• August 5-7, 2019
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • McCormick Place Convention Center

Key trends for corporate travel and travel managers in the year ahead.

We’ve seen the toll that a world without travel has taken on economic growth, social progress, and human happiness. We cannot afford to go back, and we don’t have to. In 2022 and beyond, the business travel sector should face the future with confidence, armed with the knowledge, tools, and determination to keep travel moving.

In this white paper, explore trends around:
  • New ways of working and living transforming the travel manager’s role.
  • Traveler confidence keeping travel moving.
  • Sustainability driving corporate agendas.
  • Managed travel and meetings taking the lead on diversity and inclusion.
  • Air, ground, and hotel impacting the year ahead.
Download the white paper to learn more.

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Speak to one of our specialists

At American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), we believe in the strength of meaningful connections because when people are in front of people, anything can happen. We’re capturing these moments that matter at GBTA. Come join us and see how we’re propelling businesses forward with breakthrough technology, proven savings methods, best-in-class traveler care, and global consistency and security.

Don’t miss the opportunity to snap and share a selfie on your public Twitter or Instagram using #momentsthatmatter, for the chance to be part of our mosaic – a one-of-a-kind work of art. While you’re at the event, you’ll find out how the travel landscape is evolving, network with travel professionals, see live demos, and enjoy refreshments.

WE’RE AT BOOTH #2021

MONDAY, AUGUST 5

2:30PM TO 6:00PM

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

2:30PM TO 6:00PM

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

9:00AM TO 11:30AM

Click here to access the full convention schedule

Let’s meet one-on-one

Arrange a meeting with one of our consultants and enjoy a surprise gift.

Schedule now

JOIN US FOR THE AFTER-PARTY!

YOUR MOMENT

Monday

August 5, 2019

9:30 PM

1:30 AM

Field Museum

Chicago

Enjoy an unforgettable evening with
 dancing, open bar, and live performances.

  • KEVIN GRIFFIN OF

    BETTER THAN EZRA

  • MARK McGRATH OF

    SUGAR RAY

  • EMERSON HART OF

    TONIC

And featuring DJ Madrid

Arrive early! We expect a packed party.

GBTA badge required for admission

Please remember to drink responsibly. Drinking age in U.S. is 21 or older.

With Business Travel Made Simple, we make business travel easy. For you and for your travellers.

We understand that business travel isn’t always easy. After speaking to businesses like yours, we created a unified end-to-end travel and expense solution, designed on a single platform to minimise your costs and help you manage of your business travel programme.

MAXIMISE YOUR SAVINGS

Spot cost saving opportunities quickly. Our unified platform offers accurate forecasting and visibility of spend BEFORE and AFTER travel. It helps you see what your travellers are spending, meaning you can make informed decisions to set spending limits and optimise your business travel policy.

MAKING COMPLIANCE EASY

Eliminate travel and expense separation. We provide one place where all business travel and related expenses can be easily managed. Door-to-door booking via our online booking tool means you have sight of total trip activity and a smart graphical timeline to help you keep track of compliance and spending.

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

Put your travellers at the heart of the business travel experience with intelligent caller ID and designated support at their fingertips or just a phone call away 24/7. Proactive disruption management also anticipates your travellers’ needs and gets them where they need to be with minimal fuss.

DUTY OF CARE

Tools configured to your policy help locate your travellers, to identify where they are in case of disruption in their journey. Plus, we offer support with destination-specific advice, especially in emerging regions where your travellers may need extra guidance.

INSIGHTS AND REPORTING

See a clearer picture. And act decisively.

Knowledge is power. And our analytics and reporting products deliver through robust data, insights, and benchmarking so you can clearly understand your entire travel program— including your carbon footprint.

DUTY OF CARE

Tools configured to your policy help locate your travellers, to identify where they are in case of disruption in their journey. Plus, we offer support with destination-specific advice, especially in emerging regions where your travellers may need extra guidance.

A tool built for you and your team:

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HOME

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HOTEL MONITOR

Did you know Europe is experiencing a hotel development boom?

Our latest Hotel Monitor report examines how the region is responding to traveller demands despite an uncertain global economic outlook.

ACTE WHITEPAPER

Do your travellers demand a consumer experience when using your OBT?

They aren’t alone. In this whitepaper we’ve partnered with ACTE to explore the issues, concerns, and objectives around online booking.

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