New destination-level research finds $178 billion in business traveler spending across 25 cities contributed $93 billion in local GDP, nearly $55 billion in tax revenue and 1.4 million jobs, with New York, Tokyo and London ranked highest for spending From New York to Tokyo to London to São Paulo and around the world, business travel…
Bipartisan bill directs Department of Transportation to finalize long-delayed in-flight ban sought by business travelers GBTA today welcomed the introduction of the Quiet Skies Act by Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI) Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR), Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), legislation that directs the Department of Transportation to finally issue the rule banning in-flight voice calls that Congress required nearly…
120 GBTA members from across the U.S. engaged national lawmakers during GBTA’s annual U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility Bringing the voice of business travel to Capitol Hill, 120 Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) members and stakeholders from 31 states convened in Washington, D.C. this week for…
GBTA statement: “In light of the U.S. Administration’s consideration of changes to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at certain airport ports of entry—including the withdrawal of CBP officers from major gateway airports—the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is expressing serious concerns about the potential implications for international travel into the U.S. and the resulting…
GBTA convenes European Parliament roundtable examining key EU initiatives to drive sustainable, competitive travel, including the Sustainable Tourism Strategy and “Single Ticketing Package” and business travel’s role in shaping successful outcomes The business travel sector is a driving force in the shift toward more sustainable mobility in Europe, according to insights shared at a high‑level European Parliament roundtable in Brussels on 8 April. The event—organised by GBTA and hosted by MEP Sérgio Gonçalves (S&D, Portugal), a member of the Parliament’s Committee on…
Association urges the ongoing protection of Trusted Traveler programs essential to effective security screening, airport efficiency and U.S. economic competitiveness GBTA strongly warns that the ongoing suspension of the Global Entry program would increase security and operational risk at U.S. airports and ports of entry, citing the potential for significant disruption of not only leisure…
GBTA files formal comments urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection to mitigate travel disruptions and the potential loss of high-value international business travel The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s leading voice representing the $1.57 trillion global business travel and meetings industry, is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt a balanced and practical approach as it evaluates…
GBTA applauds today’s introduction of the “Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives which would restore the full value of the credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and extends related 45Z tax credits through 2033. GBTA, as well as the SAF Coalition, sent letters to key U.S. policymakers urging swift, bipartisan passage…
The Global Business Travel Association, GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, welcomes the news that the United States Congress has passed a continuing resolution to reopen the government through January 30 and provide backpay to federal workers. “It’s reassuring to see things moving in the right direction. The impact of the…
GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, met in Brussels this week with key policymakers from the European Commission, European Parliament and upcoming EU Council Presidency to advance policies that support a thriving, sustainable and modernised business travel ecosystem. Over the course of four days, GBTA leaders and its European Advisory Board…
GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, today called on the United States Congress to take immediate action to reach an agreement on a federal budget and quickly end the government shutdown. A prolonged shutdown would have far-reaching consequences for the business travel sector and the broader economy. It would significantly disrupt…
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 Rosemary Maloney, Senior Director, Corporate Travel at The Freeman Company. I can’t begin to express how honored I feel to step…
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