Every day, millions of travelers face barriers that most of us never notice: a kiosk that’s too high to reach, a booking system that doesn’t work with screen readers, or unclear signage at critical moments. The business travel industry serves everyone, yet not everyone can travel with equal ease. Travelers with disabilities represent a significant…
Leading up to June, even though it’s been a busy year, I have felt like the Fugazzi song Waiting Room I knew June was going to be packed and boy it didn’t disappoint! In the span of a few weeks, we released a landmark economic study, brought more than 100 members to Capitol Hill and met 140+…
Welcome to another edition of the GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter — the monthly reminder that global business travel is held together by equal parts policy, caffeine, and collective optimism. As I was listening to songs, this one popped up, YES, I was a little punk with a spectacular mullet and was raised in part on Judas Priest, but…
Our recent webinar, Mind the Gap: How Book & Claim Brings SAF Within Reach for Corporates is now available on demand. Watch the recording Download the presentation deck Resources for Every Stage of the SAF Journey Wherever you are in your SAF journey, we’ve got resources for you: Stay connected:Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, and reach…
I remember the first time I was working and had a company credit card. My mother relayed advice she had received from Grandpa Jim, always treat the company’s money like it’s your own. Be mindful and buy what you need. I often wonder if governments and politicians ever think this? If you thought business travel was just…
Recently, I got an 8 week old puppy. He is going on 12 weeks. Essentially, my worlds have collided. With the puppy and with GBTA’s advocacy work, we are getting love, getting bit, seeing progress, but sometimes having to clean up a mess. Welcome to the March Global Advocacy Newsletter GBTA spent March doing what it…
Welcome back to the thrilling world of global travel policy — where acronyms multiply, deadlines move, and “temporary measures” develop impressive staying power. This overview walks through the latest regulatory adventures shaping business travel on both sides of the Atlantic: tighter ESTA requirements, evolving EU tourism strategies, border systems that may or may not be…
Welcome to 2026! I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and have enjoyed a smooth transition back to work. I personally enjoyed my time off exploring new destinations and basking in the warm sunshine on ship decks and beaches. Recharged, we are jumping into the new year and if January is a precursor, it is on!…
Across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, GBTA advocacy delivered real results that make business travel faster, more resilient, and more reliable. Read the newsletter to learn about our key policy wins from the past year that directly support the needs of travel managers, suppliers, and the travelers they serve.
Our recent webinar, The SAF Playbook: Lessons from Corporate Sustainability and Travel Teams is now available to watch on demand. The session brought together corporate travel and sustainability leaders to address critical questions shaping the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption. Speakers shared firsthand experiences on building the business case for SAF, engaging suppliers,…
Welcome to the October Global Advocacy newsletter, where hope springs eternal because good things are happening, and every day I wake up feeling like Ren and Stimpy. This month’s edition investigates the new entry and exit procedures in Europe and the U.S. The EU has started the soft launch of a new biometric Entry/Exit System…
Welcome to the late September edition of the Global Advocacy newsletter. There is so much action happening with the world of Advocacy. And I am here to help you see it all. A U.S. Government shutdown, interesting developments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Advanced Air Mobility and more. I diverge for a second to write about the…
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