WINiT by GBTA is now accepting nominations for the inaugural WINiT Awards. The WINiT Awards recognize the women, men and companies who together, are driving positive change for the career mobility of women in travel-related industries. Do you know a woman who makes a determined effort to elevate others? The WINiT Awards would like to recognize…
*Please note the following post was sent as an email to GBTA Members directly from the Election Services Co. on June 20, 2019. If you are a Direct or Allied member of GBTA and did not receive this email, please reach out to GBTAhelp@electionservicescorp.com for assistance.* Make Your Voice Heard – Determine the Future of GBTA Absentee…
The Next Generation Storefront was a topic of discussion at the fifth annual GBTA Ladders Summit, a gathering of the travel industry’s most talented professionals to exchange ideas on how to navigate and lead the travel industry. The discussion was led by moderator Dena Fradette, Head of Travel Partnerships at TravelBank, and panelists Anne Kolodziej,…
Google Trips app users need to mark this date: Aug. 5. That’s when the app will officially shut down. The app debuted in September 2016 and became a handy tool for frequent business travelers. It would help them organize all their airplane, hotel, car rental, and other reservations in one place, information which would normally…
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Annual Report; Election of Directors; Absentee Ballot Request Instructions and Timelines Notice of Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), Inc. (“GBTA”) will be held on August 5, 2019, at 10:15am in Chicago at McCormick Place on Center Stage in Grand Ballroom S100. Election of…
Alexandria, VA (June 17, 2019) — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, has been named an honorable mention recipient in Ragan’s 2018 PR Daily Awards in the Press Event or Media Tour category for its Media Day and in the Website category for its Redesigned Website. Ragan…
News Guidelines Mean Visa-Free Travel to Brazil for Many Starting today, U.S. citizens will no longer need a visa to travel to Brazil. Those with a valid passport can stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. They can extend for up to 180 days but that would require permission from Brazil’s Federal Police. For…
In March 2019, airlines and governments around the world grounded the Boeing 737 MAX in response to a fault in the aircraft’s Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) which resulted in two crashes in October 2018 and March 2019. In May 2019, Boeing completed a software update and developed updated pilot training. Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg…
WINiT by GBTA is now accepting nominations for the inaugural WINiT Awards. The WINiT Awards recognize the women, men and companies who together, are driving positive change for the career mobility of women in travel-related industries. Every volunteer deserves to shine, and WINiT is looking to cast the spotlight on the brightest volunteer of the year….
Now is a good time to look at your driver’s license and consider getting a new one. Starting Oct. 1, 2020, only driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet increased security standards will be accepted by the federal government to board commercially operated flights. The same will apply to anyone who wants to enter a…
It is time once again to make your voice heard in choosing new leadership positions for GBTA. In preparation for the election this August, please take a moment to review the election materials and platform statements in the Board of Directors Election Brochure 2019. As part of GBTA’s continuing efforts to be environmentally responsible, this…
GBTA is excited to welcome first time attendees to the annual First-Time Attendee Orientation & Luncheon at GBTA Convention 2019. The Luncheon will advise newcomers on how to make the most out of their first Convention experience and help put their nerves at ease. The lunch and keynote is made possible by Boston Coach /…
Cybercriminals threaten business travelers and the organizations they represent with reputational damage and financial losses. Research shows that travelers going to a wide range of countries face a growing threat from cybercriminal activity, both from sophisticated as well as less capable groups. Cybercriminals use techniques such as drive-by downloads and phishing attacks to facilitate financial fraud and…
Here are some top travel news stories from the past week. Choice Hotels International, which has long had family-friendly brands, has announced that it will turn its focus on corporate travel. The Rockville, Md.-based company will launch a nationwide advertising campaign June 17 to capture a greater share of corporate travel after years of making…
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