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GBTA BTI Forecasts Recovery, but With Headwinds

Annual report sees spending growing by 7% in 2025 and 8.1% in 2026 Global business travel spending  is expected to grow almost 7% in……

GBTA Poll Shows Large Majority Say 2024 Was On Par or Better Than Expected

Optimism in Business Travel Sector Continues To Decline, Says GBTA Survey

Poll tracks sentiment and impact of US government actions Optimism across the business travel sector continues to decline, with more companies that send employees……

Rosemary Maloney Elected President of GBTA Board of Directors

Slate of new leaders will assume positions on July 23 Rosemary Maloney, senior director, corporate travel for Freeman, was elected president of the GBTA……

Underinvestment in Business Travel Costing US Companies $2.4 Trillion, says GBTA Report

Study in partnership with ASTA says modest rise in T&E could yield large sales increase US companies are missing out on more than $2.4……

GBTA Assembles in Washington DC for Legislative Summit

100 members and constituents meet with officials to promote business travel More than 100 GBTA members and constituents converged last week in Washington DC……

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GBTA Foundation Unveils Sustainability ‘Pathway’

Study aims to support efforts to transform practices The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of GBTA, unveiled its Sustainable Business Travel Transition Pathway at the GBTA Sustainability Summit,……

Air Travel Demand Up 8% in July Over Same Month Last Year, Says IATA

Air Traffic Demand Rose 8% in April Over Same Month Last Year, Says IATA

Total global capacity was up 6.5% year over year Total air traffic demand was up 8% in April over the same month in 2024,……

New Nebraska Travel Managers Network Names Board of Directors

Group also names executive director The recently formed Nebraska Travel Managers Network (NTMN) announced a newly appointed board of directors for the 2025-2026 term.……

North American Carriers See Second Consecutive Monthly Decline in Demand

Report from IATA points to ‘speculation’ around tariffs and other economic headwinds North American carriers saw a 0.1% year-over-year fall in demand in March,……

Nearly One-Third of Travel Managers See Significant Decline to Government Actions

Research from GBTA shows drop in overall optimism Nearly one-third of global travel managers anticipate business travel volume will decrease significantly in 2025 amid……

Tariffs Mark ‘Profound Turning Point,’ Says Article Cited by GBTA

Costs seen as having heavy impact on aerospace and airline industries The imposition of sweeping tariffs by the Trump administration marks a “profound turning……

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US Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Were Down 4% in February Over 2024

Corporate numbers decreased for second consecutive month >>…