GBTA Calls on Lawmakers to Oppose PFC Hike

Alexandria, VA (April 22, 2015) – Tomorrow, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security will be hosting a hearing to examine funding airport capital needs. The statement below can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, Executive Director and COO of the Global Business Travel Association: “With business…

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Business Travel Industry Drives Jobs, GDP Growth in Canada

Toronto (April 22, 2015) – A new report issued today by the GBTA Foundation at GBTA Conference 2015 Toronto highlights the positive economic impact that road warriors have on the nation’s economy and explores the quantitative impact business travel has on the Canadian economy. The study, sponsored by Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), reveals business travel…

GBTA Russia бизнес-тревел симпозиум «Стратегии снижения затрат на деловые поездки в условиях меняющейся экономической ситуации» пройдет в Москве 3 июня 2015 года

Москва (22 апреля 2015) – Международная Ассоциация Делового Туризма (GBTA) – выступающая от имени международной индустрии делового туризма – объявила дату проведения и программу очередного бизнес-тревел симпозиума, который состоится в Москве 3 июня 2015 года. Тревел симпозиум традиционно соберет ключевых игроков индустрии делового туризма для обсуждения наиболее актуальных вопросов в стремительно меняющейся экономической ситуации в…

GBTA Convention Panel to Examine Future of Travel Distribution Landscape

Alexandria, VA (April 16, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today unveiled its first of several panels in an exciting line-up of speakers for the upcoming GBTA Convention 2015, July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida: The Future of Distribution Landscape. Moderated by 30-year hotel…

GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS

Awards Honor Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Alexandria, VA (April 14, 2015) – GBTA Foundation’s Project ICARUS proudly announced the winners of the fourth annual Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards this week at The Masters Honors Summit & Gala in Miami. Through these awards, the GBTA Foundation – the education and…

U.S. Business Travel Volume Projected To Rise Over Next Two Years

Alexandria, VA (April 14, 2015) – U.S. business travel volume is expected to increase over the next two years, as the U.S. economy moves into higher gear. Meanwhile, lower oil prices are expected to allow more modest pricing growth in air travel, ground transportation and rental cars in 2015. Overall, U.S. business travel spending is…

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2015 Global Business Travel Association Conference Celebrates Business in Motion

Toronto (April 13, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the leading voice of the business travel industry in Canada, will host its 11th annual conference in Toronto from April 20-22, 2015 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. With more than 500 attendees from across Canada and the United States, the GBTA Canada Conference…

GBTA Announces First-Ever GBTA Convention 2015 Media Day

Alexandria, VA (April 9, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today announced the organization’s first-ever GBTA Convention 2015 Media Day to be held Sunday, July 26. This kick-off event will feature back-to-back news announcements throughout the morning from top travel companies around the world. “We are excited to be able to offer media…

GBTA Hosts Successful Third Annual Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (April 8, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Brasil hosted its third annual GBTA Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015 recently at the Hotel Sofitel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. More than 90 business travel professionals from Brasil, the United States and Latin America participated in the successful…

GBTA Mexico Conference 2015 Sets Record Attendance

Mexico City, Mexico (March 25, 2015) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Mexico hosted its 9th annual GBTA Mexico Conference 2015 from March 18 – 20 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. A record number of more than 390 business travel professionals attended the event from Mexico, the United States and Latin…