Tech Safari Series: Coupa Brings End-to-End T&E Management Built to Scale

The GBTA Tech Committee brings you the podcast version of the Tech Safari Series which showcases new technologies launching cutting-edge solutions in business travel. In this episode, Katie Virtue, GBTA Tech Committee Member talks with Devon Tivona from Coupa to learn more about the company and its technology first approach to T&E Management. Devon is…

Tech Safari Series: Snowfall Offers an Ecosystem to Business Travel

The GBTA Tech Committee brings you the podcast version of the Tech Safari Series which showcases new technologies launching cutting-edge solutions in business travel. In this episode, Katie Virtue, GBTA Tech Committee Member talks with Ron Glickman from Snowfall to learn more about the company and it’s new ecosystem offering to the business travel industry….

Incorporating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into your Meetings & Events

Diversity is a fact and being more inclusive is becoming a necessity in order to fully engage today’s workforce and creating inclusive spaces for your meeting and event attendees is equally as important as when they are back in their regular workspaces.  Our podcast will discuss why it’s important, how to get started and provide…

A Special 100th Podcast: the GBTA Foundation and Creating a Better Future for People and Planet

The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm and outgrowth of GBTA’s overall mission, was relaunched by the association in July 2022 to create a positive impact and a better future for people and the planet. As GBTA marks and celebrates the 100th episode of its “Business of Travel” podcast, GBTA CEO Suzanne Neufang sits down with Delphine…

The Dawn of the Employee-Centric Travel Program

Based on a recent GBTA study, sponsored by Deem, travel managers are challenged with understanding and providing technology solutions for accessible travel. Almost a third of travel managers say their corporate booking tool does a poor job accommodating these travelers and two-thirds say their company does not have clearly defined processes or resources for accessible…

ESG Efforts and Innovations for Business Travel’s Greener Future

Sustainability is emerging as a major driver in the evolution of business travel and that definitely includes in the hotel space. Jean Garris Hand, Vice President, Global ESG, Hilton sat down with Debbie Iannaci, head of GBTA Communications and Research during the 2022 GBTA Convention to provide insights on how sustainability is shaping business travel,…

How Travel Managers Can Drive Insights and Outcomes Using Data and AI

With data and technology available increasingly in abundance in the business travel sector, how can you harness and make the most of it? Peter Psaltakis, Director Solutions Engineering, and Stephen Pitcher, Chief Data Science Officer, both from FCM joined Debbie Iannaci, head of GBTA Communications and Research during the 2022 GBTA Convention to provide their…