At the GBTA LATAM Conference 2025, industry leaders and new regional leadership spotlight resilience, data insights, and strategic priorities for corporate travel in the region Scroll down for Spanish version Business travel spending in Latin America – which includes Central and South America and Mexico – is projected to reach $63.9 billion USD this year,…
In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board President Rosemary Maloney, Senior Director, Corporate Travel at The Freeman Company. I can’t begin to express how honored I feel to step…
In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Board President Mark Cuschieri, Executive Director, Global Head of Travel at UBS. As my tenure draws to a close at the end of our…
GBTA conducted its Annual Business Meeting on July 9, 2025, featuring key highlights and achievements for 2024. Held virtually, the meeting gave an overview of the association’s audited 2024 financial performance, along with major milestones in core areas. The agenda also covered what’s ahead for GBTA constituents for the remainder of 2025, including the GBTA…
Survey of U.S.- and Canada-based corporate travel managers identifies key business trip pain points and the desired innovations to overcome them While business travel drives critical business outcomes, it can also come with challenges for organizations and employee travelers alike. These challenges can sometimes make the pursuit of the “perfect business trip” seem like a…
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 GBTA Board member Carlos Almendros, Director of Travel, Payments, Marketing and Communications at Cisco. Our industry is built on relationships. As someone who has…
GBTA Conference examines the $37.6 billion CAD Canadian business travel sector, while offering education, peer discussions and practical solutions for industry professionals amid geopolitical and economic headwinds The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) unveiled new insights and outlooks for the Canadian business travel sector during its 2025 Canada Conference, held April 28-30 in Toronto. Marking…
In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board of Directors, European Regional Director Ben Park, Executive Director of Travel & Sustainability at Parexel. Earth Day on April 22nd serves as a…
Letter to European Commission Emphasizes for Consistent Sustainability Measures in Business Travel In a move to advance sustainability in the hospitality sector, GBTA recently sent a letter to the European Commission’s Tourism Unit, DG MOVE. The letter advocated for the adoption of harmonized environmental standards for hotel accommodation, a crucial step towards achieving decarbonization goals…
In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their views on topics that matter most to members, the industry, and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is GBTA Board member Katharine Farrell, Head of Managed Travel Marketing at Serko. The business traveler is having a moment. Multiple suitors, from revamped, sophisticated loyalty…
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