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GBTA Foundation Recognizes Changemakers and Raises Support for the Next Generation of Business Travel Talent 

ByFintan Hastings

Gala honors industry leaders driving meaningful change and raises support for GBTA Foundation’s flagship NextGen program which seeks to nurture the future talent of global business travel  The global business travel industry’s most influential leaders and organizations were recognized for their commitment to creating a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for the global sector as the GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), hosted its annual Gala at Chicago’s iconic Field Museum.  Held on…

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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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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 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…

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Navigator Award 2025: GBTA Commends MEP Nikolina Brnjac for Commitment to Sustainable Business Travel In Europe

ByDebbie Iannaci

GBTA is pleased to announce the awarding of its prestigious 2025 “GBTA Navigator Award” to Member of the European Parliament Nikolina Brnjac (EPP, Croatia) for her advocacy contributions to the business travel industry. Speaking on the periphery of the Tourism 365 conference in Zagreb, Croatia, Suzanne Neufang, CEO at GBTA, said: “We are happy to…

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GBTA’s New Board President on Championing Connection, Empowerment and Progress

Bytara erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board President Rosemary Maloney, Senior Director, Corporate Travel at The Freeman Company. I can’t begin to express how honored I feel to step…

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A Reflective Farewell from the Outgoing GBTA Board President- Alone We Can Do So Little; Together We Can Do So Much

Bytara erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Board President Mark Cuschieri, Executive Director, Global Head of Travel at UBS. As my tenure draws to a close at the end of our…

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GBTA Calls Upon All Companies That Rely on Business Travel to Demand Clarity on SAF Reporting

ByRon Nucum

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), together with the GBTA Foundation and our Sustainability Partners, has published a position statement in response to the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard (Version 2.0), urging unequivocal recognition of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) environmental attributes as a credible emissions reduction pathway for business travel. With…

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Día de la Tierra 2025: Un llamado a la acción para viajes corporativos sostenibles

Bytara erwin

En esta serie de artículos, la Junta Directiva de GBTA comparte su perspectiva sobre temas de gran importancia para los miembros, la industria y el futuro de los viajes de negocios. El autor invitado de hoy es Ben Park, Director Regional Europeo de la Junta Directiva de GBTA y Director Ejecutivo de Viajes y Sostenibilidad de Parexel. El Día de la Tierra, el 22 de abril, sirve como…

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La industria de viajes y turismo exige un enfoque coordinado para avanzar en los objetivos de sostenibilidad

ByDebbie Iannaci

El evento del Parlamento Europeo con GBTA, Travalyst y WTTC destaca las necesidades para construir un futuro sostenible para los viajes y el turismo en Europa. El Parlamento Europeo sirvió de escenario para un debate crucial sobre el futuro de los viajes y el turismo en Europa. Organizado por la eurodiputada Nikolina Brnjac (PPE, Croacia), miembro de la Comisión de Transporte…

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GBTA aboga por estándares ambientales unificados en la hostelería 

Bytara erwin

Carta a la Comisión Europea que enfatiza la necesidad de medidas consistentes de sostenibilidad en los viajes de negocios. Con el objetivo de promover la sostenibilidad en el sector hotelero, la GBTA envió recientemente una carta a la Unidad de Turismo de la Comisión Europea, DG MOVE. La carta abogaba por la adopción de normas ambientales armonizadas para el alojamiento hotelero, un paso crucial para alcanzar los objetivos de descarbonización.

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Una mirada al futuro del presidente de la junta directiva de GBTA: 2025 será impulsado por la sostenibilidad, la innovación y la colaboración global

Bytara erwin

En esta serie de artículos, la Junta Directiva de GBTA comparte sus puntos de vista sobre los temas que más les importan a los miembros, a la industria y al futuro de los viajes de negocios. El autor invitado de hoy es el presidente de la Junta Directiva de GBTA, Mark Cuschieri. A principios de 2025, la industria mundial de los viajes de negocios se encuentra en un momento crucial. El año pasado demostró…