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SUMMARY:GBTA Wisconsin Annual Event - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the American Club in Kohler Wisconsin January 13-14 for an engaging two-day event hosted by GBTA-Wisconsin. This annual conference blends insightful sessions on emerging travel trends\, technology\, and leadership with valuable networking opportunities. From motivational keynotes and interactive discussions to industry updates and a silent auction\, the event offers a dynamic platform for learning\, collaboration\, and professional growth in the corporate travel space. \n \nTuesday\, January 13th\nRegistration begins at 12:00PM \n1:00- Direct Session-This session provides an in-depth overview of key travel policies\, preferred supplier guidelines\, and booking best practices to ensure a smooth and cost-effective travel experience for associates. This session highlights essential procedures\, tools\, and resources to help you navigate corporate travel confidently and compliantly. \n2:00-3:00 – Exploring GBTA Opportunities (WINIT\, Ladders and MORE!)) \n3:00-3:15 -Break \n3:15-3:45 Richard Rytman-Director of Corporate Security-Kohler Co\nCorporate Traveler Safety \n5:00-8:00 Silent Auction \nDinner at Horse and Plow (On your own) \nWednesday\, January 14th \n7:00-8:00 Breakfast \n8:00-8:10: President Remarks/Welcome Opening Session \n8:10-9:00 Billy Brimblecom- Keep Moving Forward \nBilly’s presentations are highly engaging\, blending powerful storytelling with humor and practical applications. His unique background provides credible examples that will resonate with correctional professionals facing daily leadership challenges. \nResilient Leadership Under Pressure - Maintaining team focus during high-stress situations and organizational disruption\nTurning Adversity into Opportunity - Transforming unexpected challenges into breakthrough innovations\nBuilding Authentic Team Connections - Creating unshakeable team alignment and trust in demanding environments\nAdaptability and Quick Decision-Making - Using improvisation principles for effective leadership when circumstances change\nLeading with Purpose - Maintaining core values while navigating complex organizational change\n9:00-9:15 Break \n9:15am-10:30a Tahnee Perry-AI Strategy & Implementation Advisor- Interactive Session (AI in Travel) \n10:30-10:45 BREAK \n10:45-11:30 Fred Bowen: Content Chaos in Corporate Travel \nA look into the current status of Airline content distribution. This would include a closer look into the various options available to corporate travel managers when sourcing content. Additional information on the current status of NDC\, and other potential disruptions which could involve AI. \nKey Takeaways: \nA better sense of what options are best for your specific corporate travel program needs.\nThe associated potential impact of each option\nWhat the future holds for travel content and what should I keep an eye out for. \n11:30-12:45 Serve Lunch\, Sponsor Presentation\, Sponsor Presentation\, GBTA-Wisconsin Business Meeting \n12:45p-1:00p BREAK \n1:00p-3:00p Dr. Mark Taylor – What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been- Managing Across the Generations \nSuccessfully navigating and managing with our coworkers\, travelers and travel partners requires being able to understand\, motivate and communicate effectively with everyone in the workforce\, from each generational group. This session will address the most current generational characteristics\, issues and dynamics with immediately applicable and impactful recommendations for being an effective leader\, and in developing the most productive and positive working environment. Takeaways/ outcomes 1. Generations in the workplace illustrate and reflect larger social changes 2. Each generational cohort brings valuable perspectives\, and leadership needs to the workplace. 3. The leadership needs of younger workers are often incongruent with managers’ experiences and preferences. \n3:00p-3:15p- Wrap up & prize drawings
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-wisconsin-annual-event-2/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:GBTA TN Chapter Meeting: “The Hundred Live: Turning Corporate Travel Insights into Action” - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:GBTA | Tennessee \nConnect with GBTA-TN at our Annual Business Meeting and jumpstart January 2026. Then join Katie Virtue of temoji consulting for an interactive deep dive into The Hundred – a report built on interviews with 100 leaders across corporate travel agencies\, TMCs\, and suppliers. In this dynamic workshop\, you won’t just hear the findings; you’ll use them. Together\, buyers and suppliers will explore the trends shaping the future of business travel\, uncover where perspectives align (and where they don’t)\, and leave with practical actions to drive change in your own organizations. Come ready to share\, debate\, and shape what’s next for the industry. \n \nKatie Virtue \nHilton Nashville Green Hills\n3801 Cleghorn Avenue\nNashville\, TN 37215 \n$45.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration\n$55.00 after 08:00 am January 9 \n$45.00 GBTA All-Access Registration\n$55.00 after 08:00 am January 9 \n$60.00 Guest Registration\n$70.00 after 8:00 am January 9
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-tn-chapter-meeting-the-hundred-live-turning-corporate-travel-insights-into-action/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T130000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Wisconsin Annual Event in Kohler
DESCRIPTION:Join us January 13–14 at The American Club in Kohler for the GBTA-WI Annual Conference! Two days of inspiring speakers\, industry insights\, networking\, and our signature Silent Auction. Don’t miss this kickoff to 2026! \nSponsored by: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport \nAgenda \nTuesday\, January 13th \nRegistration begins at 12:00PM \n1:00- Direct & Allied Sessions planned \n2:00-3:00 – Exploring GBTA Opportunities \n3:00-3:15 -Break- \n3:15-3:45 Richard Rytman- State of current travel security and challenges with business travel \nRichard is the Director of Global Security for the Kohler Company and responsible for developing and directing Kohler Co.’s security program worldwide. He is an experienced corporate security executive with a proven track record in leadership\, strategic planning\, and operational excellence. His broad professional background includes that as a lawyer (prosecutor and general counsel)\, FBI Special Agent\, and corporate executive. Richard received a BA in Computer Information Systems from St. Leo University\, St. Leo\, FL and a JD from Marquette University Law School\, Milwaukee. He is a veteran of both the United States Navy (enlisted) and Army (officer). \n5:00-8:00 Silent Auction \nDinner at Horse and Plow (On your own) \nWednesday\, January 14th \n7:00-8:00 Breakfast \n8:00-8:10: President Remarks/Welcome Opening Session: \n8:10-9:00 Billy Brimblecom- Keep Moving Forward (Motivational) \nBilly’s presentations are highly engaging\, blending powerful storytelling with humor and practical applications. His unique background provides credible examples that will resonate with correctional professionals facing daily leadership challenges. \nKey Takeaways \nResilient Leadership Under Pressure - Maintaining team focus during high-stress situations and organizational disruption\nTurning Adversity into Opportunity - Transforming unexpected challenges into breakthrough innovations\nBuilding Authentic Team Connections - Creating unshakeable team alignment and trust in demanding environments\nAdaptability and Quick Decision-Making - Using improvisation principles for effective leadership when circumstances change\nLeading with Purpose - Maintaining core values while navigating complex organizational change\n9:00-9:15 Break \n9:15am-10:30a Tahnee Perry -Humans Still Board First (AI in Travel) \nAI can write your emails\, summarize your reports\, maybe even book a flight\, but it still can’t calm an irate traveler at 11 p.m. \nThis session is for anyone curious about how AI can help without replacing what makes your work matter. We’ll dig into real travel examples\, test a few tools\, and build practical workflows you can put to use right away. \nYou’ll learn how to: \nIdentify where AI genuinely improves your work\nExperiment with tools that lighten your workload\nTranslate ideas into quick wins you can bring back to your team \n10:30-10:45 BREAK (time to checkout) \n10:45-11:30 Fred Bowen: Content Chaos in Corporate Travel \nA look into the current status of Airline content distribution. This would include a closer look into the various options available to corporate travel managers when sourcing content. Additional information on the current status of NDC\, and other potential disruptions which could involve AI. \nKey Takeaways: \nA better sense of what options are best for your specific corporate travel program needs.\nThe associated potential impact of each option\nWhat the future holds for travel content and what should I keep an eye out for.\nFred Bowen is the Sr. Director of Corporate GDS & Global Business Accounts at Amadeus\, where he focuses on enhancing corporate travel programs through advanced technology and content aggregation. \nFred also supports the GBTA community as a current member of the Aviation Committee as well as previous roles with both the Payments and Technology Committees. He is an active speaker on NDC and AI initiatives within travel and has spoken at over 20 different local GBTA chapters. \nPrior to joining Amadeus\, Fred worked at several innovative tech startups as well as notable travel and technology companies including America Online\, Microsoft\, Sabre and American Airlines. \n——— \n11:30-12:45 Lunch Serve Lunch\, Sponsor Presentation\, Sponsor Presentation\, GBTA-Wisconsin Business Meeting \n12:45p-1:00p BREAK \n———- \n1:00p-3:00p Dr. Mark Taylor – What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been- Managing Across the Generations \nSuccessfully navigating and managing with our coworkers\, travelers and travel partners requires being able to understand\, motivate and communicate effectively with everyone in the workforce\, from each generational group. This session will address the most current generational characteristics\, issues and dynamics with immediately applicable and impactful recommendations for being an effective leader\, and in developing the most productive and positive working environment. \nTakeaways/outcomes: \nGenerations in the workplace illustrate and reflect larger social changes\nEach generational cohort brings valuable perspectives\, and leadership needs to the workplace.\nThe leadership needs of younger workers are often incongruent with managers’ experiences and preferences. \n3:00p-3:15p- Wrap up\, prize drawings\, \nMeeting Venue: \nThe American Club\n419 Highland Dr.\nKohler\, WI 53044\nhttps://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/accommodations/the-american-club \nFor reservations: Call 866-934-5085 – Reference room block name: Global Business Travel Association- WI Chapter – GBTA 2026 Annual Conference & Silent Auction\nAmerican Club Room Rate: $154.00\nInn on Woodlake Rate: $119.00
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-wisconsin-annual-event-in-kohler/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:GBTA-Wisconsin March Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“The Hundred Live: Turning Corporate Travel Insights into Action” Join Katie Virtue of Temoji consulting for an interactive deep dive into The Hundred – a report built on interviews with 100 leaders across corporate travel agencies\, TMCs\, and suppliers. \nEvent Location: DoubleTree Madison East – 4402 E Washington Ave\, Madison\, WI 53704
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-wisconsin-march-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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