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GBTA Announces Launch Of New Accommodations RFP
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced the launch of the new Accommodations RFP. The updated RFP reflects the changing marketplace to include various accommodation solutions that buyers are using and consi...
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 6 August 2019
Hometown CEOs to Take Center Stage at GBTA Convention 2019
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today unveiled its first Center Stage panel for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. The session is made possible by RoomIt by CWT.
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 15 July 2019
Strength in Global Economy Means Higher Travel Pricing in 2018
According to the 2018 Global Travel Forecast, travel prices are expected to rise sharply in the coming year, reaching nearly 4 percent increases in some sectors. Released today, the fourth annual forecast, by the GBTA Foundation in partnership with Carlson Wagonlit Travel, and w...
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 21 July 2017
Business Travel Responsible for $547 Billion in U.S. GDP in 2016, Creates Over 7.4 Million Jobs
A new report issued today at GBTA Convention 2017 by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association, in partnership with American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), highlights the positive economic impact business travel has on t...
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 17 July 2017
Are Corporate Travel Programs Getting the Hotel Rates They Negotiate? | By Kate Vasiloff
The GBTA Foundation, the education arm of the Global Business Travel Association, in partnership with HRS Global Hotel Solutions, conducted a global survey to assess if and how travel managers audit their hotel rates as well as reasons why some travel programs choose not to do s...
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 5 June 2017
GBTA Announces New Board of Directors at the GBTA Convention
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry, announced three newly elected members to its Board of Directors following the 2016 election at GBTA Convention 2016.
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 28 July 2016
Duty of Care Is The Dominant Theme at GBTA Convention 2016
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry, wrapped up its 48th annual Convention yesterday in Denver. Risk, duty of care and technology's impact on business travel were the predominant themes throughout the five-day indust...
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 22 July 2016
2017 Global Travel Price Outlook Identifies Key Risks for Global Market
New research out today highlights six key risks heading into 2017 that could impact both travel industry prices and the global economy as a whole. They are emerging market performance, financial market turbulence, geopolitical risks, uncertainty surrounding Brexit, potential...
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 19 July 2016
American Express Global Business Travel and Airbnb for Business Announce New Agreement for Business Travelers
American Express Global Business Travel ("GBT") today announced a commercial agreement with Airbnb, the world's leading community-driven hospitality company. The new referral partnership will make Airbnb for Business more accessible to GBT customers and allow data transfer and...
American Express Global Business Travel | 13 July 2016
Business Travelers Embracing Self-Service Technology and Personalized Travel Options
Mobile technology continues to make it easier for travelers to manage their own travel while in- transit and the majority of global business travelers are embracing this trend, according to a new study released today from the GBTA Foundation in partnership with Sabre Corpora...
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) | 30 June 2016

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