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New Report Shows Economic Impact of Business Travel

A new report, produced by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with BCD Travel and Air Canada, shows that business travel was responsible for about 2.6 per cent ($40.1 billion) of Canadian GDP in 2016. The study, titled "The Canadian Business Travel Industry: Business Travel's Impact on Jobs and the Canadian Economy," was released at the GBTA Conference 2018 - Toronto, … Read More about New Report Shows Economic Impact of Business Travel

GBTA Launches Podcast Exploring Business of Travel

The Global Business Travel Association has launched a weekly podcast called The Business of Travel, which features industry experts and thought leaders exploring a range of key issues affecting the business travel industry. Its first four full episodes covered travel safety, female business travel safety, airline regulations and consumer protection, and the future of business travel. In the … Read More about GBTA Launches Podcast Exploring Business of Travel

GBTA Announces Conference Centre Stage Panels

The Centre Stage panels at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) 2018 conference, being held April 16-18 in Toronto, will focus on cross-border security, procurement practices and the impact of business travel. “We are truly thrilled to welcome these thought leaders to the stage at our 14th annual conference in Toronto,” said Nancy Tudorache, director of operations for GBTA Canada. “As … Read More about GBTA Announces Conference Centre Stage Panels

General David Petraeus Speaking at GBTA Convention

General David Petraeus, U.S. Army Ret'd and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director, will be a featured speaker at GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) Convention 2017, which is being held July 15-19 in Boston. General Petraeus will deliver s short speech, followed by a one-on-one interview at Convention Arena on Monday, July 17. His appearance is made possible by Domo. “We … Read More about General David Petraeus Speaking at GBTA Convention

Former PM to Speak at GBTA Conference

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien as a featured speaker on Centre Stage at GBTA Conference 2017 Toronto, May 23 – 25. Mr. Chrétien will deliver the closing keynote on Thursday, May 25. His appearance is made possible by Vision Travel Solutions. “We are delighted to … Read More about Former PM to Speak at GBTA Conference

GBTA Convention 2017 Coming to Boston

Alexandria, Va. — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) announced last month the launch of registration for GBTA Convention 2017, to be held in Boston July 15-19. GBTA Convention 2017 marks the 49th edition of The Business Travel Event of the Year and the theme, Convergence, was developed to address the latest trends, issues and guidelines that have emerged as the business travel … Read More about GBTA Convention 2017 Coming to Boston

20 Planners Receive CMM Accreditation

DALLAS and ALEXANDRIA, VA — Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), recently presented the Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) to 20 meeting and travel professionals including Shannon Valeriote, CMP, Scotiabank Convention Centre, Holland Landing, Ontario. This class participated in … Read More about 20 Planners Receive CMM Accreditation

Canadian Businesses Value Face-to-Face: Study

TORONTO — Canadian travellers believe business travel is important for company financial performance and are satisfied with their overall business travel experiences, according to the GBTA Global Business Traveller Sentiment Index, in partnership with American Express, it was announced Aug. 9. The research, which includes a survey of 420 Canadian business travellers, examines satisfaction with, … Read More about Canadian Businesses Value Face-to-Face: Study

MPI and GBTA Announce New CMM Recipients

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have presented the Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) to 17 more meeting and travel professionals. This class participated in the program held October 1-4, 2015, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. There are now 1,087 CMM holders … Read More about MPI and GBTA Announce New CMM Recipients

Two Canadians in New Class of CMM Recipients

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), have presented the Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) to 26 more meeting and travel professionals including Roberta Dexter of Halifax-based Plan Ahead Events and Cameal Soverall from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA … Read More about Two Canadians in New Class of CMM Recipients

Five Canadians Receive New Updated CMM Designation

Five Canadians are among the 46 meeting and travel professionals recently presented with a Certificate of Meeting Management (CMM) by The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), and Meeting Professionals International (MPI). This is the first group to successfully complete the updated CMM program developed jointly by GBTA and MPI and … Read More about Five Canadians Receive New Updated CMM Designation

GBTA Conference Focuses on Business in Motion

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canada's 2015 conference drew a record 550+ delegates and more than 65 exhibitors. Held April 20-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the conference's sessions explored the theme of Business in Motion. Opening night keynote speaker Bonnie Brooks, vice-chair of the Hudson's Bay Company, set the tone with a presentation on how the iconic retailer … Read More about GBTA Conference Focuses on Business in Motion

MPI and GBTA Revise Proposed CMM Program

Meeting Planners International (MPI) president and CEO Paul Van Deventer issued a letter last week informing the planning community of revisions to the new Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) Program, announced by MPI and its partner Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in December. Van Deventer explains that the revisions are based on the feedback it got from its members and chapters … Read More about MPI and GBTA Revise Proposed CMM Program

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