Draft for consultation
The Dubai Declaration on Business Travel
Moving people. Moving the world's business. Responsibly.
Preamble
Presented in draft at New Horizon on 3 February 2027 and signed at the WBTF Annual Meeting in November 2027.
The draft preamble is under review.
Ten draft principles
- 01
Business travel creates value
- 02
Connecting people without barriers
- 03
Measure return, not just cost
- 04
Care for every traveller
- 05
Measure and disclose emissions
- 06
Net zero business travel
- 07
Compensate with integrity
- 08
Remove barriers to mobility
- 09
Use technology responsibly
- 10
Accountable, every year
Commitments for signatories
The commitments are under review as part of the draft consultation.
How it works
Draft at New Horizon
3 February 2027
Consultation
Through the Global Councils
Signing at the Annual Meeting
November 2027, Dubai
Public progress review
One year later