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Inside the Modern Hotel Program: How Corporate Travel Managers Are Redefining Sourcing and Strategy 

ByDebbie Iannaci

New research highlights how travel buyers are modernizing rate structures, embracing innovation and adapting to traveler expectations  As managed hotel programs undergo a period of rapid transformation, companies and their corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source, negotiate and manage hotel stays. Travel buyers are looking to embrace more flexible rate strategies, modernize request-for-proposal…

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Business Travel Celebrates 40 Years of the Schengen Agreement

ByNataliia Safronova

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement, which led to the creation of the borderless Schengen Area, allowing citizens to travel across 29 European countries without any border controls. For business travelers, the Schengen Area has been a major success story, cutting red tape for businesses and creating a free…

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GBTA Brings Industry Voices to Capitol Hill to Champion Business Travel’s Value and Future 

ByDebbie Iannaci

Over 100 GBTA members engaged U.S. lawmakers during the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility Representative Rick Larsen and Senator Jerry Moran receive 2025 GBTA Navigator Awards for championing business travel in the U.S.  More than 100 members and constituents of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)…

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GBTA Foundation Unveils Step-by-Step Transition Pathway to Accelerate Business Travel’s Action Towards Net Zero

ByTara Erwin

New roadmap for sustainable business travel takes corporate travel programs from ‘no action’ to ‘leading practice’ The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), just unveiled its Sustainable Business Travel Transition Pathway yesterday at the GBTA Sustainability Summit, which gathered over a hundred travel leaders and sustainability experts from all…

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GBTA Asia Pacific Conference 2025 Reflects the Dynamic Role of the Region in Shaping the Future of Business Travel

ByDebbie Iannaci

A record 950+ industry professionals from 32 countries gathered at the GBTA-WERC co-located event, as APAC is forecast to reach $679 billion USD in business travel spending in 2025 The growth and vital role of the Asia Pacific region in the future of global business travel was clearly demonstrated by the strong turnout, engagement and…

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Breaking Barriers: Accessibility for All in Business Travel

ByVishal Mehta

At GBTA, we believe accessibility is a right, not a privilege. This year, we’re releasing our free Accessibility Toolkit in 8 additional languages so you can embed accessible plans, practices, and solutions into your corporate travel policies and help make equitable business travel a reality.  Beyond the Itinerary: Accessibility Challenges  Imagine preparing for a business…

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GBTA Establishes New Advisory Boards in India and China to Strengthen Its Expanding Presence in Asia Pacific 

ByDebbie Iannaci

Regional leaders will provide advisement and support for GBTA’s strategic initiatives and growing member community across APAC’s dynamic markets The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, is expanding its engagement with the business travel industry community in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with the creation of two…

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Achieving the Perfect Business Trip: New Study Reveals Top Challenges and Technology Solutions for Success

ByTara Erwin

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…

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GBTA Calls Upon All Companies That Rely on Business Travel to Demand Clarity on SAF Reporting

ByRon Nucum

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), together with the GBTA Foundation and our Sustainability Partners, has published a position statement in response to the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard (Version 2.0), urging unequivocal recognition of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) environmental attributes as a credible emissions reduction pathway for business travel. With…

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Be Inclusive: A Path to Thriving in Business Travel

ByTara Erwin

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…

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Webinar On-Demand: TSA REAL ID Enforcement Date – May 7, 2025. What your travelers need to know.

ByNataliia Safronova

GBTA Advocacy webinar from May 5, “TSA REAL ID Enforcement Date – May 7, 2025. What your travelers need to know”, is now available on demand.  REAL ID is a coordinated effort by the U.S. federal government to improve the reliability and accuracy of state-issued identification documents, which in turn enhances national security. This webinar is designed…

GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – April 2025

ByRon Nucum

Welcome to the GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter – your new, streamlined monthly source for worldwide government actions impacting business travel. By merging our previous Europe, U.S., and Politics of Travel newsletters, we’re delivering all the essential updates in one easy-to-manage email. I hope this new format allows you time to stop and smell the roses!

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Canadian Business Travel Spending Surpassed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024 but 2025 Outlook Tempered by Market Uncertainty 

ByTara Erwin

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…