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GBTA Foundation Names 2025 WINiT Top 50 Honorees Recognizing Women in the Business Travel Industry

ParTara Erwin

GBTA WINiT Summit and Gala will spotlight advancement, mentorship and innovation for women and allies in the travel industry on October 23rd in New York City The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), through its cause-led arm the GBTA Foundation, has announced the 2025 WINiT Top 50, honoring industry leaders, rising talent and corporate champions who…

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Business Travel Spending in Latin America Expected to Reach $63.9 Billion USD in 2025 Amidst Modest Gains and Economic Headwinds 

ParTara Erwin

At the GBTA LATAM Conference 2025, industry leaders and new regional leadership spotlight resilience, data insights, and strategic priorities for corporate travel in the region  Scroll down for Spanish version Business travel spending in Latin America – which includes Central and South America and Mexico – is projected to reach $63.9 billion USD this year,…

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

ParTara 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

ParTara 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 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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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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Be Inclusive: A Path to Thriving in Business Travel

ParTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board member Carlos Almendros, Director of Travel, Payments, Marketing and Communications at Cisco. Our industry is built on relationships. As someone who has…

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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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Journée de la Terre 2025 : un appel à l'action pour des voyages d'affaires durables

ParTara Erwin

Dans cette série d'articles, le conseil d'administration de la GBTA partage son point de vue sur les sujets qui préoccupent le plus ses membres, le secteur et l'avenir du voyage d'affaires. L'auteur invité du jour est Ben Park, membre du conseil d'administration de la GBTA, directeur régional Europe et directeur exécutif Voyages et Développement durable chez Parexel. Le Jour de la Terre, le 22 avril, est l'occasion…

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La GBTA plaide en faveur de normes environnementales unifiées dans le secteur de l'hôtellerie 

ParTara Erwin

Lettre à la Commission européenne pour des mesures cohérentes en matière de développement durable dans les voyages d'affaires. Afin de promouvoir le développement durable dans le secteur de l'hôtellerie, la GBTA a récemment adressé une lettre à l'unité Tourisme de la Commission européenne, DG MOVE. Cette lettre préconisait l'adoption de normes environnementales harmonisées pour l'hébergement hôtelier, une étape cruciale vers la réalisation des objectifs de décarbonation…