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Safety, Sustainability and Cost Drive Today’s Business Travel Ground Transportation Strategies, According to New Research

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GBTA and the National Limousine Association explore how corporate travel programs manage and maintain ground transportation policies The wheels are constantly turning when it comes to ground transportation as part of a company’s business travel program. Now it’s becoming increasingly important for travel managers to think strategically when implementing effective policies and processes that reduce…

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Corporate Travel Industry Must Embrace Emerging Technology to Remain Competitive and Accelerate Growth According to New Research from GBTA and Cvent

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Report outlines the importance of technology in the business travel industry as a disruptor and enabler with artificial intelligence and blockchain at the top of the emerging technology list The time for technology to transform, disrupt and accelerate business travel growth is here – according to a new study, “The Future is Now: Technological Transformation…

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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Global Business Travel Industry Spending Expected to Hit Record $1.48 Trillion in 2024

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Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028 according to the latest GBTA Business Travel Index Report  The business travel industry has proven itself resilient as it leaves the global pandemic behind and moves into a new era of post-pandemic stabilization. The forecast for 2024…

Why GBTA’s Global Presence at Events is Important for Business Travel and Program Success

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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 GBTA Board member and Tammy Routh, Senior Vice President, Global Sales Organization at Marriott International. As I reflect on my time at GBTA’s APAC…

Politics of Travel: Elections, Debates, Citizen Advocacy Oh My

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One of my passions is to empower people with the knowledge, tools and access to advocate for what they believe in. These last couple of months have been fulfilling to me as I have managed have the GBTA elections for the Board of Directors, organized the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit, and am learning how I…

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What Do the European Election Results Mean for Business Travel?

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Since the last European election in 2019, business travel has undergone significant transformations. By interrupting travel, the Covid-19 pandemic brought to light the sector’s crucial benefits to our societies, including connecting people from different backgrounds and a substantial contribution to economic growth. Now that it is on the road to recovery, efforts are being deployed…

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GBTA Launches Global Equity Program to Support Business Travel Professionals in Emerging Markets through Sponsored Memberships 

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With Marriott International as the Founding Sponsor, Applications Are Now Open for Initiative Aimed at Expanding Opportunity and Inclusion Across GBTA’s Global Community  Today the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the premiere trade association and voice of the global business travel industry, launched its Global Equity Program (GEP), which provides business travel professionals in emerging markets…

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GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2024 Brings the Voices of Business Travel to Policymakers to Advance Industry Priorities

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100+ GBTA Members Share Industry’s Economic Impact and Urge Legislators to Support Decarbonizing Air Travel and Improve the U.S. Visa System for Those Who Travel for Work Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) Receive “GBTA Navigator Award” for Championing Business Travel in the U.S. Members and constituents of the Global Business Travel…

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U.S. Business Travel Industry Responsible for Almost 2% of U.S. GDP and 3.5% of Employment in Latest Full-Year Figures

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GBTA’s study reveals for every 1% of growth in business travel, the U.S. economy sees nearly 60,000 jobs, $2.9 billion in paid wages, $1.2 billion in tax revenue and $4.8 billion in new GDP The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today unveiled a new study, the “GBTA U.S. Economic Impact Study: Business Travel’s Impact on…

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Shaping a Low Carbon Future for Business Travel: Our Call to Action to EU Policymakers

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By Delphine Millot, SVP, Advocacy & Sustainability, GBTA; Managing Director, GBTA Foundation In the past five years, the way we travel for work has undergone significant transformation. By interrupting travel, the Covid-19 pandemic also brought to light the travel sector’s impact on environmental sustainability. As the enduring desire for human connection is driving continued projected…