In this episode of The Carbon Compass, Chrissa Pagitsas (CEO, Pagitsas Advisors) joins Fanny Everard (Sustainability Program Manager, GBTA Foundation) to explore how sustainability drives business value, insights on GBTA Sustainability Summit, and why sustainability is good for business —despite policy rollbacks.

Interested in continuing the conversation? Join Chrissa, Fanny, and other sustainability professionals in business travel on June 10th at the GBTA Sustainability Summit. https://sustainability-summit.gbta.org/registration/

The Carbon Compass is the sustainability and planet-focused subseries of the Business of Travel podcast.

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Research says 80% of all women struggle with confidence, and in even greater numbers, the higher up you go in a company. This translates into fewer women rising through the ranks and reaching their greatest potential in the workplace. How can we be - and support - bolder risk-takers yet avoid the 'double bind’ of being labeled too aggressive or assertive? Katie Brown will challenge you to rise above the double bind, sharing her story in rising through the ranks as one of few women who have trailblazed their way up in the ski industry.

Podcast Interviewer: Cari Wurzbacher, Manager Government and Corporate Accounts at United Airlines.

Speaker: Katie Brown, Vice President, Brand and Resort Strategy at Steamboat Resort

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Allyship is a powerful force for change. In this episode, we explore how allies play a crucial role in advancing women’s leadership and inclusion in the business travel sector. Our guest, Anne Feeney, Assistant Vice President of Global Strategic Sales at Enterprise Mobility shares real-world insights on what effective allyship looks like and how individuals at all levels can contribute to gender equity. Tune in for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and a call to action for those ready to champion meaningful change in the workplace.

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Share Marriott’s perspective on responsibility and oversight of tech and digital strategy, trends we see in the hospitality industry as it relates to the supplier side of the business. The podcast is hosted by Suzanne Neufang, CEO of GBTA, aligned with Tammy Routh, who is President of the GBTA Allied Leadership Council and Senior Vice President of Marriott International.

Moderators and Speakers:

Moderator – Suzanne Neufang, GBTA CEO

Tammy Routh, Senior Vice President – Marriott International

Drew Pinto - EVP and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer - Marriott International

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• Rosemary Maloney, Senior Director, Corporate Travel, The Freeman Company, and GBTA Board, Vice President
• Carlos Almendros, Director, Strategic Sourcing Travel, Card and Marketing Manager, Cisco Systems, and GBTA Board, Direct Seat, At Large
• Carol Fergus, Director, Global Travel Events and Ground Transportation, Fidelity International, and GBTA Board, Direct Seat, At Large
• Katie Virtue, Head of Sales and Marketing, Festive Road, and GBTA Board, Allied Seat, At Large

• Balancing cost and employee experience
• Policy enforcement vs. flexibility
• The current state of air travel policies
• Adapting to changing workforce needs
• The future of travel policy customization

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Networking and community building are crucial for women's professional development. In this WINiT podcast sponsored by CWT, moderator Bev Heinritz, Director of Foundation Programs at GBTA Foundation, and Lisa Nelson, Senior Director of Customer Management at CWT, discuss how collective networking and community-building efforts can drive broader systemic change by advocating for policies, practices, and cultures that support women in the workplace. When women come together, they can influence industry standards and create more inclusive environments.

Show Links:

Lead to Win by Karla A. Harris

You’ve Been Chosen – Thriving the Unexpected by Cynt Marshall

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Does when, where, and how the work gets done matter if deadlines and deliverables are met? How do ways of working impact organizations, employees, and travelers? Listen to this podcast to hear our expert panel as they debate the workplace of the future and the role of the travel manager in supporting this transformation. Drawing on the insights from 300+ participants captured at the GBTA Europe Conference and GBTA APAC conferences on varied questions pertaining to work culture, the role of business travel, and travel managers in supporting these new work environments.

Moderator & Speakers:

Moderator: Catherine Logan, Regional Senior Vice President - EMEA & APAC – GBTA

Christian Dahl, EVP People & Culture at BCD and

Rosemary Maloney, Senior Director, Corporate Travel Freeman

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Globally, despite certain challenges, business travel spend has continued to grow in 2024. According to GBTA’s latest Business Travel Index forecast, business travel spend is expected to end 2024 above the $1.5 trillion mark – for the first time surpassing 2019 spend. As we head into 2025, what are the current headwinds and tailwinds business travel buyers, suppliers and economists are seeing within this sector?

In this podcast, Dallas-based GBTA Board Treasurer, Kevin Sullivan, is joined for a topical discussion with fellow Board members and an economic expert:

· Ben Park, Executive Director-Travel & Sustainability, Paraxel, GBTA Board of Directors European Region Director – Berlin, Germany

· Katharine Farrell, Sr. Manager – Sales Digital Marketing Communication, Delta Airlines, GBTA Board of Directors, Director-at-Large – Atlanta, GA, USA

· Jarrod Castle, Research Analyst, UBS – London, UK

The group will offer their unique buy, supply, and analyst insights around bigger picture areas for the business travel industry including:

· Category-level outlook and overall sentiment for business travel for the year ahead

· How economic factors have shaped – and will further shape – business travel budgets and travel decisions

· The impact of changing workforce and related travel for work dynamics

· The current and future role of sustainability in business travel considerations

· Top challenges and opportunities ahead for business travel and the industry in their region

Listen in for a comprehensive, around-the-world view on the current and future state of business travel.

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