GBTA Statement on U.S. Capitol Violence

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has a decades-long tradition of working with both Republicans and Democrats in Washington, D.C. and around the country. At the heart of these efforts stands a profound respect for democracy, for freedom and for practical problem-solving before partisanship. The actions and rhetoric that led to rioters storming the U.S….

GBTA Announces Newly Elected Members to Global Board of Directors

Alexandria, VA  – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today announced eight (8) newly elected members to its global Board of Directors. Results were shared today during GBTA’s Mid-Year Virtual Summit and Annual Business Meeting….

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Check-in with Suzanne

Hi everyone – Nothing is more important to our industry at the moment than resuming safe, risk-mitigated business travel – and as promised last week, I wanted to quickly update you on the virtual meeting we had with the EU Delegation to the United States last Friday. Shane Downey from GBTA, our US-based lobbying group…

Business Travel Demand Is on a Steady Rise But Government Policies Continue to Hamper Return to International Travel

Alexandria, VA  – More companies are reporting a willingness and actual return to business travel, with domestic travel taking the lead. However, government restrictions on international travel continue to hinder the ability for companies to conduct key business functions. This according to the latest poll from The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s…

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Business Travel Industry Calls for the Reopening of Canada-US Borders

Alexandria, VA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry, has united the business travel sector to advocate for the Trudeau Government and Biden Administration to take immediate and necessary action to open the Canada-US Borders, allowing for…

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GBTA Relaunch of GBTA Certificate in Corporate Travel Execution (CCTE)

Alexandria, VA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today announces the relaunch of the GBTA certificate in corporate travel execution (CCTE) in partnership with Cornell University Executive Education and the Cornell SC Johnson College of…

Relaunch of GBTA Certificate in Corporate Travel Execution (CCTE)

Alexandria, VA  – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today announces the relaunch of the GBTA certificate in corporate travel execution (CCTE), in partnership with Cornell University Executive Education and the Cornell SC Johnson College…

Spotlight on Beth Marino, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Beth started her career as a travel advisor and over two decades, grew to serve in strategic senior leadership roles in TMC operations and technology. In her current role as chief experience officer, Beth is responsible for vision, growth strategy and operational excellence for Fox World Travel’s three business lines: business travel, vacation travel, and…

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Meeting Planning 101 for both the Procurement and the Meeting Professional

A discussion on how the meetings industry in Canada has changed and the opportunities that we all face as we “restart” the meetings and events industry here in Canada. You can download and listen to the SME Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and your other favorite podcast directories. Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don’t…