Six Ways the Government Shutdown Hurts the Business Travel Industry

Six Ways the Government Shutdown Hurts the Business Travel Industry

GBTA revealed results of a member survey today showing the negative impact the government shutdown is having on the business travel industry. The survey found two-thirds are concerned the shutdown will negatively impact their business if it goes on for more than a week. As we near the end of week two, the anxiety only…

Latest US BTI™ Forecast Shows Positive Outlook for Business Travel, Although Concerns Remain

Latest US BTI™ Forecast Shows Positive Outlook for Business Travel, Although Concerns Remain

Every quarter GBTA looks at economic trends and business spending to see where the business travel industry is headed. Our latest report, 2013 Q3 GBTA BTI™ Outlook – United States, finds that business travel spending is expected to rise across all categories of business travel in 2014. Check out the video below for more on…

Tell Your Elected Officials the Business Travel Industry Opposes Another Tax Increase

Tell Your Elected Officials the Business Travel Industry Opposes Another Tax Increase

Thanks to all of you who have already sent letters opposing an increase in the aviation security tax via the Legislative Action Center. Unfortunately, with the confrontational, intense budget negotiations in Congress, the fee increase is still very much in the discussion. GBTA has been communicating and meeting with key members of Congress to voice our…

Call for Nominations: GBTA Board of Directors

GBTA’s Board elections are held each year in conjunction with the annual Convention. Volunteering on the Board is a chance for our industry’s leaders to make a long-term positive impact on our profession. This message is meant to advise you of the GBTA Board election process and to invite you to participate by nominating candidates for vacant positions. We hope that you will choose to participate by nominating a peer – or even yourself.

Podcast: How Blind Spend is Impacting Your Travel Program

Today’s episode of The Business of Travel tackles the topic of blind spend and how it impacts your travel program. Charlie Sultan, Senior Vice President of Supplier Services at SAP Concur and a member of GBTA’s Technology Committee shares his expertise on the subject.   You can download and listen to The Business of Travel on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and…