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 Board member Christina Reichelt, Senior Manager, Global Travel Procurement at Regeneron. With voting for the GBTA Board of Directors underway, there may be some of you thinking, “Oh, I…
120 GBTA members from across the U.S. engaged national lawmakers during GBTA’s annual U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility Bringing the voice of business travel to Capitol Hill, 120 Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) members and stakeholders from 31 states convened in Washington, D.C. this week for…
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 Board member, Amarnath Lal Das, India Travel Lead and Global Crisis and Compliance at Accenture Solutions PVT. LTD. When it comes to business travel, India is…
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…
Canada’s business travel and meetings market is gaining momentum, according to analysis and insights shared about the sector by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) during its 2026 Canada Conference, held April 27-29 at The Westin Harbour Castle. GBTA research shows that despite ongoing global uncertainty and economic pressures, business travel remains a critical driver of economic growth, innovation and face-to-face collaboration in Canada and beyond. “Business travel continues to prove its resilience and relevance worldwide, and Canada is no exception,” said…
Brussels, Belgium (29 April 2026) −The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) welcomes the final approval of the CountEmissionsEU Regulation by the European Parliament yesterday. This new law establishes a consistent and accurate methodology for calculating emissions from transport services, including air and ground transport. This initiative is critical for business travellers, as it will help them make more sustainable choices by enabling them to compare the carbon footprint of their trips across providers and modes…
Today GBTA announced the launch of its next era in connection and education for its members: GBTA Community+, a refreshed global digital platform designed to connect business travel professionals with peers, expert-developed resources and real time industry insight; and GBTA Learning, a new professional development experience that strengthens career growth through structured education, credentials and…
Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and moreoperational complexity than at the beginning of the year. Organizations are still pressing forward with trips, spending and meetings, yet are doing so amid escalating conflicts, higher costs and growing disruption. The shift can be seen…
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 Liz Oliveira, Global Travel Manager at OMERS. As someone who has attended the GBTA Canada Conference for many years, I’ve come to appreciate how powerfully it brings…
GBTA welcomes the approval of the revised Package Travel Directive by the European Parliament today and strongly supports the exclusion of business travel from its scope, a provision that ensures corporate travel services will not be subject to regulatory obligations designed for the leisure travel sector. This outcome represents an important recognition by EU policymakers of the distinct nature of business travel and responds to longstanding industry calls for legal clarity. Business…
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 Joyce Macieri, Global Travel Manager at Minerva Foods. For many years, women have played a critical role in the execution of business travel. We…
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 Michelle Amos, Travel & Expense, Meetings & Events Manager at Qualtrics. Every year, the U.S. GBTA Chapter Leadership Summit brings the GBTA community together…
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