Events

Greater DC Metro Chapter of GBTA Education Day AGENDA -Registration and Networking -Welcome by David Thorne, Chapter President and Travel Manager for T. Rowe Price; and our Education Committee -Industry...

Most travel professionals can relate to one or more of these commonly asked questions: • I just got assigned to implement my company’s travel program – • WHAT DO I...

Round Table Discussions on Hot Travel Industry Topics Location of Event Minneapolis, MN Venue Information HYATT REGENCY by Mall of America 3200 East 81st Street, Bloomington, MN 55425 www.hyattregencybloomington.com Free...

High level patterns of sports and tourism on a global level and narrowing down to how that effects our local community and travel.  Why Visit Salt Lake launched the sports...

ALL ABOUT NETWORKING Members and prospective members of GBTA Silicon Valley, Residence Inn & Fairfield San Jose North / Silicon Valley invites you to come check out their brand-new hotel...

Travel Buyers Only: Open discussion on pertinent topics that interest you, the corporate travel manager. Location of Event  Seattle, WA Venue Information Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St, Seattle WA...

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...

Charity Auction Our 2022 Charity is Hope Against Trafficking. When Hope Against Trafficking started, the founders realized that there was a lack of long-term, safe, restorative environments for adult survivors...

On Thursday, Dec 1st, 2022, GBTA- North Carolina Chapter, will host its Annual Gala & Silent Auction where there will be entertainment, lots of items to be won at the...

Get ready to dance the night away at the 17th Annual GBTA Philadelphia Holiday Party! You are formally invited to GBTA Philadelphia's 17th Annual Holiday Gala and Silent Auction. There...

Join us virtually to hear how the Convention Visitors Bureau’s are handling the future of conventions and large meetings as we listen in on a panel discussion with San Jose,...

Annual Holiday Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser Event with silent auction Location of Event Bloomington, MN Venue Information Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel, 5500 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437 Free Parking...

Please join the Ohio Valley BTA for an exciting Holiday meeting! We will have speakers focusing on creating belonging for your teams, a leadership focus for 2023, and a review...

Holiday Celebration and thank you to our sponsor: FIJI Airways - oneworld connect Location of Event Seattle, WA Venue Information Fairmont Hotel, 411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101 http://www.fairmont.com/seattle/

As the year comes to a close we invite you to join us at the beautiful Fairmont Hotel.  This is an event not to be missed.  It's a great time...

Join us as we explore our learnings from the past 2 years and their impact on our 2023 strategies. Buyers and sellers will be showcased as "partnership" became not only...

Join GBTA-TN for our Annual Business Meeting and a city outlook from Nashville CVC. GBTA-TN President, Sabrina Kronk, will provide updates and forecast for the Chapter. In addition to our...

Grant will provide solutions on how to create and implement a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment to ensure a prosperous future for your operations, boost your organization’s reputation, set the...

Members and prospective members of GBTA Silicon Valley, the amazing AC San Jose Santa Clara invites you to come check out their brand leading property while mixing and mingling over...

TSA Hot Topics! The Latest and Greatest News You Can Use! Hear directly from Jerry Koehler, Director of Marketing and Branding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on key updates...

Join us for lunch and hear about the latest and greatest happenings at San Diego International Airport. We will hear about the construction progress, new non-stop service, and other improvement...

GBTA’s government relations agenda is adapting to the post COVID world facing the business travel industry. Our mission is to pursue a global agenda that prioritizes climate action, a robust...

Texas Education Day is an opportunity for the Texas Chapters to come together with industry colleagues to learn and network. Space is limited and guests are welcome. This event will...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kim Bumpas, President, Visit Knoxville shares the latest and greatest news from the organization that works hard every day to successfully put Knoxville and its business-friendly values first and foremost...

Join GBTA Los Angeles for our annual Education Day being held at the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey! Through dynamic and interactive education seminars and networking, the GBTA...

Darren Hughes is the Bid Lead for the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games. Darren’s role is to guide Utah's ambition to host the 2030 or 2034 Olympic and...

Selecting the right Travel Management Company (TMC) is one of the most important decision travel buyers make for their travel program. However, today’s process for sourcing TMC’s is out-of-date, inefficient,...

It will be an exciting day of industry education, information and idea sharing starting with Keynote Speaker Katie Virtue from Festive Road, who will discuss How to Get Internal Buy-In...

As a travel professional in Upstate New York, you are a stakeholder in the rare event of being in the path of totality of a full solar eclipse. Learn what...

During our time together we'll explore a number of topics relevant to both buyers and suppliers, and you'll have an opportunity to pick sessions to attend based on what you're...

It has been an exciting year at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport from new multimillion dollar projects coming online to hosting Super Bowl traffic to being the first airport in...

GBTA South Florida - May Educational Forum TSA Real ID Update - What's it all about, and how do we prepare? Event Speaker Simone Davis, Director of Real ID ,...

Travel Program of the Future – ESG 2023! Balancing People, Planet and Profits Learn how to integrate key elements of environmental, social, and corporate governance into your travel program. Is...

It's never been more essential to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. Join us as Emma Kate Protis, Senior Manager, Delta Air Lines, discusses how the creation of a diverse,...

GBTA Upstate New York Education Day is our premier event of the year. It is a day filled with education, networking, professional development, and collaboration. This year's event promises to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Just in time for hotel RFP season, come hear U.S., Tennessee, and Nashville hotel market updates with "Hospitality InduSTRy: US & Tennessee Market Trends & Outlook". Smith Travel Research (STR)...

FEATURING MICHELLE DUSSERRE-FARRELL Athlete, Curatorial and USOPM Programs, United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist (Gymnastics) Michelle Dusserre Farrell has maintained an impressive career within the Olympics...

CT/Westchester Business Travel Association The pandemic turned the travel industry upside down and what we might have thought was the main in focus in 2019 could have now changed in...

Register today for our networking event with a presentation by Delta Air Lines at the brand-new Star Bar & Bistro at the Hotel Indigo! Join industry colleagues to hear from...

Speaker Registration 849 USD Student Registration 399 USD For more information please visit our conference website here

GBTA | Georgia October Monthly Meeting October 19 Location of Event Sandy Springs Performing Arts and Conference Ctr. Terrace Room 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Pricing and Registration...

Monday, October 23rd 1:00PM - 6:30PM (including post event beverages) Part One: SERVING CUSTOMERS OF ALL ABILITIES We'll learn how airlines, airports and other industry sectors are working to ensure...