GBTA Foundation, Project ICARUS Announces Winners for the Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards 2015

Alexandria, VA (May 12, 2015) —The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the winners of the third annual Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers, suppliers and intermediaries who can demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to delivering…

Convenience Trumps Cost for Business Travelers, Says Inaugural GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment Index™, in Partnership with American Express

NEW YORK (May 11, 2015) – Business travelers value convenience over cost savings, according to new research from the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), in partnership with American Express. According to the first in a series of GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment Index™ reports, U.S. business travelers…

GBTA Announces Award Winning Actor Kevin Bacon as Features Speaker at GBTA Convention 2015

Alexandria, VA (May 6, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced award winning film, television and stage actor; musician and philanthropist Kevin Bacon will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2015, July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida. Bacon will be speaking at…

GBTA Introduces Corporate Travel Team Program for Convention 2015

Alexandria, VA (May 5, 2015) —The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry— today announced a new initiative for GBTA Convention 2015 called the Corporate Travel Team Program designed to give more buyers the opportunity to experience Convention. The Corporate Travel Team Program provides unlimited complimentary buyer member registrations after…

GBTA Praises Bill Ending Managed Inclusion for PreCheck

Alexandria, VA (May 1, 2015) – Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), John Katko (R-NY) and Kathleen Rice (D-NY) introduced a bill that would end managed inclusion for PreCheck, a practice where Transportation Security Administration agents allow travelers to use PreCheck lanes when they have not been properly vetted. The statement below can be attributed to Michael…

GBTA Members Call on Congress to Oppose PFC Increase, End PreCheck Managed Inclusion and Stop Discriminatory Car Rental Taxes

Alexandria, VA (April 30, 2015) —The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry— held its 13th annual Legislative Symposium Tuesday and Wednesday, calling on lawmakers to oppose a proposed increase in the passenger facility charge (PFC), end the practice of managed inclusion in TSA PreCheck lanes and put a stop…

GBTA Foundation Announces Star Alliance as Gold Partner for “Gift of Knowledge” Initiative: Delivering Business Travel Education in China

Alexandria, VA (April 29, 2015) – The GBTA Foundation – the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association – announced today that Star Alliance has joined the “Gift of Knowledge” as a Gold Partner. Through the initiative, GBTA will be utilizing funds raised to create and deliver an innovative and comprehensive program…

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GBTA Canada Delivers Education, Innovation and Opportunity at 11th Annual Conference

Toronto (April 27, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canada held its 11th annual conference from April 20-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in Toronto. True to its theme, Business in Motion, the conference was a hub of activity with a record number of more than 550 delegates and more than 65…

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GBTA: TSA PreCheck is Critical to Frequent Travelers

Alexandria, VA (March 24, 2015) – The House Homeland Security Committee’s Transportation Security Subcommittee is hosting a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the PreCheck program and risk-based approaches to passenger security. Last week, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security issued a report, revealing that TSA clears a convicted felon to…

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Airline CEOs to Discuss Future of Airline Competition

Alexandria, VA (April 23, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today unveiled another panel in an exciting line-up of speakers for GBTA Convention 2015, July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida. Future of Airline Competition Monday, July 27, 8:30 a.m. Moderator: Charisse Jones, USA Today…