Gbta News
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.
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.
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.
GBTA announces Alexander Rahe as new Foundation Regional Development Director
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.
GBTA Foundation launches new web services feature to Hotel RFP
Enhanced Automated Data Transfer functionality now available globally.
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.
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.
GBTA applauds TSA’s 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.