GBTA applauds TSA NEXUS initiative

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) applauds the decision by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to include Canadian NEXUS members in the TSA PRE program. “This is a significant benefit for Canadian business travellers and a significant milestone in the United States-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan. Collaboration on security initiatives among nations with qualified trusted traveller programs facilitates international business travel and drive economic growth,”said Patty Higginbotham, GBTA vice-president of Government Relations. GBTA has long supported TSA PRE Global Entry, and other risk-based, intelligence-driven trusted traveller programs that benefit busy business travellers. While ensuring security on every level, these programs make travel more efficient and reduce travel time. As the global marketplace becomes even more integrated, business travel will significantly increase if government authorities continue to take steps to ease travel burdens while ensuring security. (http://www.gbta.org)