Global Travel Management is marking this summer's FIFA World Cup by planting trees in the GTM Forest for every goal scored by England and Scotland, supporting both the home nations and the company's sustainability ambitions.
The tournament also highlights the extraordinary scale of international travel, with teams and supporters crossing thousands of miles between host cities, making it a striking example of the global mobility that underpins both elite sport and business travel.
A Forbes article by Jamie Carter explores how SpaceX's Starship programme could one day transform business travel by enabling ultra-fast journeys between major global destinations, potentially making overnight international trips unnecessary.
While the concept remains highly speculative, the article highlights growing investor interest in Starship's potential beyond space exploration and examines how emerging technologies could reshape the future of business travel.
Ongoing military action in parts of the Middle East has resulted in airspace restrictions, airport disruption and significant flight cancellations across key global hubs.
Global Travel Management is actively monitoring developments and supporting clients with itinerary reviews, rebooking solutions and risk-based travel guidance.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing its luxury Vignette Collection brand to London for the first time through the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza in Canary Wharf, creating a new premium accommodation option in one of the capital's leading financial districts.
The development is expected to enhance choice for business travel, offering high-quality accommodation, meeting facilities and convenient access for corporate travellers visiting Canary Wharf and the wider City of London.
Lufthansa’s 100-year journey is more than a milestone, it’s a story of resilience, reinvention and staying relevant in an industry defined by constant change.
In reflecting on its evolution, we’re reminded why experience, consistency and trust still matter so much in modern business travel.
The recent Booking.com cyber incident highlights how exposed travellers can be when booking through unmanaged platforms, with hackers using real reservation data to launch convincing phishing attacks - raising serious concerns for business travel and duty of care.
For organisations, it underlines the growing risk of fragmented booking environments and reinforces the need for a controlled, secure approach to business travel that protects both people and data.
The escalation in the Middle East has exposed the fragility of business travel economics, driving oil prices above $100 per barrel and creating immediate cost pressures for airlines.
For businesses, the real challenge is not just rising fares but increasing volatility, which undermines predictability, control, and effective travel spend management.
Rachel Reeves set out the 2025 Budget in the House of Commons yesterday.
Here’s a review of the key points that affect UK-based business travellers, on flights, on trains, by car and taking hotel stays.
