GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – January 2026

Welcome to 2026! I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and have enjoyed a smooth transition back to work. I personally enjoyed my time off exploring new destinations and basking in the warm sunshine on ship decks and beaches. Recharged, we are jumping into the new year and if January is a precursor, it is on!…

GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – Year In Review 2025

Across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, GBTA advocacy delivered real results that make business travel faster, more resilient, and more reliable. Read the newsletter to learn about our key policy wins from the past year that directly support the needs of travel managers, suppliers, and the travelers they serve.

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The SAF Playbook Webinar Now Available On Demand

Our recent webinar, The SAF Playbook: Lessons from Corporate Sustainability and Travel Teams is now available to watch on demand. The session brought together corporate travel and sustainability leaders to address critical questions shaping the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption. Speakers shared firsthand experiences on building the business case for SAF, engaging suppliers,…

GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – October 2025

Welcome to the October Global Advocacy newsletter, where hope springs eternal because good things are happening, and every day I wake up feeling like Ren and Stimpy. This month’s edition investigates the new entry and exit procedures in Europe and the U.S. The EU has started the soft launch of a new biometric Entry/Exit System…

GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – September 2025

Welcome to the late September edition of the Global Advocacy newsletter.   There is so much action happening with the world of Advocacy. And I am here to help you see it all. A U.S. Government shutdown, interesting developments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Advanced Air Mobility and more.   I diverge for a second to write about the…

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Connections for Action: Reflecting on NYC Climate Week 2025

If this year’s New York Climate Week made anything clear, it’s this: sustainability strategies are not retreating, they’re evolving.  The theme of the week, ‘Power On,’ captured the urgency of a moment shaped by political shifts and growing scrutiny of ESG, yet the conversations on the ground told a more optimistic story. Across panels, roundtables,…

GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – July/August 2025

As you depart for holidays and vacations, GBTA wanted to ensure you are up to speed on the latest government actions that impact your job, your travelers, and your corporate goals. We are putting an added emphasis on what these actions mean to you. In the coming months we will continue to add actions that…

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GBTA Ladders Season 11 Summit: A Launchpad for the Future of Business Travel 

The GBTA Ladders Season 11 Summit brought together over 150 rising and established professionals for a high-impact, future-focused gathering of ideas, innovation, and leadership development. This year’s theme—“If I Had a Crystal Ball: Re-shape, Re-frame, and Reinvigorate a Trend for the Future of Our Industry”—challenged 17 teams to explore the next era of business travel….

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Thriving through Change: Highlights from the GBTA Sustainability Summit 2025

From SAF to AI, the fourth GBTA Sustainability Summit empowered attendees with key insights and actionable strategies to build a business [travel] case for a positive change. The fourth annual GBTA Sustainability Summit marked a pivotal moment for the global business travel community, convening leaders and innovators to confront the urgent challenges — and opportunities…

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Reinventing Travel for All: Why Accessibility Can’t Wait

Accessible business travel is more than a moral imperative: collaboration, a pro-active mindset, and inclusive policies make our industry stronger, more sustainable, and more profitable. Accessible business travel isn’t just about equality: It’s about sustainability for the entire global business travel industry. As knowledge about accessibility expands, the gap between the needs of disabled travelers…