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Professional Development

Power your career with business travel education and certifications to fuel recognition and career advancement. Learn more

Research

Access the world’s largest collection of business travel industry research, RFP templates, benchmarking tools and archived webinars. Learn more

Advocacy

GBTA advocates for policies that better the business travel industry, representing travel buyers and the travelers they manage. Learn more

Upcoming Events

Conferences & Symposiums

OCT
18
2018

GBTA Western Canada Business Travel Symposium 2018

Calgary, AB

OCT
24
2018

Conferencia GBTA 2018 - Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires - Argentina

OCT
24-25
2018

GBTA Conference South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa

NOV
16
2018

Conferência GBTA 2018 – Lima

Lima - Peru

NOV
27-29
2018

GBTA Conference 2018 - Berlin in Partnership with VDR

Berlin - Germany

NOV
29
2018

GBTA Energy, Resources & Marine Symposium 2018

Houston, Texas

Webinars & Online Courses

SEP
2018

On Demand: Corporate Meetings Program and Design

Online

SEP
25
2018

The Personalisation Revolution in Business Travel

Online

OCT
9
2018

Business Traveler Payment Solutions: Perceptions, Pain Points, and Payoffs for Adoption

Online

Regions

Discover the professional development, networking, educational events and resources from GBTA available in your region.

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Chapters

GBTA Chapters & Affiliates connect you with business travel professionals and education in 39 markets across the Unites States.   Each local chapter provides unique perspectives and compelling benefits through education, networking and scholarship opportunities.

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Committees

GBTA’s 9 Committees set the direction of the business travel industry across major categories of interest including; aviation, hotels, meetings, risk management, sustainability, government relations, payment solutions, technology and sports, media and entertainment.  

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GBTA News and Commentary

Dining Programs are Hot: Here’s Why it Should Matter to You

Heather Thompson / Friday, September 14, 2018

With the Global Business Travel Association’s annual convention just behind us, it’s no wonder everyone is talking about business travel. It’s a hot topic that gets even hotter when we talk about how much business travel actually costs.

 

The Ladders Experience

Colleen Gallagher / Thursday, September 13, 2018

Last week on the blog you heard a Convention interview from the Ladders’ leadership team featuring details on how the global mentoring program works and its impact on our industry. Want to learn more? Revisit our podcast episode recorded live onsite at the GBTA Ladders Summit this May.

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Extending Business Travel into Leisure Time – Bleisure Study: North America-Based Business Travelers

Monday, September 17, 2018

This study, conducted in partnership with Hilton Hotels & Resorts, is based on a survey of 675 North American business travelers and their experiences taking “bleisure trips” in which they extend work travel for leisure. 

Are Business Travel Programs Barring Basic Economy?

New Research Delves into How Managed Travel Policies Address Air Travel

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Basic economy fares introduced last year by many airlines are typically cheaper, but come with restrictions, and business travel programs are not on board with them, according to new research out today from the Global Business Travel Association...
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Mission

GBTA’s mission is to be the leading source of business travel knowledge worldwide. This knowledge is created through education, research, networking and advocacy delivered on demand.

  • We believe members come first. 
  • We believe in marketplace transparency.
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  • We believe relationships create value.
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Leadership

GBTA relies upon experienced and dedicated business travel industry professionals to guide its strategy and direction to better serve our members at large, and the business travel industry.

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