https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/gbta/ Gbta News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:44:27+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gtba-us-political-landscape-has-potential-to-impact-business-travel-volume/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gtba-us-political-landscape-has-potential-to-impact-business-travel-volume/ As a result of recent US government actions including tariffs, cross-border policies and entry restrictions, global business travel professionals are newly navigating a complex and uncertain landscape Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:58:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-survey-reveals-sustained-optimism-in-business-travel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-survey-reveals-sustained-optimism-in-business-travel-market/ As 2024 draws to a close, there is strong sentiment from the global business travel industry that the year outperformed expectations, paving the way for increased budgets, strategic investments and growth initiatives for 2025 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:24:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-employees-and-companies-share-responsibility-for-safe-ground-support/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-employees-and-companies-share-responsibility-for-safe-ground-support/ Both corporate travel managers and business travellers in Europe have a shared responsibility as well as opportunities to mitigate risk by making smart choices when it comes to ground transportation for business trips. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:32:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mea-region-expected-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-of-business-travel-spe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mea-region-expected-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels-of-business-travel-spe/ Business travel in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is recovering more rapidly than in any other region, according to the most recent Business Travel Index™ Outlook annual forecast and outlook (2022), from the Global Business Travel Association Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:32:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-relaunches-to-advance-people-and-planet-initiatives/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-relaunches-to-advance-people-and-planet-initiatives/ Helping the global business travel industry create a positive impact and a better future for people and the planet is the mission behind the Global Business Travel Association’s relaunch of its charitable arm, the GBTA Foundation. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 23:15:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-and-gbta-to-host-apac-travel-summit-in-bangkok/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-and-gbta-to-host-apac-travel-summit-in-bangkok/ The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host their inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the new, state-of-the-art Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from December 8-9, 2022. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:15:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-companies-should-be-rethinking-their-business-travel-programs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-companies-should-be-rethinking-their-business-travel-programs/ Business travelers are taking to the roads and the skies again, but are corporate travel programs and policies keeping up with the way business travel happens now? Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-applauds-effort-to-end-testing-for-us-inbound-vaccinated-travelers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-applauds-effort-to-end-testing-for-us-inbound-vaccinated-travelers/ GBTA applauds the bipartisan effort to end the current testing requirement for all vaccinated inbound travelers to the United States. Moreover, GBTA calls on the Biden Administration to immediately end the testing requirements and move to allow vaccinated travelers to fly into the U.S. Sat, 16 Apr 2022 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-calls-for-transatlantic-cooperation-to-reopen-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-calls-for-transatlantic-cooperation-to-reopen-travel/ The Global Business Travel Association, has reiterated the importance of cooperation between the European Union, Canada and the United States to restore safe travels and reboot the economy. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:20:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-business-travel-association-convention-postponed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-business-travel-association-convention-postponed/ The event, which some see as the voice of the global business travel industry, welcomes 7,000 business travel professionals from more than 50 countries across the globe. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 01:11:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-trump-travel-ban-hits-united-states-touri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-trump-travel-ban-hits-united-states-touri/ Following the decision by the United States supreme court to uphold a travel ban on a number of Muslim-majority countries, Michael McCormick, executive director of the GBTA, explains what impact the move is likely to have on business tourism in the country. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:35:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hogan-emphasises-importance-of-competition-in-gbta-address/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hogan-emphasises-importance-of-competition-in-gbta-address/ Etihad Airways president James Hogan emphasised the importance of consumer choice and innovation as the fundamental drivers of competition in the international airline industry. The comments came during a public conversation before an audience of approximately 4,000 attendees at the 2015 Global Business Travel Association Convention in Orlando. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:36:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mystifly-set-to-land-at-gbta-convention-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mystifly-set-to-land-at-gbta-convention-2015/ Mystifly, the leading airline consolidator is set to exhibit at GBTA Convention 2015, the largest business travel conference in Orlando, Florida. Nearly 400 companies including airlines, hotels, travel management companies and technology providers will exhibit their products to 7,000 attendees at the expo from July 27th-29th. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:40:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-first-ever-gbta-convention-2015-media-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-first-ever-gbta-convention-2015-media-day/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today announced the organisation’s first-ever GBTA Convention 2015 Media Day to be held Sunday, July 26. This kick-off event will feature back-to-back news announcements throughout the morning from top travel companies around the world. Fri, 10 Apr 2015 02:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/registration-now-open-for-gbta-convention-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/registration-now-open-for-gbta-convention-2015/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced today registration is open for GBTA Convention 2015 in Orlando, Fla. Fri, 16 Jan 2015 22:30:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-launches-travel-technology-maturity-index/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-launches-travel-technology-maturity-index/ The GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association, has created a breakthrough tool to help travel managers determine whether they are using the most effective travel technology tools for their organisation. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-google-head-as-featured-speaker/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-google-head-as-featured-speaker/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced David Pavelko, head of travel for Google, will be a featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30, in Los Angeles. Fri, 18 Jul 2014 01:30:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-business-travel-spending-to-top-292-billion-in-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-business-travel-spending-to-top-292-billion-in-2014/ A leading travel industry forecast finds U.S.-originated business travel grew nearly 3% year-over-year, with company spending for business travelers increasing 7.6% to $71.2 billion during 2014 Q1 / the first quarter of 2014. Thu, 10 Jul 2014 23:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-convention-2014-american-express-ceo-named-featured-speaker/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-convention-2014-american-express-ceo-named-featured-speaker/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced Bill Glenn, President and CEO of the new American Express Global Business Travel joint venture, will be a featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30, in Los Angeles. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 01:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-chief-featured-as-speaker-at-gbta-convention-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-chief-featured-as-speaker-at-gbta-convention-2014/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines Group and American Airlines, Inc. will be a featured speaker at Center Stage during this year’s GBTA Convention July 26-30 in Los Angeles. Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:30:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s-business-travel-shrugs-off-wintry-weather/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s-business-travel-shrugs-off-wintry-weather/ Despite a record-breaking winter where the effects of the polar vortex and back-to-back snowstorms halted travel across much of the U.S., business travel is expected to continue its surge in 2014. The Global Business Travel Association today significantly increased its forecast for the year, driven in large part by healthy corporate profits, rising management confidence and increased job development – a continued positive sign for the U.S. economy. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kevin-spacey-to-be-featured-speaker-at-2014-gbta-convention/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kevin-spacey-to-be-featured-speaker-at-2014-gbta-convention/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced Academy Award winner, Kevin Spacey, will be a featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014 being held July 26-30, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. Spacey will be speaking at Convention Arena on Monday, July 28. His appearance is made possible by Sabre Travel Network. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 02:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-china-business-travel-spend-up-by-15-in-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-china-business-travel-spend-up-by-15-in-2014/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation, the voice of the global business travel industry, today announces the results of its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China report, a semi-annual analysis that relates unfolding economic events at home and abroad to their resulting impacts on China’s business travel market. Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tsa-administrator-john-pistole-featured-speaker-at-gbta-convention-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tsa-administrator-john-pistole-featured-speaker-at-gbta-convention-2014/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole will be a featured speaker at Center Stage at the GBTA Convention 2014 to be held July 26-30 in Los Angeles, Calif. Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:59:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-new-director-of-operations-for-southern-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-new-director-of-operations-for-southern-africa/ The Global Business Travel Association Southern Africa (GBTA SA) the voice of the global business travel industry today announced the appointment of Mr Jim Weighell as its Director of Operations for Southern Africa. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-conference-moves-to-berlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-conference-moves-to-berlin/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced that its European conference will take place in Berlin, Germany on 12-14 November. Sat, 15 Feb 2014 01:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-senator-mary-landrieu-to-keynote-the-masters-program-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-senator-mary-landrieu-to-keynote-the-masters-program-2014/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA) will deliver the opening keynote at The Masters Program 2014 being held February 10-11, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gtba-announces-more-volunteer-leaders-for-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gtba-announces-more-volunteer-leaders-for-russia/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry - today announced the addition of two new Advisory Board members for its GBTA Russia chapter, announced in April of this year. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arclabs-premieres-new-solution-for-corporate-travel-managers-at-gbta-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arclabs-premieres-new-solution-for-corporate-travel-managers-at-gbta-2013/ ARCLabs, a research and development initiative within ARC, announces its introduction of FareSight today at the opening of the 2013 GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) Convention. FareSight is an advanced solution for Corporate Travel Managers to optimise their corporate air travel policies and programs. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 01:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-study-finds-business-travel-spending-to-grow-globally/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-study-finds-business-travel-spending-to-grow-globally/ Global business travel spending is expected to rise throughout 2013 and continue its ascent over the next several years, according to the latest installment of the GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Annual Global Report & Forecast, sponsored by Visa, Inc.  Global spending on business travel is forecast to reach $1.12 trillion in 2013, a 5.4% increase from 2012, with travel spend stabilising after a year rocked by worldwide economic and political uncertainty. Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lets-talk-fcm-travel-solutions-at-gbta-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lets-talk-fcm-travel-solutions-at-gbta-2013/ FCm is launching two IT firsts for the company as part of its ‘Let’s Talk’ campaign at this year’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in San Diego (August 5 - 7, 2013). Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-luminaries-converge-at-gbta-convention-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-luminaries-converge-at-gbta-convention-2013/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced the speakers for the ‘Luminaries of Travel CEO Panel’ to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, during the GBTA Convention 2013 in San Diego, California.  Philip Wolf , founder and retired chairman, PhoCusWright, will moderate the panel with leaders of major travel suppliers including David Kong , president and CEO, Best Western; Michael Batt , founder and chairman, Travel Leaders Group; and Steve Singh , CEO and chairman of the board of directors, Concur. Sun, 26 May 2013 01:30:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-praises-congress-for-reaching-deal-to-end-faa-air-traffic-controller-f/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-praises-congress-for-reaching-deal-to-end-faa-air-traffic-controller-f/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the business travel industry—today applauds Congress for passing the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-additions-to-advisory-board-for-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-additions-to-advisory-board-for-france/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the names of business travel and meetings professionals who have been invited to join the French Advisory Board to lead the growth of GBTA in France. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-spending-gains-momentum-as-economy-improves/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-spending-gains-momentum-as-economy-improves/ An improving economic outlook with business and consumer confidence on the rise is expected to boost business travel in 2013, leading the Global Business Travel Association to upgrade its forecast for the year.  Stronger corporate profits, increasing job development and improvements in key export markets are fueling business travel spending after a sluggish fourth quarter that was dampened by political uncertainty due to the “fiscal cliff” debate. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-asks-dot-not-to-approve-iata-resolution-787/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-asks-dot-not-to-approve-iata-resolution-787/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today filed comments with the Department of Transportation in Application for Approval of an Agreement (Resolution 787) by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) filing seeking approval of their New Distribution Capability (NDC) proposal. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-new-exploratory-task-force-for-atlanta-and-surrounding-marke/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-new-exploratory-task-force-for-atlanta-and-surrounding-marke/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced the creation of a new exploratory task force to develop a local chapter membership plan for Atlanta and the surrounding local markets. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-new-program-gbta-spotlight-on-transformation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-new-program-gbta-spotlight-on-transformation/ The Global Business Travel Association, the voice of the global business travel industry, launched a new recognition program: GBTA Spotlight on Transformation. This new program will focus on the future thought leaders of business travel management and will highlight successful innovations that allow the travel manager and the corporate traveler to elevate the business of travel. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-china-conference-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-china-conference-2013/ Global corporations have been spending more and more on corporate travel in China over the last decade. Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and corporate meetings organization, predicts that $245 billion will be spent on corporate travel in China in 2013 and that the country’s corporate travel spending may surpass that of the US by 2014. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-asks-for-delay-in-knife-policy-on-board-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-asks-for-delay-in-knife-policy-on-board-aircraft/ The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick , GBTA executive director and COO, on the Transportation Security Administration’s decision to allow knives on board aircraft. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazils-business-travel-spend-to-see-double-digit-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brazils-business-travel-spend-to-see-double-digit-growth/ The Global Business Travel Association (“GBTA”), the world’s premier business travel and corporate meetings organisation, has released its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook report on Brazil as part of its semiannual series. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-launches-new-meetings-guide/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-launches-new-meetings-guide/ The GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association, has announced the creation of a new RFP Guide to Strategic Meetings Management. This guide will represent a standard set of topics for an organization to ask vendors to address when soliciting vendor bids for an SMM program and to help guide internal communication or successful development or expansion of an SMM program. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:48:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-business-travel-association-moves-into-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-business-travel-association-moves-into-russia/ The Global Business Travel Association - the voice of the global business travel industry - has announced the formation of a GBTA Russia chapter. The development of GBTA Russia means that the association now has activity and membership in all BRIC regions for the first time. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:19:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sluggish-2012-should-yield-to-better-2013-for-business-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sluggish-2012-should-yield-to-better-2013-for-business-travel/ Business travel spending growth slowed through the tail end of 2012 as companies postponed critical investment decisions until after the U.S. presidential election and Congressional debate on the fiscal cliff.  However, the business travel forecast for 2013 should be more positive, provided there is continued easing of economic and political uncertainty – presenting an early indication of greater corporate confidence in spending decisions. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/falling-over-fiscal-cliff-could-slash-20-billion-in-u.s.-business-travel-sp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/falling-over-fiscal-cliff-could-slash-20-billion-in-u.s.-business-travel-sp/ If the U.S. economy falls over the “fiscal cliff,” it would have an immediate and severe impact on U.S. business travel, according to new research from GBTA Foundation. The new report analyzes the business travel impact of expiring tax cuts and automatic spending reductions – commonly referred to as the “fiscal cliff” – as well as the longer-term ramifications of leaving current levels of deficit spending unaddressed. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-new-regional-director-for-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-new-regional-director-for-europe/ GBTA today announced the appointment of Catherine McGavock to the position of Director, Operations for Europe. Ms McGavock will replace Paul Tilstone as the regional head for Europe, and will be responsible for developing GBTA Europe as a region and overseeing the delivery of the association’s full membership, events, education & training and advocacy programmes. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-forecasts-continued-growth-in-business-travel-spend-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-forecasts-continued-growth-in-business-travel-spend-in-china/ GBTA announces the results of its second GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China report, a semi-annual analysis of one of the largest business travel markets in the world. The report, sponsored by Visa, includes the GBTA BTI™, an index of business travel spending that distills market performance over a period of time. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/economic-uncertainty-dampens-u.s.-business-travel-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/economic-uncertainty-dampens-u.s.-business-travel-growth/ Economic turmoil in Europe, slower growth in China and U.S. unemployment are expected to curb business travel growth in the United States through the end of the year, according to the latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – United States, a report from GBTA sponsored by Visa, Inc. With disappointing job gains and the upcoming Presidential election on the horizon, businesses appear to be taking a cautious approach to their investment in travel until there is greater economic certainty. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:30:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-forecasts-fall-in-business-travel-across-european-markets-in-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-forecasts-fall-in-business-travel-across-european-markets-in-2012/ The Global Business Travel Association (“GBTA”), the world’s premier business travel and corporate meetings organisation, announces the results of its second GBTA BTI Outlook – Western Europe report, a semi-annual analysis of the five most critical business travel markets in Europe: Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 03:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-expands-business-travel-role-with-new-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-expands-business-travel-role-with-new-alliance/ The Global Business Travel Association - the voice of the global business travel industry – has announced its collaboration with the International Air Transport Association. The trade bodies will cooperate on a study on the use of corporate data by business travel aggregators. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:32:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-forecasts-continued-growth-in-brazilian-business-travel-spending/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-forecasts-continued-growth-in-brazilian-business-travel-spending/ Business travel spending remains positive despite global economic ripple effect. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-closing-keynote-for-european-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-closing-keynote-for-european-conference/ GBTA today announced the closing keynote speaker for the GBTA Europe Conference 2012 being held in Budapest on September 19th – 21st 2012. The conference will focus on aspects of globalisation and customised service delivery as well as an insight into industry affairs and their impact on professional travel management. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-commences-legal-action-against-georgia-business-travel-association/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-commences-legal-action-against-georgia-business-travel-association/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today announced that it has commenced arbitration proceedings against the Georgia Business Travel Association for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and declaratory and injunctive relief for the return of proprietary information. GBTA has also reached out to potential Georgia Business Travel Association partners to notify them that their actions may have contributed to the Georgia Business Travel Association’s breach of contract. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/george-w.-bush-speaks-at-2012-gbta-convention/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/george-w.-bush-speaks-at-2012-gbta-convention/ George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, spoke as the keynote speaker at the annual 2012 GBTA Convention at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. A standing room-only crowd welcomed the President, who spoke candidly about leadership, his time in office and the decision making process behind some of the most challenging moments during his presidency. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/clinton-closes-2012-gbta-convention-in-boston/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/clinton-closes-2012-gbta-convention-in-boston/ President Bill Clinton has spoken at the annual 2012 GBTA Convention in Boston. The president was welcomed by attendees from all over the globe and discussed the current globalised political and economic landscape, his William J. Clinton Foundation and Clinton Health Access Initiative work and what it takes to succeed in today’s world. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:05:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/george-w.-bush-takes-centre-stage-at-gbta-convention/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/george-w.-bush-takes-centre-stage-at-gbta-convention/ George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, has spoken as the keynote speaker at the annual 2012 GBTA Convention at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. A standing room-only crowd welcomed the president, who spoke candidly about leadership, his time in office and the decision making process behind some of the most challenging moments during his presidency. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:01:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hrg-demonstrates-technology-developments-at-gbta-convention/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hrg-demonstrates-technology-developments-at-gbta-convention/ HRG, the award-winning international corporate services company, will unveil HRG Insight™ to the North American market at the Global Business Travel Association’s (GBTA) annual convention to be held in Boston next week. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-research-explains-the-premium-traveler-in-developing-countries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-research-explains-the-premium-traveler-in-developing-countries/ A plurality of premium travelers from developing countries around the world say they have taken more international trips in the past twelve months and expect to take even more over the next twelve months, according to new research released today by the Global Business Travel Association Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-juiced-about-2012-gbta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-juiced-about-2012-gbta/ Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces its 2012 line-up at this year’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) International Conference and Exposition in Boston, July 22 – 25. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-concludes-most-successful-legislative-symposium/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-concludes-most-successful-legislative-symposium/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced the completion of the annual 2012 GBTA Legislative Symposium in Washington D.C. The GBTA Legislative Symposium offers business travel professionals the chance to network with key policy makers and shape policies that impact the travel marketplace. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-10th-annual-legislative-symposium/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-10th-annual-legislative-symposium/ GBTA today announced plans for the annual 2012 GBTA Legislative Symposium in Washington D.C., on June 18th - 20th , 2012. The GBTA Legislative Symposium offers business travel professionals the chance to network with key policy makers and shape policies that impact the travel marketplace. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-forecasts-for-brazilian-business-travel-spending/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-forecasts-for-brazilian-business-travel-spending/ The Global Business Travel Association (“GBTA”), the world’s premier business travel and corporate meetings organization, announces the results of its inaugural GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Brazil, sponsored by VISA. The GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Brazil includes the GBTA Business Travel Index™ (GBTA BTI™). The GBTA BTI™ provides a way to distill market performance and the outlook for business travel into a single metric that can be tracked over time. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/former-gbta-president-craig-banikowski-joins-nc4/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/former-gbta-president-craig-banikowski-joins-nc4/ NC4 Inc., the leader in Situational Readiness solutions and innovator in travel and supply chain risk management solutions, has hired Craig Banikowski as Director of Travel Programs. With over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry, Craig will continue to grow NC4’s travel risk management solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of business travelers and corporations in light of an ever-changing global marketplace. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-digital-native-speaker-for-gbta-europe-conference-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-digital-native-speaker-for-gbta-europe-conference-2012/ GBTA has today announced the first in their series of speakers for the introductory session of their European conference in Budapest 19th - 21st September. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eighth-annual-gbta-canada-conference-breaks-all-records/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eighth-annual-gbta-canada-conference-breaks-all-records/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the premier business travel organization in Canada, concluded its first day of their record-breaking 8th Annual Conference. The conference being held April 11-12, 2012, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre includes more than 400 corporate travel professionals from across Canada and around the world, and over 55 exhibitors. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:30:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-launches-2012-industry-affairs-agenda-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-launches-2012-industry-affairs-agenda-in-europe/ GBTA have announced the launch of their 2012 Industry Affairs Agenda to members and key departments of the European Commission. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-alexander-rahe-as-new-foundation-regional-development-direct/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-alexander-rahe-as-new-foundation-regional-development-direct/ GBTA is pleased to announce Alexander Rahe , managing partner, Solariz Enterprise Group as the new GBTA Foundation’s Latin America Regional Development Director. Mr. Rahe will be based in Miami, FL. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:30:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-launches-new-web-services-feature-to-hotel-rfp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-launches-new-web-services-feature-to-hotel-rfp/ Enhanced Automated Data Transfer functionality now available globally. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/george-w.-bush-to-keynote-at-the-gbta-2012-convention/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/george-w.-bush-to-keynote-at-the-gbta-2012-convention/ GBTA today announced that the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, will be featured as a keynote speaker at the annual 2012 GBTA International Convention & Exposition at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, MA, July 22-25, 2012. President Bush’s appearance is made possible by Orbitz for Business. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-business-travel-association-australia-new-zealand-focus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-business-travel-association-australia-new-zealand-focus/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced several new initiatives in the Australia/New Zealand region, following a recent announcement of the appointment of Welf Ebeling as Regional Director for Asia. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-applauds-tsas-expansion-of-precheck-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-applauds-tsas-expansion-of-precheck-program/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today applauded the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) announcement of the expansion of the PreCheck™ program. TSA PreCheck™ is a pre-screening initiative that makes risk assessments on passengers who voluntarily participate prior to their arrival at the airport checkpoint. TSA announced that it is expanding to an additional 28 airports across the country in 2012, following its initial success at seven pilot locations. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-welcomes-agreement-on-faa-legislation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-welcomes-agreement-on-faa-legislation/ Today, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, expressed support for the deal reached on new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) legislation. The legislation will ensure a long-term authorization for the FAA as well as an acceleration of NextGen – the modernized air traffic control system. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-applauds-expansion-of-global-entry-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-applauds-expansion-of-global-entry-programme/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – has welcomed President Barack Obama’s decision to make the Global Entry programme permanent. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-heads-into-2012-with-steady-outlook/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/business-travel-heads-into-2012-with-steady-outlook/ Business travel finishes 2011 with stronger growth than expected and the industry will see steady expansion in 2012 that is greater than anticipated GDP growth, according to the latest Business Travel Quarterly Outlook – United States from GBTA. Despite the uncertainties in the global economy, the business travel environment will remain healthy. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:26:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-launches-gbta-brazil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-launches-gbta-brazil/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) the voice of the global business travel industry is pleased to announce the launch of GBTA Brazil, which will expand the focus of business travel management through conferences and educational offerings in Brazil. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/companies-to-pay-more-for-plane-tickets-and-hotel-rooms-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/companies-to-pay-more-for-plane-tickets-and-hotel-rooms-next-year/ Companies in North America (N.A.) and Asia Pacific (APAC) are expecting airfare and lodging rates to climb next year and bracing for these increases by upping their travel budgets, travel managers report. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-rolls-out-revamped-hotel-rfp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-foundation-rolls-out-revamped-hotel-rfp/ The GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), unveiled the new GBTA Hotel Request For Proposal (RFP). Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europeans-create-gbta-strategic-kpi-resource/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europeans-create-gbta-strategic-kpi-resource/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced the details of the launch of a Strategic KPI Resource Tool created by the Association. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:33:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-appoints-new-advisory-board-chairman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-appoints-new-advisory-board-chairman/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced that Torbjorn Erling, Global Meetings & Travel Manager, has been appointed as Chairman of the GBTA European Advisory Board for the next two years. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:31:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-concludes-with-mavericks-of-business-panel-and-keynote-speaker-sean-pe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-concludes-with-mavericks-of-business-panel-and-keynote-speaker-sean-pe/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention came to a close with the ‘Mavericks of Business – CEO Panel,’ bringing together pioneers in business, including Bill Taylor, co-founder of Fast Company; Gary C. Kelly, president and CEO, Southwest Airlines; Gamal Aziz, president and CEO, MGM Mirage Hospitality; and Robert Stephens, founder & COO, GeekSquad and CTO, Best Buy, Inc. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:38:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-biz-travel-spending-set-to-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-biz-travel-spending-set-to-rise/ The GBTA Foundation, the research arm of the Global Business Travel Association, has released a comprehensive report analyzing the current state of global business travel spend and growth projections over the next five years. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:29:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-reveals-best-and-worst-travel-taxes-in-top-50-u.s.-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-reveals-best-and-worst-travel-taxes-in-top-50-u.s.-destinations/ The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), today released the 2011 findings from its annual study of car rental, hotel and meal taxes in the top 50 U.S. travel destination cities. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trx-to-showcase-business-travel-solutions-at-the-gbta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trx-to-showcase-business-travel-solutions-at-the-gbta/ TRX, a world-leading provider of travel technology, process automation, consulting and data services, announced that it will be exhibiting its latest business travel technology solutions at the 2011 GBTA International Convention & Exposition and hosting a reception on Monday, August 22nd, 6:30 p.m. at the Denver Art Museum. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/microsofts-angus-lyon-to-keynote-at-gbta-european-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/microsofts-angus-lyon-to-keynote-at-gbta-european-conference/ GBTA today announced Angus Lyon from Microsoft’s team of “Envisioners” will address the 350 business travel professionals from more than 14 countries. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:45:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-1000-business-travel-buyers-register-for-gbta-convention-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/over-1000-business-travel-buyers-register-for-gbta-convention-2011/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced today that more than 1,000 business travel buyers have registered for the GBTA Convention 2011. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-travel-value-chain-panel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-announces-travel-value-chain-panel/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today revealed the new ‘Travel Value Chain’ panel featuring CEOs of major travel suppliers Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:50:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-innovative-conference-format-revealed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-innovative-conference-format-revealed/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the premier business travel organisation in Europe – today announced positive results from its innovative Give & Take® approach to structured networking at its forthcoming European conference, The 3rd Dimension. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:48:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-announces-new-meetings-lab-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-announces-new-meetings-lab-event/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the premier business travel organisation, today announced details of their new event in Europe dedicated to the meetings and event sector. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:30:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-launches-advocacy-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gbta-europe-launches-advocacy-group/ GBTA has announced the creation of an advocacy group to engage with the industry and the European Commission on behalf of its buyer members. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:49:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sean-penn-is-keynote-speaker-at-the-2011-gbta-convention/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sean-penn-is-keynote-speaker-at-the-2011-gbta-convention/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the business travel industry, today announced Sean Penn, Oscar-winning film icon and humanitarian will be a featured speaker at the 2011 GBTA Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 21 – 24, 2011 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/former-governor-arnold-schwarzenegger-to-speak-at-2011-gbta-convention/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/former-governor-arnold-schwarzenegger-to-speak-at-2011-gbta-convention/ The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today announced that The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger will be featured as a keynote speaker at the annual 2011 GBTA Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 21 – 24, 2011. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:45:02 +0000