India is currently the 10th largest business travel market in the world, but with double digit growth rates expected for business travel spend, the region will likely be a top-five business travel market in the next 15 years.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is launching GBTA India as part of its continuing global expansion.
GBTA’s initial focus will be on establishing a broad based membership among the Indian business travel community and developing educational content and events.
India is currently the 10th largest business travel market in the world, but with double digit growth rates expected for business travel spend, the region will likely be a top-five business travel market in the next 15 years.
“The business travel market in India is one of the healthiest in the world and given its exponential growth rates, there is a clear need for innovative education and training to ensure there are enough qualified business travel professionals to keep up with the rise in demand,” said Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO.
GBTA will partner with ProKonsul, a specialised business travel management consultant with expertise in managed business travel and technology in India and Asia.
Gaurav Sundaram, president, ProKonsul, has been named GBTA India regional director.