New self-guided learning hub empowers corporate travel programs to drive SAF integration and advance industry progress toward net zero Air travel remains one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize—yet it’s essential for global business. And for companies committed to sustainability, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the few viable solutions available to reduce…
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…
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…
In today’s global business landscape, creating events that are truly accessible isn’t just a matter of checking a box. It’s a fundamental business imperative. By intentionally designing experiences that welcome everyone, organizations can unlock new opportunities, drive deeper engagement, and build a reputation as an industry leader. For event planners, this means shifting from a…
GBTA showed its support for the Modern Skies Coalition’s recent submission of a comprehensive set of legislative policy priorities to improve the safety and efficiency of the U.S. National Airspace System. In a letter to the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Coalition outlined in the critical importance of the initiative which builds on…
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…
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….
*This is an AI translation. The original article can be found here Source: 商務旅行轉而追求「高CP值」 When budgets are tight, business travelers will fly to more cities in a row, attend more meetings — and also schedule a few days off for themselves. The Trump-led U.S. government is ushering in an era of “tight budgets” for global…
Nearly 5,400 industry professionals from 52 countries gathered in Denver for the world’s largest business travel event Against the backdrop of an evolving global landscape and economy, the Global Business Travel Association’s Convention 2025 convened 5,375 business travel professionals from 52 countries in Denver for three transformative days of innovation, insight, and industry-defining dialogue. As…
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…
After several years of pandemic-induced volatility and recovery-driven spikes, business travel prices began showing signs of moderation last year. Now, prices are set to stabilize further over the next 18 months, according to the latest edition of the annual Global Business Travel Forecast released by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and GBTA, the…
New GBTA poll reveals shifts in 2025 outlook for business travel volume, spending and revenue as well as related to costs, traveler concerns and meeting decisions As U.S. government actions continue to reshape the global landscape, the business travel industry continues to navigate growing uncertainty and shifting strategies for the remainder of 2025. Optimism across…
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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