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Global Travel: Borders, Boundaries & Bumps in the Road
SOURCE: BUSINESS TRAVEL EXECUTIVE, GBTA FEATURED, 2/9

For many in the business travel industry, 2025 was a mixed bag. While moderate growth kept the industry humming, fast-moving economic and geopolitical pressures constantly taxed travel programs. 

How will things look in 2026? International business travel is posting a steady climb upward, but the landscape is anything but calm. Travel managers are navigating a swirl of new visa and border rules, tariff uncertainty, and stumbling to find the best air fares.

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Bring More of Your Team to GBTA Convention 2026

Attending GBTA Convention 2026 in Chicago (August 3–5) just got easier. With the Corporate Travel Team Program, organizations can register four buyers and receive four complimentary registrations. Additional buyer registrations are buy one, get one free making it simple to bring your entire team.

Learn more about the Corporate Travel Team Program >