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…
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…
Leading up to June, even though it’s been a busy year, I have felt like the Fugazzi song Waiting Room I knew June was going to be packed and boy it didn’t disappoint! In the span of a few weeks, we released a landmark economic study, brought more than 100 members to Capitol Hill and met 140+…
Welcome to another edition of the GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter — the monthly reminder that global business travel is held together by equal parts policy, caffeine, and collective optimism. As I was listening to songs, this one popped up, YES, I was a little punk with a spectacular mullet and was raised in part on Judas Priest, but…
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…
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…
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 Board member Christina Reichelt, Senior Manager, Global Travel Procurement at Regeneron. With voting for the GBTA Board of Directors underway, there may be some of you thinking, “Oh, I…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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 Board member, Amarnath Lal Das, India Travel Lead and Global Crisis and Compliance at Accenture Solutions PVT. LTD. When it comes to business travel, India is…
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