The past three years have had a major impact on the travel & tourism industry as we’ve battled unsurmountable challenges.  But our industry is resilient and is on the path to recovery – coming back stronger and more motivated than ever. Please join your friends and colleagues as the members of GBTA North Central, HSMAI...

Ever since technology was introduced into the corporate travel landscape, the ability for travelers to have a plethora of options in their bookings has led to multiple challenges for both corporate travel suppliers and managers. The primary challenge that arises from these options is that travelers choose them, which means they are not staying within...

We look forward to seeing you at the February 2023 UBTA Luncheon.Our Topic will be the following:  Airline Reservation System Now, Then and Next!We will take a  look at a quick recap of the history of airline reservation systems and will then fast forward to what’s happening today with Amadeus and the New Distribution Capability,...

GBTA | Central & North Florida is excited to invite you on this opportunity to tour Brightline's Vehicle Maintenance Facility "Basecamp." The brand new $100M facility, the most advanced train maintenance facility in the region. You will get a behind the scenes tour of where Brightline will maintain their trains and tour the new trains...

Doug Kreulen, MNAA's President and CEO, shares operational updates and how much business travel is taking off in 2023. BNA® is transforming. BNA® Vision is a growth and expansion plan in Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority's continued effort to maintain Nashville International Airport® as a world-class facility for the future of Nashville. Event Speaker Doug Kreulen,...

Hear from our amazing panel as we explore the Generational Divide! Just how much does the generation you were born into shape you as a person, more specifically an employee and leader? How does this generational conditioning create personal and professional roadblocks in the workplace? We'll speak with representatives of each generation from Baby Boomer...

Selecting the right Travel Management Company (TMC) is the most important decision travel buyers make for their travel program. However, today’s process for sourcing TMC’s is out-of-date, inefficient, and frequently falls short of expectations. Join Bryan Holmes, Founder of Bid Logic Solutions, as he presents TMC Sourcing 2.0. In this presentation Bryan brings in critical...

Join one of the industry's most talented Travel Managers, Colleen Kearney, for a interactive discussion on the challenges facing travel managers today in light of the current economic and geo-political environments, as well as staff shortages and concerns about traveler safety.  Hear from Colleen on how to best work with internal and external constituents and...

The day’s highlights will include: Personal Branding Insight with Kevin Iwamoto: A strong brand can help you stand out and can lead to more opportunities. Come listen to Kevin and find out how to strengthen your brand. Ladders (GBTA mentorship program): Members will share about this program and how they have learned from others’ experiences/perspectives...

A mini education day! Diving into the deep end of social impact and responsibility with Edward Perotti and followed by the Shark Tank presentations by innovative travel booking tool companies. Event Speaker Edward Perotti, EP Events & Experiences Location and Venue of Event Signia by Hilton San Jose Downtown

Join us for a State of the Industry update, presentation and Q&A Session with Mr. Sean Hennessey, Clinical Associate Professor at the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. He is also the founder and chief executive officer of Lodging Advisors LLC, a firm dedicated to providing high-quality counseling services to...