Events

We look forward to seeing you at the April 2023 UBTA Luncheon. This will be a panel discussion on the following topics: Sustainability, Work life Balance and Flexibility, NDC, Data: Everchanging Collette Williams, AMEX GBT, Strategic Accout Manager BIO: Collette Williams is a Strategic Account Manager with American Express Global Business Travel (AMEX GBT), Meetings...

Join GBTA North Central for a networking event and presentation of the MSP Airport Golf Center Lounge and Wexford Golf Center in Terminal 1, next to Ike’s. Phil Burke will present Highlights of MSP Airport’s Customer Experience and Accessibility Programs. There will be time to mingle, enjoy appetizers and drinks, use the golf simulators, and...

The pandemic has turned the travel industry upside down and what we might have thought was the main in focus in 2019 could have now changed in 2023. Join us in a discussion with Aaron McMillan, United Airlines Managing Director of Hospitality & Planning as he takes us on a journey through supply chain issues,...

GBTA Central and Northern Florida Plaza Premium Lounge & Emirates Tour Join us for an amazing opportunity. Experience the new Plaza Premium Lounge at the Orlando International Airport, tour an Emirates aircraft and check out he new Terminal C. Space is limited so register today. Attendees will have a chance to experience the new Plaza...

WHAT DOES 2022 DATA TELL US ABOUT THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL? Join us for a dynamic panel representing suppliers and buyers who will be discussing what 2022 trends are telling us about the rest of 2023 and beyond! We are doing a disservice to our industry by continuing to compare data to 2019 as the...

Join us for lunch at Valley Forge Casino for a fascinating insight into modern sourcing best practices. 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 However, today’s process for sourcing TMC’s is out-of-date, inefficient, and frequently falls short of expectations.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...

Join us for an amazing opportunity. Experience the new Plaza Premium Lounge at the Orlando International Airport, tour an Emirates aircraft, and check out the new Terminal C. Space is limited so register today. Attendees will have a chance to experience the new Plaza Premium Lounge, enjoy the food and drinks, and hear about what's...

A snapshot into how companies are currently reducing emissions from their corporate travel programs. Companies are practicing a wide range of strategies to decarbonize their travel programs. These include, among others: demand management policies, better point-of-booking information to nudge employees to select lower carbon options, partnering with responsible transport and accommodations providers, investing in low-carbon...

Let's get together and celebrate that the sun is out in San Diego! Join us at the recently transformed Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley. A beloved landmark since 1953, the resort's multimillion dollar revamp from top-to-bottom has added modern guestrooms, chef-driven dining and a sprawling pool complex. Now you have the opportunity to...

Traveling with Disabilities: Part of DEI Join us for this panel discussion while we talk about the challenges and accommodations for traveling with disabilities. Two of our special guest panelists are Special Olympic Athletes who will talk about their challenges while they travel.     This is affecting travel policies, airlines, hotels, car rentals, and...

Main Session This event's educational focus is on Travel Risk Management (TRM) and our featured speaker will be Kevin Coffey, Travel and Meeting Risk Trainer and Evangelizer, If you don’t know about the new ISO 31030 standard, this is the event to attend. Last year, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released the 1st international...