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GBTA Foundation 2023 WINiT Awards Celebrate the Changemakers Who are Transforming the Global Business Travel Industry for Women

Gala and ceremony honored an illustrious group of individuals representing a diverse range of industry experience levels, career roles, sectors and companies Tonight GBTA WINiT, a program of the GBTA Foundation  dedicated to helping women move forward in their travel industry careers, hosted its annual  Awards Ceremony and Gala to honor the corporate and personal contributions…

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GBTA and e-Cornell Offer Member-Exclusive Pricing on Business and Leadership Courses Until December 22, 2023

As Q4 2023 continues full speed ahead and Q1 2024 rapidly approaching the horizon, now is the time to take stock of training budgets and professional development goals. Did you and your team utilize this year’s allotment? Are you pledging to focus more on your career in 2024?    That’s why GBTA and eCornell, Cornell University’s…

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GBTA Reports from the European Parliament on The MDMS Regulation

Can it make travel easier and greener? Yesterday GBTA helped host a high-level event at the European Parliament in Brussels to discuss the upcoming Multimodal Digital Mobility Systems Regulation. The event, The MDMS Regulation: Can it make travel easier and greener? Was hosted by MEP Oetjen and Dalunde in the European Parliament and showcased the numerous stakeholders representing the…

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GBTA Foundation Reveals WINiT Top 50 Recipients for 2023

Gala and awards event on October 26th in Brooklyn, NY, will celebrate the individuals, companies and allies who elevate women in travel-related industries The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and global leader in community, education, research and advocacy – has announced the 2023 WINiT Top 50,…

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Making Sustainable Business Travel a Reality: A Look at EU Initiatives and GBTA’s Impact

EU leaders are in a race against time to push through new reforms aimed at greening the economy, ahead of the European Parliament elections scheduled for June 2024. The ambitious “European Green Deal” presented as one of the main priorities of the current Commission is set to become President Ursula von der Leyen’s most enduring…

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Business Travel in Asia Pacific Poised for Significant Rebound in 2023, Spending Forecast to Reach Almost $800 Billion by 2027

GBTA reveals regional outlook data and insights during its sold-out 2023 GBTA APAC Conference held this week in Singapore After challenging years due to the pandemic, for 2023 and beyond, business travel in Asia Pacific is forecast for significant growth, with travel spending gaining 41% to USD $567 billion this year ─ and rising to…

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GBTA Fortalece su Consejo Asesor en América Latina con el Nombramiento de Nuevos Miembros del Consejo Regional

La Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), la principal asociación comercial del mundo que presta servicios a la industria de viajes de negocios ha reforzado su presencia en América Latina y anunció varios nombramientos nuevos para su Consejo Asesor LATAM para el plazo de 2023-2025. Los nuevos nombramientos de la Junta siguen la continuidad del camino,…

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GBTA Strengthens Advisory Board in Latin America with Appointment of New Regional Board Members 

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier trade association serving the business travel industry, has reinforced its presence in Latin America, announcing several new appointments to its LATAM Advisory Board for the 2023-2025 term.   The new Board appointments follow the continuity of the path, efforts and results made by the region’s first Advisory…

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GBTA Convention 2023 Showcases Positive Forecast, Trends and Learning for the Future of the Global Business Travel Industry

World’s largest gathering of the global business travel industry delivers latest growth forecast, learning and education sessions, and insights on key topics including sustainability, technology, workforce development, and DE&I initiatives The global business travel industry and in-person events continue to build momentum as evidenced by the robust attendance, critical insights and attendee engagement that took place…

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Global Business Travel and Events Costs Expected to Remain Elevated Through 2024, Reflecting ‘True New Cost of Travel’

Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022. This is according to the 2024 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and…