Global Business Travel Groups Applaud U.S.- Germany Trusted Traveler Program Partnership
The National Business Travel Association (NBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today applauded the move by U.S. and German authorities to launch a partnership to link the nations international trusted traveler programs. Under a joint statement signed this week, the United States and Germany will develop processes for qualified citizens of either country to apply for the United States Global Entry program and Germanys Automated and Biometrics-Supported Border Controls (ABG) program.
Michael W. McCormick, NBTA Executive Director & COO, said, “NBTA has been calling for international registered traveler partnerships for years, and we’re excited to see two of the world’s largest business travel markets work together to unify these risk management programs. Extending the benefits of each program to foreign travelers will help facilitate travel and trade between these two powerful nations, while at the same time enhancing homeland security protocols for both countries.”
