February Monthly Meeting - Feature Dr. Suzanne Castle. Resiliency Boost - From To-Do to Ta-Da
2024-03-16 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
DFW Business Travel Association – February Monthly Meeting
Meredith Fain, Co-Chair, Education Committee
Speaker: Jumpstart your planning with possibilities and resilience. We present Dr. Suzanne Castle who talks about finding a Resiliency Boost – From To-Do to Ta-Da!

GBTA Puget Sound Chapter's March General Meeting
2024-03-20 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Visit Seattle Annual Industry Recap
Event Speaker: Kelly Saling, Senior Vice President / Chief Sales Officer with Visit Seattle
Location: Lotte Seattle Hotel 809 5th Avenue (located in F5, Inc. Tower)
Seattle, WA 98104
https://www.lottehotelseattle.com/
Time: 11am – 1pm PST
We can’t wait to welcome back Kelly to our meeting as she always has exciting presentations and industry news you won’t want to miss out on! Register soon as this event sells out quickly!

Fostering a Safer Community: A Fireside Chat with San Francisco Police Chief Scott on Safety, Travel, and Visitor Well-being - GTP Credit Approved
2024-03-21 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
GBTA Bay Area
Join us for an enlightening evening with Police Chief Scott and GBTA Bay Area’s new president, Heather Parodi. This pivotal event promises to delve into the heart of community safety, travel precautions, and creating a welcoming environment for visitors. Engage directly with Chief Scott as he shares insights from his extensive law enforcement experience, discusses current safety challenges, and outlines the proactive measures his department is undertaking. Whether you’re a local resident, a frequent traveler, or involved in the hospitality sector, this conversation is aimed at empowering you with knowledge and strategies to enhance safety and security in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and contribute to making our community a safer place for everyone.

San Francisco Police Department, Police Chief Scott
Thursday, March 21, 2024
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner Meeting
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco – 495 Geary Street, San Francisco, California 94102

GBTA + its Support Systems - GTP Credit Approved
2024-04-09 11:00 - 13:10 (America/New_York)
GBTA | Tennessee
Join us on April 9th to do a deep dive into GBTA and its many support systems. From Ladders to WINiT and it’s mentorship program, we’re here to cover any and all questions! Ladders and WINiT both focus on the importance of collaboration and networking, as well as supporting and helping to grow individuals in the industry. Don’t miss this important meeting to learn more about both of these outstanding GBTA experiences.

Haley McIntryre, WINiT Community & Networking Committee member and National Sales Director for Placemakr.

Hilton Nashville Airport
2200 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Tickets
$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration
$45.00 after 07:00 am April 8
$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration
$45.00 after 07:00 am April 8
$45.00 Guest Registration
$55.00 after 07:00 am April 8

Los Angeles Chapter Spring Member Mixer Reception
2024-04-10 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Chapter Name: Los Angeles Chapter
Description: Reception/Mixer/Social – please join us for this travel industry networking event at a great venue.
Event Speaker: no speaker, reception/mixer
Location of Event: The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, 1400 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Price: $25.00 Member Ticket ($35.00 after 05:00 pm April 8), $60.00 Guest Ticket
($70.00 after 05:00 pm April 8). Parking is $15

Virtual Buyer's Panel: Hot Takes on Hot Topics
2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Virtual Buyer’s Panel: Hot Takes on Hot Topics
Get ready to explore cutting-edge trends, best practices, and innovative solutions in the travel industry. We are thrilled to have three renowned travel industry buyers:
Ronda Dean, US Travel Manager with F5, Inc. and GBTA CPC Chapter President
Sara Satterlee, Global Travel Manager with Slalom
Lee Palmer-Turner, Amazon Subsidiary Engagement Manager – Travel with MGM Studios
Virtual via ZOOM
$10

Decoding AI: Travels Game Changer or Troublemaker? - GTP Credit Approved
2024-04-18 09:15 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA Michigan Chapter
Description: Morning Session: Speaker: Sam Hilgendorf CIO, Fox World Travel
You can’t go a day without hearing something new about Generative AI and ChatGPT. We will explore this cutting-edge technology and discuss how it can be applied within the travel industry to enhance customer engagement, optimize operations, and unlock opportunities for personalization. This will be a journey of practical insights and innovative strategies that will revolutionize the traveler experience!
This session will include:

· An Overview on Generative AI
· The implications of Generative AI on Business Travel
· Fox World Travel’s Generative AI Experience
· Risks with Generative AI
· The Potential of AI-enabled Business Travel
Afternoon Debate Style Session: AI in Travel: Bone or Bane?
Speakers; Sam Hilgendorf, CIO, Fox World Travel and Steven Harter, CTO, CerebriAI
Pack your arguments, the great AI in Travel debate is about to take off! Join us for a riveting debate on the future of travel as we explore the impact of artificial intelligence. Is AI a game-changer set to revolutionize the industry, or does it pose a threat to traditional travel experiences? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of the top industry experts who weigh in on the pros and cons of AI in travel. Who will be crowned the debate champion?!
Venue:
Firekeepers Casino & Hotel, 11177 E. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49014
Price: $100 for non-member

GBTA Philadelphia: Power Panel of Women Travel Leader Experts - GTP Credit Approved
2024-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA Philadelphia
Join us for an opportunity to hear from an esteemed panel of Women Travel Manager Experts and discuss topics to include IT, Hotel Sourcing, Interacting with your local market, navigating the changing market, frequent flyer programs and MORE!

Corporate Travel Buyer Panel
Rosemary Maloney, Sr. Mgr Global Travel, Expense & Card /Alteryx (Moderator)
Tracee Ferraro, Sr. Buyer Indirect Procurement/Campbell Soup Co. (Panelist)
Brianna Lazzaro, Group Manager, Travel /Globus Medical (Panelist)
Amy Hunke, Sr. Mgr Global Travel & Meetings/AMETEK (Panelist)
Location: Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia: 1620 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tickets
$0.00 Member Chapter Meeting Price
$75.00 Guest Price
$0.00 GBTA All-Access Member Who Is NOT A Philadelphia Chapter Member

Texas Education Day 2024 - GTP Credit Approved
2024-04-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us at the The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa, Frisco, TX
April 18-19, 2024 for Texas Education Day 2024 (Hosted by Dallas-Ft. Worth GBTA Chapter)

“Illuminate”
April 18th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Opening Reception
April 19th
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
The Day will kick off with breakfast and an opportunity to network and meet some of our
amazing suppliers with a tradeshow!
General Session Presentations
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
BTN Top 25 Most Influential Travel Professionals – Panel Discussion Panelists including Doreen Burse, Sr VP Worldwide Sales, United Airlines, David Harvey, Chief Sales Officer, Southwest Airlines and many more!
An exciting Lunch/Fireside Chat with Suzanne Neufang, GBTA CEO, and Dave Harvey, Southwest Airlines
There will be some great afternoon breakout sessions that you won’t want to miss. Topics including sustainability, duty of care, and a Travel Buyers panel moderated by Yvonne Domeier, Manager of Sustainability, Delta Air Lines.

Navigating the World: Street Smart Travel Tips - GTP Credit Approved
2024-04-18 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
GBTA Bay Area
April Dinner Program
Thursday, April 18
5:30-8:30 PM Pacific
The Marker
501 Geary Street, San Francisco
Navigating the World: Street Smart Travel Tips

Back by popular demand, Detective Kevin Coffey, aka “The Scholar of Thievery,” will be sharing his updated “street smart” travel presentation. Whether for business or leisure, domestic or international, traveling today has very different challenges that travelers must be prepared for. That’s where Detective Coffey’s travel advice can make a significant difference in the outcome of your next trip.
Kevin’s background is unique to the travel and meeting industry, as before he became a corporate speaker, he served as a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, where he investigated crimes against travelers at LAX airport, hotels, car rental agencies, taxi cabs, and tourist destinations. This unique career provided him with a unique perspective that allows him to share travel tips, tricks, and personal travel security advice from a place of firsthand experience.
In this presentation, Kevin will share the art of street smart and savvy travel strategies that follow his mantra: “Street smarts are as essential as a passport.” In his interactive presentation, he will share practical strategies to keep you, your travelers, as well as your customers safe, whether exploring bustling international cities or navigating domestic routes. Some of topics covered in this presentation will include”
• Pre-departure air/cruise considerations travelers don’t think about
• Must know travel apps travelers may not know
• New travel documents and passport tips you need to know
• Tips to make sure your luggage does not take a trip without you
• Pickpocket (wallet & purse) prevention strategies for traveling abroad or here at home
• Defensive strategies for protecting a traveler’s lifeline – their mobile phone
• Medical emergencies while traveling and what you must do BEFORE they occur
Kevin’s insights extend beyond the sales meetings where he regularly conducts his travel skills presentations to business travelers, as he’s frequently featured in the media – whether it’s Oprah’s Couch, CNN, CBS or FOX News, Inside Edition, to the Travel Channel. While his street-smart travel skills and wisdom reach millions on television, now it’s your turn to benefit by attending this meeting.
Because this content is unique and significantly benefits an organization’s travel safety training program, BABTA’s members are encouraged to bring a guest from your organization to attend with you. Strongly consider inviting someone from your corporate security, HR, safety, EHS, or even your training department so they can get ideas of the type of content you should be sharing with your travelers.
With his street-smart travel advice curated from several decades of investigating crimes for the LAPD, Detective Coffey will share insider travel tips many travelers wish they knew BEFORE their last trip turned upside down.
$70 for Members/GBTA All Access
$100 for Non Members

GBTA | WI presents Generative Al: From Theory to Travel - GTP Credit Approved
2024-05-08 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Join the GBTA | WI Chapter & Earn 1 GTP Credit at this truly insightful event:
Generative Al: From Theory to Travel
You can’t go a day without hearing something new about Generative Al and ChatGPT. We will explore this cutting-edge technology and discuss how it can be applied within the travel industry to enhance customer engagement, optimize operations, and unlock opportunities for personalization. This will be a journey of practical insights and innovative strategies that will revolutionize the traveler’s experience!
This session will include: An Overview on Generative AI, The implications of Generative AI on Business Travel, Fox World Travel’s Generative AI Experience, Risks with Generative AI, and the potential of AI-enabled Business Travel.

We are excited to welcome Sam Hilgendorf who has served as the chief information officer (CIO) at Fox World Travel since 2018.
Members: $75 before May 1st
Guests: $110 before May 1st
Meeting Venue: Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection by Marriott, 304 North Adams Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

Future Insights: Reshaping Business Travel Dynamics - GTP Credit Approved
2024-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Joint Education Day GBTA Silicon Valley and GBTA Bay Area Chapters
Step into the future of business travel at our Annual Joint Education Day! Hear the experts’ discussions and discover strategies to reshape corporate travel programs, ensuring continued relevance and value in the ever-evolving landscape.

Keynote speaker – Kjarsten Philipsen, Senior Vice President Americas, BCD Travel,
The event will be followed by the Suppliers Panel featuring
Norm Rose, President, Travel Tech Consulting; Justin Schuster, VP of Marketing, Spotnana; Jonathan Dicesare, Regional Manager, Digital Sales, United Airlines; Will Pinnell, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, HRS; Moderator Barbara Arena, Global Category Manager, Festive Road
And Buyer Panel featuring
Ronda Dean, US Travel Manager, F5; Sean Parham, Sr. Manager Travel & Meeting Services, Discord; Ronda Gill, Global Travel and Meetings, The Estee Lauder Companies; Moderator Carey Pascoe, Head of Global Travel Operations, Block.
Happening at Hyatt Regency SFO
1333 Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA 94010

Navigating horizons: unlocking efficiency in travel & expense payment solutions
2024-05-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Chapter: GBTA Rocky Mountain
Description: Join us in May to learn more about streamlining the complex world of payment and expense. Key Topics Include:
✔ Integrations for Travel & Expense Platforms
✔ Technology and Innovation: Enhancing the Customer Journey
✔ Virtual payments and the Entire Travel Ecosystem
Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Aer Lingus!
Speaker: Jeff Ochaita, Senior Director Customer Technology & Global Solutions – Adelman Travel/GBTA Payments Committee Member
Location: The Art Hotel Denver (1201 Broadway, Denver CO 80203)
Price: $35 member/All Access Members, $60 non-members, $25 additional fee for late registrations after May 10th.

GBTA North Carolina Annual Tee Up For Travel @ Grandover Resort & Spa
2024-05-13 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The GBTA North Carolina Board and Committee members have come together, to bring you a day, filled with fun activities! Golfers may head out to the beautiful Grandover Resort Golf Course, while the non-golfers can stay and participate in something hands on & creative.
Registration open for all Buyers & Suppliers and their clients, teams & peers.
Event Inclusions
-18 Holes of Golf with Cart Included OR Non-Golf Activity (TBA)
– Boxed Lunch at start of round
– 2 Drink Tickets/person
– Evening bites
There will be a Charity we donate a portion of the proceeds to. Get ready for Raffle Drawings & Prizes. Registration Costs for members starting at $125.00 per person & non-members at $150.00 per person
For Sponsorship Opportunities please reach out to brandon.stump@us.fcm.travel or paula.finn@tiaa.org See attached letter

Accessible Travel: Duty of Care for People of All Abilities - GTP Credit Approved
2024-05-14 11:00 - 13:10 (America/New_York)
GBTA TennesseeJoin us at our May Chapter Meeting when John Sage, CEO of Sage Inclusion, global leader leads us in a discussion to educate us and create awareness in efforts to improve accessibility and inclusivity for the 20% of the population with a disability.

John Sage, CEO, Sage InclusionTempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown127 Rosa L Parks BlvdNashville, TN 37203Tickets$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration$45.00 after 08:00 am May 13$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration$45.00 after 08:00 am May 13$45.00 Guest Registration$55.00 after 08:00 am May 13

Education & Networking: Navigating Today's Shifting Travel Environment - GTP Credit Approved
2024-05-14 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA Chicago
Join GBTA Chicago for a comprehensive education session on navigating today’s shifting travel environment. We’re returning to the ‘pick your path’ format for our Quarter 2 2024 meeting to let you attend the sessions you’re interested in. In the ever changing environment that is modern travel, we’re bringing in experts to participate in discussions that are relevant to both buyer and supplier alike.

Event speakers – See attachment for full details.
Location – IO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
Price – $100

Latest Updates from the Seattle Airport Team!
2024-05-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA Puget Sound Chapter May Meeting
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 Arrivals Facility (IAF) at SEA, but what’s next in the facilities pipeline? What are the latest initiatives to improve the passenger experience? What new restaurants and lounges are set to open soon? Please join us for an informative overview of the latest developments at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. We are excited to once again be meeting and hearing from the leadership team at SEA.
SEA will provide updates on the following topics, with a Q&A session at the end of the program:
Airport Recovery and Air Service Trends
Customer Experience
Capital Projects
Airport Dining and Retail (ADR) and Lounges
Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, International Conference Room
Due to the size of the meeting room, we have a maximum capacity threshold, so please register early!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Parking: Complimentary with validation. The parking is extremely tight and limited, we encourage attendees to carpool and use public transportation as much as possible. If you do plan on using the parking, please plan on having to spend EXTRA time to locate available spots.
$60 Members
$75 Non-Members

SEA Airport Update
2024-05-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA Puget Sound Chapter
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 Arrivals Facility (IAF) at SEA, but what’s next in the facilities pipeline? What are the latest initiatives to improve the passenger experience? What new restaurants and lounges are set to open soon? Please join us for an informative overview of the latest developments at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. We are excited to once again be meeting and hearing from the leadership team at SEA.
SEA will provide updates on the following topics, with a Q&A session at the end of the program:
Airport Recovery and Air Service Trends
Customer Experience
Capital Projects
Airport Dining and Retail (ADR) and Lounges
Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, International Conference Room
Due to the size of the meeting room, we have a maximum capacity threshold, so please register early!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Parking: Complimentary with validation. The parking is extremely tight and limited, we encourage attendees to carpool and use public transportation as much as possible. If you do plan on using the parking, please plan on having to spend EXTRA time to locate available spots.
Venue:
Seattle Airport
17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
Registration:
$60.00 Members
$85.00 after 11:00 pm May 10
$10.00 Bingo – 3 tickets for $10
$60.00 All Access GBTA Member Ticket
$85.00 after 11:00 pm May 10
$75.00 Guest Ticket
$100.00 after 11:00 pm May 1

The Challenges of a Modern Road Warrior, Part 1
2024-05-16 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Complimentary Zoom meeting on May 16 from 11am – 1:30pm. “The Challenges of a Modern Road Warrior, Part 1” featuring Kyle Murphy, Global Travel Manager Koch Global Services and a unique view from Executive Administrative Partner, Mandy Robertson. Supplier / Buyer Breakout Sessions to follow presentation. Part 2 will be August 15.

DCGBTA 7th Annual Golf Event & Inaugural Pickleball Clinic and Tournament!
2024-05-22 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Chapter/Committee/Partner Name: DCGBTA 7th Annual Golf Event & Inaugural Pickleball Clinic and Tournament
Description: 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 excitement, we will host our very first Pickleball Clinic and Tournament Sponsored by Southwest Airlines! Come join us! The day will begin with Continental Breakfast at registration as we send the Golfers out to the course for a “shot-gun start” at 8am. We anticipate Pickleball to begin at 10am with a Pro Clinic, then Tournament play until 1pm. For those who prefer not to “play,” we are pleased to offer Wine Tasting at 11am. In the afternoon, we will feature a delicious buffet meal, with awards and presentations by our sponsors and leadership team. Check back for more details, but be sure to register to attend as we will be limited in space for golf (120) and pickleball (20)! See you there!
Event Speaker: N/A
Location of Event: Bretton Woods Golf & Country Club
15770 River Rd.
Germantown, MD 20874

Golf Tournament & Pickleball Clinic
2024-05-22 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 excitement, we will host our very first Pickleball Clinic and Tournament Sponsored by Southwest Airlines! Come join us! The day will begin with Continental Breakfast at registration as we send the Golfers out to the course for a “shot-gun start” at 8am. We anticipate Pickleball to begin at 10am with a Pro Clinic, then Tournament play until 1pm. For those who prefer not to “play,” we are pleased to offer Wine Tasting at 11am. In the afternoon, we will feature a delicious buffet meal, with awards and presentations by our sponsors and leadership team. Check back for more details, but be sure to register to attend as we will be limited in space for golf (120) and pickleball (40)! See you there!
Available Sponsorship Opportunities:
Breakfast Sponsor – Includes Foursome for Golf, Breakfast, Lunch & 2 Drink Tickets per Player ($3,000)
Lunch Sponsor – Includes Foursome for Golf, Breakfast, Lunch & 2 Drink Tickets per Player ($3,000)
Open Bar Sponsor! – Includes Registration for 2 Golfers, Breakfast, Lunch & 2 Drink Tickets per Player ($2,000)
Inaugural Wine Tasting Event Sponsor – Includes Lunch & Wine Tasting for 2 ($750)
“Closest to the Pin” Hole Contest Sponsor! – Includes Registration for 1 Golfer, Breakfast, Lunch & 2 Drink Tickets ($750)
Hole Sponsor – Feature your Brand! ($250)

LABTA Education Day - GTP Credit Approved
2024-05-22 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Chapter Name: Los Angeles
Description: Education Day (all day) – Come join the GBTA Los Angeles Chapter at our annual Education Day on May 22nd at the beautiful Marina Del Rey Hotel. Education Day is one of most popular events of the year; due to limited capacity, don’t procrastinate on registering. This all-day event will include hot topics (NDC, AI and more) on panel discussions and guest speakers; it includes a free professional headshot, breakfast, lunch, and will conclude with a happy hour!
Event Speaker: Many – visit https://labta.org/ for details
Location of Event: Marina Del Rey Hotel, Marina Del Rey, CA
Price: $125 (chapter members); $150 for all others

Inaugural GBTA Michigan Capital Day - GTP Credit Approved
2024-06-06 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Michigan Capital Day

In Collaboration With the Michigan Association of Airport Executives
Join us for the inaugural Capital Day, June 6, in Lansing.
The Global Business Travel Association (www.gbta.org) hosts a legislative summit in Washington, DC, yearly, and in 2023, one of the appointments Leslee Fritz and Cecile Mutch had was with Congresswoman Hillary Scholten’s office. The congresswoman had just testified on the hill the day before: https://twitter.com/RepScholten/status/1668741446222987270?s=20
While the congresswoman specifically noted Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR,) we discovered other Michigan airports also had infrastructure and expansion needs. We further learned how our state government allocates federal/state funding and how it has the power to incentivize private investment.
These discoveries catalyzed our desire for GBTA Michigan to host its own legislative summit: to bring to Michigan members the issues that impact business travel and how to collectively raise our voice to influence positive change.
Objective: for GBTA Michigan’s members to hear directly from our state’s airport executives to learn about the realities of airport operations, funding for improvements, and air service development.
We will take what we learn from the panel discussion and move to the capital to share our concerns with our elected officials.

The Evolution of Online Booking Tools - GTP Credit Approved
2024-06-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Chapter: Rocky Mountain
Description: Join us MONDAY June 10th for a panel discussion featuring popular online booking tools to explore of how online bookings are evolving. Some changes are forced by suppliers, others by a need for a better user experience. Hear from representatives of Concur, Deem, Lightning, and Cytric as they talk about the evolution of content for online booking, how supplier can maximize their visibility, and how corporate customers can maximize the options for their travelers.

Event Speakers:
Moderator: Martha Neese, Director of Business Development, Travelport
Panelists:
Charles Sultan, President, Concur Travel
Michael Farrell, Global Commercial Lead, Deem
Stephen Puente, Global Sales Manager, Cytric by Amadeus
Mark Schnabel, VP Strategic Sales, Lightning by CTM
Location: Renaissance Hotel Denver Downtown City Center
Price: $35 Members/All Access Members, $60 Non Members, additional $20 late fee after June 7

GBTA San Diego State of The Industry - GTP Credit Approved
2024-06-11 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
GBTA San Diego
Estancia Hotel La Jolla
June 11, 2024/11:30 am
GBTA CFO, Hema Shah, will share insights about the current state of global business travel amidst a changing industry landscape based on the latest GBTA research analysis and industry polls. This includes global and U.S. spending forecasts, pricing trends, and business traveler preferences and behaviors, along with recent sentiment from industry professionals about their roles and careers. She will also share the latest updates on GBTA initiatives, events and Convention.

$30 Direct Member
$60 Supplier Member
$75 Guest

Uncharted territories: strategies for managing today’s corporate travel value chain
2024-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Corporate travel is continuing to transform, presenting a real challenge to successfully managing a company’s travel program: how to maintain trust throughout the ecosystem while meeting the needs of business travelers and ultimately corporate goals.
Delve into innovative strategies for the new era of corporate travel in this live webinar hosted by GBTA and moderated by travel industry expert Norm Rose.
Innovation, change, and evolving technologies come with their own set of challenges. Join our panel of corporate travel specialists as they share their out-of-the-box approaches to successful corporate travel programs.

Corporate governance: how to obtain corporate buy-in to execute your strategic initiatives
Change management: how to educate employees on program expectations while ensuring a positive travel experience
Employee experience: how to strike a balance between traveler satisfaction and supplier loyalty
Payments: how new payment technologies impact your program and the way employees manage expenses
Supplier management: how to manage rising costs and determine how to measure savings in the new ways of working

Moderator:
• Norm Rose, President Travel Tech Consulting, Inc.
Panelists:

• Kim Hamer, Partner at Results Plus Consulting

• Lisa K. Reilly, Sr. Consultant at GoldSpring Consulting

• Anna King, CFO at Mesh Payments
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Navigating the World of Business Travel: Global Safety and Security
2024-06-12 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
June 12, 2024
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The Shay – Destination by Hyatt
8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Culver City, CA 90232
4:30PM-5:30PM TM60 (Direct Members only)
5:30PM Registration
6:00PM-8:00PM Program and Dinner
Parking: $23 for valet
The Shay, Culver City
$85.00 Member Ticket
$105.00 after 05:00 pm June 10
$115.00 Non-Member Ticket
$135.00 after 05:00 pm June 10
The evening’s program will feature two speakers sharing three synergistic travel risk management topics that are very timely with the current issues impacting travelers today. The presentations will also discuss the recently issued Department of State “Worldwide Caution” travel alert that affects every organization and anyone who travels.
Chapter members are encouraged to invite personnel from their organizations to attend with them, including corporate security, HR, risk management, or related personnel.
1st segment of his presentation will provide a brief overview of the new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) travel risk management standard, which provides guidelines for managing travel security risks related to business travel, covering employer responsibilities and traveler awareness.
2nd segment, he will share a sample of street-smart travel strategies that he frequently shares on national TV programs such as CBS, CNN, FOX News, and Inside Edition. Kevin will share practical travel tips you, your travelers, and your customers can use, whether exploring bustling international cities or navigating domestic routes. Kevin will also provide timely advice regarding the new Department of State “Worldwide Caution” travel alert that specifically references caution for LGBTQ travelers and related events.

All About Networking
2024-06-13 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
All About Networking
Join us for an evening of warm welcomes, introductions, and networking opportunities. This event is an opportunity for industry leaders and travel professionals to come together , exchange ideas, and build meaningful and valuable connections.
Enjoy refreshments and hors d’oevres provided by Sonesta Silicon Valley while mingling with fellow attendees
ALLIED ONLY:
3:15-4pm: Buyer Panel
Elena Warburton, RingCentral
4pm-6:30pm Networking for all

BNA Vision 2024 is Taking Off - GTP Credit Approved
2024-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us as Stacey Nickens, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority’s Vice President, Corporate Communications & Marketing, shares an update on the transforming effect of the BNA Vision project. BNA Vision is a growth and expansion plan in Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority’s continued effort to maintain Nashville International Airport® as a world-class facility for the future of Nashville.

Stacey Nickens, Vice President, Corporate Communications & Marketing, MNAA
Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal
Tickets
$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration
$45.00 after 08:00 am June 17
$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration
$45.00 after 08:00 am June 17
$45.00 Guest Registration
$55.00 after 08:00 am June 17
