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

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

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

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…

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Global Business Travel Industry Sentiment Continues to Reflect Ongoing Uncertainty and Change Amid U.S. Government Actions

New GBTA poll reveals shifts in 2025 outlook for business travel volume, spending and revenue as well as related to costs, traveler concerns and meeting decisions As U.S. government actions continue to reshape the global landscape, the business travel industry continues to navigate growing uncertainty and shifting strategies for the remainder of 2025. Optimism across…

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A Reflective Farewell from the Outgoing GBTA Board President- Alone We Can Do So Little; Together We Can Do So Much

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Board President Mark Cuschieri, Executive Director, Global Head of Travel at UBS. As my tenure draws to a close at the end of our…

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U.S. Firms Could Unlock $2.4 Trillion in Sales by Optimizing Business Travel, New GBTA Study Finds

New return-on-investment study shows U.S. companies could gain net operating margin of $14.60 for every $1 invested in business travel  U.S. companies are missing out on more than $2.4 trillion in potential new sales revenue because they may be underinvesting in business travel, according to a new report exploring the return on investment (ROI) of…

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UK Firms Could Miss Out on £319 Billion in Sales Without Strategic Business Travel Investment, New GBTA Study Finds 

Study shows modest increases in business travel spending deliver strong returns, with just £94 more per employee needed to reach optimal levels Companies in the United Kingdom could unlock over £319 billion in additional sales by increasing their strategic investment in business travel. Despite a steady recovery since the pandemic, current travel and expense (T&E)…

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GBTA Holds Annual Business Meeting for 2024, Announces 2025 Board Election Results

GBTA conducted its Annual Business Meeting on July 9, 2025, featuring key highlights and achievements for 2024. Held virtually, the meeting gave an overview of the association’s audited 2024 financial performance, along with major milestones in core areas. The agenda also covered what’s ahead for GBTA constituents for the remainder of 2025, including the GBTA…

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GBTA Cites Business Travel Benefits Within U.S. Reconciliation Bill Passed Into Law

GBTA Statement On July 4, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Reconciliation Bill, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which is a budget reconciliation law passed by the 119th United States Congress and includes tax and spending policies. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is pleased to see items it…

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Reinventing Travel for All: Why Accessibility Can’t Wait

Accessible business travel is more than a moral imperative: collaboration, a pro-active mindset, and inclusive policies make our industry stronger, more sustainable, and more profitable. Accessible business travel isn’t just about equality: It’s about sustainability for the entire global business travel industry. As knowledge about accessibility expands, the gap between the needs of disabled travelers…

GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – June 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of our GBTA Advocacy Newsletter, your essential resource for staying informed and engaged in the policy discussions shaping the future of business travel. This month, we are pleased to reflect on a significant milestone: our 2025 U.S. Legislative Summit, where over 100 members from 35 Chapters conducted more than 120 meetings on Capitol…

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Introducing the Ladders NextGen Workforce

GBTA Foundation Rolls Out Strategic Initiative to Build the Future of Business Travel . The GBTA Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Ladders NextGen Workforce initiative — a new effort designed to attract, develop, and elevate the next generation of leaders in the global business travel industry.  Branded Ladders NextGen Workforce, this evolves…

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Empowering the Future of Business Travel: Reflecting on the GBTA Ladders NextGen Pilot with UT Austin  

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Allied Seat, At Large, Katie Virtue, Head of Sales and Marketing at Festive Road.    I’ve been fortunate to be part of the GBTA Ladders program…

GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – May 2025

Today’s world is a Ball of Confusion. Crystal Palace Football Club is experiencing their best season ever and has won the FA Cup. Discussions have emerged regarding Canada’s potential accession to the European Union. In the United States, the GBTA April poll indicated a slowdown in business travel and a reconsideration of traveling to the…

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Inside the Modern Hotel Program: How Corporate Travel Managers Are Redefining Sourcing and Strategy 

New research highlights how travel buyers are modernizing rate structures, embracing innovation and adapting to traveler expectations  As managed hotel programs undergo a period of rapid transformation, companies and their corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source, negotiate and manage hotel stays. Travel buyers are looking to embrace more flexible rate strategies, modernize request-for-proposal…

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Business Travel Celebrates 40 Years of the Schengen Agreement

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement, which led to the creation of the borderless Schengen Area, allowing citizens to travel across 29 European countries without any border controls. For business travelers, the Schengen Area has been a major success story, cutting red tape for businesses and creating a free…

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GBTA Brings Industry Voices to Capitol Hill to Champion Business Travel’s Value and Future 

Over 100 GBTA members engaged U.S. lawmakers during the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility Representative Rick Larsen and Senator Jerry Moran receive 2025 GBTA Navigator Awards for championing business travel in the U.S.  More than 100 members and constituents of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)…

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GBTA Foundation Unveils Step-by-Step Transition Pathway to Accelerate Business Travel’s Action Towards Net Zero

New roadmap for sustainable business travel takes corporate travel programs from ‘no action’ to ‘leading practice’ The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), just unveiled its Sustainable Business Travel Transition Pathway yesterday at the GBTA Sustainability Summit, which gathered over a hundred travel leaders and sustainability experts from all…

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GBTA Asia Pacific Conference 2025 Reflects the Dynamic Role of the Region in Shaping the Future of Business Travel

A record 950+ industry professionals from 32 countries gathered at the GBTA-WERC co-located event, as APAC is forecast to reach $679 billion USD in business travel spending in 2025 The growth and vital role of the Asia Pacific region in the future of global business travel was clearly demonstrated by the strong turnout, engagement and…

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Breaking Barriers: Accessibility for All in Business Travel

At GBTA, we believe accessibility is a right, not a privilege. This year, we’re releasing our free Accessibility Toolkit in 8 additional languages so you can embed accessible plans, practices, and solutions into your corporate travel policies and help make equitable business travel a reality.  Beyond the Itinerary: Accessibility Challenges  Imagine preparing for a business…

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GBTA Establishes New Advisory Boards in India and China to Strengthen Its Expanding Presence in Asia Pacific 

Regional leaders will provide advisement and support for GBTA’s strategic initiatives and growing member community across APAC’s dynamic markets The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, is expanding its engagement with the business travel industry community in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the creation of two…

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Achieving the Perfect Business Trip: New Study Reveals Top Challenges and Technology Solutions for Success

Survey of U.S.- and Canada-based corporate travel managers identifies key business trip pain points and the desired innovations to overcome them While business travel drives critical business outcomes, it can also come with challenges for organizations and employee travelers alike. These challenges can sometimes make the pursuit of the “perfect business trip” seem like a…

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GBTA Calls Upon All Companies That Rely on Business Travel to Demand Clarity on SAF Reporting

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), together with the GBTA Foundation and our Sustainability Partners, has published a position statement in response to the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard (Version 2.0), urging unequivocal recognition of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) environmental attributes as a credible emissions reduction pathway for business travel. With…

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Be Inclusive: A Path to Thriving in Business Travel

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board member Carlos Almendros, Director of Travel, Payments, Marketing and Communications at Cisco. Our industry is built on relationships. As someone who has…

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Webinar sob demanda: Data de aplicação do TSA REAL ID – 7 de maio de 2025. O que seus viajantes precisam saber.

O webinar de Advocacy da GBTA de 5 de maio, “Data de Aplicação do TSA REAL ID – 7 de maio de 2025. O que seus viajantes precisam saber”, já está disponível sob demanda. O REAL ID é um esforço coordenado do governo federal dos EUA para melhorar a confiabilidade e a precisão dos documentos de identificação emitidos pelos estados, o que, por sua vez, reforça a segurança nacional. Este webinar foi criado…

Boletim informativo de advocacy global da GBTA – abril de 2025

Bem-vindo à Newsletter Global Advocacy da GBTA – sua nova fonte mensal e simplificada para ações governamentais globais que impactam as viagens corporativas. Ao unir nossas newsletters anteriores sobre Europa, EUA e Política de Viagens, estamos entregando todas as atualizações essenciais em um e-mail fácil de gerenciar. Espero que este novo formato lhe dê tempo para parar e apreciar as rosas!

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Os gastos com viagens de negócios no Canadá superaram os níveis pré-pandemia em 2024, mas as perspectivas para 2025 foram atenuadas pela incerteza do mercado 

A Conferência da GBTA analisa o setor canadense de viagens corporativas, avaliado em $37,6 bilhões de dólares canadenses, oferecendo educação, discussões entre pares e soluções práticas para profissionais do setor em meio a turbulências geopolíticas e econômicas adversas. A Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) revelou novos insights e perspectivas para o setor canadense de viagens corporativas durante sua Conferência Canadá de 2025, realizada de 28 a 30 de abril em Toronto. Marcando…

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Facilitando viagens corporativas sem interrupções: a GBTA contribui para a avaliação de impacto do MDMS e do SDBTR

A Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) apoia a iniciativa da Comissão Europeia para enfrentar os desafios do mercado no desenvolvimento de serviços de mobilidade digital multimodal (MDMS) e de uma regulamentação única para reservas e emissão de bilhetes digitais (SDBTR). Os viajantes a negócios desejam a integração perfeita de diversas opções de transporte em um único bilhete, visando eficiência e sustentabilidade. A GBTA acredita que a regulamentação da UE é necessária devido…

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Dia da Terra 2025: Um apelo à ação para viagens corporativas sustentáveis

Nesta série de artigos, o Conselho Administrativo da GBTA compartilha suas opiniões sobre os tópicos mais importantes para os membros, o setor e o futuro das viagens corporativas. O autor convidado de hoje é o Conselho Administrativo da GBTA, o Diretor Regional Europeu, Ben Park, e o Diretor Executivo de Viagens e Sustentabilidade da Parexel. O Dia da Terra, em 22 de abril, serve como…

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Quase um terço dos gestores de viagens globais prevêem que o volume de viagens corporativas diminuirá significativamente em 2025 em meio às ações do governo dos EUA, de acordo com pesquisa da GBTA

Além disso, 37% de fornecedores e intermediários de viagens esperam que suas receitas relacionadas a viagens de negócios diminuam, enquanto o otimismo geral do setor cai para 2025. Como resultado de ações recentes do governo dos EUA, incluindo tarifas, políticas transfronteiriças e restrições de entrada, os profissionais globais de viagens de negócios estão navegando em um cenário complexo e incerto em relação ao impacto potencial nas viagens de negócios...

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A indústria de viagens e turismo pede uma abordagem coordenada para promover metas de sustentabilidade

O evento do Parlamento Europeu com GBTA, Travalyst e WTTC destaca o que é necessário para construir um Futuro Sustentável para Viagens e Turismo na Europa O Parlamento Europeu serviu como pano de fundo para uma discussão crucial sobre o futuro das viagens e turismo na Europa. Apresentado pela MEP Nikolina Brnjac (EPP, Croácia), membro do Comitê de Transporte…

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GBTA defende padrões ambientais unificados em hospitalidade 

Carta à Comissão Europeia enfatiza medidas de sustentabilidade consistentes em viagens de negócios Em um movimento para promover a sustentabilidade no setor de hospitalidade, a GBTA enviou recentemente uma carta à Unidade de Turismo da Comissão Europeia, DG MOVE. A carta defendia a adoção de padrões ambientais harmonizados para acomodações em hotéis, um passo crucial para atingir as metas de descarbonização…

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Status de relacionamento do viajante: é complicado

Nesta série de artigos, o Conselho de Administração da GBTA compartilha suas visões sobre os tópicos mais importantes para os membros, a indústria e o caminho a seguir para viagens corporativas. A autora convidada de hoje é Katharine Farrell, membro do Conselho da GBTA e chefe de marketing de viagens gerenciadas na Serko. O viajante corporativo está tendo um momento. Vários pretendentes, de fidelidade renovada e sofisticada…

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GBTA co-assinou uma carta solicitando ao Congresso que tome medidas imediatas para melhorar as viagens aéreas

A GBTA, juntamente com as organizações da indústria da aviação, estão unindo suas vozes para garantir que a FAA seja mais capaz e preparada para gerar crescimento econômico, fomentar a inovação americana, adaptar-se aos desafios e continuar a ser o sistema de controle de tráfego aéreo mais seguro, maior e mais complexo. 19 de fevereiro de 2025: Carta a Hill sobre a solicitação de modernização da FAA19 de fevereiro de…

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O setor de viagens corporativas inicia 2025 com otimismo em meio a desafios em evolução, de acordo com a última pesquisa da GBTA

Os resultados destacam o crescimento no volume de viagens e gastos; conscientização sobre IA, adoção de sustentabilidade e mudanças na força de trabalho também estão entre as principais descobertas Profissionais do setor de viagens corporativas esperam um ano engajado e produtivo, de acordo com a primeira Pesquisa de Perspectivas de Viagens Corporativas de 2025, divulgada hoje pela Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Enquanto as mudanças econômicas…

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Uma visão do futuro do presidente do conselho da GBTA: 2025 será impulsionado pela sustentabilidade, inovação e colaboração global

Nesta série de artigos, o Conselho de Administração da GBTA compartilha suas visões sobre os tópicos mais importantes para os membros, a indústria e o caminho a seguir para as viagens corporativas. O autor convidado de hoje é o presidente do Conselho da GBTA, Mark Cuschieri. Ao começarmos 2025, a indústria global de viagens corporativas está em um momento crucial. O ano passado mostrou…

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GBTA expande presença na Austrália com a adição de novo conselho consultivo e liderança local 

As iniciativas da GBTA visam dar suporte ao próspero mercado de viagens corporativas da Austrália, avaliado em $26,7 bilhões de dólares, e promover o crescimento contínuo na região da Ásia-Pacífico. A Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), a principal organização comercial de viagens corporativas e reuniões do mundo, está fortalecendo seu compromisso crescente com viagens corporativas globais com a formação de um novo Conselho Consultivo da GBTA em nível de país...

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Reflexões sobre 2024: Uma atualização sobre a governança da GBTA e testemunho da comunidade, aprendizagem e advocacia em ação

Nesta série de artigos, o Conselho de Administração da GBTA compartilha suas visões sobre os tópicos mais importantes para os membros, a indústria e o caminho a seguir para viagens corporativas. A autora convidada de hoje é a vice-presidente do Conselho da GBTA, Rosemary Maloney, diretora sênior de viagens corporativas da The Freeman Company. Nos últimos 12 meses, tive a honra de…