Global Business Travel Group, Inc. GBTG

Company Overview

Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (GBTG) is a publicly traded global travel management company that provides corporate travel, meetings, and expense solutions to businesses and organizations. The company operates primarily in the business travel management, corporate services, and travel technology industries, serving multinational corporations, small and mid-sized enterprises, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. GBTG generates revenue primarily through travel management fees, supplier commissions, and technology-enabled services that support booking, policy compliance, traveler support, and expense optimization.

GBTG is best known for operating American Express Global Business Travel, one of the world’s largest corporate travel management platforms, under a long-term brand licensing and commercial agreement with American Express. The company’s strategic positioning is centered on scale, global supplier relationships, proprietary technology, and data-driven travel insights. GBTG traces its origins to the corporate travel operations of American Express, which were progressively expanded through acquisitions and global partnerships. In 2021, the business became an independent public company following a transaction backed by institutional investors, while maintaining a strategic relationship with American Express.