Corporate travel (business travel) refers to trips employees take on behalf of their company to conduct work-related activities outside their usual workplace. Key characteristics: Planned, approved and funded by the employer Supports business objectives such as relationship-building and deal-making Governed by company policies on booking, expenses, safety and compliance
Sustainability is a shared responsibility – and a value creator
Sustainability is a shared responsibility and value creator – BT4Europe Sustainability Working Group leads by example BT4Europe’s Sustainability Working Group today announced a year of high-impact policy advocacy, hands-on participation in EU consultations, and targeted communications that advanced practical, inclusive sustainability in European business travel. As an independent European association, BT4Europe reaffirmed its commitment to support the European Commission throughout […]
Europe Agrees on a Common Standard for Transport Emissions – A Win for BT4Europe and Europe’s Business Travel Community
Europe Agrees on a Common Standard for Transport Emissions — A Win for BT4Europe and Europe’s Business Travel Community BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, was founded by twelve national associations and represents thousands of corporate travel buyers and suppliers across Europe. As the collective European voice of the business travel community, BT4Europe […]
European Commission’s support for A1 exemption for short-term business travel
BT4Europe welcomes European Commission support for A1 exemption for short-term business travel. BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, welcomes the European Commission’s written confirmation that it supports an exemption from the obligation to request a Portable Document (PD) A1 for short-term business trips within the EU. In its official reply to BT4Europe, signed […]
Press Release: BT4Europe Calls for Immediate Reform to Reduce Administrative Burden for Short-Term Business Travel in the EU
BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, is urging the European Union to implement a 14-day exemption from A1 certification requirements for short-term business travel. The call follows mounting evidence that outdated administrative procedures—originally designed to coordinate social security—are placing an unsustainable burden on businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), public authorities, and […]
Position paper on reducing administrative burden for short-termbusiness travel within the EU
Business travelers deserve smart mobility –not outdated red tape Efficient and proportionate rules are key to keeping Europe connected, innovative and economically resilient
BT4Europe bi-weekly call: minutes and agenda
Business travel plays a crucial role in supporting economic growth, fostering cross-border collaboration, and driving innovation within the European Union With an estimated expenditure of nearly €69 Billion in 2023, the sector is an integral part of the single market strategy. Business travel is an important part of tourism as it also generates additional income […]
In Focus – BT4Europe Survey Highlights Growing Concerns Over U.S. Business Travel Restrictions
BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, today released the findings of a recent member survey examining the impact of new U.S. government policies on European business travel to the United States. The results indicate a rising level of concern among both travel managers and corporate travelers across Europe, particularly regarding potential denial of […]
BT4Europe Calls for Modern, Inclusive Digital Mobility Rules to Support
The European Network of Business Travel Associations (BT4Europe) has issued a response to the impact assessment study on the Multimodal Digital Mobility Services (MDMS), the Single Digital Booking and Ticketing Regulation (SDBTR), and the Code of Conduct for Computerised Reservation Systems (CRS), which are being reviewed in preparation for potential new EU regulations. BT4Europe reaffirms […]
Business Travel Opinion – Single Market Strategy
February 2025, Brussels. In Focus: Single Market Strategy The European Commission is currently developing a Single Market Strategy to revitalize the free movement of goods and services across the EU. With a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the removal of existing regulatory and administrative barriers, this initiative aims to create a […]