GBTA | All Florida invites you to a dynamic two\u2011day education and networking experience hosted at the one\u2011and\u2011only SeaWorld Orlando. Designed for travel buyers, suppliers, and industry partners, this regional event brings together business travel professionals from across the state to explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of corporate travel.<\/p>\n
The education program will cover all things business travel\u2014 from airline and ground transportation strategy to hotels, sustainability, technology, policy, and the evolving traveler experience. Attendees will gain practical insights from industry leaders, participate in meaningful peer\u2011to\u2011peer conversations, and leave with ideas they can immediately apply within their organizations.<\/p>\n
What truly sets this event apart is the opportunity to network in a relaxed and memorable setting. An opening reception and dedicated networking moments are complemented by two hours of exclusive park time, giving attendees the chance to connect in ways that go far beyond the ballroom.<\/p>\n
Whether you prefer to scream your lungs out on a roller coaster, mingle with penguins, or simply enjoy informal conversations in a truly unique environment, this event makes relationship\u2011building natural, engaging, and\u2014dare we say\u2014fun.<\/p>\n
GBTA attendees engaged
\nWhether your goal is to stay ahead of industry change, strengthen your Florida network, or experience business travel education in a whole new way, GBTA | All Florida at SeaWorld Orlando delivers insight, inspiration, and unforgettable connections you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n
Schedule at a Glance
\nWednesday, September 23
\nMeli\u00e1 Orlando Celebration: 225 Celebration Pl, Celebration, FL 34747
\n5:30 PM \u2013 7:00 PM \u2013 Opening Reception
\nThursday, September 24
\nSeaWorld Orlando: 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM \u2013 Registration & Breakfast
\n8:30 AM – 8:45 AM \u2013 Opening Remarks: Dana Fischbeck, Chapter President
\n8:45 AM – 9:15 AM \u2013 Global Business Travel Update & Forecast: Rosemary Maloney, GBTA Board President
\n9:15 AM – 10:00 AM \u2013 The Importance of Accessibility in Travel Panel
\nDominique Dewitt, Warrior Experience Senior Specialist at Wounded Warrior Project
\nTBD, Southwest Airlines
\nGeoff Schiebel, Regional Vice President at IHG
\nBuyer, Travel Specialist at Wounded Warrior Project
\n10:00 AM – 10:15 AM \u2013 Networking Break
\n10:15 AM – 11:15 AM \u2013 Building Your Personal Brand: Stacey Perlmutter, Director of Strategic Sales at Enterprise Mobility
\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM \u2013 Leisure & Convention Travel Overview & Forecast: Robert Leavitt, Market Research & Insights Senior Analyst at Visit Orlando
\n12:00 PM – 1:00PM \u2013 Networking & Sponsor Showcase Lunch
\n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM \u2013 Travel Risk Mitigation: Jon Moody, Manager at Federal Aviation Administrator
\n1:45 PM – 2:30 PM \u2013 Shark Tank
\nThe Sharks (Buyers):
\nTarsha Clark, Travel manager at Element
\nStacy McGrath, Travel Manager at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
\nJennifer Siracusa, Travel Manager at DPR Construction
\n2:30 PM – 3:00 PM \u2013 Afternoon Break
\n3:00 PM – 3:30 PM \u2013 SeaWorld’s Mission: TBD at SeaWorld
\n3:30 PM – 4:00 PM \u2013 Closing Remarks & Prize Drawing
\n4:00 PM – 6:00PM \u2013 Time to enjoy SeaWorld & Network
\n*Agenda Not Final and May Change
\nTickets<\/p>\n
$150.00 Member Registration
\n$180.00 after 05:00 pm September 10
\n$130.00 Earlybird rate before July 26<\/p>\n
$170.00 Non-member registration
\n$200.00 after 05:00 pm September 10
\n$150.00 Earlybird rate before July 26<\/p>\n
$150.00 Member (Tampa Bay, South Florida Chapter & All Access)
\n$180.00 after 05:00 pm September 10
\n$130.00 Earlybird rate before July 26<\/p>\n
$60.00 Opening Reception Only (for those unable to attend Day of Education)
\n$70.00 after 05:00 pm September 10
\n$50.00 Earlybird rate before July 26<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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