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Check-in with Suzanne

Byjcampbell

Stepping Through The Door   I’m attending my first in-person conference since the pandemic began. Walking into a convention center this week surrounded by 1,000+ attendees felt familiar — but also different.  People were connecting, learning and attending programs, while event organizers prioritized health and safety for all. For our GBTA Convention in November, we are doing the same. (You can read more here.)    This week we are also celebrating recent strides in travel recovery as fully vaccinated travelers from the European Union and the United States will be allowed to travel to…

Spotlight on Doreen Burse, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Byjcampbell

As Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales for United Airlines, Doreen is responsible for leading United’s global sales strategy. She works to enhance the airline’s existing sales programs while building new partnerships and driving overall revenue. Prior to joining United, Doreen served as the Vice President of Marriott’s Global Sales for the U.S. and Canada. Why…

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Check-in with Suzanne

Byjcampbell

Hello everyone, As we all know, the pace of change can be fast. Every week, every day and sometimes even every hour, the dynamics of companies, industries and the world can shift. And our industry is no exception. But change can also be inspiring and invigorating. Last week the evolution of GBTA continued as we…

Spotlight on Susan Lichtenstein, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Byjcampbell

As Managing Partner of DigiTravel Consulting, Susan leads the company in building next-generation consulting services for the business travel industry. Prior to DigiTravel Consulting, she served as Director of Global Procurement Services for Cisco Systems Inc. and Vice President of Corporate Markets for Experient. Why is WINiT vital to you? I joined WINiT because my…

GBTA Statement on U.S. Capitol Violence

Byjcampbell

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has a decades-long tradition of working with both Republicans and Democrats in Washington, D.C. and around the country. At the heart of these efforts stands a profound respect for democracy, for freedom and for practical problem-solving before partisanship. The actions and rhetoric that led to rioters storming the U.S….

GBTA Announces Newly Elected Members to Global Board of Directors

Byjcampbell

Alexandria, VA  – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today announced eight (8) newly elected members to its global Board of Directors. Results were shared today during GBTA’s Mid-Year Virtual Summit and Annual Business Meeting….

Business Travel Demand Is on a Steady Rise But Government Policies Continue to Hamper Return to International Travel

Byjcampbell

Alexandria, VA  – More companies are reporting a willingness and actual return to business travel, with domestic travel taking the lead. However, government restrictions on international travel continue to hinder the ability for companies to conduct key business functions. This according to the latest poll from The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s…

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Business Travel Industry Calls for the Reopening of Canada-US Borders

Byjcampbell

Alexandria, VA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry, has united the business travel sector to advocate for the Trudeau Government and Biden Administration to take immediate and necessary action to open the Canada-US Borders, allowing for…

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GBTA Relaunch of GBTA Certificate in Corporate Travel Execution (CCTE)

Byjcampbell

Alexandria, VA – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today announces the relaunch of the GBTA certificate in corporate travel execution (CCTE) in partnership with Cornell University Executive Education and the Cornell SC Johnson College of…