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Reminder! ?? Upcoming BT4Europe Webinar: Advancing Sustainability in Business Travel Business travel accounts for a significant share of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions. How can we achieve competitive, sustainable solutions for the future? Join our exclusive webinar to explore this crucial topic! ?? Date: Monday, 2 December 2024 ? Time: 13:45 - 14:45 CET ?? Location: TEAMS Meet the Experts Jan-Christoph Oetjen, MEP: Champion of sustainable mobility across Europe. Angela Lille: Corporate travel expert integrating sustainability into business operations. Mark Watts FCILT FRSA: Sustainability advocate specializing in urban mobility and technological innovations. Patrick W. Diemer: BT4Europe Chair, driving practical solutions for efficient and eco-conscious business travel. What to Expect ?? EU’s 2024-2029 Sustainability Agenda Gain insights into new policies aimed at lowering transport emissions, enhancing rail infrastructure, and enabling seamless cross-border ticketing. ?? Competitive, Green Growth Learn how initiatives like the Clean Industrial Deal and Decarbonization Accelerator Act support sustainable business travel without compromising on competitiveness. ?? Multimodal Ticketing Systems Explore how the EU’s multimodal ticketing solutions will simplify travel planning while promoting lower-emission options. Why Attend? ? Stay ahead of EU policy changes impacting business travel. ? Align travel strategies with climate goals. ? Connect with thought leaders shaping the green transition in Europe. ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ea9UgX9p Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of sustainable business travel! #Sustainability #BusinessTravel #BT4Europe #GreenMobility #EUAgenda

PRESS RELEASE ?? BT4Europe Welcomes European Commission's Proposal on Digital Declarations for Posted Workers ?? BT4Europe, the European Network of Business Travel Associations, supports the European Commission’s initiative to introduce a digital declaration system for posted workers as a step toward simplifying cross-border business travel. However, there’s more to be done! ???? We call for: ? Mandatory exemptions for short-term business trips to reduce unnecessary red tape. ? Uniform digitization across Member States for a truly harmonized system. ? Concrete reductions in bureaucracy to achieve the EU’s 25% administrative burden reduction target. Odete Pimenta da Silva, emphasizes: “This is a welcome move, but it must go further to deliver meaningful change. We are ready to collaborate with policymakers and stakeholders to make cross-border business mobility seamless and efficient.” ?? Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/etNYpE4v #BT4Europe #BusinessTravel #EU #CrossBorderMobility #DigitalTransformation #A1form

?? We Need Your Insights! ???? BT4Europe is gathering feedback from the Business Travel Community in Europe on the impact of A1 form requirements—regulations designed to ensure social security coverage across borders. While these rules serve an important purpose, they often create administrative challenges for short business trips, increasing costs and complexity for business travellers. ?? How can you help? We’ve launched a survey to better understand your experiences. By sharing your challenges and recommendations, you’ll directly contribute to shaping solutions that: ? Simplify the process ? Reduce costs ? Streamline compliance Your input will empower BT4Europe to advocate for efficient, digitalised, and practical changes to the A1 process with policymakers. ?? Together, we can drive positive change for the business travel community across Europe. Thank you for taking the time to make your voice heard! ?? Click https://lnkd.in/e7JMUk_M to participate in the survey. Your experience matters! #BusinessTravel #A1Form #RegulatoryCompliance #BusinessMobility #PolicyChange #DigitalTransformation #StreamlineProcesses #CrossBorderTravel #BT4Europe #TravelSimplified #AdvocacyInAction

Join us for an exclusive BT4Europe webinar on *Sustainability in Business Travel* with Jan-Christoph Oetjen, exploring ways to advance sustainable practices in the industry. Why Attend? Gain insights into the EU’s 2024-2029 agenda for reducing transport emissions, the Clean Industrial Deal's vision for competitive green growth, and the future of multimodal ticketing for seamless, eco-friendly business travel across Europe. Event Details: ?? Date: 2 December 2024?? ? Time: 13:45 - 14:45 CET?? ?? Location: TEAMS? Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of policy changes and engage with leaders in sustainable travel solutions. REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/ea9UgX9p

?? BT4Europe Eager to Partner with Commissioner-Designate Apostolos Tzitzikostas on Europe’s Sustainable Transport & Tourism Journey!?? ? Following his recent hearing at the European Parliament, Apostolos Tzitzikostas outlined a compelling vision for a resilient, sustainable Europe. His strong commitment to the Green Deal and decarbonizing transport—goals that align with our mission—underscores the vital roles of transport, tourism, and business travel in advancing Europe’s economic vitality and competitiveness. With a portfolio uniquely spanning both transport and tourism, he is well-positioned to drive an integrated, sustainable future for Europe. ? Patrick W. Diemer, Chair of BT4Europe, said, “If confirmed by Parliament later this month, we are ready to work with Tzitzikostas on his ambitious five-year roadmap to strengthen, digitalize, and decarbonize these sectors. Together, we’ll realize his vision of enhanced connectivity, sustainability, and resilience across Europe’s transport and tourism landscape, with particular focus on business travel as a vital part of the ecosystem.” ? Odete Pimenta da Silva, Treasurer of BT4Europe, added, “We also hope his commitment to reducing regulatory burdens and implementing paperless travel by 2030 will include exempting most business trips from A1 Form requirements and digitizing the remainder.” ? Key Tzitzikostas priorities we’re eager to support include: ? ??High-Speed Rail Network: Connecting EU capitals and cities with an eco-friendly high speed rail network, including night trains? ? ?? Single Digital Booking and Ticketing: A unified, Europe-wide platform for accessible, ensuring passenger rights and streamlining bookings? ? ??? Regulatory Simplification: Reducing red tape to foster innovation, including paperless journeys by 2030 ? ??? Investment in Infrastructure: A bold commitment to complete the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) ? ?? Focus on Skills, Accessibility, and Affordability: Building an inclusive, skilled workforce and ensuring sustainable, accessible transport for all ? Angela Lille, Chair of BT4Europe’s Sustainability Working Group, said, “BT4Europe welcomes Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas’ priorities, which align closely with our mission for a seamless, sustainable, and competitive transport ecosystem in Europe. We look forward to supporting him in shaping a future where business travel is integral to Europe’s transport and tourism framework. Let’s together pave the way for a new era in European transport, tourism, and business travel!? ? ???????? #SustainableTransport #GreenDeal #BusinessTravel #EUCommission #GreenFuture #ApostolosTzitzikostas picture ? European Union 2024 - Source : EP

???? What’s Next for Europe’s ?#Transport and ?#Tourism Sectors? ????? Tonight, Monday, 4th November at 18:30 Apostolos Tzitzikostas' confirmation ?#hearing will take place. Here's a sneak peek at the key areas we’ll dive into in our analysis. His 12 key priorities PLUS his one strategic objective, are set out in my briefing below.

“I’m deeply honored to be re-elected as Chair of BT4Europe. Together, we are committed to driving impactful changes in business travel, with a strong focus on sustainability, economic growth, and simplifying cross-border mobility. I look forward to working with all of you to achieve these ambitious goals.": says Patrick W. Diemer, Chair of BT4Europe At our recent AGM in Frankfurt, Patrick Diemer was re-elected as Chair of BT4Europe. Under his leadership, we have set the following priorities for the coming years: ?? Sustainability:??Pushing forward green travel solutions ?? Economic Growth: ?Supporting Europe's business travel sector ?? A1 Form: Making compliance simpler for international travel ?? Facts & Figures: ?Providing essential insights to shape the industry ? We're ready to take action and make a difference! ? #BT4Europe #BusinessTravel #Sustainability #EconomicGrowth #Leadership

?? BT4Europe is delighted to announce the re-election of Patrick W. Diemer as Chair for the next two years! ?? Patrick’s leadership over the past term has been instrumental in driving our mission forward, especially in shaping policies and solutions that empower businesses to travel #sustainably while remaining #competitive in a changing world. The founders of BT4Europe would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Patrick for his vision and tireless efforts. We are excited to continue this journey together, making sustainable travel a reality for businesses across Europe. Let’s keep building a greener future for Business travel! ???? #SustainableTravel #BT4Europe #Leadership #BusinessTravel #GreenFuture

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