Making Accessibility the Default in Business Travel
Every day, millions of travelers face barriers that most of us never notice: a kiosk that’s too high to reach, a booking system that doesn’t work with screen readers, or unclear signage at critical moments. The business travel industry serves everyone, yet not everyone can travel with equal ease. Travelers with disabilities represent a significant…
GBTA Foundation Recognizes Changemakers and Raises Support for the Next Generation of Business Travel Talent
Gala honors industry leaders driving meaningful change and raises support for GBTA Foundation’s flagship NextGen program which seeks to nurture the future talent of global business travel The global business travel industry’s most influential leaders and organizations were recognized for their commitment to creating a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for the global sector as the GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), hosted its annual Gala at Chicago’s iconic Field Museum. Held on…
Virtual Workshop “How Book & Claim Brings SAF Within Reach for Corporates” Now Available On Demand
Our recent webinar, Mind the Gap: How Book & Claim Brings SAF Within Reach for Corporates is now available on demand. Watch the recording Download the presentation deck Resources for Every Stage of the SAF Journey Wherever you are in your SAF journey, we’ve got resources for you: Stay connected:Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, and reach…
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Is Taking Flight, But Significant Headwinds Remain, According to New GBTA Insights
New insights show which corporate sectors are leading early SAF uptake as well as the enablers and challenges driving SAF adoption as a significant lever to reduce business travel emissions Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchasing for business travel is on a fast upward trajectory, according to new research released today by the GBTA Foundation’s Acceleration…
Building Confidence, Community, and Careers: Reflecting on the Impact of Mentorship
In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel. Today’s guest author is Laura Choules, Senior Director Global Sales, EMEA, at Global Hotel Alliance. Mentorship — have you ever stopped to consider just how powerful this one…
The SAF Playbook Webinar Now Available On Demand
Our recent webinar, The SAF Playbook: Lessons from Corporate Sustainability and Travel Teams is now available to watch on demand. The session brought together corporate travel and sustainability leaders to address critical questions shaping the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption. Speakers shared firsthand experiences on building the business case for SAF, engaging suppliers,…
Clearer SAF Rules Could Unlock Corporate Travel Emissions Reduction
Reducing emissions linked to aviation is challenging. Unlike road transport for example, there are no scalable alternatives such as electric alternatives today; making Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the only viable near-term technology solution. Many roadblocks however remain to make SAF affordable and available at scale. GBTA’s latest Acceleration Challenge results show that only 15%…
GBTA Foundation Earns 2025 SPLC Leadership Award for Advancing Global Sustainable Travel Procurement Standards
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) has named the GBTA Foundation, the cause-related arm of GBTA, a distinguished recipient of its 2025 Leadership Award in the Public Interest Advocate category. This recognition celebrates the Foundation’s dedication and success in generating positive outcomes through its pioneering sustainable procurement tools and standards. The GBTA Foundation’s work to…
GBTA Foundation’s 2025 WINiT Summit & Gala Celebrate the Power of Possibility and Leaders Advancing Gender Equity in Business Travel
Events explore strategies to drive leadership progress across sector and recognize standout achievements The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association, hosted its 2025 WINiT Summit, Awards & Gala yesterday at Civic Hall in New York City. Now in its 11th year, GBTA WINiT (“Women in Travel”), a program dedicated to…
New Research Shows Ongoing Barriers to Women’s Advancement in Business Travel
Study presented at the annual WINiT Summit examines gender gaps in leadership, satisfaction and safety Women are the majority of professionals in key business travel industry roles – comprising 74% of travel buyers and over half of travel supplier (62%) and travel management company (TMC) staff (55%) – yet remain underrepresented in senior leadership and…
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