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SUMMARY:Regional Direct Talks - GBTA Canada
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Canada recognizes the importance of peer networking and best practice sharing. Unique to GBTA Canada are our Regional Direct (buyer) Talks. Direct (buyer) members gather virtually\, to exchange ideas\, and understand market dynamics. \nUpcoming 2025 Direct Talk:\n• March 27\, 2025 @ 2PM EST\n• May 29\, 2025 @ 2PM EST\n• September 25\, 2025 @ 2PM EST\n• December 4\, 2025 @ 2PM EST\nTo learn more and register for the GBTA Canada Direct Talks\, please contact: Canada@gbta.org
URL:https://gbta.org/event/regional-direct-talks-gbta-canada/
CATEGORIES:Canada,North America,Online Courses & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Travel Management
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates: March 18-April 15\, 2025\nTimes: Live online classes weekly\, 11:00AM-1:00PM EDT  |  3:00PM-5:00PM GMT \nWonder how the course times translate to your local time? Check out this Time Convertor World Clock \nCompanies around the world are now examining their business travel practices as a lever to reduce overall emissions. But what does this mean in practice\, and how can travel programs contribute to the effort? GBTA’s Sustainable Travel Management course focuses on the practical application of climate action and the management\, reduction\, and tracking of carbon emissions from business travel. This training course will address the challenges and opportunities as forward-thinking organizations look to launch or advance their sustainable travel management program. \nParticipants earn 10 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nEmissions-reducing technologies in business travel\nEmpowering travelers to make informed decisions via travel policy\, booking tools\, and more\nEmissions tracking\nSustainability criteria to aid in the selection of suppliers\n\nPricing \n$450 member/$675 non-member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/sustainable-travel-management-3/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Canada,Europe,France,Italy,Learning,North America,Online Courses & Webinars,Sustainability,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T100000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management
DESCRIPTION:Course dates: March 6 – March 27\nTime: 4 weekly sessions\, live online\, 10:00AM – 12:30pm ET (Check out this Time Convertor World Clock) \nThe Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™ course builds off the Fundamentals curriculum to aid business travel professionals in increasing their knowledge of the industry while also expanding on their professional skills. This course is designed for travel buyers overseeing a managed business travel program and suppliers offering travel-related products and services. Ideal preparation for your GTP exam\, or as a refresher to earn 14 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nStrategic Planning and sourcing\nBuyer and Supplier Relationships\nTravel Risk Management\nTravel Program Administration\nAnalytics and reporting\n\nLearn more about the course or register now. \nPricing\n$450 member/$675 non-member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/advanced-principles-of-business-travel-management-8/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Canada,Europe,France,Italy,Learning,North America,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T140000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Canada Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:This is the Annual Town Hall open to members only. We will discuss the 2025 Canadian Landscape ​Views from TMC\, Ground\, Air\, & Hotel. Additionally\, we will have the GBTA Research team presenting industry trends and outlook.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-canada-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Summits & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T140000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Canada Virtual Direct Talk  - Travel Buyers Only Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join our hosts\, GBTA Canada Advisory Board members: \nElizabeth Oliveira Bertie Fernandes\nGlobal Travel Program Corporate Travel Manager \nOMERS Ledcor Group of Companies \nAbout this Session:\nThis session serves as a valuable platform for you to engage with your fellow Travel Buyers from across Canada. It’s an opportunity to foster connections\, exchange ideas\, share perspectives\, discuss best practices\, and seek guidance. The meeting is designed to be an open dialogue where you can freely contribute to the collective knowledge of this group. \nIf you have any specific topics\, questions\, or challenges within your travel program that you’d like to address during the meeting\, please email us prior to the session at Canada@gbta.org. \nTo Register:\nThis session is open to GBTA Buyer Members only\, to request an invite please email Canada@gbta.org.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-canada-virtual-direct-talk-travel-buyers-only-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T180000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums – Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums are meticulously crafted as a one-day education and networking program replicated in four Canadian cities:  Vancouver\, Calgary\, Montreal and Toronto.  The program is strategically structured to deliver invaluable knowledge\, profound insights\, and cutting-edge education to an industry grappling with escalating costs\, supply chain uncertainties\, and multifaceted disruptions. \nAlongside the invaluable educational content\, the Forums offer curated networking opportunities\, with ample time allocated for meaningful buyer interaction within the Supplier Showcase. By participating in these enriching workshops\, our esteemed sponsors gain a crucial platform to highlight their commitment to evolving in alongside the ever-changing landscape of travel programs and traveler expectations. \nLocation:\nSheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Center\n801 Dixon Rd\nToronto\nON M9W 1J5\n416-675-6100\nHotel Website \nSponsor opportunities now available>> \nLearn More>>
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-canada-business-travel-forums-toronto/
CATEGORIES:Canada,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T080000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums – Montreal
DESCRIPTION:The GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums are meticulously crafted as a one-day education and networking program replicated in four Canadian cities:  Vancouver\, Calgary\, Montreal and Toronto.  The program is strategically structured to deliver invaluable knowledge\, profound insights\, and cutting-edge education to an industry grappling with escalating costs\, supply chain uncertainties\, and multifaceted disruptions. \nAlongside the invaluable educational content\, the Forums offer curated networking opportunities\, with ample time allocated for meaningful buyer interaction within the Supplier Showcase. By participating in these enriching workshops\, our esteemed sponsors gain a crucial platform to highlight their commitment to evolving in alongside the ever-changing landscape of travel programs and traveler expectations. \nLocation:\nMarriott Montréal Chateau Champlain\n1100-1170 Rue De la Gauchetière O\,\nMontréal\, QC H3B 4C9\nTel: 514-878-9000\nHotel Website \nSponsor opportunities now available>> \nLearn More>>
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-canada-business-travel-forums-montreal/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Summits & Workshops
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SUMMARY:GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums – Calgary
DESCRIPTION:The GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums are meticulously crafted as a one-day education and networking program replicated in four Canadian cities:  Vancouver\, Calgary\, Montreal and Toronto.  The program is strategically structured to deliver invaluable knowledge\, profound insights\, and cutting-edge education to an industry grappling with escalating costs\, supply chain uncertainties\, and multifaceted disruptions. \nAlongside the invaluable educational content\, the Forums offer curated networking opportunities\, with ample time allocated for meaningful buyer interaction within the Supplier Showcase. By participating in these enriching workshops\, our esteemed sponsors gain a crucial platform to highlight their commitment to evolving in alongside the ever-changing landscape of travel programs and traveler expectations. \nLocation: \nAlt Hotel Calgary University District\n482 McLaurin St. NW\nCalgary\, AB T3B 6K3\n1-833-258-6635\nHotel Website \nSponsor opportunities now available>> \nLearn More>>
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-canada-business-travel-forums-calgary/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Summits & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
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SUMMARY:GBTA Canada Conference 2024 – Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the GBTA Canada Conference 2024 | Toronto\, Canada’s largest business travel conference\, to connect with industry leaders\, discover new solutions\, and shape the future of business travel. \nFrom serving the ongoing needs of business travel professionals to looking ahead to what’s needed most now by travel buyers\, suppliers\, business travelers and others\, GBTA Conference returns to Toronto as the Canadian business travel event of the year.\n \nLearn More & Register >
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-canada-conference-2024-toronto/
CATEGORIES:Canada
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SUMMARY:GBTA Business Travel Forums | Toronto
DESCRIPTION:The GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums are a thoughtfully designed one-and-a-half-day education and networking program replicated in two Canadian cities\, Calgary and Toronto. The program is strategically structured to deliver invaluable knowledge\, profound insights\, and cutting-edge education to an industry grappling with escalating costs\, supply chain uncertainties\, and multifaceted disruptions. \nIn addition to the invaluable educational content\, we curate intimate networking opportunities\, providing ample time over both days for meaningful buyer interaction within the Supplier Showcase. By participating in these enriching workshops\, our esteemed sponsors gain an essential platform to highlight their commitment to evolving in tandem with the ever-changing landscape of travel programs and traveller expectations. \nLocation of Event \nPark Hyatt Toronto\n4 Avenue Rd\, Toronto\, ON M5R 2E8 \nLearn More and Register here
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-business-travel-forums-toronto/
CATEGORIES:Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
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SUMMARY:GBTA Business Travel Forums | Calgary
DESCRIPTION:The GBTA Canada Business Travel Forums are a thoughtfully designed one-and-a-half-day education and networking program replicated in two Canadian cities\, Calgary and Toronto. The program is strategically structured to deliver invaluable knowledge\, profound insights\, and cutting-edge education to an industry grappling with escalating costs\, supply chain uncertainties\, and multifaceted disruptions. \nIn addition to the invaluable educational content\, we curate intimate networking opportunities\, providing ample time over both days for meaningful buyer interaction within the Supplier Showcase. By participating in these enriching workshops\, our esteemed sponsors gain an essential platform to highlight their commitment to evolving in tandem with the ever-changing landscape of travel programs and traveler expectations. \nLocation of Event \nBest Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre\n1316 33 Street NE\, Calgary\, AB T2A 6B6 \nLearn More and Register here
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-business-travel-forums-calgary/
CATEGORIES:Canada
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