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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…

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GBTA and Uber for Business Examine the Complex Perspectives Between Business Travelers and Travel Managers in New Report

The new age of business travel is intentional, with employees increasingly emphasizing work-life integration and changing dynamics This is according to a new report – “The Current State of Business Travel: Business Traveler and Travel Manager Priorities” – published today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, and sponsored…

The Path Forward for NDC: Implementation and Impact Across the Industry Ecosystem

New Distribution Capability (NDC) has been around for over a decade in the travel industry – but now the effort has accelerated. In a recent GBTA poll, 53% of business travel industry professionals said airlines are trying to roll out NDC too quickly. So where does the industry stand now on NDC and what’s next?…

Canadá Anuncia la Incorporación de 4 Países Latinoamericanos a su Programa de Autorización Electrónica de Viaje

El pasado 6 de junio de 2023, el Gobierno de Canadá anunció la incorporación de 13 países al programa de autorización electrónica de viaje (eTA). Entre esos países, se incluyeron cuatro países latinoamericanos: Argentina, Uruguay, Costa Rica y Panamá. Los viajeros de estos países que hayan tenido una visa canadiense en los últimos 10 años…

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Corporate Procurement Leaders Cite Challenging Travel Market Dynamics, Growing Need to Leverage All Segments As 2024 Supplier Negotiations Begin 

New GBTA and HRS Report Reflects Changes and Opportunities for Programs as Travel Rebounds  With flights to key corporate destinations mostly full and hotel rates stubbornly high, corporate travel and procurement leaders are faced with a uniquely challenging environment as negotiations with suppliers for 2024 business travel volume start this quarter. The return of volume…