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New Research Shows Ongoing Barriers to Women’s Advancement in Business Travel

PorTara Erwin

Study presented at the annual WINiT Summit examines gender gaps in leadership, satisfaction and safety Women are the majority of professionals in key business travel industry roles – comprising 74% of travel buyers and over half of travel supplier (62%) and travel management company (TMC) staff (55%) – yet remain underrepresented in senior leadership and…

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GBTA Foundation Names 2025 WINiT Top 50 Honorees Recognizing Women in the Business Travel Industry

PorTara Erwin

GBTA WINiT Summit and Gala will spotlight advancement, mentorship and innovation for women and allies in the travel industry on October 23rd in New York City The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), through its cause-led arm the GBTA Foundation, has announced the 2025 WINiT Top 50, honoring industry leaders, rising talent and corporate champions who…

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GBTA Urges U.S. Congress to Reach Agreement on a Federal Budget to End the Government Shutdown and Protect Business Travel and Economic Stability

PorDebbie Iannaci

GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, today called on the United States Congress to take immediate action to reach an agreement on a federal budget and quickly end the government shutdown. A prolonged shutdown would have far-reaching consequences for the business travel sector and the broader economy. It would significantly disrupt…

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Business Travel Spending in Latin America Expected to Reach $63.9 Billion USD in 2025 Amidst Modest Gains and Economic Headwinds 

PorTara Erwin

At the GBTA LATAM Conference 2025, industry leaders and new regional leadership spotlight resilience, data insights, and strategic priorities for corporate travel in the region  Scroll down for Spanish version Business travel spending in Latin America – which includes Central and South America and Mexico – is projected to reach $63.9 billion USD this year,…

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GBTA Foundation Launches SAF Corporate Connect to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in Business Travel

PorDebbie Iannaci

New self-guided learning hub empowers corporate travel programs to drive SAF integration and advance industry progress toward net zero Air travel remains one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize—yet it’s essential for global business. And for companies committed to sustainability, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the few viable solutions available to reduce…

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GBTA Supports Modern Skies Coalition in Urging Air Traffic Control Modernization 

PorDebbie Iannaci

GBTA showed its support for the Modern Skies Coalition’s recent submission of a comprehensive set of legislative policy priorities to improve the safety and efficiency of the U.S. National Airspace System.  In a letter to the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Coalition outlined in the critical importance of the initiative which builds on…

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Hotel and Meetings Sourcing Enters a New Era with  RFPs Driving Value Beyond Cost Savings

PorDebbie Iannaci

GBTA and Cvent survey of U.S., Canadian and European corporate travel managers shows shifts in sourcing approaches with a focus on cost control, carbon reduction and traveler experience As the business travel landscape continues to evolve, corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source hotels and meeting venues via their request for proposal (RFP) processes…

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Business Travel’s Future Takes Center Stage at GBTA Convention 2025 With Powerful Insights, Strategic Learnings and Meaningful Connections

PorDebbie Iannaci

Nearly 5,400 industry professionals from 52 countries gathered in Denver for the world’s largest business travel event  Against the backdrop of an evolving global landscape and economy, the Global Business Travel Association’s Convention 2025 convened 5,375 business travel professionals from 52 countries in Denver for three transformative days of innovation, insight, and industry-defining dialogue. As…

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Global Business Travel Spending to Reach $1.57 Trillion in 2025 Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty and Economic Risk, According to New GBTA Forecast

PorDebbie Iannaci

GBTA’s annual Business Travel Index Outlook report reflects moderate near-term growth, regional and sector divergence, and evolving traveler expectations reshaping the next phase of business travel Global business travel spending is projected to reach a new historical high of $1.57 trillion USD in 2025. This represents a moderate year-over-year growth rate of 6.6%, as global…

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Global Business Travel and Events Prices Set to Stabilize Through 2025 and 2026, Amid Looming Economic Uncertainty

PorDebbie Iannaci

After several years of pandemic-induced volatility and recovery-driven spikes, business travel prices began showing signs of moderation last year. Now, prices are set to stabilize further over the next 18 months, according to the latest edition of the annual Global Business Travel Forecast released by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and GBTA, the…