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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

ByDebbie Iannaci

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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Global Business Travel and Events Costs Moderating in 2024, with Continued Modest Increases in 2025

ByDebbie Iannaci

Latest research from CWT and GBTA reveals that while costs will continue to rise, the pace of these increases will be notably slower through 2024 and into 2025 Global business travel and events prices appear to be moderating following the dramatic increases seen in recent years. The 2025 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by…

GBTA Convention 2024 Delivers Record Forecast Outlook and Positive Future Vision for Business Travel While Bringing Education, Connections and Inspiration to Industry Professionals

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The world’s largest gathering of the global business travel industry transcends travel disruption challenges, hosts 5,400 global delegates in Atlanta during its annual event July 22-24 The global business travel industry converged in Atlanta, Georgia, for the GBTA Convention 2024 held July 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Attracting 5,400 registered attendees from 50…

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GBTA Honours Jan-Christoph Oetjen with Navigator Award for Championing Business Travel in Europe

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GBTA announces MEP and Vice-President of the European Parliament Jan-Christoph Oetjen (Renew Europe, Germany) as the recipient of its prestigious “GBTA Navigator Award.” The GBTA Navigator Award is given to elected officials who have proven to be strong advocates of the business travel industry. First introduced by GBTA in 2016, this is the first time…

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Global Business Travel and Events Costs Expected to Remain Elevated Through 2024, Reflecting ‘True New Cost of Travel’

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Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022. This is according to the 2024 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and…

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GBTA and Uber for Business Examine the Complex Perspectives Between Business Travelers and Travel Managers in New Report

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The new age of business travel is intentional, with employees increasingly emphasizing work-life integration and changing dynamics This is according to a new report – “The Current State of Business Travel: Business Traveler and Travel Manager Priorities” – published today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, and sponsored…

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Corporate Procurement Leaders Cite Challenging Travel Market Dynamics, Growing Need to Leverage All Segments As 2024 Supplier Negotiations Begin 

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New GBTA and HRS Report Reflects Changes and Opportunities for Programs as Travel Rebounds  With flights to key corporate destinations mostly full and hotel rates stubbornly high, corporate travel and procurement leaders are faced with a uniquely challenging environment as negotiations with suppliers for 2024 business travel volume start this quarter. The return of volume…

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GBTA Expands Presence in Asia Pacific with New Advisory Board

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Industry Board members, along with new GBTA APAC interim director, will focus on advancing the association’s initiatives in the regionThe Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, continues to increase its commitment to global business travel with the establishment of a new regional GBTA Advisory Board in Asia…

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New Report from Cvent and GBTA Sheds Light on theTransforming Role of the Corporate Travel Manager

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Latest research from GBTA and Cvent explores the critical and evolving role of travel managers including reshaped responsibilities, compensation insights, DE&I advances, and career satisfactionLike most of us, corporate travel managers can divide their careers into two distinct eras: before COVID and after COVID. And like most professions, the ongoing adjustments for travel managers to…