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SUMMARY:GBTA Tennessee May Networking Connection
DESCRIPTION:GBTA | Tennessee \nJoin GBTA Tennessee for our May Networking Connection at the stylish and vibrant Caption by Hyatt Nashville The Gulch. Enjoy a relaxed evening of meaningful connections with travel and hospitality professionals\, light bites\, and refreshing beverages in one of Nashville’s trendiest neighborhoods. Whether you’re a longtime member\, visiting town or new to the business travel industry\, this is a great opportunity to expand your network and connect with fellow peers in a casual\, fun setting. \nCaption by Hyatt Nashville Downtown The Gulch\n118 12th Ave S\nNashville\, TN 37203 \nTickets\n$15.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration\n$20.00 after 08:00 am May 6 \n$15.00 GBTA All-Access Registration\n$20.00 after 08:00 am May 6 \n$25.00 Guest Registration\n$30.00 after 08:00 am May 6
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-tennessee-may-networking-connection/
CATEGORIES:US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:Joint Education Day: The Future of Travel & Leadership in The Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Like every industry\, corporate travel is rapidly evolving\, with AI accelerating innovation and reshaping how we work. At the same time\, our industry remains rooted in relationships\, trust\, and human connection. \nAs roles shift and the talent pipeline evolves\, the question becomes: how do we embrace new technology while continuing to develop the next generation of leaders? \nThis joint Education Day brings both perspectives together — from exploring AI-powered solutions\, including our Shark Tank–style showcase of online booking tools\, to redefining how we grow into more strategic and value-driven roles. \nThe future of corporate travel isn’t AI versus people — it’s people and AI\, working together to elevate our industry. \nGBTA Silicon Valley – Meeting_Event Information_Eday May 8 2026
URL:https://gbta.org/event/joint-education-day-the-future-of-travel-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:Q2 Education Meeting: Breaking the Mold: Leading Transformational Change
DESCRIPTION:Chapter/Committee/Partner Name: GBTA Chicago Chapter\nDescription: \nDriving meaningful change within an organization requires more than a strong idea—it demands strategic alignment\, a compelling business case\, and sustained stakeholder engagement. Join GBTA Chicago for an interactive and insight-rich afternoon focused on leading transformational change within corporate environments. \nWe are honored to welcome Morgan Maxwell\, Bain & Company\, as our keynote speaker. Morgan will guide attendees through a practical framework for identifying when change is necessary and how to successfully advocate for it within your organization. This session will explore how to build a persuasive business case\, assess and secure the right resources\, and maintain momentum through effective stakeholder engagement—both internally and externally. Attendees will also participate in hands-on exercises designed to apply these concepts in real time\, ensuring actionable takeaways that can be implemented immediately. \nFollowing the keynote\, attendees will gain industry-specific perspective during a dynamic fireside chat moderated by Lisa Scott\, SVP at BCD Travel. Lisa will connect the keynote themes directly to the evolving landscape of corporate travel management. She will be joined by Mary Rumer\, GE Healthcare\, and Colleen Kearney\, longtime corporate travel leader\, who will share firsthand insights into transformational changes within their travel programs. This candid discussion will highlight both successes and challenges\, offering practical lessons learned and real-world applications for travel managers and suppliers alike. \nThis program is designed for professionals looking to drive change\, influence decision-making\, build alignment between program goals and KPIs\, and elevate the impact of their travel programs within their organizations. \nFollowing the program\, we are excited to network over a happy hour at the beautiful Willis Tower! \nEvent Speakers:\nMorgan Maxwell\, Partner\, Bain & Company\nLisa Scott\, SVP\, BCD Travel\nMary Rumer\, Category Manager\, Global Travel\, GE Healthcare\nColleen Kearney\, Procurement & Corporate Travel Executive\, CKConsulting\nLocation of Event: Willis Tower\, 34th Floor | 233 S Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL 60606\nPrice: $75 Member Registration before May 1 | $100 Member Registration after May 1. Complimentary for Direct Chapter Members \nChapter Annual Sponsors: United\, American Airlines\, Southwest\, EmpireCLS\, Fox World Travel. \nMeeting Sponsor: United
URL:https://gbta.org/event/q2-education-meeting-breaking-the-mold-leading-transformational-change/
CATEGORIES:US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:Duty of Care in Action: From Policy to Protection
DESCRIPTION:Priyanka Memon with International SOS will discuss key “Duty of Care” issues surrounding Security and Personal Safety\, Mental Health and Traveler Resilience and Situational Risk and Incident Response. Attendees will leave with practical\, relevant strategies within their duty of care programs. Learn more about how to remain safe in the current environment.\nPriyanka Menon\, Practice Director for Health & Security Consulting at International SOS\, is a global executive and trusted advisor with over 20 years of experience advancing duty of care\, workforce health\, and security strategies for multinational organizations. She has led consulting\, business development\, and operations across healthcare\, energy\, and industrial sectors\, advising Fortune 100 and 500 companies on protecting people while enabling business continuity in complex and high-risk environments.\nWhere:\nDoubleTree by Hilton Stamford\n1 First Stamford Place\nStamford\, CT 06902
URL:https://gbta.org/event/duty-of-care-in-action-from-policy-to-protection-2/
CATEGORIES:US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:Duty of Care in Action: From Policy to Protection
DESCRIPTION:Priyanka Memon with International SOS will discuss key “Duty of Care” issues surrounding Security and Personal Safety\, Mental Health and Traveler Resilience and Situational Risk and Incident Response. Attendees will leave with practical\, relevant strategies within their duty of care programs. Learn more about how to remain safe in the current environment.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/duty-of-care-in-action-from-policy-to-protection/
CATEGORIES:US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:Duty of Care in Action: From Policy to Protection
DESCRIPTION:Priyanka Menon with International SOS as she will discuss key “Duty of Care” issues surrounding Security and Personal Safety\, Mental Health\, Traveler Resilience\, Situational Risk and Incident Response. Attendees will leave with practical and relevant strategies within their duty of care programs. Learn more about how to remain safe in the current environment. \nPriyanka Menon\, Practice Director for Health & Security Consulting at International SOS\, is a global executive and trusted advisor with over 20 years of experience advancing duty of care\, workforce health\, and security strategies for multinational organizations. She has led consulting\, business development\, and operations across healthcare\, energy\, and industrial sectors\, advising Fortune 100 and 500 companies on protecting people while enabling business continuity in complex and high-risk environments.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/duty-of-care-in-action-from-policy-to-protection-3/
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SUMMARY:GBTA | TN May Chapter Meeting Purpose & Influence: Turning Member Voices into Industry Impact
DESCRIPTION:GBTA | Tennessee \nBusiness travel thrives when its community leads with purpose and influence. In this session\, discover how GBTA’s advocacy efforts and the GBTA Foundation programs are representing our industry\, elevating member voices\, and shaping the future of global business travel. Join us in May\, when Delphine Millot guides us in how to explore the priorities guiding this work\, how these initiatives create real value for members\, and the opportunities available for professionals to grow as leaders within the industry. From policy engagement to mentorship\, capacity building and conscious leadership\, learn how GBTA is building a stronger future for business travel – and how you can be part of it. \nWalk away inspired to take action by engaging in Legislative action\, using Foundation resources\, and contributing your voice to the programs that move our industry forward. \nDelphine Millot\, Managing Director\, GBTA Foundation \nHilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center\n305 Korean Veterans Blvd\nNashville\, TN 37201 \nTickets\n$40.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration\n$50.00 after 8:00 am May 8 \n$40.00 GBTA All-Access Registration\n$50.00 after 08:00 am May 8 \n$60.00 Guest Registration\n$70.00 after 8:00 am May 8
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-tn-may-chapter-meeting-purpose-influence-turning-member-voices-into-industry-impact/
CATEGORIES:US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:GBTA South Carolina Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Here’s your reservation link your guest can use to make reservations: \nBook your group rate for GBTA Golf Tournament \nYou will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link\, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event. \nEvent Summary: \nGBTA Golf Tournament \nStart Date: Monday\, May 11\, 2026 \nEnd Date: Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 \nHotel(s) offering your special group rate: \n\nFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Coastal Carolina Conway for 159.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book : Monday\, April 27\, 2026\n\nBook your group rate for GBTA Golf Tournament
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-south-carolina-golf-tournament/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T083000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Philadelphia 2026 Education Day
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Philadelphia 2026 Education Day \nGBTA Philadelphia’s Education Day is where big ideas\, bold conversations\, and smart connections collide. From attracting young talent through university partnerships\, to industry disrupters and emerging tech\, AI’s impact on NDC\, key trends shaping the meetings industry\, factors influencing hotel pricing\, and best practices for reducing costs and risk in sourcing\, we’re diving headfirst into the ideas redefining how our industry moves forward. \n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration \n9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Networking breakfast \n9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Welcome remarks \n10:00 AM – 10:05 AM: Sponsor segment #1 \n10:05 AM – 10:50 AM – Next Generation Session: From Campus to Corporate Travel: Building the NextGen Workforce through University Partnerships\nAs business travel continues to evolve\, attracting early career talent has never been more important. This session breaks down how partnering with universities can help uncover\, attract\, and develop the next generation of corporate travel professionals. \n10:50 AM – 11:10 AM – AM Break \n11:10 AM – 11:15 AM – Sponsor segment #2 \n11:15 AM – 11:55 AM – NDC Session: AI’s Impact on NDC\, Presented by Accelya\nPresented by Accelya\, this session explores the intersection of AI and NDC\, how AI can help travel managers better compare NDC offers\, and perspective on where these technologies are headed. \n12:00 PM – 1 PM – Lunch \n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Meetings and Events Session: Trends Shaping the Meetings Industry\, Presented by HelmsBriscoe This session will break down the key trends shaping the meetings industry\, the factors influencing hotel pricing\, and best practices for reducing costs and risk in sourcing and contract negotiations. \n1:45 – 2: 00 PM – PM Break \n2:00-2:05 PM – Sponsor segment #3 \n2:05 – 3:35 PM – Tech Face- Off: Tech Faceoff: The Disruptors Redefining Travel & Meetings In this high energy faceoff\, leading technology providers take the stage to show how they’re disrupting travel and meetings. It’s a quick way to learn about multiple solutions in one session. Attendees will play an active role by voting for the solution they believe is truly changing the game. \n3:35 PM – Raffle and Closing \n4:00 PM – END Meeting and begin Happy Hour \nLocation:\nTriple Crown\n593 E Lancaster Ave\nRadnor \, PA 19087 \nRegister Now\nTickets\n$150.00 Allied (Supplier) Chapter Member Price\n$175.00 after 11:59 pm May 1\n$125.00 Earlybird rate before April 17 \n$160.00 Guest Price\n$185.00 after 11:59 pm May 1 \n$125.00 Direct (Buyer) Chapter Member Price\n$150.00 after 11:59 pm May 1\n$99.00 Earlybird rate before April 17 \n$150.00 GBTA All-Access Member Who Is NOT A Philadelphia Chapter Member\n$175.00 after 11:59 pm May 1\n$125.00 Earlybird rate before April 17
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-philadelphia-2026-education-day/
CATEGORIES:US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260513T113000
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SUMMARY:The Travel Manager Intrapreneur Mindset
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive workshop designed to revolutionize the way you approach corporate travel management. \nJoin us for The Travel Manager Intrapreneur Mindset \nIn today’s corporate travel environment\, breaking through the status quo requires a different mindset. \nIn this one-hour session\, Greeley Koch explores what it means to be an “intrapreneur” and how travel managers are challenging legacy thinking and driving change from within their organizations. \nThrough real examples\, you will see how leaders are reshaping their programs around outcomes\, not just policy. Suppliers attending will gain a clearer understanding of their customers and how to better support more intrapreneurial approaches across the ecosystem. \nAttendees will walk away with practical takeaways\, including:\n• Key traits of an intrapreneur\n• How to challenge the status quo constructively\n• Ways to align stakeholders around new ideas\n• Tactics to elevate the traveler experience while delivering results \nThe session will also include an engaging discussion designed to unlock the expertise in the room and spark ideas you can put into action immediately. \nAgenda: \n11:30 – 12:00 pm: Registration and Networking\n12:00 – 12:15 pm: Welcome\, Announcements\, and Lunch\n12:15 – 1:15 pm: Presentation and Q & A\n1:15 – 1:30 pm: Raffle and Closing Remarks \nMeet our distinguished speaker:\nGreeley Koch\nManaging Director\, 490 Consulting \nGreeley Koch is an award-winning speaker\, educator\, and consultant who\nhas helped shape the business travel landscape for decades. He is the\nManaging Director of 490 Consulting\, Advisor to Acquis Consulting and a\nStrategic Partner to 3Sixty. Greeley is also a faculty member at New York\nUniversity’s Tisch Center of Hospitality\, where he teaches and mentors\nfuture leaders and startups alike.\nA former procurement leader for Fortune 100 companies and industry\nassociation executive\, Greeley has reinvented his career through\nintrapreneurship and entrepreneurship. He’s delivered sessions on four\ncontinents\, always customizing his message to the local business culture.\nHe believes innovation doesn’t just come from the top\, it comes from within. \nLocation:\nAC HOTEL BY WESTIN NORTERRA\n25100 N. 22nd Ln.\nPhoenix\, AZ 85085\nhttp://marriott.com/phxhc \nTickets\n$65.00 Member Ticket\n$75.00 after 05:00 pm May 7\n$80.00 Non- Member/Guest Ticket\n$90.00 after 05:00 pm May 7
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-travel-manager-intrapreneur-mindset/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T103000
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SUMMARY:Accessibility for Business Travelers
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 21\, 2026\, at the Hilton Southlake for an impactful program focused on improving accessibility within business travel. This session will highlight practical strategies\, real‑world challenges\, and opportunities to create more inclusive travel experiences for all travelers. Accessibility for Business Travelers Learn how organizations can better support travelers with accessibility needs and strengthen their travel programs through inclusive policies and practices. \nEvent Details\nDate: May 21\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nLocation: Hilton Southlake (in-person) \nFeatured Speaker\nEric Lipp Founder and Executive Director of the Open Doors Organization\, Eric is a nationally recognized leader in accessibility advocacy and inclusive travel solutions. \nTickets\n$50.00 Members \n$70.00 Guest of Member \n$50.00 ALL ACCESS MEMBERS ONLY – Subject to Verification \n$75.00 Guest Non Member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/accessibility-for-business-travelers/
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