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GBTA to Convene Business Travel Forums in Cities Across Australia and New Zealand 

ByDebbie Iannaci

From Perth to Auckland, GBTA’s Business Travel Forums will dive into hot topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability, mobility and the key trends reshaping business travel worldwide  GBTA is kicking off a series of events in major cities across Australia and New Zealand, bringing together the business travel community to explore the most important issues shaping the sector.  From Perth to Auckland, the GBTA Business Travel Forums series will feature corporate travel managers, procurement leaders, airlines, hotels, technology providers and a range of other crucial players. As well as being unique networking opportunities, attendees…

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Middle East Regional Escalation: Operational and Travel Implications

ByStephanie Abad

A major military escalation between Iran and the United States–Israel alliance began on 28 February 2026, resulting in significant regional instability and disruptions to air travel, logistics, and business operations. GBTA’s Risk Committee has prepared a comprehensive briefing outlining the situation, implications for corporate travel, and recommended actions for mobility programs. Key Highlights: Recommended Actions…

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GBTA Urges U.S. Congress and Administration to End Global Entry Suspension, Citing Increased Security and Business Travel Risks

ByDebbie Iannaci

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…

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The Power of Community at the GBTA Chapter Leadership Summit

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Michelle Amos, Travel & Expense, Meetings & Events Manager at Qualtrics.  Every year, the U.S. GBTA Chapter Leadership Summit brings the GBTA community together…

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Is Taking Flight, But Significant Headwinds Remain, According to New GBTA Insights

ByDebbie Iannaci

 New insights show which corporate sectors are leading early SAF uptake as well as the enablers and challenges driving SAF adoption as a significant lever to reduce business travel emissions Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchasing for business travel is on a fast upward trajectory, according to new research released today by the GBTA Foundation’s Acceleration…

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GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance

ByDebbie Iannaci

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 Global Advocacy Newsletter – January 2026

ByNataliia Safronova

Welcome to 2026! I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and have enjoyed a smooth transition back to work. I personally enjoyed my time off exploring new destinations and basking in the warm sunshine on ship decks and beaches. Recharged, we are jumping into the new year and if January is a precursor, it is on!…

GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – Year In Review 2025

ByNataliia Safronova

Across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, GBTA advocacy delivered real results that make business travel faster, more resilient, and more reliable. Read the newsletter to learn about our key policy wins from the past year that directly support the needs of travel managers, suppliers, and the travelers they serve.

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Global Business Travel Professionals Signal Stronger Confidence But Also Constraint Heading Into 2026, According to Latest GBTA Poll

ByDebbie Iannaci

New industry poll points to stable-to-rising travel spending and volume, with affordability, traveler safety and cross-border concerns poised to shape the year ahead Global business travel professionals are cautiously optimistic as the industry enters the year ahead ─ despite concerns over balancing travel budgets with costs, traveler safety and satisfaction, and potentially stricter U.S. border…

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Building Confidence, Community, and Careers: Reflecting on the Impact of Mentorship

ByTara Erwin

In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Laura Choules, Senior Director Global Sales, EMEA, at Global Hotel Alliance.  Mentorship — have you ever stopped to consider just how powerful this one…