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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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Business Travel Spending in Latin America Expected to Reach $63.9 Billion USD in 2025 Amidst Modest Gains and Economic Headwinds 

At the GBTA LATAM Conference 2025, industry leaders and new regional leadership spotlight resilience, data insights, and strategic priorities for corporate travel in the region  Scroll down for Spanish version Business travel spending in Latin America – which includes Central and South America and Mexico – is projected to reach $63.9 billion USD this year,…

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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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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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Canadian Business Travel Spending Surpassed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024 but 2025 Outlook Tempered by Market Uncertainty 

GBTA Conference examines the $37.6 billion CAD Canadian business travel sector, while offering education, peer discussions and practical solutions for industry professionals amid geopolitical and economic headwinds     The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) unveiled new insights and outlooks for the Canadian business travel sector during its 2025 Canada Conference, held April 28-30 in Toronto.  Marking…

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Business Travel Industry Kicks Off 2025 with Optimism Amid Evolving Challenges, According to Latest GBTA Poll

Results highlight growth in travel volume and spend; AI awareness, sustainability adoption and workforce shifts also among key findings Professionals in the business travel industry look forward to an engaged and productive year, according to the first Business Travel Outlook Poll of 2025, released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). While shifting economic…

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Business Travel Industry Reflects on a Resilient 2024, Sets Optimistic Plans for Growth, Technology and Sustainability in 2025 

New GBTA research highlights strong global optimism, increased budgets and shifting travel patterns across regions as companies navigate the future  As 2024 draws to a close, there is strong sentiment from the global business travel industry that the year outperformed expectations, paving the way for increased budgets, strategic investments and growth initiatives for 2025. This…

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

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…