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The Evolution of Corporate Travel Content

Today we’re talking about new research from GBTA in partnership SAP Concur, looking at the evolution of corporate travel content. As innovation and technology continue to disrupt nearly every aspect of an organization, this recent study of U.S. travel managers explores the impact of such changes on corporate travel management and reveals interesting insights on…

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GBTA Names Jake Cefolia New Vice President of Allied Leadership Council

“Jake Cefolia is a well-respected and trusted leader as well as a tireless advocate for GBTA and I am thrilled to welcome him to the ALC,” said Dorothy Dowling, GBTA ALC President. “His over 20 years of experience and insight will make him an asset to our organization and industry. I look forward to working closely with Jake to help lead the ALC as we begin this new chapter.”

Call for Nominations Open to Serve on GBTA Board of Directors

*GBTA Members received the following post in an email from Election Services Corp. along with a personalized link to submit your nominations for the Board. If you do not think you received the email, please check your spam folders first. If you still cannot find the email, please contact Election Services at [email protected] for assistance.*​ GBTA’s Board…

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More Airport Taxes Just Won’t Fly

Currently, some in Congress want to double the current Passenger Facility Charge (PFC), and others even want to remove the cap altogether, meaning airports would be able to increase the PFC as much as they want. Today, GBTA joined Travelers United, Americans for Tax Reform and Airlines for America in opposition to raising the PFC. The…

GBTA’s Shane Downey Receives Prestigious 2019 Leading Association Lobbyist Award

Alexandria, VA (January 25, 2019) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, is pleased to announce that Shane Downey, GBTA vice president of Government Relations, was named one of Association Trends’ 2019 Leading Association Lobbyists. The award is given to a class of outstanding leaders who are a…

Podcast: Critical Thinking, Intuition and Innovation

As part of GBTA’s professional development opportunities, we offer the Global Leadership Professional® (GLP) Program in partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. It is the only masters-level course for travel professionals, and the strategic curriculum uses an interdisciplinary approach that addresses both the opportunities and challenges of conducting business in today’s evolving environment.

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Podcast: Why the FAA Reauthorization is a Win for Business Travel

On this week’s episode of The Business of Travel, GBTA Executive Director and COO Michael W. McCormick talks with Shane Downey, GBTA Vice President of Government Relations, along with Todd Webster of Cornerstone Government Affairs for an in-depth discussion on the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Bill and what it means for business travel.    …

Podcast: ECPAT’s Efforts to Eliminate Child Trafficking

For this week’s episode, The Business of Travel talks with Michelle Guelbart, Director of Private Sector Engagement for ECPAT-USA about ways the travel industry can help put an end to child trafficking. Michelle also discussed the importance of urging Congress to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.     You can download and listen to The Business…