I remember the first time I was working and had a company credit card. My mother relayed advice she had received from Grandpa Jim, always treat the company’s money like it’s your own. Be mindful and buy what you need. I often wonder if governments and politicians ever think this? If you thought business travel was just…

Recently, I got an 8 week old puppy. He is going on 12 weeks. Essentially, my worlds have collided. With the puppy and with GBTA’s advocacy work, we are getting love, getting bit, seeing progress, but sometimes having to clean up a mess. Welcome to the March Global Advocacy Newsletter GBTA spent March doing what it…

Welcome back to the thrilling world of global travel policy — where acronyms multiply, deadlines move, and “temporary measures” develop impressive staying power. This overview walks through the latest regulatory adventures shaping business travel on both sides of the Atlantic: tighter ESTA requirements, evolving EU tourism strategies, border systems that may or may not be…

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!…

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.

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…

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…

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…

Welcome to the latest edition of our GBTA Advocacy Newsletter, your essential resource for staying informed and engaged in the policy discussions shaping the future of business travel. This month, we are pleased to reflect on a significant milestone: our 2025 U.S. Legislative Summit, where over 100 members from 35 Chapters conducted more than 120 meetings on Capitol…

Today’s world is a Ball of Confusion. Crystal Palace Football Club is experiencing their best season ever and has won the FA Cup. Discussions have emerged regarding Canada’s potential accession to the European Union. In the United States, the GBTA April poll indicated a slowdown in business travel and a reconsideration of traveling to the…

Bienvenido al Boletín de Promoción Global de GBTA: su nueva fuente mensual optimizada para informarse sobre las medidas gubernamentales a nivel mundial que afectan a los viajes de negocios. Al fusionar nuestros boletines anteriores de Europa, EE. UU. y Política de Viajes, le ofrecemos todas las actualizaciones esenciales en un solo correo electrónico fácil de usar. ¡Espero que este nuevo formato le permita tomarse un respiro!

Una de mis pasiones es empoderar a las personas con el conocimiento, las herramientas y el acceso para defender lo que creen. Estos últimos meses han sido gratificantes para mí, ya que he logrado tener las elecciones de la Junta Directiva de GBTA, organizar la GBTA. Cumbre Legislativa de EE. UU., y estoy aprendiendo cómo...