GBTA | Convention 2023, Are We There Yet?

 

In the wake of the pandemic, the world of business travel is undergoing a significant transformation. As companies and industries adapt to new norms, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention 2023 in Dallas emerged as a pivotal event, showcasing the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the sector. According to the GBTA, business travel spending is projected to reach unprecedented levels by the end of 2023, highlighting the sector’s resilience and importance in the global economy.

So, what’s the burning question on everyone’s mind? How are industry leaders navigating this new era of business travel, and what innovations are they bringing?

Welcome to Are We There Yet? hosted by Grant Harrell. In this episode, straight from Dallas, Texas, the location of this year’s GBTA Convention 2023, Harrell explores the most exciting, cutting-edge projects, companies, and products within the world of business travel. Harrell brings insights directly from the convention floor, engaging with industry-leading organizations through exclusive media access.

Highlights from the GBTA Convention 2023 include:

  • A move towards sustainability in business travel, with industry-leaders like Shell, Hertz, and Avis clearly embracing this important initiative
  • The rise of innovative platforms and technologies aimed at streamlining employee travel coordination, demonstrated by top-tier companies like Fox World Travel, Navan, Brex, and Serko
  • Corporate hotel sourcing made easier and more efficient than ever through solutions from companies like G6 Hospitality, BTP Automation, and HRS
  • Ground transportation, car rental, and parking ready to move as quick as business travel demands through working with fast-moving companies like Uber for Business, Dav El. Boston Coach, A1A Global Ground, Sixt, Hertz, Avis, and Wallypark
  • Technologies and Solutions designed to ensure the safety of business travelers, as demonstrated by industry-leading companies like Everbridge

Guest spotlights from Harrell’s conversations include:

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