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 […]
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BT4Europe Webinar on Digital Transformation with MEP Dennis Radtke This captivating session will explore crucial discussions surrounding the seamless facilitation of cross-border travel, spotlighting the indispensable role of digital IDs and the urgent need to exempt business travel from A1 requirement. As businesses navigate the evolving landscape of business travel, understanding the nuances of digital transformation becomes essential. Join us for a dynamic hour of […]
BT4Europe Joins Urgent Call for a European Night Train Strategy
BT4Europe , the European Network of Business Travel Associations, has joined with European Government Ministers, Members of the European Parliament across the political parties, civil society organisations, and industry groups to write to European Commission President Von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Šefčovič and Transport Commissioner Vălean, to call upon them to act upon the recent […]
Fredrik Hermelin represented BT4Europe at the MDMS meeting in Brussels
Fredrik Hermelin represented BT4Europe at the MDMS meeting in Brussels: «At the end of the meeting, it becomes clear the MDMS proposal is an ongoing discussion, but still without clear proposals and actions.» MDMS is designed to simplify the process of digital ticketing for multi-modal travel within the EU, with a specific focus on cross-border […]
Business Travel Opinion – Digitalising Travel Documents
In Focus – Digitalising Travel Documents The European Commission considers to take action to promote the use of digital travel documents on top of existing physical documents e.g. passports andidentity cards. At this early stage of legislation DG Home will take a decision which policy option to adopt. In consideration are a spectrum of actions […]
CountEmissionsEU proposal welcomed as a vital first step: but more ambition needed says BT4Europe
BT4Europe, representing European buyers and users of business travel services, welcomes the Commission proposal, but is urging EU legislators in the European Parliament and European Council to go further to strengthen the proposal. This initiative aims to create a common framework to calculate and report transport-related greenhouse gas emissions. According to the European Commission, transparent […]
Business Travel Opinion – Focus on MDMS
In Focus: Multimodal Digital Mobility Services