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The BTA
The voice of business travel
About The BTA
The BTA is the authority on business travel. Working collaboratively across the industry and with government to promote the integral role of business travel and events to the wider economy. Originally founded in 1967, the BTA has a diverse membership and roster of industry partners. Its TMC membership accounts for over 90% of managed travel, delivering value for money and great service to business travellers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The BTA focuses on delivering practical solutions to challenges and market changes, as well as supporting best practice, sustainability and the wellbeing of travellers.
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Signals from The BTA
10 published signals
Research & Knowledge
The BTA released its 2026 Salary and Benefits Benchmarking Report based on anonymised data submitted by 20 UK travel management companies.
Reported by The BTA
Customers & Market
The BTA member TMCs are vital to their customers and airline partners, proving their value to all affected by the NATS outage.
Reported by Clive Wratten
Research & Knowledge
The BTA published an article in The Business Travel Magazine by Generation BTA Chair Andrew Whitaker discussing the importance of greater awareness of the business travel sector among students.
Reported by The BTA
Presence & Recognition
The BTA submitted its representation to HM Treasury ahead of Autumn Budget 2026 on behalf of members across the country.
Reported by Clive Wratten
People
The BTA strengthened its Partner Advisory Board by appointing a new Chair, Danny Chesworth, Vice President of International Sales at Carey International, and five new members including Debbie Houghton, James Thornton, Kayleigh Dawkins, Marina Gray, and Yogeeta Bagga.
Reported by The BTA
Presence & Recognition
The BTA has been named a finalist in the Training Programme category at the Travel For Every Body Awards 2026.
Reported by The BTA
Presence & Recognition
The BTA CEO, Clive Wratten, has been shortlisted individually for the Travel Agency Agency/Agent category at the Travel For Every Body Awards 2026.
Reported by The BTA
Presence & Recognition
The BTA has been named a finalist in the Training Programme category at Selling Travel's Travel For Every Body Awards 2026 for the Inclusive Business Travel Guide.
Reported by Clive Wratten
Presence & Recognition
The BTA team and wider BTA community maintained activity across national media coverage, industry working groups, and preparations for the Autumn Conference.
Reported by The BTA
Strategy & Corporate Development
The BTA is responding to the government control of Great British Railways by standardising pay structures and working practices across the network to deliver the best outcome for the taxpayer.
Reported by Clive Wratten