Europe Business Travel Spending to Reach €404B
The GBTA forecasts European-originating business travel spending will rise 7.0% in 2026, led by Germany and Western Europe.
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This page covers corporate travel, frequent flyer programs, airport lounges and travel for work. Reporting focuses on industry trends, policy adjustments and the infrastructure supporting those traveling for professional purposes.
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November 6, 2026
Trade Shows Prioritize Relationships Over Lead GenerationA SITE PULSE survey of 657 respondents shows buyers and suppliers value trade shows for different business goals.
November 6, 2026
GlobalTix Adds Airport Lounge Access for ResellersTravel resellers can now sell Plaza Premium Group lounge access through the GlobalTix platform, starting with 10 Asia-Pacific locations.
November 5, 2026
Navan Survey Finds Business Travel Still EssentialEighth annual State of Corporate Travel and Expense Report draws on 1,752 traveler and manager responses across four countries.
November 5, 2026
Skystar Launches Trip Support for Business JetsThe new company offers catering, trip support, and fuel coordination for business aircraft operators across North America.
November 5, 2026
Universal Avionics Gets EASA Nod for Connected FMSEuropean operators can now link tablets to flight management systems through a certified upgrade from Universal Avionics.
November 5, 2026
Air France-KLM Targets Q1 2027 Close for SASThe airline group's chief executive says the SAS takeover should close in the first quarter of 2027, after a remedy package was offered to European regulators.
November 5, 2026
Amex GBT Names Peter Brady Asia Pacific SME LeaderAmex GBT has appointed Peter Brady as vice president of global client management for SME clients in the Asia Pacific region.
November 5, 2026
Korean Air Takes Top Spot in Three 10Best CategoriesKorean Air ranked first in business class, first class, in-flight dining, and cabin crew at the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
November 5, 2026
Nicola Veltman Leaves 1000 Mile Travel GroupThe travel business co-founder is departing after nearly 12 years, handing leadership to her team.
November 4, 2026
Heading365 Launches CL30 FMS Trainer for Business JetsThe CL30 FMS Trainer PRO for the Challenger 350/3500 is Heading365's first product for business aviation, with Aviation Academy Austria as launch customer.
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Day to day, that means policy shifts, program updates, lounge developments and the evolving patterns of corporate travel. Global reporting spans every region and institution where professional movement is a factor. Changes to loyalty programs often trigger intense interest, as point valuations impact the return on travel investment. Frequent flyer program updates and airline connectivity changes recur most often as industry priorities shift.