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Asia Pacific Business Travel to Surpass $700 Billion in 2026, Leading Global Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty 

ByDebbie Iannaci

At its 2026 APAC Conference attracting over 1,100 delegates, GBTA revealed new data on regional business travel growth as well as its economic impact in Singapore Business travel across Asia Pacific is on a strong upward trajectory, with the region projected to remain the largest global market in 2026 — even as companies navigate ongoing…

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GBTA Welcomes EU Measures to Make Travel Easier to Book, Compare and Manage

ByDebbie Iannaci

New proposed rules aim to simplify multimodal journeys, strengthen passenger rights and support more efficient business travel across Europe GBTA welcomes the publication today of the European Commission’s new Passenger Package. The legislative proposals included in the Package are aimed at improving the availability of multimodal travel options and rail tickets, and at strengthening the rights of rail passengers across Europe.  The Passenger Package is an important step in the right direction, with the potential to…

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Study: Navigating Transport in Unfamiliar Places is Southeast Asia’s Biggest Business Travel Stressor, Fueling Unapproved Ground Trips and Expense Uncertainty 

ByDebbie Iannaci

Nine in 10 business travellers (93%) desire a single, unified platform to manage ground transportation and meal-related expenses across Southeast Asia A new study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Grab For Business reveals that companies in Southeast Asia can significantly improve the business travel experience by aligning their business travel programmes with…

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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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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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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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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…

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GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA files formal comments urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection to mitigate travel disruptions and the potential loss of high-value international business travel  The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s leading voice representing the $1.57 trillion global business travel and meetings industry, is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt a balanced and practical approach as it evaluates…

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Global Business Travel Professionals Signal Stronger Confidence But Also Constraint Heading Into 2026, According to Latest GBTA Poll

ByDebbie Iannaci

New industry poll points to stable-to-rising travel spending and volume, with affordability, traveler safety and cross-border concerns poised to shape the year ahead Global business travel professionals are cautiously optimistic as the industry enters the year ahead ─ despite concerns over balancing travel budgets with costs, traveler safety and satisfaction, and potentially stricter U.S. border…

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GBTA Urges Support for “Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act” Among U.S. Policymakers

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA applauds today’s introduction of the “Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives which would restore the full value of the credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and extends related 45Z tax credits through 2033. GBTA, as well as the SAF Coalition, sent letters to key U.S. policymakers urging swift, bipartisan passage…