Nominate Rising Female Leaders Today for WINiT by GBTA Awards

WINiT by GBTA is now accepting nominations for the inaugural WINiT Awards. The WINiT Awards recognize the women, men and companies who together, are driving positive change for the career mobility of women in travel-related industries. Do you know young professional women on the pathway to becoming future leaders? The Rising Female Leaders Award honors these…

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Combatting Data Breaches with Virtual Payments

Is a virtual payment card number the way to go to prevent payment-related data breaches? That may be the solution, according to a new survey by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with AirPlus International, a provider of business travel payment solutions. Nearly 70 percent of 144 business travel buyers surveyed in January…

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GBTA Names Jake Cefolia New Vice President of Allied Leadership Council

“Jake Cefolia is a well-respected and trusted leader as well as a tireless advocate for GBTA and I am thrilled to welcome him to the ALC,” said Dorothy Dowling, GBTA ALC President. “His over 20 years of experience and insight will make him an asset to our organization and industry. I look forward to working closely with Jake to help lead the ALC as we begin this new chapter.”

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Week in Review

CEO Dennis Muilenburg acknowledged that Boeing incorrectly implemented software on its 737 Max 8 jets, CBS News reports. The jets were responsible for two deadly plane crashes in the past year. Passengers with flights scheduled on the Boeing 737 Max should expect disruptions through the summer. Airlines are currently making alternative plans for flights, and…

Podcast: How Blind Spend is Impacting Your Travel Program

Today’s episode of The Business of Travel tackles the topic of blind spend and how it impacts your travel program. Charlie Sultan, Senior Vice President of Supplier Services at SAP Concur and a member of GBTA’s Technology Committee shares his expertise on the subject.   You can download and listen to The Business of Travel on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and…

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Boeing Works to Restore Confidence

Passengers who had flights scheduled on the Boeing 737 MAX should expect disruptions through the summer. With the busiest travel period approaching, airlines are making alternative plans for flights now that the jets have been grounded worldwide after two fatal crashes. The jets are likely to remain grounded through the summer travel season as Boeing…

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What Travel Buyers Need to Know With Uber and Lyft Going Public

Corporate travel managers have been willing to accept such expenses, even amid complaints from taxi companies that ride sharing services don’t have to go through the same rigorous background checks that their drivers have to complete. Critics of ride-sharing apps have said they are not as safe as regulated ground transportation companies.