Amex GBT Meetings & Events
New York, N.Y.
amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/travel/meetings-events
2023 Volume
In-person corporate meetings: 15,682
The Latest
• In late March, American Express Global Business Travel announced an agreement to acquire CWT, the parent company of CWT Meetings & Events. While the deal remains under review by regulators, it’s expected to close early next year.
• The company launched the Experience Studio in spring 2024 to cater to event owners looking for a design partner for creative strategy as well as event logistics. The team, which operates as a specialized unit within Amex GBT Meetings & Events, comprises more than 500 creatives, producers, designers, sourcing experts, event managers, and logistics specialists.
• An A.I. initiative announced by Amex GBT in February aims to foster innovation and enhance efficiency for customers. Spearheaded by a newly formed global A.I. team, the initiative will work across four areas—traveler care, finance, engineering, and the workplace—to drive adoption of A.I. technologies.
• Amex GBT is now carbon neutral with respect to its own employee travel and has earned a Platinum EcoVadis rating for environmental, social, and governance standards for two consecutive years. In addition, the company was recognized as a “Sustainability Pioneer” at the 2023 CN Agency Awards, and was an early signatory to the Net-Zero Carbon Events pledge. The company also helps clients to decarbonize their meetings and events and achieve sustainability goals with a suite of climate solutions.
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More Stats
Full-time employees dedicated to meetings and incentives: 1,716 total (509 North America)
