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SUMMARY:Australia Corporate Travel Summit (ACTS)
DESCRIPTION:GBTA is partnering with the Australia Corporate Travel Summit (ACTS) – which will take place at the Sheraton Grand on the Park in Sydney\, on November 13\, 2024.  We are pleased to share that all GBTA members will receive an exclusive 40% discount to attend – please contact enquiries@gbta.org for more information. \nWhy Attend?\nJoin us at the Australia Corporate Travel Summit for unparalleled networking\, knowledge sharing\, and collaboration in the corporate travel industry. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the latest trends\, innovations\, and gain valuable insights from top C-level speakers. Discover more here. \nTime & Location\n13 Nov 2024\, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm\nSheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park\, 161 Elizabeth St\, Sydney NSW 2000\, Australia \nLearn more
URL:https://gbta.org/event/australia-corporate-travel-summit-acts/
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management™
DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course is designed for travel buyers and suppliers who want a deeper understanding of the foundational elements of a corporate travel policy. Learners will gain a better understanding of business travel management and make themselves indispensable to the needs of their organization. \nParticipants earn 14 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nOverview of Travel Management\nTravel Policy\nCreating a Service Model\nTravel Technology Basics\nStrategic Sourcing/Vendor Management\n\n Pricing\n$99 member/$675 non-member \nMore information >>
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-business-travel-management-4/
CATEGORIES:APAC,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T140000
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SUMMARY:Your Hotel Program Essentials – Building the Foundation of a Corporate Hotel Program
DESCRIPTION:Join the upcoming GBTA APAC webinar on Friday 30 August from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM SGT\, and hear from our panel of experts as they delve into the fundamental aspects of establishing and optimizing a corporate hotel program that aligns with your organization’s strategic objectives. Whether you are in the process of developing your first structured program or seeking to enhance an existing one\, this session will provide invaluable insights and practical strategies. \nWebinar Panellists:\nEwan Lim\nAsia Pacific Travel & Meetings (SG\, MY PH & ID) Operations Lead\nJohnson & Johnson Travel & Meeting Services \nKaren Goh\nSenior Director of Sales | South East Asia\nBWH Hotels \nVibhav Singh\nPrincipal Consultant – Commercial Lead\, Amex GBT Consulting\nAmerican Express Global Business Travel \nTse Ling Soong\nCorporate Travel Manager\, Asia Oceania\nShell Singapore \nThis webinar will look at: \n\nAssessing your current hotel program\nUnderstand the current environment and industry trends\nHow are your corporate hotels being sourced\nTracking: performance\, leakages\, weaknesses\, opportunities\nHotel program content tiering: what does it really mean to your program?\n\nPrice: FREE for GBTA Members\, $25USD for Non-members \nIf you have any questions or need assistance with your registration\, please contact the team at Enquiries@gbta.org.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/your-hotel-program-essentials-building-the-foundation-of-a-corporate-hotel-program/
CATEGORIES:APAC,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
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SUMMARY:GBTA APAC Conference 2024 – Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Singapore for the 2024 GBTA APAC Conference at the Raffles City Convention Centre on May 14-15 as we bring together the business travel community again to network\, learn from industry experts\, and benefit from peer-to-peer education. The two-day business travel conference\, has been curated by regional thought leaders as well as leveraging on the GBTA global insights. This event will focus on the key issues and opportunities the business travel industry today. \nWe’re thrilled to announce that the GBTA APAC Conference will be co-located with the Worldwide ERC® APAC Regional Summit Singapore for the 2nd year running.  Maximize your experience by exploring synergies between business travel and workforce mobility and benefit from the learning and networking opportunities from both Conferences. \nConnect with peers\, expand your network\, and be inspired by innovative content that will enhance your understanding of industry issues and accelerate your career.  Mark your calendar and register now for the biggest gathering of the global business travel industry in APAC! \n \n 
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-apac-conference-2024-singapore/
CATEGORIES:APAC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T110000
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SUMMARY:GBTA APAC Conference 2023 – Singapore
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe GBTA APAC Conference 2023 – Singapore will bring together the business travel community to network\, learn from industry experts and benefit from peer-to- peer education. Tapping into the global insights of GBTA and curated by regional thought leaders this event will focus on the key issues and opportunities facing the business travel industry today. \nJoin us to connect with peers; expand your network; be inspired by innovative content and gain insights and knowledge to enhance your understanding of industry issues and accelerate your career. \nFor the first time\, this event will be co-located with the Worldwide ERC® APAC Regional Summit Singapore offering all delegates the valuable opportunity to benefit from learning and networking opportunities provided by both organizations. \n \nRegister today for this important gathering of the global business travel industry and be a part of the journey.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-apac-conference-2023-singapore/
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SUMMARY:The Sustainability Journey from a Hotel Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Brought to by the GBTA Sustainability Committee APAC \nJoin us for a fireside chat with John Timson\, VP of Sustainability and Safety with Accor Hotels. Diving into topics such as distinguishing common practice sustainable initiatives from best-practice\, the biggest challenges the hotel industry is facing in the race to net-zero\, and the types of discussions buyers should be having with their hotel partners. John will be interviewed by Jaclynn Kidd\, Practice Lead\, Responsible Travel Consulting\, CWT Solutions Group. \nWhen: 20th July\, Thursday\, 2pm SGT / 8am CET\nCharge: Complimentary
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-sustainability-journey-from-a-hotel-perspective/
CATEGORIES:APAC,Online Courses & Webinars,Sustainability
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
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SUMMARY:Carbon Emissions reporting: What’s best practice?
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Date: \nWednesday March 15 at 1.30pm SGT \nYou can’t manage what you can’t measure.  Data is the foundation to any good business strategy\, and in the world of Sustainability carbon emissions is king.  Without industry standards in place\, it’s hard to know what is best-practice when it comes to carbon emissions calculations and reporting metrics.  Come join us unravel the various reporting methodologies and best practices for carbon reporting that can lead to a more sustainable travel strategy. \nSpeakers:\nJackie Kidd\, Practice Lead\, Responsible Travel Consulting\, CWT Solutions Group \n  \n  \n  \nBrenda Quek | Asia-Pacific Travel\, Meetings and Events Program and Engagement Leader | Supply Chain Services – Travel\, Meetings and Events Services\, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP \n  \n  \nCatherine Logan\, Regional Vice President EMEA & APAC\, GBTA \n  \n  \n  \nBen Wedlock\, SVP Global Sales\, Asia Pacific\, BCD Travel \n  \n  \n  \nBrought to you by the GBTA APAC Sustainability Committee \nYou can’t manage what you can’t measure.  Data is the foundation to any good business strategy\, and in the world of Sustainability carbon emissions is king.  Without industry standards in place\, it’s hard to know what is best-practice when it comes to carbon emissions calculations and reporting metrics.  Come join us unravel the various reporting methodologies and best practices for carbon reporting that can lead to a more sustainable travel strategy.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/carbon-emissions-reporting-whats-best-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:APAC,Online Courses & Webinars,Sustainability,Virtual
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