Can you believe that Convention is less than three months away? Time is flying by and of course GBTA is working hard to get ready for the 50th Annual GBTA Convention. Below is a brief update on what we are working on.
Three innovators, Gaest, Waylo, and GermFalcon, recently competed in the second webinar of the GBTA and Phocuswright Innovation Series, a multifaceted program designed to bring the business travel industry’s most impactful innovators to GBTA Convention 2018.
Through the past few decades of hosting our annual Convention, a range of speakers spanning various industry sectors have graced our stage.
Alexandria, VA (May 30, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today unveiled its first Center Stage panel for the 50th edition of GBTA Convention, held August 11-15, 2018 in San Diego. Successful Women Leading in Business Travel will feature three senior leaders in business travel…
For this week’s episode, The Business of Travel, explore the link between travel policy and employee recruitment and retention.
Eleven weeks remain until GBTA Convention 2018 commences in San Diego. With our 50th anniversary of Convention coming up, we have been posting weekly Throwback Thursday (#TBT) posts sharing pieces of history from our annual event.
Alexandria, VA (14 May 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced that registration is now open for GBTA Conference 2018 Berlin in Partnership with VDR. For the fifth straight year, GBTA joins its German partner association VDR – the German Business Travel Association…
Alexandria, VA (May 10, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Billie Jean King, sport icon, pioneer for social justice and entrepreneur as a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2018, August 11-15 in San Diego. King’s keynote address will take place at Convention Arena…
Alexandria, VA (May 10, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Kevin O’Leary, investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, chairman of O’Shares ETF Investments Financial Group and bestselling author, as a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2018, August 11-15 in San Diego. O’Leary’s keynote address…
Gurgaon (10 May 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, unveiled its lineup of flagship education and networking events in India for the year ahead: GBTA Conference 2018 Bengaluru – 15 June GBTA Conference 2018 New Delhi – 14 September GBTA Conference 2018 Mumbai – 12…
The 50th anniversary of GBTA Convention is just a few months away now. As we continue our look back on the history of the Association over the years, this week’s edition of Throwback Thursday takes a look at the early 2000s.
The latest episode of The Business of Travel returns its focus to Canada featuring clips from the final sessions of GBTA’s recent conference in Toronto. We also interview Nancy Tudorache, director of operations for GBTA in Canada, about the most impactful trends facing today’s business travel industry and what to expect from GBTA in Canada for the rest of 2018.
Every company is different and their approach to travel risk management will be different. The GBTA Risk Committee highlights how to evaluate an existing program and things to consider when creating a new one.
GBTA Newsletter for the Latin America region for the month of May.
En un ambiente tan segmentado y competitivo es importante entender que el mantener relaciones laborales es una pieza esencial para el crecimiento de nuestra carrera y nuestra organización.
A little over three months remain until GBTA Convention 2018 in San Diego! This year marks the 50th anniversary of our annual event, and as part of the celebration, we’ve been encouraging past attendees to share their favorite memories with us.
Alexandria, VA (May 2, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – is pleased to announce that Executive Director and COO Michael W. McCormick has been named an inaugural SPOKEies® Award winner. McCormick was named the top spokesperson in the Non-Profit Trade Association Category. The…
On the latest episode of The Business of Travel, GBTA dives into the traveler experience.
Alexandria, VA (April 27, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – applauds passage of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Businesses send employees on 40 million business trips within the United States and around the world – most of which involve air…
TORONTO (April 20, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – wrapped up yet another successful conference in Toronto this week. Technology, innovation and security were among the hot topics discussed throughout the industry gathering bringing together travel professionals and industry leaders for Canada’s premiere…
TORONTO (April 18, 2018) – A new report issued today at GBTA Conference 2018 – Toronto reveals the high potential of business travel to drive economic development and business success. The report, produced by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), in partnership with BCD Travel and Air Canada, also reveals the risk to the nation’s…
Alexandria, VA (March 21, 2018) – Tonight, Congress released the details of the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus spending bill, which would fund the government through September. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) was pleased to see that attempts to increase air passengers’ flight costs were rebuffed. Congressional leaders rejected a proposal from Senator Susan Collins…
Alexandria, VA (March 8, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, is pleased to announce the launch of a Blue Ribbon Education Panel to evaluate and enhance GBTA’s educational offerings. A panel of industry leaders has been assembled to determine the relevance of education content, identify…
Toronto, Canada (March 8, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today revealed three of its Centre Stage panels at GBTA Conference 2018 Toronto, April 16-18. Panel Discussion: Cross Border Security Leading executives will gather to discuss the current state of cross border security, updates to…
Alexandria, VA (March 7, 2018) – Today, the Global Business Travel Association, the voice of the global business travel industry, launched an all-new podcast called The Business of Travel. The podcast will consist of weekly episodes featuring several industry experts and thought leaders on a range of key issues affecting the business travel industry. In…
Alexandria, VA (March 6, 2018) – Today, the Global Business Travel Association sent letters to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to remove an increase in the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) from the FY2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act. As currently written, the THUD Appropriations bill would increase the…
In honor of GBTA Convention’s 50th anniversary, we take a look at the myriad event themes throughout the years.
Toronto, Canada (January 18, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Peter Mansbridge as a featured speaker for its 14th annual conference in Toronto from April 16-18 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. His appearance is made possible by IHG® – InterContinental Hotels Group….
A couple months ago, we highlighted the experience of last year’s winning GBTA Ladders team, Team Erin and Andrew. We recently re-connected with the winning team to gain a different perspective on their involvement within the program.
Alexandria, VA (June 7, 2018) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – hosted its 16th annual Legislative Summit this week. Over 130 GBTA members representing 23 states attended, calling on lawmakers to pass a five-year FAA Bill ensuring a long-term plan for the future of…
Catch up on the latest business travel news for the week of Sunday, December 22, 2017.
Alexandria, VA (December 21, 2017) – The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, is pleased to announce the launch of registration for GBTA Convention 2018. Next year’s Convention, the largest, most comprehensive annual gathering of business travel and meetings managers, meeting planners, procurement professionals and suppliers in the…
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