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The SAF Playbook Webinar Now Available On Demand

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,…

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Clearer SAF Rules Could Unlock Corporate Travel Emissions Reduction

Reducing emissions linked to aviation is challenging. Unlike road transport for example, there are no scalable alternatives such as electric alternatives today; making Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the only viable near-term technology solution.   Many roadblocks however remain to make SAF affordable and available at scale. GBTA’s latest Acceleration Challenge results show that only 15%…

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GBTA Foundation Earns 2025 SPLC Leadership Award for Advancing Global Sustainable Travel Procurement Standards

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has named the GBTA Foundation, the cause-related arm of GBTA, a distinguished recipient of its 2025 Leadership Award in the Public Interest Advocate category. This recognition celebrates the Foundation’s dedication and success in generating positive outcomes through its pioneering sustainable procurement tools and standards. The GBTA Foundation’s work to…

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GBTA Foundation’s 2025 WINiT Summit & Gala Celebrate the Power of Possibility and Leaders Advancing Gender Equity in Business Travel  

Events explore strategies to drive leadership progress across sector and recognize standout achievements  The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association, hosted its 2025 WINiT Summit, Awards & Gala yesterday at Civic Hall in New York City. Now in its 11th year, GBTA WINiT (“Women in Travel”), a program dedicated to…

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

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

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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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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GBTA + VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations and GBTA Sustainability Summit Highlight a Robust European Business Travel Industry

Education, engagement and networking were the pillars of the three-day event that focused on initiatives for a greener future as well as what’s ahead for business travel in Europe The outlook for business travel in Europe including the path toward a more sustainable future was the focus this week at the GBTA +VDR Conference 2024…

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Biden Administration Announces Plans to Accelerate Clean Transportation, GBTA Commits to Sustainable Procurement Criteria for Business Travel

GBTA and the GBTA Foundation took part in an announcement event today in Washington, D.C. where the Biden Administration unveiled new commitments to boost access to electric vehicles (EVs), save taxpayer dollars, and tackle the climate crisis, as well as new Federal employee travel guidelines on sustainable transportation use. Shane Downey, Vice President, Government and…

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GBTA Foundation Reveals WINiT Top 50 Recipients for 2023

Gala and awards event on October 26th in Brooklyn, NY, will celebrate the individuals, companies and allies who elevate women in travel-related industries The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and global leader in community, education, research and advocacy – has announced the 2023 WINiT Top 50,…