Convention Themes Through the Years
In honor of GBTA Convention’s 50th anniversary, we take a look at the myriad event themes throughout the years.
Archives
GBTA Announces Peter Mansbridge as Featured Speaker at GBTA Conference 2018 Toronto
Toronto, Canada (January 18, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Peter Mansbridge as a featured speaker for its 14th annual conference in Toronto from April 16-18 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. His appearance is made possible by IHG® – InterContinental Hotels Group….
The Ladders Experience
A couple months ago, we highlighted the experience of last year’s winning GBTA Ladders team, Team Erin and Andrew. We recently re-connected with the winning team to gain a different perspective on their involvement within the program.
GBTA Members Call on Congress to Pass A Long-term FAA Bill and Ensure the 9-11 Aviation Security Fee is Used to Improve Security
Alexandria, VA (June 7, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – hosted its 16th annual Legislative Summit this week. Over 130 GBTA members representing 23 states attended, calling on lawmakers to pass a five-year FAA Bill ensuring a long-term plan for the future of…
Week in Review
Catch up on the latest business travel news for the week of Sunday, December 22, 2017.
GBTA Convention 2018 Coming to San Diego
Alexandria, VA (December 21, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, is pleased to announce the launch of registration for GBTA Convention 2018. Next year’s Convention, the largest, most comprehensive annual gathering of business travel and meetings managers, meeting planners, procurement professionals and suppliers in the…
GBTA Honors BCD Travel’s Torsten Kriedt with Luoma Award
FRANKFURT, 14 December 2017 – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – recently honored Torsten Kriedt, Vice President for Product Strategy and Innovation at BCD Travel, with the prestigious Luoma Award. Gehan Colliander, Chair of the GBTA Europe Advisory Board, presented the award during GBTA Conference…
GBTA to Congress: Don’t Increase the PFC
Alexandria, VA (December 14, 2017) – Today, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an economic briefing on the impact of raising the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC). According to IATA, a $4 per segment increase to the PFC would increase the cost of travel to, from and within the United States by 1.9 percent for…
AI, Risk and Traveller Centricity Were the Hot Topics of GBTA Conference 2017 Frankfurt in Partnership with VDR
FRANKFURT, 13 December 2017 – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – and German business travel buyer association VDR – wrapped up yet another successful joint conference in Europe last month. Artificial intelligence (AI), duty of care and traveller centricity were among the hot topics discussed…
Survey: Consolidation of Event Programs Leads to Future Success for Travel Managers, Event Planners
Alexandria, Va. – December 12, 2017 – Travel, meeting and event program consolidation — when organizations connect internal structures that overlap in function, but have not historically communicated with each other — has grown 62 percent since 2015. If this trend continues at this rate, two-thirds (68 percent) of programs will be fully consolidated by…
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