Tagged National Business Travel Association

GBTA Reveals Best and Worst Travel Taxes in Top U.S. Destinations

Research finds that taxes targeting travel services increase cost by 56 percent.

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NBTA Changes Name to “Global Business Travel Association”

In addition to launching its new name and logo, the former National Business Travel Association announced new benefits and opportunities for its worldwide members.

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Airline “Direct Connects” Create Concerns for Business Travel Buyers

NBTA Foundation survey finds a majority of business travel buyers project a “direct connect” distribution strategy will result in higher costs and negative impacts on the industry.

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NBTA Commends American Airlines and Sabre For Suspending Litigation

The comment came after American Airlines and Sabre announced the decision to suspend litigation regarding their airfare distribution agreement, set to expire in late 2011.

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NBTA: Biz Travel Spend to Grow 5 Percent in 2011

For the first quarter of 2011, total U.S. business travel spending is projected to be $58.8 billion, slightly higher than an estimated $58.7 billion for the fourth quarter 2010.

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NBTA Disagrees with American Airlines’ Decision to Remove Fares From Orbitz.com

“NBTA believes it is critical to maintain a fair, transparent and competitive buying environment for business travel, and American’s decision is in direct opposition to this goal,” said Mike McCormick, executive director and COO of NBTA.

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NBTA Study Reveals Best, Worst Travel Taxes in Top 50 U.S. Destinations

The study shows that taxes targeting travel services increase cost by 56 percent. Rental industry says high discriminatory travel taxes deter meetings and harm local economy.

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Rental Car Tax Removed From Arizona Bill

The House bill will not require rental car customers to shoulder the costs of the state's project.

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Proposed Rental Car Tax in Mesa Could Harm Local Economy

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) and the Arizona Business Travel Association (AZBTA) are urging civic leaders in Phoenix, to reject a proposal that would establish a new rental car tax to fund training facility upgrades for the Arizona League Cubs.

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Proposed Rental Car Tax in Milwaukee Could Harm Local Economy

The National Business Travel Association and the Wisconsin Business Travel Association ask officials to reject rental car tax, citing the negative effect on local businesses.

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