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Reflecting on last week’s GBTA Convention and the many thoughtful conversations about the priorities shaping business travel today. Thank you to everyone who spent time with the team, and to GBTA for another great Convention.

GBTA Chicago Education Session: Top 5 Challenges to Successful T&E Technology Implementations

Successful technology implementations require more than the right solution. They require alignment, adoption, and thoughtful execution.

That’s exactly what Charles Bacharach will be discussing during ‘Top 5 Challenges to Successful T&E Technology Implementations’ at this year’s GBTA | Global Business Travel Association Convention, alongside Matthew Dignan (Takeda) and Rick Austin (Marelli).

Think you know Areka? Think again.

As an independent consulting firm, we help clients optimize their travel procurement and management programs ranging from strategy and sourcing to technology, payments, data, sustainability, and outsourcing.

Behind that expertise is a truly global team:
✔ 50+ advisors across 3 continents, 9 countries, and representing 11 nationalities
✔ 10+ average years of industry experience
✔ 100+ organizations served since 2011 with nearly 50% of our clients being Fortune 500 companies

We're Headed to GBTA Convention 2026 in Chicago; August 3-5

If you’re attending GBTA, stop by Booth 4814 and say hello!

In the media

fvw | TravelTalk: Martina Eggler on the Proposed Long Lake Acquisition of Amex GBT and the Future of Business Travel

In her recent interview with fvw | TravelTalk, Martina Eggler shares her perspective on why this announcement represents more than a change in ownership, it signals a shift in how Travel Management Companies will compete.

Business Travel News: Jean-Michel Kadaner on Financial Institutions Continuing to Invest in Business Travel

Jean-Michel Kadaner shares his perspective on why enterprise travel management remains far more complex than simply offering a booking platform.

Business Travel News: Charlie Bacharach on What Proposed CBP Staffing Changes Could Mean for Corporate Travel

Charlie Bacharach shares insights with Business Travel News on the potential impact of proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection staffing at major U.S. international gateways, and what such a disruption could mean for travelers, airlines, and corporate travel programs.