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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
GBTA Foundation Rolls Out Strategic Initiative to Build the Future of Business Travel . The GBTA Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Ladders NextGen Workforce initiative — a new effort designed to attract, develop, and elevate the next generation of leaders in the global business travel industry. Branded Ladders NextGen Workforce, this evolves…
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…
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