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Industry Associations Say Government Shutdown Has Cost Hotels $650 Million

Organizations send letter to representatives ‘imploring’ them to reopen…

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Women Are Underrepresented in Senior Business Travel Roles, Says Report

Women are the majority of professionals in key business travel industry roles — comprising 74% of travel buyers and over half of travel suppliers……

BT4Europe Welcomes European Commission’s Support of A1 Exemption

Authority recognizes ‘administrative burden’ caused by rules…

GBTA Foundation Names 2025 WINiT Top 50

Recognition honors women in hospitality…

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Business Travel Rebound Will Be ‘Muted,’ Says USTA

Forecast sees improvement from 2027 to 2029…

International Air Travel Demand Is Dominant Driver in Growth, Says IATA

Domestic demand rises moderately…

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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……

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,……