In 2014, American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) emerged from a strategic evolution that transformed how the world approaches corporate travel. When American Express divested their Global Business Travel division in a $900 million investment led by Certares LP, they created an independent entity that would redefine the industry. This was not just a business transaction - it was the recognition that modern companies needed a dedicated partner to navigate the complexities of global business travel, with technology and innovation at its core.
Today, Amex GBT stands as the world's leading B2B travel platform, serving companies of all sizes across more than 140 countries. With 18,000 professionals and a suite of integrated solutions for travel, expenses, and meetings & events, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions including KDS, Hogg Robinson Group, Ovation, Egencia, and CWT. Going public in 2022 on the New York Stock Exchange marked a new chapter, but the mission remains unchanged: helping ideas travel by connecting people and businesses worldwide through innovative technology, expert service, and a commitment to making business travel a force for good.