Alexandria, VA (May 26, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced two regional vice president appointments: Catherine McGavock and Kevin Maguire. Catherine McGavock has been promoted to Regional Vice President – EMEA. McGavock’s contributions over the years for GBTA as Regional Director…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – May 19, 2015 — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), today unveiled a study finding an overwhelming majority of organizations – 83 percent — report their travel programs have risk management protocols in place in order to ensure the safety and well-being of…

Alexandria, VA (May 15, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today unveiled another panel in an exciting line-up of speakers for GBTA Convention 2015, July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida. Differentiating Brands in a Sharing Economy Monday, July 27, 9 a.m. Moderator: Guy Langford,…

Alexandria, VA (May 14, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced Silicon Valley icon Steve Wozniak will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2015, July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida. FORTUNE’s Washington columnist and senior editor-at-large Nina Easton will interview Wozniak at…

Alexandra, VA (May 13, 2015) – On Tuesday evening, May 12th, an Amtrak train traveling from Washington, DC to New York derailed in Philadelphia. The statement below can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, Executive Director and COO of the Global Business Travel Association. “The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) offers our deepest condolences to…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – May 12, 2015 – The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) announced a new initiative at its Annual Gala in New York City yesterday called The Masters List. The Masters List will recognize the most engaged, most committed, most connected and most involved GBTA…

Alexandria, VA (May 12, 2015) —The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the winners of the third annual Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers, suppliers and intermediaries who can demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to delivering…

NEW YORK (May 11, 2015) – Business travelers value convenience over cost savings, according to new research from the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), in partnership with American Express. According to the first in a series of GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment Index™ reports, U.S. business travelers…

Alexandria, VA (May 6, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced award winning film, television and stage actor; musician and philanthropist Kevin Bacon will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2015, July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida. Bacon will be speaking at…

Alexandria, VA (May 5, 2015) —The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry— today announced a new initiative for GBTA Convention 2015 called the Corporate Travel Team Program designed to give more buyers the opportunity to experience Convention. The Corporate Travel Team Program provides unlimited complimentary buyer member registrations after…