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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
During GBTA Convention 2018, SAP Concur President Mike Eberhard chatted with GBTA Executive Director & COO Michael W. McCormick about the safety and awareness elements travel programs are lacking. Eberhard pointed out that only about one percent of travel programs have someone available to assist travelers 24/7.
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. The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates the outstanding career of a woman leader whose activities have fundamentally advanced women within the…
Today, GBTA announces the launch of its newest member benefit: GBTA On Demand. On Demand provides GBTA members with instant access to nearly 2,000 videos from global events, interviews with leading industry professionals, presentations from education sessions and archived webinars. Accessible from your computer, tablet or smartphone, GBTA On Demand brings a wealth of information…
Alexandria, VA (May 22, 2019) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced author, restaurateur and host of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue Jon Taffer as a featured keynoter at GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. Taffer will deliver a keynote during the Welcome Kick Off…
A fierce competition took place at the National Union Building last Wednesday, as four teams contended for the coveted opportunity to present at a Convention education session. Team Jim, Team April, Team Erin and Andy, and self-titled Team Survivor went head-to-head during the fifth annual GBTA Ladders Summit, delivering unique presentations on products and services…
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