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ASTA Corporate Is Formed To Serve Business Travel Agencies and TMCs

New entity builds on longstanding Corporate Advisory Council >>…

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Almost Half of Travel Buyers Expect More Business Trips in 2025, says GBTA Survey

Research shows more than half expect increased travel spending this year >>…

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

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

A large majority (86%) of global business travel buyers and travel suppliers surveyed said that business travel performed on par or better than they……

Barely Half of European Travel Managers Have Ground Transport Risk-Related Policies, Says Report

Barely Half of European Travel Managers Have Ground Transport Risk-Related Policies, Says Report

Only about half (55%) of travel programs in Europe “always” or “often” have risk-related policies related to ground transport, according to a report titled……

GBTA Foundation Benchmarking Shows ‘Much Work to Do’ on Emissions

GBTA Foundation Benchmarking Shows ‘Much Work to Do’ on Emissions

A benchmarking initiative from the GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), found that organizations have “much work to……

TAMS Releases Guide for Travel Managers

TAMS Releases Guide for Travel Managers

The Travel and Meeting Society (TAMS) announced the release of its DIY Playbook for Business Travel, which the organization calls “a comprehensive guide set……

GBTA Foundation Names 2024 WINiT Top 50

GBTA Foundation Names 2024 WINiT Top 50

The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), has announced the 2024 WINiT Top 50, celebrating the women in……

Traveler Safety Is First Priority for Companies, Says Survey

Traveler Safety Is First Priority for Companies, Says Survey

Traveler safety (40%) is the No. 1 priority for small to medium-size companies (SMEs), according to a new survey from Corporate Traveler, a TMC;……

U.S. Travel Hits Back at DOT Loyalty Program Investigation

U.S. Travel Hits Back at DOT Loyalty Program Investigation

The Department of Transportation’s recently announced investigation into major U.S. airlines’ frequent flyer programs is “cynical, short-sighted and out of touch with the needs……

Safety Is Top Priority for Managed Ground Transportation, Says Report From GBTA and NLA

Safety Is Top Priority for Managed Ground Transportation, Says Report From GBTA and NLA

Safety is the top priority for managed ground transportation programs, according to a report from the National Limousine Association (NLA) and the Global Business……

Global Business Travel Spending Will Reach $1.48 Trillion This Year, Says GBTA

Global Business Travel Spending Will Reach $1.48 Trillion This Year, Says GBTA

Global business travel spending will reach $1.48 trillion by the end of the year, an increase on 2019 spending which was a previous record……

GBTA Announces New Board Members

Permanent board will add seats for Latin America and Asia-Pacific….