Its July 28, the 2023 GBTA Convention is coming fast, but honestly not fast enough, because I am ready to 2-step! As it’s the end of Summer, I will be taking a little break from publishing the Politics of Travel. Please don’t email me with comments such as “this is nothing new” or “another break? What are you, a member…
Welcome to the dog days of summer. I always get nostalgic around my birthday, so as a kid raised around TV, I have included fun clicks that are moments in time. Plus, you get a whole lot of GBTA industry news and a little bit of commentary. UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: A key pillar of GBTA’s global…
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 Mike Daly, SVP at Serko. For many, the life of a road warrior conjures images of adventure, networking, and professional growth. Yet,…
GBTA welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament of their report on the proposed CountEmissionsEU regulation that will establish a consistent and accurate measurement framework for transport emissions. This initiative is critical for business travellers to make more sustainable choices by helping them compare the carbon footprint of their trips across providers, and modes of…
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…
Approved $1.2 trillion budget package for FY 2024 includes reallocating airfare fees for TSA upgrades and expansion which supports better efficiency and safety while traveling The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) commends the inclusion of a provision in the recently-passed $1.2 trillion 2024 federal government spending package which reinstates revenue collected from airline ticket security…
Welcome to the March edition of the GBTA U.S. Advocacy Newsletter designed to keep you up to date with what’s happening in relation to business travel in the US, and how GBTA is advocating on your behalf. SummaryGBTA Action in the US Key Points ➤ Transportation Aviation / FAA extension: Congress passed a short-term FAA…
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, Sue Spear, Sr. Manager, Travel and Fleet at Cengage Learning. In the business travel world, buyers and suppliers often engage in…
Industry-wide, open-source solution provides corporate travel managers with a harmonized approach for requesting information on suppliers’ sustainability practices, starting with the aviation sector The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), has launched GBTA Sustainable Procurement Standards, an educational resource that corporate travel buyers worldwide can utilize to make informed…
Are you looking for help selecting a travel risk management supplier? The GBTA Risk Committee can help! Launched in 2023, the GBTA Travel Risk Management Supplier Capabilities Survey supports our travel buyers in adopting ISO 31030:2021 Travel Risk Management – Guidance for Organizations. The survey helps our members to better understand the key elements of…
Welcome to the February edition of the GBTA U.S. Advocacy Newsletter designed to keep you up to date with what’s happening in relation to business travel in the US, and how GBTA is advocating on your behalf. SummaryGBTA Action in the US Key Points ➤ US Canada Relations On February 2, GBTA attended a meeting with Canadian Ambassador Kirsten…
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, Kevin Sullivan, Managing Director of Sales for Southwest Airlines. Our industry is built on relationships, and through my experience, GBTA’s Annual Convention,…
With the recent aircraft safety incidents and the Max 9 still grounded, companies are now dealing with travelers’ concerns about flying on certain aircraft. We are all faced with balancing the travel policy and budgets as well as ensuring that travelers are comfortable. While some companies are taking a firm approach by prohibiting the use…
Global industry professionals report strength in business travel numbers, outlook on potential risks ahead, and how travel policies are evolving to meet the needs of a remote / hybrid workforce The global business travel industry has put the pandemic behind it and is riding a wave of momentum at the start of 2024. A majority…
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 President Mark Cuschieri. As we embark on a New Year, I’m filled with a sense of optimism and excitement for what lies ahead. …
Registration now open for co-located event with Worldwide ERC which offers attendees insights, education, networking and more With business travel in Asia Pacific poised for continued transformation in the coming year and APAC business travel spending expected to reach $800 billion by 2027*, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and…
As we transition out of 2023 into a new year of business travel, travel managers and corporate security teams must be more prepared to address Travel Risk and Duty of Care. As more business travelers are hitting the road or flying the friendly skies, it is critical to be aware of the changing threat landscape…
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…
Every year, there’s a lot of buzz around COP (which stands for “Conference of the Parties” to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as UNFCCC). I had the unique opportunity to attend this year’s COP28 held in Dubai, representing the global business travel industry and GBTA. Whether you’re skeptical or not…
Welcome to the December edition of the GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter designed to keep you up to date with what’s happening in relation to business travel in Brussels, and how GBTA is advocating on your behalf. Click here for the EU jargon buster. SummaryGBTA Action in the EU GBTA meets with EU policymakers and Stakeholders…
The Global Business Travel Association welcomes the European Parliament’s inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) as a priority technology in the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) during this week’s plenary session. The NZIA is a pivotal piece of legislation that will Support the deployment of manufacturing technologies necessary for decarbonisation in the EU and help…
Continued rebound, sustainability, business traveller behaviour and more were on the agenda at Europe’s largest gathering of the global business travel industry Europe’s business travel community once again came together to explore, discuss and connect around the current and future state of the sector in the region at the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023…
Expected spending on business travel across Europe continues to steadily increase due to pent-up demand, hybrid work environments, the return of travel and meetings and more stable economic conditions, according to GBTA Business Travel Index™ Outlook regional analysis After a slower regional rebound over the last few years, business travel spending in Europe is expected…
New findings emphasize post-pandemic travel recovery, sustainability and technology among the biggest changes and challenges There’s no putting the brakes on the way business travelers view and utilize ground transportation. That’s according to the latest report from FREENOW, Europe’s Mobility Super App, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association. In…
Latest GBTA Business Travel Outlook Poll reveals positive recovery sentiment, emerging forecasts, industry priorities and potential barriers for the year ahead The majority of professionals in the global business travel industry say the sector has reached near-full recovery this year since the pandemic days of 2019. But even as business travel has rebounded, the industry…
Gala and ceremony honored an illustrious group of individuals representing a diverse range of industry experience levels, career roles, sectors and companies Tonight GBTA WINiT, a program of the GBTA Foundation dedicated to helping women move forward in their travel industry careers, hosted its annual Awards Ceremony and Gala to honor the corporate and personal contributions…
As Q4 2023 continues full speed ahead and Q1 2024 rapidly approaching the horizon, now is the time to take stock of training budgets and professional development goals. Did you and your team utilize this year’s allotment? Are you pledging to focus more on your career in 2024? That’s why GBTA and eCornell, Cornell University’s…
Can it make travel easier and greener? Yesterday GBTA helped host a high-level event at the European Parliament in Brussels to discuss the upcoming Multimodal Digital Mobility Systems Regulation. The event, The MDMS Regulation: Can it make travel easier and greener? Was hosted by MEP Oetjen and Dalunde in the European Parliament and showcased the numerous stakeholders representing the…
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,…
EU leaders are in a race against time to push through new reforms aimed at greening the economy, ahead of the European Parliament elections scheduled for June 2024. The ambitious “European Green Deal” presented as one of the main priorities of the current Commission is set to become President Ursula von der Leyen’s most enduring…
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