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Mind Your Ps: How Corporate Travel Supports Business Goals for Profits, People and the Planet

The three Ps—profits, people and planet—are the triple bottom line for businesses today. Companies evaluate opportunities and measure success using financial, social and environmental metrics. According to a recent study commissioned by the United Nations: 97% of chief executive officers believe sustainability is important to the future success of their business. 85% have embedded sustainability into…

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Opportunity Exists for Travel Management Professionals To Consider Sustainable Practices When Contracting With Suppliers

Alexandria, VA (April 4, 2017) – Only one in six travel management professionals (16 percent) currently incentivize their business travelers to stay in hotels with sustainable practices, according to a new study released today by the GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association, in partnership with AIG Travel. Even…

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GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS Recognizes Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as Sustainability Gold Medal Recipient

Alexandria, VA (June 22, 2016) —GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS is proud to announce Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. as a recipient of the prestigious Project ICARUS Sustainability Gold Medal. The Gold Medal program recognizes travel and meeting industry companies who are committed to making sustainability a core function within their business and who are leading…

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GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS Opens Call for Nominations for 2016 European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards

Alexandria, VA (20 June 2016) —GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS announces the call for nominations and applications is now open for the annual Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability in business travel and meetings across Europe. Through these awards, GBTA Foundation looks to recognize travel buyers, suppliers, intermediaries, individuals and groups who can demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation…

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GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS Opens Call for Nominations for 2016 North American Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards

Alexandria, VA (January 6, 2016) —GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS announces the call for applications and nominations is now open for the fourth annual Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability in business travel and meetings across North America. Through these awards, GBTA Foundation looks to recognize travel buyers, suppliers, intermediaries, individuals and groups who can demonstrate outstanding…

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Sustainable Business Travel Initiatives on the Rise in Europe

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Jan. 26, 2015 – The majority (57 percent) of European-based companies have sustainability initiatives written into their company’s travel policy, according to a new study on sustainability in travel programs by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). This marks a significant increase from…