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GBTA Applauds U.S. Passage  of Legislation to Strengthen Security and Improve Passenger Experience  

ParTara Erwin

GBTA today welcomed the U.S. House of Representative’s passage of a bipartisan package of aviation security and travel facilitation bills, including the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 and the One Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, legislation that strengthens Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations and improves the passenger experience across the aviation system.  These measures address challenges that GBTA members continue to…

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GBTA Holds Annual Business Meeting for 2025, Announces 2026 Board Election Results

ParDebbie Iannaci

GBTA conducted its Annual Business Meeting led by GBTA CEO, Suzanne Neufang, and Board President, Rosemary Maloney. The session provided an overview of GBTA’s 2025 financial performance, key organizational metrics, and highlights from the year’s achievements. Attendees also gained valuable insight into GBTA’s ongoing investments in its core mission, programs, people and advocacy efforts, as…

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GBTA Applauds Introduction of the Quiet Skies Act to Keep Voice Calls Off Commercial Flights to Congress

ParDebbie Iannaci

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…

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Corporate Hotel Programs Evolve Amid Market Complexity, Cost Pressures and Rising AI Adoption 

ParFintan Hastings

New GBTA-Radisson Hotel Group research reveals shifting priorities, increased AI use and persistent challenges facing travel managers in driving hotel program compliance Corporate travel managers continue to adapt their hotel sourcing strategies in response to changing global market dynamics, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), and evolving program priorities, according to new industry research from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group. Based on a survey of corporate travel managers across North America and EMEA, the study explores…

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Air Passenger Rights: GBTA Welcomes Landmark Agreement and Calls for Clear and Consistent Implementation Across Europe 

ParFintan Hastings

Landmark political agreement at EU level preserves compensation rights whilst strengthening passenger information and claims during travel disruption  Brussels, Belgium (16 June 2026) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) welcomes the agreement reached this week on the long-awaited reform of EU air passenger rights rules, marking an important step toward greater clarity for travellers, businesses, and the wider travel ecosystem.   Over the past years, GBTA has supported a clearer…

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GBTA Brings Industry Voices to Capitol Hill to Champion Business Travel’s Value and Economic Impact

ParTara Erwin

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…

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Business Travel Within the U.S. Drives Over $623 Billion in Economic Impact as Spending Reaches $538 Billion, According to New GBTA Study

ParDebbie Iannaci

Findings reveal business travel supports 6.7 million U.S. jobs and accounts for 2.1% of GDP, underscoring its role as a critical driver of economic growth nationwide Business travel within and to the United States continues to be a major engine powering the nation’s economy and growth, generating $623.8 billion in total gross domestic product (GDP)…

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GBTA Warns Potential CBP Operational Changes Risk Disrupting U.S. Travel Competitiveness and Economic Growth

ParDebbie Iannaci

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…

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Technology, Managed Travel and Hotel Distribution Gaps Stall Progress Toward the “Perfect Business Trip,” According to New GBTA Research

ParDebbie Iannaci

Survey of North American and European travel buyers shows strong demand for artificial intelligence, persistent global program complexity and growing interest in next-generation hotel booking models The convergence of AI innovation, the realities of managing global travel programs and shifting hotel distribution models are shaping the next era for business travel—yet key gaps remain including…

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Asia Pacific Business Travel to Surpass $700 Billion in 2026, Leading Global Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty 

ParDebbie Iannaci

At its 2026 APAC Conference attracting over 1,100 delegates, GBTA revealed new data on regional business travel growth as well as its economic impact in Singapore Business travel across Asia Pacific is on a strong upward trajectory, with the region projected to remain the largest global market in 2026 — even as companies navigate ongoing…

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GBTA Welcomes EU Measures to Make Travel Easier to Book, Compare and Manage

ParDebbie Iannaci

New proposed rules aim to simplify multimodal journeys, strengthen passenger rights and support more efficient business travel across Europe GBTA welcomes the publication today of the European Commission’s new Passenger Package. The legislative proposals included in the Package are aimed at improving the availability of multimodal travel options and rail tickets, and at strengthening the rights of rail passengers across Europe.  The Passenger Package is an important step in the right direction, with the potential to…

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Study: Navigating Transport in Unfamiliar Places is Southeast Asia’s Biggest Business Travel Stressor, Fueling Unapproved Ground Trips and Expense Uncertainty 

ParDebbie Iannaci

Nine in 10 business travellers (93%) desire a single, unified platform to manage ground transportation and meal-related expenses across Southeast Asia A new study by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Grab For Business reveals that companies in Southeast Asia can significantly improve the business travel experience by aligning their business travel programmes with…