Alexandria, VA (June 8, 2017) – In the past year, over one-third (37 percent) of North American business travelers extended a work trip for leisure, according to a new study released today by the GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association. Millennials (48 percent) did so at a much…

Alexandria, VA (June 8, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC and Chairman of Expedia, Inc. Barry Diller as a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2017, July 15 – 19 in Boston. A one-on-one interview with Barry Diller…

Alexandria, VA (June 8, 2017) – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing today, Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Federal Aviation Administration Authorization. GBTA is pleased to hear Secretary Chao’s commitment to including all stakeholders, including members of the traveling public, in the governance of a not-for-profit corporation to oversee air…

Alexandria, VA (June 7, 2017) – The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing today on the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration. The following statement may be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO. “Modernization of our nation’s air traffic control should be an integral part of FAA reauthorization. Air traffic control…

Alexandria, VA (June 7, 2017) – Today, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of global business travel industry, joined Airlines for America (A4A) and Travelers United (TU) in requesting that the House Ways and Means Committee work with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in modernizing the nation’s air traffic control. GBTA, A4A…

Alexandria, VA (June 6, 2017) – Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate David P. Pekoske to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration. The following statement may be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO. “Leadership at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is critical to…

Alexandria, VA (May 23, 2017) – The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing today on Visa Overstays: A Gap in the Nation’s Border Security. The following statement may be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO. “The recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) OIG report makes an excellent business case…

Alexandria, VA (March 21, 2017) – Passengers traveling from 10 airports in eight Middle Eastern and African countries will be barred from bringing laptops and other large electronics into the cabin as carry-ons starting as early as Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security announced today. DHS is taking this step in response to “[e]valuated intelligence…

Alexandria, VA (May 16, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Cornerstone Information Systems has partnered with GBTA as the inaugural Volunteer Leadership Sponsor. Cornerstone has long supported its employees’ efforts and involvement in GBTA through the Committee structure, their local Chapters and at…

Toronto, Canada (May 12, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced a new panel in an exciting line-up of speakers for GBTA Conference 2017 Toronto, May 23 – 25. The Shift in Accommodations will take place on Thursday, May 25 and be moderated by…

Toronto, Canada (April 18, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced a new panel to be featured on Centre Stage at GBTA Conference 2017 Toronto, May 23 – 25: Innovation Leaders of Today. The Wednesday morning panel will feature prominent industry executive leaders discussing…

Alexandria, VA (April 13, 2017) – Home-sharing properties are allowed in one out of every six travel polices (17 percent), according to a new study released today by the GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association. However, more than double the number of business travelers are under the same…

Alexandria, VA (April 13, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced that more than 1,000 business travel buyers have registered for GBTA Convention 2017, marking the earliest in the event’s history that this milestone has been reached. Nearly 7,000 business travel professionals from around…

Alexandria, VA (April 12, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, and travel industry research authority Phocuswright today announced a partnership to launch the Innovation Series. This multifaceted, interactive program will bring the business travel industry’s most impactful innovators to GBTA Convention 2017, July 15-19 in…

Alexandria, VA (April 11, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director and General David Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.) as a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2017, July 15 – 19 in Boston. General Petraeus will deliver a short…

Alexandria, VA (March 28, 2017) – A new GBTA Foundation survey of business travellers who are based in Europe’s three largest business travel markets – Germany, the United Kingdom and France – revealed business travellers are increasingly booking direct with suppliers and embracing mobile and sharing economy services. The study, Booking Behaviour II, conducted in…

Alexandria, VA (March 16, 2017) – Business travelers view terrorism as the greatest safety risk they face on the road, according to a new study released today by the GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association. Almost half (45 percent) rank it as their greatest concern when traveling for…

Alexandria, VA (March 16, 2017) – This morning, President Trump released America First A Budget Blueprint to Mark America Great Again, highlighting the Administration’s top-line budget priorities for fiscal year 2018. The Blueprint included proposals to privatize air traffic control (ATC), cut certain TSA screening programs and increase the passenger security fee. The following statement…

Alexandria, VA (March 8, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, polled its U.S. and European members this week to assess the business travel impact of President Trump’s revised executive order on travel. Nearly 4 in 10 (37 percent) U.S. business travel professionals expect some level…

Alexandria, VA (March 2, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2017, July 15-19 in Boston. A one-on-one interview with Ilker Ayci will take place at Center Stage on Monday, July…

Alexandria, VA (March 1, 2017) On Tuesday night, President Trump delivered his first address to Congress. In his address, he said he will be asking Congress to approve legislation that produces a $1 trillion investment in the infrastructure of the United States — financed through both public and private capital — creating millions of new…

Alexandria, VA (February 23, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2017, July 15-19 in Boston. A one-on-one interview with Ed Bastian will take place at Center Stage on Tuesday,…

Mexico City, Mexico (February 16, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Rana Walker as a featured speaker at GBTA Conference 2017 Mexico City – Mexico, Central America & Caribbean, March 22-24. Rana Walker, an award-winning public speaker and corporate consultant, will speak at…

Alexandria, VA (February 7, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Michael Phelps will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2017, July 15-19 in Boston. A conversation with Michael Phelps, one of the most decorated athletes in the history of sport, will take…

Alexandria, VA (February 7, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Michael Phelps will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2017, July 15-19 in Boston. A conversation with Michael Phelps, one of the most decorated athletes in the history of sport, will take…

Alexandria, VA (February 2, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the business travel industry, polled its U.S. members this week on President Trump’s executive order banning travel to the United States of citizens from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. “Business travel drives lasting business growth and is a…

Delhi/Mumbai (February 1, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation, the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced the results of its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – India report, a semi-annual analysis that relates unfolding economic events at home and abroad to their resulting impacts on India’s business travel market. The…

Alexandria, VA (January 31, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the business travel industry, commends the Senate for the confirmation of Elaine Chao as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO. “GBTA welcomes…

ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 30, 2017) – On the Today Show this morning, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) claimed that the Visa Waiver Program “allows people from France, Belgium – places where there are known terrorists – to come in no questions asked.” This is factually inaccurate, as the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) has a…