Gbta News
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.
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.
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.
Let’s 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).
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.
GBTA praises congress for reaching deal to end FAA air traffic controller furloughs
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.
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.
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.
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.
GBTA announces new exploratory task force for Atlanta and surrounding markets
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.
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.
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.