Events

Join us for the June Lunch Program with a Panel of Experts at the NEW Omni Tempe at ASU This is an opportunity to hear from our industry peers and discuss some of the current hot topics in business travel today. We are excited to have a team of experts from a variety of industry...

Join us for an in-person networking event with GBTA Puget Sound Chapter, bringing together travel industry professionals in a vibrant and engaging setting. Whether you're a travel buyer or supplier, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and expand your network. Embrace the enchanting Seattle summer as you soak in breathtaking views from the Frolik...

Join us at our Summer Educational as we continue to invest in people through providing education, networking and mentorship. We have a full afternoon of amazing speakers. Come prepared to learn and walk away with some nuggets of wisdom that you can take back to your organization to make some changes. Event Speakers Frederick Bowen,...

Thriving in the Every Day Chaos: A Holistic Approach to Mind-Body Wellness Now more than ever we are living in a fast-paced lifestyle and doing more with less. Discover the power of holistic wellness in our transformative session designed for the modern busy individual. We’ll discuss the significance of brain health for overall well-being, embrace...

After the pandemic caused business travel to come to a halt, the future of business travel became unclear. Come hear from a panel of knowledgeable travel industry professionals to hear how we’re successfully getting back on the road again. Supplier Panel Justin Thurman, Account Manager | Enterprise Holdings Ronni Anderson, Director of Sales | Tempo...

Join us as we discuss the latest RFP trends from hotels as business picks up and the industry gears up for the 2024 RFP season. Find out the additional challenges affecting hotels in the last year that stood out as game changing trends for the industry. Additionally, what are suppliers hearing from buyers that’s changing...

SEA Airport Update Don't miss out on one of our most attended meetings during the year at the SEA Airport. Hopefully, by now some of you have experienced their International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at SEA, but what’s next in the facilities pipeline? What are the latest initiatives to improve the passenger experience? What new restaurants...

The role of travel buyer or ‘Travel Manager’ is rolled into varying functional areas at most companies. These might include Sourcing, Accounting, Human Resources, Administration or Indirect Procurement. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where non-dedicated travel buyers/managers will discuss how their business travel responsibilities align with those of their full-time jobs. And the...

Come out and join the GBTA|Bay Area DEI team as we have planned a wonderful event: Spotlight on Disability, Mobility and Accessibility in Travel. Our main speaker is a vision impaired traveler who will provide her perspectives and insights. There will be a Travel Industry panel discussion to include Airlines representatives, Hotel Representatives and Corporate...