GBTA | All Florida – Day of Education

GBTA | All Florida invites you to a dynamic two‑day education and networking experience hosted at the one‑and‑only 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.

The education program will cover all things business travel— 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‑to‑peer conversations, and leave with ideas they can immediately apply within their organizations.

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.

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‑building natural, engaging, and—dare we say—fun.

GBTA attendees engaged
Whether 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’t want to miss.

Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, September 23
Meliá Orlando Celebration: 225 Celebration Pl, Celebration, FL 34747
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Opening Reception
Thursday, September 24
SeaWorld Orlando: 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM – Opening Remarks: Dana Fischbeck, Chapter President
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM – Global Business Travel Update & Forecast: Rosemary Maloney, GBTA Board President
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM – The Importance of Accessibility in Travel Panel
Dominique Dewitt, Warrior Experience Senior Specialist at Wounded Warrior Project
TBD, Southwest Airlines
Geoff Schiebel, Regional Vice President at IHG
Buyer, Travel Specialist at Wounded Warrior Project
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Networking Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM – Building Your Personal Brand: Stacey Perlmutter, Director of Strategic Sales at Enterprise Mobility
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM – Leisure & Convention Travel Overview & Forecast: Robert Leavitt, Market Research & Insights Senior Analyst at Visit Orlando
12:00 PM – 1:00PM – Networking & Sponsor Showcase Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Travel Risk Mitigation: Jon Moody, Manager at Federal Aviation Administrator
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM – Shark Tank
The Sharks (Buyers):
Tarsha Clark, Travel manager at Element
Stacy McGrath, Travel Manager at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Jennifer Siracusa, Travel Manager at DPR Construction
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Afternoon Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM – SeaWorld’s Mission: TBD at SeaWorld
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Prize Drawing
4:00 PM – 6:00PM – Time to enjoy SeaWorld & Network
*Agenda Not Final and May Change
Tickets

$150.00 Member Registration
$180.00 after 05:00 pm September 10
$130.00 Earlybird rate before July 26

$170.00 Non-member registration
$200.00 after 05:00 pm September 10
$150.00 Earlybird rate before July 26

$150.00 Member (Tampa Bay, South Florida Chapter & All Access)
$180.00 after 05:00 pm September 10
$130.00 Earlybird rate before July 26

$60.00 Opening Reception Only (for those unable to attend Day of Education)
$70.00 after 05:00 pm September 10
$50.00 Earlybird rate before July 26