Events

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring leading TMC's sharing the most impressive big ideas they've seen from their clients. From innovative approaches, working with suppliers, and game-changing strategies for managing travel, each TMC will unveil two inspiring success stories. Our expert moderator will then lead an in-depth exploration of the most impactful ideas...

Join us for an evening of networking with tasty appetizers, and refreshing beverages hosted by the newly renovated Aloft Hotel! You'll have the chance to experience the stunning design and style of our bar, lounge, and backyard patio while building meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals in the travel industry. Don't miss out on this unique...

Hosted by the DC GBTA and its generous sponsors from TripStax, this complimentary reception will feature beer, wine and light fare at the lovely Hilton Garden Inn Downtown White House lobby bar - Located at: 815 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20005. After a day of travel or traffic - it will be a great...

Luncheon Date Thursday, June 13, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration and Networking 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Served, Announcements and Keynote Speaker Location of Event Embassy Suites - West Valley City 3524 S. Market Street West Valley City, UT 84119 http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/utah/embassy-suites-salt-lake-west-valley-city-SLCSMES/index.html Event Subject The Problems and Solutions...

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...

What does sustainability mean to you? Come hear from a generational panel who will share their wisdom, experience, energy and ideas on how we can be sustainably active in our roles at work, travel programs, and at home to help create a cleaner environment for future generations. Panel Moderator Annie Potts | Travel Manager, AllianceBernstein...

This event's highlight is a breakout session like no other, designed to bridge the gap between suppliers and buyers. During the session, suppliers and buyers will meet separately to candidly discuss the challenges they encounter when working together. This open dialogue will foster a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved in the business travel ecosystem....

Transportation Security Administration Update - TSA improvements and how this affects the business traveler and "best practice" when travelling through TSA checkpoints Location of Event Airport Board Room, Third Level - Directly behind the Southwest Ticket Counter Parking Please park in the garage and bring in your ticket for validation Event Speakers Our speakers will...

Agenda 7:00 AM Registration Opens 7:30AM Breakfast Buffet Opens 8:15AM  "Creating a Culture of Belonging" - Diana S. Cutaia, Coaching Peace It’s proven that fostering a culture of belonging improves employee satisfaction, employee retention and productivity. In this session, the focus will be on the five domains of belonging in the workplace and how a...

How to build your Travel Business Case—Winning Over Internal and External Stakeholders: In a changing market, how can you best understand and capture a business travel partner’s drivers and present a mutual benefit? And how do you sell these benefits to your internal teams? Event Speaker Hear from three travel industry experts from diverse businesses...

Educational Sessions Include Fleet Management 101 Globalizing a Regional Policy & Safety Corporate Card NDC 2.0 Deep Dive Panel Full Agenda Coming Soon! Event Sponsor Singapore Airlines SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Location of Event Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, 900 Packer Ave Philadelphia, PA 19148 Parking Information Free parking at Live! Hotel & Casino Pricing and...

GBTA-RMC is excited to introduce an intuitive and easy-to-use online & mobile bidding silent auction. We have created a simple auction online where donating AND bidding can take place as soon as today. Simply sign up Under settings, add a credit card. Once your credit card information has been added, BID or DONATE. The auction...

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...

Sponsored by Delta Air Lines, this year will be our 7th Annual Golf Event - featuring fun and competitive challenges and prizes and ample networking opportunities! To add to the excitement, we will host our very first PickleBall Clinic and Tournament! Come join us! The day will begin with Continental Breakfast at registration as we...

GBTA | Georgia Chapter Annual Education Day at the Delta Flight Museum BCD Travel is our Premier Sponsor for what will be an amazing day with discussions on NDC and DEI. The GBTA Convention is in Atlanta in 2024 and we are looking forward to learning more about getting ready for it and future city-wides....

Mark your calendar for the Annual Meeting & Tradeshow! Get ready for compelling education sessions, expo tables, a Direct Member benchmarking session, and a networking reception the night before! Educational Topics include "The Problems and Solutions to Corporate Travel "Leakage" and "How to NDC-Proof Your Program" Event Speaker Justin Morris - Director of Sales, Traxo...

Join all the Florida Chapters at a day of education with an agenda filled with exciting topics and great speakers at the unique venue of The Kennedy Space Center. Educational Sessions include Sustainability Panel Travel Security & Risk Management TMC Sourcing 2.0 NDC 2.0 Deep Dive Think Special Surprise Guest Speaker Location of Event Kennedy...