En 2026 Granada acoge la celebración del INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT TRAVEL&EVENT MANAGEMENT, siendo AEGVE, la Asociación Española de Gestores de Viajes de Empresa, la anfitriona del mismo. Es una oportunidad única de realizar, con la colaboración de nuestros socios e invitados, un evento que un año más quede enmarcado como referente para los participantes nacionales e […]
Europe’s future competitiveness depends on better connectivity. High-speed rail has a key role to play
BT4Europe welcomes the European Parliament’s ongoing work on connecting Europe through high-speed rail and creating a more integrated, interoperable and passenger-focused European rail network. Lotten Fowler, BT4Europe, recently attended an informal roundtable discussion on high-speed rail, organised by Ludovica Serafini, ENVI and TRAN Advisor to MEP Ana Vasconcelos, together with other European stakeholders. A successful […]
BT4Europe: The political agreement on the revision of the EU social security coordination rules marks an important step towards simpler and more efficient cross-border business mobility
The political agreement on the revision of the EU social security coordination rules marks an important step towards simpler and more efficient cross-border business mobility. 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿? The recording is now available! Securing a practical exemption from A1 requirements for genuine short-term cross-border business travel has been a core BT4Europe advocacy priority for several […]
BT4Europe: A stronger and clearer framework for AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS is good news for travellers across Europe
A stronger and clearer framework for AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS is good news for travellers across Europe BT4Europe welcomes the landmark agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of EU air passenger rights. After more than a decade of discussions, Europe is preserving key passenger protections while introducing a range of […]
BT4Europe Webinar: Europe on the Move – A1 Simplification: From Breakthrough to Implementation
BT4Europe is pleased to invite you to the next webinar in our Europe on the Move Webinar Series: A1 Simplification: From Breakthrough to Implementation The recent agreement on EU social security coordination marks a major step forward for cross-border business mobility, removing A1 requirements for many cross-border business trips and reducing administrative burdens across the Single Market. A1 simplification […]
Reliable connectivity and strong passenger rights remain a priority in Europe
Today, the European Commission adopted guidance for the EU transport and tourism sector in response to ongoing fuel supply disruptions affecting parts of aviation and shipping. The key message for business travellers and companies is reassuring: EU air passenger rights remain fully in place – including reimbursement, re‑routing, assistance and, where applicable, compensation. High fuel […]
What is corporate Travel
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 […]
BT4Europe: A Balanced Package Travel Directive is Needed – Protect Consumers Without Punishing SMEs
As the EU institutions enter final negotiations on the revision of the Package Travel Directive (PTD), BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, warns against overregulation that could harm both travelers and the many small businesses that make up Europe’s travel sector. BT4Europe calls for a clear and workable definition of a package holiday, […]