Who we are
GBTA Foundation is the non-profit, purpose-driven arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization serving 8,500+ members and stakeholders across six continents for a $1.48 trillion industry.
GBTA Foundation is a leading force that empowers a resilient future for individuals and teams who connect the world through business travel. Our mission is to transform business travel into a powerful force for a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable future for People and the Planet. We achieve this through the world’s largest network of business travel professionals driving collective action through advocacy, standard-setting, talent development, and capacity-building.
Our collective responsibility
When business travel thrives, we all succeed.
Working together to make our industry more resilient ensures travel remains a force for good.
PEOPLE
Attracting, developing, and retaining talent today is vital for fostering innovation and success tomorrow
PEOPLE
Ensuring all groups are welcome and represented is essential for the industry to stay relevant and grow
PLANET
Adopting sustainable travel options presents an opportunity to innovate and ensure a resilient future
PEOPLE
Together, we can build a future of inclusive travel, encompassing booking platforms, supplier information, and infrastructure
Two Years, Huge Strides: GBTA Foundation's Impact
We relaunched GBTA Foundation with a dream. Today, we are inspired by the remarkable impact achieved through the dedication of our donors, partners, passionate leaders, and dedicated volunteers. Together, we lead with purpose, building a sustainable and resilient future for everyone who loves and needs business travel.
Highlights of our impact in 2024
- $1,617,530 USD in funding raised
- 42 corporate and over 80 individual donors
- 200+ industry leaders steering our programs
- 2000+ participants from 16 countries in our mentorship, community, and educational programs
- 241 companies participated in the inaugural benchmark for the Sustainability Acceleration Challenge
- 500M people reached through communications and media outreach
How to get involved
When you make a donation to the GBTA Foundation, you’re investing in the business travel industry’s future by tackling sustainability challenges, creating a vibrant workforce, closing the travel-accessibility gap, and much more. And you’re helping us galvanize the business travel community to build skills, transfer knowledge, and create solutions.
Special thank you to our Marquee Partners for their commitment and support
The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, and donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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