GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg
Registration Is Open

Early Bird Ends 6 June at 11:59 PM BST

We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Copenhagen from 4-6 November.

This is your opportunity to secure your place at the premier event for the European business travel industry. As an added highlight, GBTA is proud to host its 3rd Sustainability Summit on Monday 4 November. Registration for the Sustainability Summit is included in the conference registration.

Watch the Video - Experience the excitement building for Copenhagen 2024

GBTA Webinar 13 June | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CET)
An insider view on the European Elections!

What does it mean for Business Travel?

The 2024 European elections have concluded. Join GBTA and its European Public Affairs team, Grayling Public Affairs, to learn about the results and the impact the new Parliament will have on the European Commission’s and Council’s ability to make foreign policy choices, most notably in implementing the next phase of the European Green Deal.

GBTA Foundation
GBTA Launches Industry's First Global Sustainable Procurement Standards to Pave the Way for Responsible Practices in Business Travel

The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of GBTA, has launched GBTA Sustainable Procurement Standards, an educational resource that corporate travel buyers worldwide can utilize to make informed procurement decisions and deliver on their organization's sustainability objectives. The Standards also align with the Biden Administration's formal commitment last December to accelerate sustainable travel practices.

Additionally, GBTA Sustainable Procurement Standards help ensure suppliers are better prepared to respond to procurement-related requests in a harmonized way by providing a standard set of questions for assessing the sustainability practices of current or potential vendors, partners, and suppliers.

The Standards are a free resource with the first set focusing on the aviation sector. GBTA will release additional standards for industry sectors including hotels and ground transportation in the coming months.

Read the full announcement here and register for the free webinar on the GBTA Sustainable Procurement Standards on April 3^rd.

GBTA Webinar
Unlock Responsible Travel Practices:
Learn about GBTA's Sustainable Procurement Standards

Join our free webinar, April 3, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET, for a deep dive into the GBTA Foundation’s Sustainable Procurement Standards, a valuable open-source tool for aligning sustainability attributes for procurement and supplier management in the business travel industry. Learn how to apply these standards to travel programs and why the shift to suppliers committed to sustainability is imperative. This live presentation is open to GBTA members and non-members.

GBTA New Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & What It Means for Business Travel Management

AI is transforming our lives in countless ways both personally and professionally. The Big Idea session at the GBTA APAC and GBTA Europe conferences addressed what AI means for our industry, collating feedback from 700+ travel industry professionals across Europe and APAC.

Learn about the benefits of AI for travel programs and what the future holds for AI-empowered travel programs and the traveller experience.

Read the outcomes in the report available here in the GBTA Hub or via the BCD website.

The findings will also be discussed a GBTA podcast:  Reflections on the Big Idea: AI in Business Travel out on the 15 April.

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GBTA Elections
GBTA Nominations Are Open!

Elevate Your Impact in Business Travel

The 2024 GBTA Board elections are OPEN, and we want YOUR voice in the mix. Nominate yourself or a colleague who's ready to shape the future of GBTA, its members, and the entire travel industry. Nomination period closes on March 26, 2024. Click to learn more about the duties and time commitment for serving on the GBTA Board.

Vacancies for the 2024 GBTA Board of Directors:

• 2 Direct Seats (buyers)
• 3 Allied Seats (suppliers)
• 1 Europe Region Direct Seat (Europe based buyer)

Didn't receive your nomination link? Do you have any questions about the online nomination process? Contact Shane Downey at sdowney@gbta.org or Election Services Corp. by email at gbtahelp@electionservicescorp.com or call toll-free +1 866 720 HELP (4357). 

IMPORTANT: To cast your vote when it opens, ensure you're a GBTA member! Join by May 14 for this exclusive benefit.

GBTA APAC
GBTA APAC Network News - March 2024

GBTA have released the latest edition of the GBTA APAC Network News. The newsletter is a quarterly edition highlighting news and events in the Asia Pacific region, including information on the upcoming GBTA APAC Conference 2024 - Singapore taking place May 14-15, a word from the Chair of the GBTA APAC Advisory Board, information on the benefits you can access with GBTA membership and upcoming events, and much more!

Read all the details here in the March GBTA APAC Network News.

Did you know that the GBTA APAC Conference will be co-located with the Worldwide ERC® APAC Regional Summit Singapore again this year? Take the opportunity to maximize your experience by exploring synergies between business travel and workforce mobility and benefit from the learning and networking opportunities from both Conferences!

Learn more about GBTA APAC Conference 2024 – Singapore.

Learn more about Worldwide ERC® APAC Regional Summit Singapore.

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GBTA WINiT
Accepting Applications for Fourth Cohort of GBTA WINiT 1:1 Mentoring

Application Deadline: April 12

GBTA WINiT 1:1 Mentoring is a six-month program that connects emerging business travel professionals with accomplished leaders from travel-related job roles for career guidance and support. This virtual mentorship program is global, and we’re now accepting applications for both mentors and mentees.

Whether you're a mentor or mentee, this is a rewarding experience where you can build a lasting industry connection – apply by April 12.

Interested in becoming a WINiT Mentor?

GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter

This month's edition of the GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter designed to keep you up to date with what’s happening in relation to business travel in Brussels, and how GBTA is advocating on your behalf.

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