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GBTA taps into 2026 business travel spending trends

Global business travel spending will reach a record $1.71 trillion USD in 2026, with the number of business trips worldwide expected to surpass 1.84 billion, according the Global B...

GBTA Convention 2026 Unites the Global Business Travel Industry to Connect, Learn, Innovate and Shape the Sector's Futur...

GBTA Convention 2026 drew 5,500+ attendees from 47 countries at McCormick Place, with the newly released BTI forecasting record global business travel spend of $1.71 trillion in 20...

Business travel industry unites at 2026 GBTA Convention

Over 5,500 attendees from 47 countries gathered at Chicago’s McCormick Place this week for the Global Business Travel Association’s 2026 convention with the focus on discussions on...

GBTA Foundation recognizes changemakers and raises support for the next generation of business travel talent

The global business travel industry’s most influential leaders and organizations were recognized for their commitment to creating a more sustainable

Global Business Travel spending to hit record $1.71 trillion in 2026, while trips reach 1.84 billion

Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record $1.71 trillion USD in 2026, with the number of business trips worldwide expected

Global business travel spending to hit record $1.71T in 2026: GBTA

Although business travel spending is increasing, the number of trips is growing at a slower rate, indicating corporate travel is becoming more selective.

PATA and GBTA Partner to Strengthen Corporate Business Travel at PATA Travel Mart 2027

PATA and GBTA signed an MOU to co-develop the corporate travel component of PATA Travel Mart 2027 in Macao, combining buyer networks, knowledge forums, and joint marketing.

Elevated prices continue through 2026, expected to ease in 2027

Global business travel prices are expected to remain elevated through the remainder of 2026 before beginning to moderate in 2027, with variations expected across regions, according...

Amex GBT unveils AI-powered travel manager dashboard

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) (NYSE: GBTG), a leading software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, today announced a series of...

The New Business of Business Travel

New American Express survey data reveals that major events, emerging destinations and smarter travel infrastructure are reshaping client relationship-building Business travel is st...

GBTA Foundation Recognizes Changemakers and Raises Support for the Next Generation of Business Travel Talent

The GBTA Foundation's inaugural Gala at Chicago's Field Museum honored leaders in sustainable and inclusive business travel, raised $83,250 for student career scholarships, and ann...

Fuel Shock Keeps Business Travel Prices Elevated Through 2026 With Relief Ahead in 2027, According to New GBTA Forecast

GBTA and ALTOUR forecast global business travel costs to stay elevated through 2026, with airfares up 4.7% and hotel ADR up 3.7%, before moderating in 2027 as structural pressures...

Amex unveils AI-powered travel manager dashboard

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) (NYSE: GBTG), a leading software and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events, today announced a series of...

What’s on the Minds of Travel Buyers Today? | Buyer Buzz Insights from GBTA Convention 2026

Live polling of 470+ travel buyers at GBTA Convention 2026 shows 92% see AI as strategic, 78% cite internal influence as their top challenge, and most prioritize long-term supplier...

Emirates To Showcase Its Tailored Services For The Growing Corporate Segment At GBTA 2026

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to engage with its corporate clients, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and travel management companies at the G...

Gant Travel Launches New Gant Self-Service Platform to Empower Business Travelers

Expedia Acquires AI Travel Planner Layla, Hotel GMs Share What AI Actually Taught Them, Business Travel Hits Record $1.7...

Tuesday brought Expedia Group's acquisition of Layla, an AI-native conversational travel planning platform, to accelerate personalized trip discovery at scale, a World Panel viewpo...

Amex GBT car rental forecast, Kensington tracks the luxury trends, Carnival promotes French, Frontiers North Adventures...

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is forecasting relatively stable car rental prices globally in 2026-27, with only moderate increases expected across many major m...

GBTA Applauds U.S. Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Security and Improve Passenger Experience

GBTA welcomed House passage of the SAFEGUARDS Act and One Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, which restore TSA security fee funding and reduce redundant international screening.

BCD Travel accelerates AI strategy with strategic investment in corporate travel AI leader AMGINE

BCD Travel has made a strategic investment in AMGINE and expanded their existing partnership, targeting AI gains in group-air management, email automation, and agentic workflows ac...

Regional British Cities Drive Corporate Travel Expansion

Corporate travel across the United Kingdom is experiencing a dynamic, decentralized transformation as regional business hubs outpace London in booking growth. New booking data from...

Japanese travel agency JTB bets on boom in inbound business travel

Corporate Travel’s Rulebook Is Its AI Booking Advantage

Amex GBT and Kayak for Business moved AI booking into managed travel before consumer tools cracked it. The logic: policies, approvals, and audit trails are the preconditions an age...

Best 7 Business Travel Management Companies for Businesses with Frequent Last-Minute Bookings

Frequent last-minute business travel exposes the difference between a booking platform and a true travel management company very quickly. When meetings move, flights are cancelled,...