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Most Buyers Expect 2024 Corporate Budgets to Rise
(SOURCE: BTN EUROPE)

Corporate travel managers expect their organizations' travel budgets in 2024 to grow by an average of around 8 per cent year-on-year as expectations for virtual meetings decrease, according to a new survey.

US-based bank Morgan Stanley surveyed 135 corporate travel managers from organizations around the world who collectively account for $8 billion in annual global travel spend. 

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GBTA Canada
Welcoming Canada's Chief Accessibility Officer at Canada Business Travel Forums

Calgary Nov 8-9 | Toronto Nov 13-14

Supporting an Accessible Travel Experience

Accessible travel is complicated and often goes unaddressed in corporate travel programs. This session will explore the importance of accessible travel programs and how you can work with your internal and external stakeholders to provide the best possible experience for travellers that require accessibility support.

Joining via recorded video interview for this session Stephanie Cadieux, Canada’s first Chief Accessibility Officer (CAO) ​​will explore the Accessible Canada Act and how it applies to the travel industry as well as the work her team does to challenge assumptions and ensure barrier free access for travellers with a disability.

Did You Know? Buyers Attend Free!

GBTA Europe
GBTA Europe Advisory Board:
Call for Applications

Would you like to help lead GBTA in Europe? We are recruiting three new members for the GBTA Europe Advisory Board.

The GBTA Europe Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and support to GBTA’s activities and development in the region. It strives to represent the European membership base.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada and United States - Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists to rally in several cities across US and Canada through mid November. Disruptions likely.

India - Tight security certain in five states of India for elections, Nov. 7-Dec. 5. Localized disruptions likely; protests, clashes possible.

Japan - Japan to host G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo Nov. 7-8. Main event planned at Iikura Guest House. Increased security almost certain.

United Kingdom - Flights resume at Bristol Airport, England, UK, morning of Nov. 7 following technical issue. Lingering delays possible.

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