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Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth and Strong Economic Impact in Toronto

Bytara erwin

Canada’s business travel and meetings market is gaining momentum, according to analysis and insights shared about the sector by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) during its 2026 Canada Conference, held April 27-29 at The Westin Harbour Castle. GBTA research shows that despite ongoing global uncertainty and economic pressures, business travel remains a critical driver of economic growth, innovation and face-to-face collaboration in Canada and beyond.  “Business travel continues to prove its resilience and relevance worldwide, and Canada is no exception,” said…

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GBTA Welcomes New EU Measurement Framework for Transport Emissions 

ByFintan Hastings

Brussels, Belgium (29 April 2026) −The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) welcomes the final approval of the CountEmissionsEU Regulation by the European Parliament yesterday. This new law establishes a consistent and accurate methodology for calculating emissions from transport services, including air and ground transport. This initiative is critical for business travellers, as it will help them make more sustainable choices by enabling them to compare the carbon footprint of their trips across providers and modes…

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GBTA Launches New Community+ and Learning Platforms to Expand Member Value and Support Business Travel Professionals Worldwide

Bytara erwin

Today GBTA announced the launch of its next era in connection and education for its members: GBTA Community+, a refreshed global digital platform designed to connect business travel professionals with peers, expert-developed resources and real time industry insight; and GBTA Learning, a new professional development experience that strengthens career growth through structured education, credentials and…

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Global Business Travel Continues but Confidence Drops Sharply as Conflict, Costs and Complexity Reshape the 2026 Outlook

Bytara erwin

Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and moreoperational complexity than at the beginning of the year. Organizations are still pressing forward with trips, spending and meetings, yet are doing so amid escalating conflicts, higher costs and growing disruption. The shift can be seen…

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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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The SAF Playbook Webinar Now Available On Demand

ByNataliia Safronova

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,…

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Clearer SAF Rules Could Unlock Corporate Travel Emissions Reduction

ByStephanie Abad

Reducing emissions linked to aviation is challenging. Unlike road transport for example, there are no scalable alternatives such as electric alternatives today; making Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the only viable near-term technology solution.   Many roadblocks however remain to make SAF affordable and available at scale. GBTA’s latest Acceleration Challenge results show that only 15%…

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GBTA Foundation Earns 2025 SPLC Leadership Award for Advancing Global Sustainable Travel Procurement Standards

Bytara erwin

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has named the GBTA Foundation, the cause-related arm of GBTA, a distinguished recipient of its 2025 Leadership Award in the Public Interest Advocate category. This recognition celebrates the Foundation’s dedication and success in generating positive outcomes through its pioneering sustainable procurement tools and standards. The GBTA Foundation’s work to…

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GBTA Welcomes the End of Government Shutdown and Calls for Ongoing Bi-Partisan Co-operation to Prevent Further Shutdowns

Bytara erwin

The Global Business Travel Association, GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, welcomes the news that the United States Congress has passed a continuing resolution to reopen the government through January 30 and provide backpay to federal workers. “It’s reassuring to see things moving in the right direction. The impact of the…

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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 in Hamburg Spotlights Advocacy, Innovation and Resilience in European Business Travel

Bytara erwin

One of Europe’s Largest Gatherings of Industry Professionals Focuses on Growth & Sustainability as Business Travel Spending Advances Toward €389.9 Billion Business travel’s evolving landscape and the drive toward a more sustainable future took center stage this week at the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 in Hamburg. From 10–12 November, the CCH – Congress…

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GBTA Foundation’s 2025 WINiT Summit & Gala Celebrate the Power of Possibility and Leaders Advancing Gender Equity in Business Travel  

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Events explore strategies to drive leadership progress across sector and recognize standout achievements  The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association, hosted its 2025 WINiT Summit, Awards & Gala yesterday at Civic Hall in New York City. Now in its 11th year, GBTA WINiT (“Women in Travel”), a program dedicated to…

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New Research Shows Ongoing Barriers to Women’s Advancement in Business Travel

Bytara erwin

Study presented at the annual WINiT Summit examines gender gaps in leadership, satisfaction and safety Women are the majority of professionals in key business travel industry roles – comprising 74% of travel buyers and over half of travel supplier (62%) and travel management company (TMC) staff (55%) – yet remain underrepresented in senior leadership and…