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European Business Travel Spending to Reach 389.9 Billion Euros in 2026, Signalling Robust Growth and Shifting Traveller Priorities

ParDebbie Iannaci

Business travel in Europe forecast to surge ahead despite economic and geo-political headwinds Despite ongoing global economic challenges and political uncertainty, business travel in Europe continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth. According to regional findings released from the latest GBTA Business Travel Index Outlook (“GBTA BTI™”), business travel spending is projected to reach 389.9…

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Business Travel Optimism Rebounds as Evolving Patterns, Policies and Technologies Shape the Industry, According to Latest GBTA Poll

ParDebbie Iannaci

New research reveals latest industry sentiment, resilience and hurdles facing business travel as it adapts to ongoing uncertainty, shifting travel behaviors and emerging technology As companies worldwide continue to navigate their business travel strategies amid change and uncertainty, confidence among global industry professionals is rebounding. Forty-three percent of business travel professionals worldwide say they are…

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Hotel and Meetings Sourcing Enters a New Era with  RFPs Driving Value Beyond Cost Savings

ParDebbie Iannaci

GBTA and Cvent survey of U.S., Canadian and European corporate travel managers shows shifts in sourcing approaches with a focus on cost control, carbon reduction and traveler experience As the business travel landscape continues to evolve, corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source hotels and meeting venues via their request for proposal (RFP) processes…

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Global Business Travel Spending to Reach $1.57 Trillion in 2025 Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty and Economic Risk, According to New GBTA Forecast

ParDebbie Iannaci

GBTA’s annual Business Travel Index Outlook report reflects moderate near-term growth, regional and sector divergence, and evolving traveler expectations reshaping the next phase of business travel Global business travel spending is projected to reach a new historical high of $1.57 trillion USD in 2025. This represents a moderate year-over-year growth rate of 6.6%, as global…

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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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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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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 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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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...

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Statut relationnel des voyageurs : c'est compliqué

ParTara Erwin

Dans cette série d'articles, le conseil d'administration de la GBTA partage ses points de vue sur les sujets qui comptent le plus pour les membres, le secteur et l'avenir des voyages d'affaires. L'auteur invité du jour est Katharine Farrell, membre du conseil d'administration de la GBTA et responsable du marketing des voyages gérés chez Serko. Le voyageur d'affaires a le vent en poupe. De nombreux prétendants, des programmes de fidélité repensés et sophistiqués…