Gbta News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.