Business travel is evolving quickly. Companies are balancing tighter budgets with higher traveler expectations, while looking for smarter ways to manage programs that are both efficient and traveler-friendly.
That’s why KAYAK for Business is heading to the GBTA Convention 2026, taking place August 3–5 in Chicago.
As the world’s largest gathering of the global business travel industry, GBTA brings together travel managers, procurement leaders, suppliers, technology providers, and corporate travel experts to shape what’s next. If you’re attending, come visit us at Booth #4223.
We’ll be there to share how modern travel programs can deliver a better experience for travelers while giving companies greater visibility, control, and measurable savings.
Why GBTA?
The GBTA Convention is where the business travel community comes together to discuss the trends transforming corporate travel, from AI and traveler experience to supplier innovation, cost management, and the future of travel technology.
For KAYAK for Business, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with organizations looking for a more intuitive approach to managing business travel.
Meet the KAYAK for Business team
Our team will be on-site throughout the event, ready to talk about the future of business travel and how companies can build travel programs that are simpler, smarter, and designed around the people who actually use them.
For Eva Fouquet, SVP of KAYAK for Business, that starts with rethinking the role corporate travel plays within an organization.
“We’re excited to share how we are redefining corporate travel into a strategic advantage.”
As companies expand globally, that vision also means creating travel programs that scale without adding unnecessary complexity. Florian Mueller, Head of Commercial, will be sharing why the future of business travel isn’t about more disconnected tools, but better-connected travel ecosystems. In his own words, “Travel is no longer about transactions; it’s about the right travel ecosystems.”
Creating better experiences for travelers while delivering measurable value for companies is a theme that runs across the entire KAYAK for Business team. Tristan Hindley will be talking about reducing hidden costs through better travel outcomes, while Dana Walker will share why companies are increasingly choosing traveler-first solutions that combine transparent pricing with measurable savings.
Technology will also be front and center. Brad Gambling and Anthony Salomone will be discussing how the next generation of travel technology, and AI in particular, can create experiences that feel as intuitive as booking personal travel, while helping companies make better decisions behind the scenes.
Behind every great travel experience is the right supplier network and continuous innovation. Susan Lichtenstein will be sharing her perspective on the future of travel programs, while Michael Kedzie will discuss how stronger supplier partnerships bring more choice and better content to travelers.
Whether you’re interested in AI, traveler experience, supplier strategy, global growth, or simply making business travel easier for everyone involved, we’d love to meet you at Booth #4223.
