Gbta News
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.
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.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Trump travel ban hits United States tourism
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.