GBTA Foundation Marks WINiT’s Growing Global Impact at 2026 Summit
Female traveler safety research among key future initiatives announced as WINiT expands mentorship, community and leadership development worldwide More than 200 business travel professionals, leaders and allies came together for the 2026 WINiT Summit, a two-day leadership retreat focused on advancing women and gender equity through mentorship, professional development and community building. Held October 26–27…
GBTA Foundation Announces 2026 WINiT Top 50 Honorees in Business Travel
Global industry professionals from 16 countries recognized for leadership, innovation and advancing women across the business travel industry The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), has named its 2026 WINiT Top 50 which recognizes leaders who are corporate champions elevating and celebrating women as well as those who are…
From “I Could Never” to “What Could I Do?”
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 Board member Christina Reichelt, Senior Manager, Global Travel Procurement at Regeneron. With voting for the GBTA Board of Directors underway, there may be some of you thinking, “Oh, I…
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…
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…
GBTA Foundation Names 2025 WINiT Top 50 Honorees Recognizing Women in the Business Travel Industry
GBTA WINiT Summit and Gala will spotlight advancement, mentorship and innovation for women and allies in the travel industry on October 23rd in New York City The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), through its cause-led arm the GBTA Foundation, has announced the 2025 WINiT Top 50, honoring industry leaders, rising talent and corporate champions who…
GBTA Foundation’s 2024 WINiT Summit and Gala Illuminates the Strides Individuals and Allies Are Making in Leading the Journey Toward Gender Equity in the Business Travel Industry
GBTA WINiT’s 10th anniversary events also celebrated industry leaders advancing women’s careers, commitment to the UN’s Women Empowerment Principles and showcased new GBTA research on gender equity in the business travel sector Career development and advancement for women in the global business travel industry was at the forefront as GBTA WINiT celebrated a decade of…
GBTA Foundation Names 2024 WINiT Top 50 Honorees Recognizing Women in the Business Travel Industry
WINiT’s 10th anniversary Summit, Awards & Gala will further celebrate industry professionals on October 24 at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and global leader in community, education, research and advocacy – has announced the…
GBTA Foundation and Travalyst Collaborate to Harmonize Frameworks for Sustainable Choices in Business Travel
Organizations enter agreement to foster alignment across the industry to help make better options available at scale for business travelers The GBTA Foundation, the non-profit, cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, and Travalyst, a not-for-profit organization which seeks to scale sustainability within the…