Connecting Business Travel and Meetings Professionals 

GBTA and Meeting Professionals International (MPI) are partnering to create new opportunities for connection and collaboration across the business travel and meetings and events communities. 

Together, we’ll explore opportunities across education, research, events, professional development and industry content, giving professionals greater access to expertise, resources and communities across both disciplines. 

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For MPI Members 

Expand your business travel network with GBTA. 

MPI members can save 20% or more off the regular new-member rate when joining GBTA, with the total discount depending on membership type. 

GBTA membership includes access to industry research, the GBTA Daily News Brief, webinars, Community+, the Global Member Directory, toolkits, RFP templates, benchmarking tools, event discounts, education discounts, professional development resources, and more. 

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Offer terms and eligibility apply. 

For GBTA Members 

Expand your meetings and events network with MPI.

GBTA members can save 20% on eligible new or renewing MPI Planner or Supplier memberships through December 31, 2026. 

MPI membership includes access to professional development through the MPI Academy, industry research, community forums, networking, signature events and, depending on membership level, affiliation with one of MPI’s 70+ Chapters and Clubs.   

Use code GBTA2026 at checkout. 

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Offer expires December 31, 2026. Valid for new or renewing Supplier and Planner memberships at the Essential, Preferred or Premier level. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounted memberships. Excludes Dual, Business, Retired, Student, Faculty and In Transition Membership. 

More to Come 

The GBTA + MPI partnership is just getting started. Look for additional opportunities to connect, learn and engage across our communities in the months ahead.