Foods. For many years, women have played a critical role in the execution of business travel. We…

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Corporate Travel Policies Strengthen, Modernize and Embrace AI─While Opportunities Remain for Improving Accessibility, Policy Clarity and Compliance

ByDebbie Iannaci

New research from GBTA and ALTOUR reveals meaningful progress but also persistent gaps in North America business travel programs Corporate travel policies across the U.S. and Canada are showing significant positive momentum: companies are sharpening policy clarity, enhancing the employee traveler experience through technology, and strengthening compliance frameworks. At the same time, travel programs continue…

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GBTA to Convene Business Travel Forums in Cities Across Australia and New Zealand 

ByDebbie Iannaci

From Perth to Auckland, GBTA’s Business Travel Forums will dive into hot topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability, mobility and the key trends reshaping business travel worldwide  GBTA is kicking off a series of events in major cities across Australia and New Zealand, bringing together the business travel community to explore the most important issues shaping the sector.  From Perth to Auckland, the GBTA Business Travel Forums series will feature corporate travel managers, procurement leaders, airlines, hotels, technology providers and a range of other crucial players. As well as being unique networking opportunities, attendees…

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Middle East Regional Escalation: Operational and Travel Implications

ByStephanie Abad

A major military escalation between Iran and the United States–Israel alliance began on 28 February 2026, resulting in significant regional instability and disruptions to air travel, logistics, and business operations. GBTA’s Risk Committee has prepared a comprehensive briefing outlining the situation, implications for corporate travel, and recommended actions for mobility programs. Key Highlights: Recommended Actions…

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GBTA Urges U.S. Congress and Administration to End Global Entry Suspension, Citing Increased Security and Business Travel Risks

ByDebbie Iannaci

Association urges the ongoing protection of Trusted Traveler programs essential to effective security screening, airport efficiency and U.S. economic competitiveness GBTA strongly warns that the ongoing suspension of the Global Entry program would increase security and operational risk at U.S. airports and ports of entry, citing the potential for significant disruption of not only leisure…

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The Power of Community at the GBTA Chapter Leadership Summit

Bytara erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Michelle Amos, Travel & Expense, Meetings & Events Manager at Qualtrics.  Every year, the U.S. GBTA Chapter Leadership Summit brings the GBTA community together…

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Is Taking Flight, But Significant Headwinds Remain, According to New GBTA Insights

ByDebbie Iannaci

 New insights show which corporate sectors are leading early SAF uptake as well as the enablers and challenges driving SAF adoption as a significant lever to reduce business travel emissions Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchasing for business travel is on a fast upward trajectory, according to new research released today by the GBTA Foundation’s Acceleration…