The Latest Trend in Travel Risk Management: People Risk Management

…while this may feel like yet another blog that highlights a change to travel in our post-COVID world, the many new considerations that both travellers and travel managers need to adapt to, are here with us to stay. Rising costs (fuel, airline tickets, hotels, etc.), complexities around booking (what proof of vaccinations do you need,…

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The Many Ways We’re Empowering Our Future    This week I wanted to recognize an area which doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves but is important, appreciated, and needed to sustain our future: the valuable role and contributions of our members who volunteer to serve on GBTA committees.  Currently 300+ members are engaged across…

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Inspiring Many More Voices Through the GBTA Membership Offer In our work and lives we know that words matter – but putting action behind them is critical to having an impact. Onstage at the GBTA Convention in San Diego, in celebration of the new era for GBTA and its member-focused journey, we committed to award…

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GBTA Applauds New Details To Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in the U.S. 

Alexandria, VA (September 26, 2022) – GBTA, the voice of the global business travel industry, applauds the recent announcement on next steps in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge.   GBTA strongly supports efforts to scale up new technologies to produce SAF on a commercial scale and put the aviation sector on a pathway to full decarbonization by 2050.  …

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It’s SME Again – The Journey is the Destination

In this 4th installment of ‘It’s SME Again’ podcast series, we chat with Dewitt Jones, world renowned Nat Geo photographer and motivational speaker about how travel can enhance or detract from performance, and how there is more than one right answer in travel, and life. We have previously spoken with road warriors from professional baseball…

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Survey of Business Travel Leaders Spotlights Issues Driven by Hybrid Workforces as Corporate Travel’s Return Accelerates; 44 Percent “Don’t Know” How Co-Working Spaces are Contracted 

Research from GBTA and HRS focuses on business travel’s recovery, the need for traveler service expertise, and challenges of sourcing co-working meeting spaces  Cologne, Germany & Alexandria, VA – 21 September, 2022 – HRS, the leading global corporate travel and payment technology platform, and GBTA, the the world’s largest business travel association, announced the results…

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Exploring the State of Business Travel Now In addition to the economic and overall recovery forecast for our industry, the impact of air travel disruption has been a topic I’ve been asked about recently. Business travelers are typically more experienced, aware, and adaptive travelers. Does this make them better prepared, willing or able to navigate…

A Look at the Bookings and Other Insights for Business Travel and Travel Managers

Charlie Bacharach, Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Travel Leaders Corporate, part of Internova Travel Group, sits down with Debbie Iannaci, head of GBTA Communications and Research during the 2022 GBTA Convention to share his perspective on the latest business travel trends based on recent booking patterns, the biggest issues for corporate travel managers, and the role…

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Traveling for Business and Finishing Strong in 2022 For many, the past few months put a focus on well-deserved vacations, personal time off, and more leisure travel in general. But turning into the final third of the year typically means more business travel as a critical element in helping organizations and professionals hit their annual…

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Takin’ Care of Business in a Flash: Meetings NOW

Meetings are back, but they’re not the same!  Tune in to this episode of The Business of Travel to learn how you can be prepared for the meetings of today, consider your options, plan ahead, be flexible, budget and most importantly educate your stakeholders and collaborate with your suppliers. You can download and listen here…