Smarter Meetings Management via Integrated Technology
In this episode of the Business of Travel, host Jason Long talks with Jill Day, Senior Global Director at BCD Meetings & Events, about the challenges and opportunities in managing simple or small meetings. They highlight that these meetings can represent up to 70% of transaction volume and a significant portion of spend, yet remain poorly controlled, often booked manually or via fragmented tools, leading to compliance risks and financial leakage. Jill emphasizes the need for clear definitions, integrated technology stacks, AI-driven automation, and virtual payment cards to gain visibility, enforce policy, and improve supplier negotiations. The conversation also touches on the cultural shift needed within organizations to align travel and meetings teams and adopt interoperable platforms.
GBTA Europe Tech Committee - Rethinking Corporate Travel with AI
In this episode of the Business of Travel, host Lenny Hornsby and AI specialist Johnny discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming corporate travel—from streamlined booking and policy compliance to automated payment, reconciliation, and data quality. They explain AI concepts like...
GBTA BTI - A View From Europe
In this episode, Chris Ely and Visa’s European sales director Romain Mialang dissect the GBTA Business Travel Index (BTI) for Europe, revealing that while overall travel spend has surpassed 2019 levels, growth is uneven across countries and sectors. They highlight...
Jet Fuel Pricing and Supply Risk: Implications for Global Business Travel
In this episode, Callum Hawley talks with Ben Park and Peter Harbison about the rapid escalation of Middle East tensions and its impact on jet fuel supply, pricing, and airline capacity. They explain how limited hedging, especially of the jet‑fuel...
GBTA M&E APAC MICE Power Talk Series
In this inaugural GBTA APAC MICE Power Talk, Singapore Tourism Board Executive Director Kari Quick outlines Singapore’s ambition to triple MICE revenue to about $3.3 billion USD by 2040, leveraging its strategic location, world‑class connectivity, and robust sustainability credentials. She highlights...
GBTA BTI Global Highlights
In this episode of the Business of Travel podcast, GBTA Research Director Chris Ely talks with Edward Galvin, head of Visa Commercial Solutions for North America, about the latest Business Travel Index (BTI) forecast. The BTU projects global business‑travel spend...
The Big Idea: How Divisive Debates in Travel Are Shaping the Future
In this 18‑minute episode, GBTA’s podcast dissects the outcomes of three contentious debates held at its APAC, Europe, and Australia conferences, focusing on biometrics and secure ID, evolving traveller behaviour, and the future of online booking tools (OBTs). The moderators...