Government Relations
GBTA ADVOCACY HELPS KEEP BUSINESS MOVING
GBTA advocates for public policies that foster a safe, sustainable, and efficient business travel environment, emphasizing both global and local impact. The organization strives to enhance traveler mobility, support investment in critical infrastructure, and promote sustainable practices within the industry. Through a unified voice, GBTA addresses the evolving challenges of business travel, advocating for balanced policies that encourage innovation, the use of technology and alternative fuels, and the development of clear carbon emissions standards. Additionally, GBTA supports the equitable imposition of taxes and fees, ensuring that revenue is reinvested in infrastructure and initiatives that enhance the overall travel experience.
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See GBTA's Government Relations program website for detailed information.
U.S. Chapter Challenge
To raise the profile of business travel with U.S. officials, GBTA South Carolina will participate in the annual government relations challenge. More
Challenge objectives:
- Introduce the Business Travel industry to elected officials
- Raise and advocate on issues of concern to elected officials
- Bring the issues home to the Congressional District.
GBTA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SUPPORT – HOW CAN I HELP?
Whether or not you are politically “active”, there is no better way to support the candidates and the issues that impact your company’s travel needs than through the U.S. Business Travel Political Action Committee
Your contribution, combined with the donations from other US chapter members across the country, will help ensure that GBTA Business Travel PAC has the power to back those members of Congress who show leadership and commitment to the business travel community’s issues.
RESOURCES
Who are my elected officials? How do I contact them about a concern or issue I feel strongly about?
Contact your US Senator.
Contact your US House Representative.
