The Business of Travel
The Business of Travel is the official podcast of the Global Business Travel Association covering all things related to business travel. Expect weekly episodes each featuring interviews with industry experts and thought leaders on a range of key issues affecting the business travel industry. Visit gbta.org to learn more.
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There is Power in Women Supporting Each Other in the Workplace
09/22/2023
There is Power in Women Supporting Each Other in the Workplace
Business of Travel There is Power in Women Supporting Each Other in the Workplace September 22, 2023 Having programs for women in the workplace is considered table stakes for most companies, but in order to drive meaningful progress, more needs to be done. Cynthia Barnes and Jennifer Miranda from American Airlines discuss their experiences and the benefits from being a part of their company’s women’s leadership programs as well as the impact that formal and informal mentorship has had on their personal and professional growth, and how women can continue to support each other at any level in the organization. Made Possible By American Airlines The Business of Travel Podcast is your ultimate guide to navigating the ever-evolving realm of business travel. Each week, a new episode hosted by seasoned corporate travel professionals presents an engaging and enlightening exploration of key topics shaping the world of business travel today. The Business of Travel is the official podcast of the Global Business Travel Association. Visit www.gbta.org to learn more. Host & Guest Info Bev Heinritz Director, Foundation Programs, GBTA Foundation Cynthia Barnes, Director of Global Sales and Market Initiatives, American Airlines Jennifer Miranda, Manager of Global Sales and Market Initiatives, American Airlines Key Topics Discussed - Mentorship - Women in Business Travel Resources Mentioned - If you enjoyed this episode, here are some similar - Made Possible by GBTA WINiT - Super Woman: Fact or Fiction | An Industry Conversation - Connect with GBTA - - Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Insights from the Instructor of Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management Course
09/08/2023
Insights from the Instructor of Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management Course
GBTA’s Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management has been a core professional development offering for business travelers for nearly a decade. This course is designed for travel buyers overseeing a managed business travel program and suppliers offering travel-related products and services. It serves as the next step after GBTA’s Fundamentals courses as well as a preparatory course for individuals interested in taking the Global Travel Professional (GTP) Examination. Instructor Sandy Moring, Managing Director with Strategic Travel Solutions Ltd, is joined by Debbie Iannaci, Vice President, Global Communications, PR & Research with GBTA. Together they explore the history of Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management as well as dive deeper into two of the course’s key takeaways. The Business of Travel Podcast is your ultimate guide to navigating the ever-evolving realm of business travel. Each week, a new episode hosted by seasoned corporate travel professionals presents an engaging and enlightening exploration of key topics shaping the world of business travel today. The Business of Travel is the official podcast of the Global Business Travel Association. Visit www.gbta.org to learn more. Host & Guest Info Sandy’s extensive experience derives from her varied roles within the world of corporate travel and previously to that, adventure travel. With a strong operational background, plus senior leadership roles in account management, commercial marketing, training and more recently, encouraging the next generation via coaching, she is involved in many projects as a freelance consultant in business re-engineering, travel risk management and sustainability. Key Topics Discussed - Travel Policy Compliance - Travel Risk Managment Resources Mentioned - - If you enjoyed this episode, here are some similar - Made Possible by the Risk Committee - - Made Possible by GBTA WINiT Connect with GBTA - Music track is Licensed under Creative Commons:
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Protections for the Traveling LGBTQ+ Workforce
08/25/2023
Protections for the Traveling LGBTQ+ Workforce
A discussion on how your corporate travel policy can reflect the LGBTQ+ business traveler in 2023. Organizations have an obligation to ensure their workforce is safe, regardless of individual profiles, and it is essential that your travel risk management program acknowledges and plans for the diverse risks faced by its LGBTQ+ employees. How can travel and security managers ensure the safety of their LBGTQ+ employees while respecting individuals’ privacy and autonomy? What do the recent legislative changes in the US and elsewhere mean for your travelers? What particular pre-trip preparation and resources are required to ensure your employees’ safety around the world? Mackenzie Grahek, Security Manager at International SOS and Craig Collins, Vice President Client Services at CIBT Newland Chase will answer these and other questions. Brought to you by the GBTA Risk Committee. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Our "Favorite" Time of Year: A Look Ahead at the 2024 Hotel Sourcing Season
08/11/2023
Our "Favorite" Time of Year: A Look Ahead at the 2024 Hotel Sourcing Season
Brought to you by the US Accommodations Committee. In the third installment of the GBTA Accommodation Committee's Hotel Sourcing Podcast Series, Steven Van Overmeiren (Baker McKenzie), John Berkley (Tripbam), Lukasz Dabrowski (HRS), Iggy Fisher (Club Quarters), and Chris Massucci (Marriott) discuss a macro view of current industry trends and what we can expect to see as we head into the traditional sourcing season for 2024 hotel programs. They discuss expectations regarding volume, rates, and other key program priorities from both buyer and supplier perspectives. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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GBTA Ladders | Meet the Season 9 Winning Team, Travel Change!
08/04/2023
GBTA Ladders | Meet the Season 9 Winning Team, Travel Change!
In this podcast, we discuss GBTA Ladders and speak with the Season 9 winning team, Travel Change! The group discusses the premise of their project and how rounding up on every travel transaction can be a force for change in today’s world! Moderating the discussion is Grace Morrisey, Director, Travel & Expense, General Atlantic and GBTA Ladders Co-Chair who is joined by members of the Season 9 winning team: • Anja Turner, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, BCD Travel • Kayleigh Rogers, Consulting Manager, American Express GBT • Micha van Eijk, Senior Product Manager, Emburse • Stevie-Leigh Harrison, Global Product Manager, TakeTwo Travel Solutions • Lorena Hurtado, Marketing and Digital Manager, Avianca Airlines • Itzetl Villanueva, Enterprise Global Sales Manager, Delta Air Lines Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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The Path Forward for NDC: Implementation and Impact Across the Industry Ecosystem
07/31/2023
The Path Forward for NDC: Implementation and Impact Across the Industry Ecosystem
New Distribution Capability (NDC) has been around for over a decade in the travel industry – but now the effort has accelerated. In a recent GBTA poll, 53% of business travel industry professionals said airlines are trying to roll out NDC too quickly. So where does the industry stand now on NDC and what’s next? In this podcast, experts discuss their view on how NDC is impacting the industry ecosystem, how execution has been going - from readiness to uptake, what’s going well and what’s still a challenge, their NDC priorities for the coming months and where the industry might be a year from now. Rita Visser, Director of Global Sourcing & GPO, Oracle, moderates the expert line up: Fred Fredericks, Senior Vice President / Chief Product Officer and head of Engineering at SAP Concur; Jeff Klee, CEO of AmTrav; and Graham Wareham, head of Airline Strategy and Partnerships at ATPCO. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Meetings & Events Industry Trends Discussion
07/28/2023
Meetings & Events Industry Trends Discussion
Brought to you by the GBTA Meetings & Events Europe Committee. Dan Humby, VP Sales Europe with Groups360 and co-chair of the GBTA Meetings & Events Europe Committee, is joined by fellow committee members travel buyers, Jennifer Pape, Global Meetings & Events Manager with Shell, and Jason Hart, Strategic Sourcing Manager with Amgen. Their discussion explores the most prominent trends in the Meetings & Events space at the moment and aims to understand how they’re impacting program owners and their stakeholders. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Tech Safari Series: Why are travel analytics more important than ever?
07/21/2023
Tech Safari Series: Why are travel analytics more important than ever?
The GBTA Tech Committee brings you the podcast version of the Tech Safari Series which showcases new technologies launching cutting-edge solutions in business travel. In this episode, Mike Daly, Chair of the GBTA Tech Committee, will interview expert data analyst and serial entrepreneur, Jean Belanger, CEO and Founder of Cerebri AI. Amidst the recent chaos surrounding NDC, the significance of travel analytics has soared to new heights. Accompanied by sustainability and DEI initiatives, as well as the challenge of monitoring travelers and their expenditures outside of the program, buyers and TMCs find themselves facing a multitude of tasks and responsibilities. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Empowering Capital | Female Angel Investors in the Startup Ecosystem
07/07/2023
Empowering Capital | Female Angel Investors in the Startup Ecosystem
This GBTA WINiT podcast explores the transformative impact of female angel investors in the startup ecosystem. In this episode, we speak with Cara Whitehill, advisor, and angel investor at her firm, Unlock Advisors, where she has taken early-stage startups from 0-1 and larger organizations from $10m-$100m+ in revenue growth. We’ll discuss the journey - including her roots in the travel industry – that got her to angel investing. We also delve into the untapped potential and value that women bring to the world of angel investing, and how to support women founders as they innovate with their own ventures. Check out the resources mentioned in the podcast: Lead Upwards: How Startup Joiners Can Impact New Ventures, Build Amazing Careers, and Inspire Great Teams by Sarah E Brown Angel Investing from Start to Finish, from the Holloway Guides Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott Highlights of female-run startups in our space: , CEO at Kyte , CEO and , COO – cofounders of Alo Index , Co-Founder Shiny, Resources about female investors & founders #Angels , the investing collective co-founded by Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Meetings & Events Committee Negotiated Outcomes
06/16/2023
Meetings & Events Committee Negotiated Outcomes
Discussing key types of agreements for the meetings and events supply chain to include NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements), MSA (Master Services Agreement), and RFP (request for proposal). Shauna Whitehead, GBTA Meetings & Events Committee Donna Patrick, Abbott Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Demystifying ‘SAF’
06/09/2023
Demystifying ‘SAF’
Description: Join Karolien De Hertogh, Director UK & Ireland, United Airlines, Calum Hawley, Global Travel Manager, Endeavour Mining Plc and Rohini Sengupta, Director, Environmental Sustainability, United Airlines for an indepth discussion on how the aviation industry has pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and Sustainable Aviation Fuel otherwise known as SAF is key to sustainable aviation. In this podcast we want to explore to what extent SAF offers a solution. We will discuss current production and challenges with regards to scalability. Furthermore, we will cover how you can send demand signals to producers, investors and governments and help scale up production. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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The Great Attraction
06/02/2023
The Great Attraction
"Happy employees, happy company!" Placing employee well-being, DE&I and digitalization ‘front and centre’ is critical to spur employee engagement and appeal to job seekers. Chad Lemon, former TV broadcaster and BCD moderator is joined by industry experts Angela Williams, VP- People & Culture BCD UK & Ireland and Lynne Griffiths, CEO, Sirus Talent Solutions to discuss the challenges facing the business travel industry around recruitment, retention and attracting new talent. You can read more about The Big Idea: Travel and the Law of Attraction in a report and infographic from BCD, in partnership with GBTA. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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I benefici delle politiche di DEI per le aziende - The benefits of DEI policies for companies.
05/26/2023
I benefici delle politiche di DEI per le aziende - The benefits of DEI policies for companies.
Con il contributo di Stefano Ferri, giornalista, scrittore, consulente di comunicazione e attivista dei diritti civili, in questo podcast GBTA parliamo di Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. A che punto sono le politiche di DEI? Come le aziende stanno progredendo in tal senso? Cosa succede nella catena del valore del Business Travel? Facciamo il punto nel Podcast. --- With the contribution of Stefano Ferri, journalist, writer, communication consultant and civil rights activist, in this GBTA podcast we talk about Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. At what stage are the DEI policies? How are companies progressing in this regard? What is happening in the Business Travel value chain? Let's share the latest updates in the Podcast. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Regenerative Business Travel: Leaving a Net Positive Impact
05/19/2023
Regenerative Business Travel: Leaving a Net Positive Impact
A new phrase has entered the lexicon alongside sustainable travel: regenerative travel. Regenerative travel emphasizes net positive impacts on both people and planet. In this podcast, we introduce the topic of regenerative travel, how this works in a business travel context, and what travel managers and the business travel community can do to truly have a net positive impact on the destinations, communities, and environments that they visit. You can learn more about regenerative travel and other ways to green business travel at GBTA’s upcoming Sustainability Summit on June 13 in Washington DC. Kelsey Frenkiel, Senior Manager, Sustainability, GBTA Wesley Espinosa, Interim Executive Director, Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Virtual Payments - One of many solutions for Hotel Payments
05/05/2023
Virtual Payments - One of many solutions for Hotel Payments
The Podcast is looking for the best-in-class payment solution for hotel expenditure: Industry buyers share their view of the pros and cons of a virtual card as a possible payment solution for hotel bookings. The podcast also highlights, what needs to be considered, if a virtual payment solution is selected for hotel payments. Join Marion Klar - Director Payments and Product Experience – AmexGBT, Anouar Mrissa – Director of Sales - ehotel AG, Roberta Lorizzo - Global Travel and Expense Manager- SCOR and Martin Stevens - Senior Manager - RELX for this conversation. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Best Practices to Manage Emissions from Business Travel. Results from GBTA Corporate Benchmarking Study
04/21/2023
Best Practices to Manage Emissions from Business Travel. Results from GBTA Corporate Benchmarking Study
To date, companies are practicing a wide range of strategies to decarbonize their travel programs and deliver on their Net Zero targets. These include better point-of-booking information to nudge employees to select lower-carbon options, tracking emissions against a set baseline, investing in low-carbon technologies, and many others. A conversation with Maarten Dansen, sustainability manager at PwC NL, about PwC Netherlands' sustainable mobility strategy. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Super Woman: Fact or Fiction | An Industry Conversation
04/14/2023
Super Woman: Fact or Fiction | An Industry Conversation
The pressure to “do it all” and be all things to all people while advancing their careers causes many women to feel anxiety in both their personal and professional lives. The pressure to be a “Super Woman” is unsustainable and unrealistic. How can we create a new definition of the Super Woman that is realistic and allows women to have a satisfying career along with a happy and healthy family life? Made possible by Choice Hotels, this podcast brings together women in the travel industry to provide their insights on important elements from Imposter Syndrome and gender equity, to the role of community, allyship and advocacy. GBTA WINiT Program Director, Bev Heinritz, discusses these topics and more with Janis Cannon, SVP Upscale Brands, Choice Hotels. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Preparing for the new world of airline retailing
03/24/2023
Preparing for the new world of airline retailing
Changes in airline distribution mean that corporate travel managers may soon no longer have access to the same fares and products as they are accustomed through their traditional channels. What this means to individual corporates will depend on which airline, TMC and OBT they are using. In this podcast three travel buyers will discuss how they are preparing for the evolution of airline distribution and what corporates can do to ensure that their travel program is NDC ready. Tune in to listen to this discussion between our buyers: Ben Park, Chair of the GBTA Europe Advisory Board; Rita Visser, Director Global Travel Sourcing & GPO at Oracle; and Carlos Almendros, Global Procurement Service Leader (Travel) at Cisco. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Reaching the 'Finish" Line: A Recap of the 2023 Hotel Sourcing Season
03/17/2023
Reaching the 'Finish" Line: A Recap of the 2023 Hotel Sourcing Season
In the second installment of the GBTA Accommodation Committee’s Sourcing Podcast Series, Lukasz Dabrowski (HRS), Pauline Robin (RoomIt by CWT), David Mollov (TRIPBAM), and Steven Van Overmeiren (Baker McKenzie) discuss post sourcing season insights, how the RFP season compared with forecasts, as well as high level-strategies utilized. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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What is GBTA Ladders? Mentorship, Education and Industry Networking for You!
03/10/2023
What is GBTA Ladders? Mentorship, Education and Industry Networking for You!
Are you looking to join a top-talent community of the industry’s rising stars and senior leaders, and to enhance your personal and professional career development? On this podcast, you’ll hear from the Season 9 leadership team as they talk all things GBTA Ladders – from the program’s key pillars of mentorship, networking and education, to the benefits to members and how you can get involved. Tune in for an engaging conversation between our speakers and Ladders Leadership Co-Chairs: Alexandria Prejean Smith, Director, Marketing & Communications at BCD Travel; Lindsay Straub, Vice President, Sales, The BTN Group; and Grace Knowlton, Director, Global Travel & Expense, General Atlantic Music Track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Eventi, meeting e congressi: trend e sfide della ripresa / Events, meetings and congresses: trends and challenges of the recovery.
03/03/2023
Eventi, meeting e congressi: trend e sfide della ripresa / Events, meetings and congresses: trends and challenges of the recovery.
La seconda parte del 2022 ha visto la riscoperta degli eventi fisici come momenti indispensabili di condivisione, formazione, business e networking. I trend che oggi connotano il comparto hanno le radici proprio nella ripartenza dell’anno scorso a cui si aggiungono nuove sfide. Quali sono le opportunità da cogliere nel 2023? Perché gli eventi sono da considerarsi un elemento di sviluppo fondamentale nel mercato di oggi? Quali sono gli elementi di attenzione e le peculiarità organizzative che fanno la differenza? Ne parliamo con Marco Quagliarella Director of International Operations di AIM Group International . --- The second half of 2022 saw the rediscovery of physical events as indispensable moments of sharing, training, business and networking. The trends of today industry have their roots in last year's restart while new challenges to face are emerging. What are the opportunities to be seized in 2023? Why are events to be considered a fundamental element of business development in today's market? What are the tricks and the organizational peculiarities that can make the difference? We talk about it with Marco Quagliarella Director of International Operations of AIM Group International. --- Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Driving climate action in business travel: GBTA Sustainability plans for 2023
02/24/2023
Driving climate action in business travel: GBTA Sustainability plans for 2023
GBTA’s Sustainability Initiative – a program managed by the GBTA Foundation – focuses on driving climate action to create a future where global business travel can be done with a net positive impact on the planet and its people. As we move into 2023, GBTA Vice President, Mark Cuschieri, sits down with Jenny Sabineu, Chair of GBTA’s Sustainability Committee and Delphine Millot, GBTA Senior Vice President for Sustainability, to discuss priorities and concrete actions planned for the year ahead. The discussion centers around current needs of business travel professionals around sustainability; GBTA’s plans to address these – including building capacity, driving cross-industry alignment, and advocating for clearer standards on emissions reporting; the push for low carbon transport infrastructure and solutions; and the benefit of radical collaboration across the global business travel industry. For more information, visit the GBTA Foundation Sustainability webpage. Music: Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Business Travel Trends Driving the Future of Spend Management
02/17/2023
Business Travel Trends Driving the Future of Spend Management
Clive Cornelius, Head of Travel Segment at Visa Business Solutions Europe and Peter van Spaandonk Head of Sales Europe at Yokoy discuss one of the hot topics in our industry, managing business travel expenses. With the current economic uncertainty, travel buyers are looking for ways to effectively manage employee travel expenses. Clive and Peter share their insights on the latest trends in corporate spend management and how technology can play a part. Music is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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What The Industry Expects Next: Insights from the GBTA Q1 2023 Business Travel Outlook Poll
02/10/2023
What The Industry Expects Next: Insights from the GBTA Q1 2023 Business Travel Outlook Poll
The GBTA Research Team − Chris Ely, Research Director, and Mark Sharoff, Research Manager – provide more insights and analysis around the GBTA’s Q1 2023 Business Travel Outlook Poll in a sit-down interview with Debbie Iannaci, head of Communications, Public Relations and Research at GBTA. Based on poll data collected across global travel buyers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders, the discussion focuses on year-over-year changes anticipated in business travel volume and spending; how recession threat is − or isn’t − impacting the industry; and the nuances of travel growth across sectors. In terms of other back-to-business-travel developments, the trio also explores timely topics including changes to travel policy and approval processes; outlook for increased staffing and re-building workforces in the travel industry; and the sentiment around business travel and China. You can find these latest GBTA poll results on GBTA.org. GBTA members can access all GBTA Research in the member Hub. GBTA can help your organization with its research needs – reach out to [email protected] for more information. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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The Politics of Travel: How Congress Shapes the Recovery and Outlook of the U.S. Rental Car Market
01/20/2023
The Politics of Travel: How Congress Shapes the Recovery and Outlook of the U.S. Rental Car Market
In this podcast episode, GBTA Vice President of Government Relations, Shane Downey, talks with Gordon Reel, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs from Enterprise Holdings, to learn more about the post-pandemic recovery and forecast for the U.S. rental car market as well as legislative issues of interest in the new 118th Congress. Reel also shares his expertise and insights on the importance of citizen political activity along with the company’s thoughts on legislative items such as excise taxes, electric vehicles, infrastructure, and bonus depreciation.
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Tech Safari Series: Coupa Brings End-to-End T&E Management Built to Scale
01/13/2023
Tech Safari Series: Coupa Brings End-to-End T&E Management Built to Scale
The GBTA Tech Committee brings you the podcast version of the Tech Safari Series which showcases new technologies launching cutting-edge solutions in business travel. In this episode, Katie Virtue, GBTA Tech Committee Member talks with Devon Tivona from Coupa to learn more about the company and its technology first approach to T&E Management. Devon is the Head of Coupa Travel and was formerly the CEO of Pana. He shares how Coupa offers a technology platform with expense, virtual payment and travel management solutions to help companies maximize the value of their spend.
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Tech Safari Series: Snowfall Offers an Ecosystem to Business Travel
01/06/2023
Tech Safari Series: Snowfall Offers an Ecosystem to Business Travel
The GBTA Tech Committee brings you the podcast version of the Tech Safari Series which showcases new technologies launching cutting-edge solutions in business travel. In this episode, Katie Virtue, GBTA Tech Committee Member talks with Ron Glickman from Snowfall to learn more about the company and it’s new ecosystem offering to the business travel industry. Ron Glickman has over 20 years of experience growing businesses in the aviation and travel technology industries. After successfully scaling Etihad Airways’ global corporate sales channel to record results, he launched the North America operations of Air Italy. In 2021, Ron brought his area expertise to the technology sector, and he current serves as Vice President, North America of Snowfall, where he is involved in architecting solutions. Ron talks about Snowfall’s Junction products that serve travelers on the end-to-end journey including multimodal booking, different content such as on-trip experiences, automated timing alerts to relieve potential journey friction points and payment solutions. Names: Katie Virtue, Festive Road and Ron Glickman, Snowfall.
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An Insider’s Update: 2023 Hotel Sourcing Season
12/30/2022
An Insider’s Update: 2023 Hotel Sourcing Season
In the first installment of the GBTA Accommodation Committee’s Sourcing Podcast Series, Christiane Cabot Bini (Hilton), Adam Turetsky (HP Inc.), Steven Van Overmeiren (Baker McKenzie) and Michael Laumanns (Accor) discuss the current sourcing season, high level-trends, what’s behind them and an outlook for 2023.
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Incorporating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into your Meetings & Events
12/16/2022
Incorporating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into your Meetings & Events
Diversity is a fact and being more inclusive is becoming a necessity in order to fully engage today's workforce and creating inclusive spaces for your meeting and event attendees is equally as important as when they are back in their regular workspaces. Our podcast will discuss why it's important, how to get started and provide some easy tips and tricks to get started on your journey toward creating a more inclusive meeting experience.
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A Special 100th Podcast: the GBTA Foundation and Creating a Better Future for People and Planet
12/09/2022
A Special 100th Podcast: the GBTA Foundation and Creating a Better Future for People and Planet
The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm and outgrowth of GBTA’s overall mission, was relaunched by the association in July 2022 to create a positive impact and a better future for people and the planet. As GBTA marks and celebrates the 100th episode of its “Business of Travel” podcast, GBTA CEO Suzanne Neufang sits down with Delphine Millot, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, who heads up the GBTA Foundation and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the Foundation’s work. The discussion centers around how the Foundation came to be, why is it important, the Foundation’s priorities and significance of its four pillars – sustainability, WINiT, Ladders and DE&I, and how business travel professionals and companies can get involved in the Foundation’s work and give back to invest in the future of our industry and the professionals who make it what it is. For more information, visit .
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