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UK Firms Could Miss Out on £319 Billion in Sales Without Strategic Business Travel Investment, New GBTA Study Finds 

ParDebbie Iannaci

Study shows modest increases in business travel spending deliver strong returns, with just £94 more per employee needed to reach optimal levels Companies in the United Kingdom could unlock over £319 billion in additional sales by increasing their strategic investment in business travel. Despite a steady recovery since the pandemic, current travel and expense (T&E)…

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U.S. Firms Could Unlock $2.4 Trillion in Sales by Optimizing Business Travel, New GBTA Study Finds

ParDebbie Iannaci

New return-on-investment study shows U.S. companies could gain net operating margin of $14.60 for every $1 invested in business travel  U.S. companies are missing out on more than $2.4 trillion in potential new sales revenue because they may be underinvesting in business travel, according to a new report exploring the return on investment (ROI) of…

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GBTA Holds Annual Business Meeting for 2024, Announces 2025 Board Election Results

ParTara Erwin

GBTA conducted its Annual Business Meeting on July 9, 2025, featuring key highlights and achievements for 2024. Held virtually, the meeting gave an overview of the association’s audited 2024 financial performance, along with major milestones in core areas. The agenda also covered what’s ahead for GBTA constituents for the remainder of 2025, including the GBTA…

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GBTA Cites Business Travel Benefits Within U.S. Reconciliation Bill Passed Into Law

ParDebbie Iannaci

GBTA Statement On July 4, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Reconciliation Bill, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which is a budget reconciliation law passed by the 119th United States Congress and includes tax and spending policies. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is pleased to see items it…

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Inside the Modern Hotel Program: How Corporate Travel Managers Are Redefining Sourcing and Strategy 

ParDebbie Iannaci

New research highlights how travel buyers are modernizing rate structures, embracing innovation and adapting to traveler expectations  As managed hotel programs undergo a period of rapid transformation, companies and their corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source, negotiate and manage hotel stays. Travel buyers are looking to embrace more flexible rate strategies, modernize request-for-proposal…

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GBTA Brings Industry Voices to Capitol Hill to Champion Business Travel’s Value and Future 

ParDebbie Iannaci

Over 100 GBTA members engaged U.S. lawmakers during the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility Representative Rick Larsen and Senator Jerry Moran receive 2025 GBTA Navigator Awards for championing business travel in the U.S.  More than 100 members and constituents of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)…

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GBTA Foundation Unveils Step-by-Step Transition Pathway to Accelerate Business Travel’s Action Towards Net Zero

ParTara Erwin

New roadmap for sustainable business travel takes corporate travel programs from ‘no action’ to ‘leading practice’ The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), just unveiled its Sustainable Business Travel Transition Pathway yesterday at the GBTA Sustainability Summit, which gathered over a hundred travel leaders and sustainability experts from all…

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GBTA Asia Pacific Conference 2025 Reflects the Dynamic Role of the Region in Shaping the Future of Business Travel

ParDebbie Iannaci

A record 950+ industry professionals from 32 countries gathered at the GBTA-WERC co-located event, as APAC is forecast to reach $679 billion USD in business travel spending in 2025 The growth and vital role of the Asia Pacific region in the future of global business travel was clearly demonstrated by the strong turnout, engagement and…

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GBTA Establishes New Advisory Boards in India and China to Strengthen Its Expanding Presence in Asia Pacific 

ParDebbie Iannaci

Regional leaders will provide advisement and support for GBTA’s strategic initiatives and growing member community across APAC’s dynamic markets The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, is expanding its engagement with the business travel industry community in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the creation of two…

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Achieving the Perfect Business Trip: New Study Reveals Top Challenges and Technology Solutions for Success

ParTara Erwin

Survey of U.S.- and Canada-based corporate travel managers identifies key business trip pain points and the desired innovations to overcome them While business travel drives critical business outcomes, it can also come with challenges for organizations and employee travelers alike. These challenges can sometimes make the pursuit of the “perfect business trip” seem like a…

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Les dépenses de voyages d'affaires des Canadiens ont dépassé les niveaux d'avant la pandémie en 2024, mais les perspectives pour 2025 sont tempérées par l'incertitude du marché 

ParTara Erwin

La conférence GBTA examine le secteur canadien des voyages d'affaires, évalué à $37,6 milliards de dollars canadiens, tout en offrant de la formation, des discussions entre pairs et des solutions pratiques aux professionnels de l'industrie dans un contexte géopolitique et économique difficile. La Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) a dévoilé de nouvelles perspectives pour le secteur canadien des voyages d'affaires lors de sa conférence canadienne 2025, qui s'est tenue du 28 au 30 avril à Toronto. Marquant…

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Près d'un tiers des responsables de voyages internationaux prévoient une baisse significative du volume des voyages d'affaires en 2025 en raison des mesures prises par le gouvernement américain, selon un sondage GBTA.

ParDebbie Iannaci

De plus, 37% des fournisseurs et intermédiaires de voyages prévoient une baisse de leurs revenus liés aux voyages d'affaires, tandis que l'optimisme général du secteur chute pour 2025. En raison des récentes mesures du gouvernement américain, notamment les tarifs douaniers, les politiques transfrontalières et les restrictions d'entrée, les professionnels mondiaux des voyages d'affaires naviguent désormais dans un paysage complexe et incertain concernant l'impact potentiel sur les voyages d'affaires...