Business Travel Growth Projected to Rise Faster than Economic Growth in France in the Coming Years

Business Travel Growth Projected to Rise Faster than Economic Growth in France in the Coming Years

All of Europe is focused on France this month as the Euro 2016 soccer tournament is underway to select a European champion. The home team has a very good shot of being crowned victors of soccer if not of economic recovery. While the nation’s economy and business travel markets are not out-performing the rest of…

Week in Review
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Week in Review

The United States is getting ready for its long holiday weekend to celebrate its independence from British rule 240 years ago. The United Kingdom’s decision to declare its independence from the European Union last week is still rippling through the global economy generally and business travel specifically with The Telegraph reporting on the uncertainty Brexit…

GBTA Unveils Line-Up for Second Annual Media Day at Convention 2016

GBTA Unveils Line-Up for Second Annual Media Day at Convention 2016

The business of travel has brought the world within reach, with borders blurring and people intersecting in all corners of the globe. GBTA Convention brings the entire industry together every year making it a “do not miss” event. Every year there is a spectacular line up of speakers, educational offerings, the largest travel Expo floor…

Week in Review

Week in Review

Thursday’s Brexit vote dominated the news. With the results in and U.K. voters having chosen by a slim margin to leave the E.U., GBTA  issued a statement on the outcome. Skift reported on what the Brexit vote means for the global tourism industry. London’s Heathrow Airport is one of the biggest gateways to Europe, and…

A Snapshot of the Ten Biggest Business Travel Markets in the World

A Snapshot of the Ten Biggest Business Travel Markets in the World

The top ten business travel markets in the world are not static. Indeed, recent GBTA Foundation BTI reports have shown that China has overtaken the United States as the largest business travel market in the world. There is a significant margin between the number one and two markets – China with $291 billion spent on…

GBTA Statement on UK Vote to Leave EU

GBTA Statement on UK Vote to Leave EU

In a referendum vote yesterday, the people of the United Kingdom have voted to leave the European Union. For a briefing on what this means, click here. The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA Executive Director and COO of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the business travel…

Will the UK Vote for Brexit? And How it May Impact Business Travel

Will the UK Vote for Brexit? And How it May Impact Business Travel

There has been a recent tightening in polls as UK voters prepare to choose if they will remain part of the European Union or not. The Brexit vote – scheduled for tomorrow, June 23 – will determine the UK’s future role in relation to the rest of the bloc. It also means that a $47.1…

Spotlight: Popular Education Sessions at GBTA Convention 2016

Spotlight: Popular Education Sessions at GBTA Convention 2016

As we approach the 48th annual GBTA Convention, there is no doubt it has become the premier destination for travel managers to gather, discuss and share the latest trends and innovations in business travel through its series of acclaimed education sessions. This year’s edition will feature more courses and workshops in Academy Hall than ever…