Global Business Travel Association - GBTA

GBTA Michigan Chapter - Annual Meeting & Tradeshow
2023-09-28 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Mark your calendar for the Annual Meeting & Tradeshow! Get ready for compelling education sessions, expo tables, a Direct Member benchmarking session, and a networking reception the night before! Educational Topics include “The Problems and Solutions to Corporate Travel “Leakage” and “How to NDC-Proof Your Program”
Event Speaker
Justin Morris – Director of Sales, Traxo
Suzanne Boyan – Travel & Meetings Manager, ZS Associates
Location of Event
Embassy Suites Detroit – Livonia/Novi
19525 Victor Pkwy
Livonia, MI 48152
Thank you to Platinum sponsors

Central and Northern Florida Chapter - All Florida Day of Education & Networking - GTP Credit Approved
2023-09-29 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join all the Florida Chapters at a day of education with an agenda filled with exciting topics and great speakers at the unique venue of The Kennedy Space Center.
Educational Sessions include

Sustainability Panel
Travel Security & Risk Management
TMC Sourcing 2.0
NDC 2.0 Deep Dive Think

Special Surprise Guest Speaker
Location of Event
Kennedy Space Center Complex
Pricing and Registration
$120.00

Tennessee Chapter - Hospitality InduSTRy: U.S. & Tennessee Market Trends & Outlook - GTP Credit Approved
2023-10-10
Just in time for hotel RFP season, come hear U.S., Tennessee, and Nashville hotel market updates with “Hospitality InduSTRy: US & Tennessee Market Trends & Outlook”. Smith Travel Research (STR) provides a single source of global hotel data covering daily and monthly performance, forecasts, annual profitability, hotel pipeline and hotel census information. Their commitment to confidentiality and accuracy has set the industry standard for over twenty-five years.
STR founded the STR family of companies and is proudly associated with STR Global, STR Analytics, and Hotel News Now.
Event Speaker
Tucker Latture, Sales Associate, STR Global
Location of Event
Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills
3800 Bedford Avenue
Nashville, TN 37215

Pricing and Registration
$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration
$45.00 after 01:00 am October 9
$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration
$45.00 after 01:00 am October 9
$45.00 Guest Registration
$55.00 after 01:00 am October 9

2023 October FEATURING OLYMPIAN MICHELLE DUSSERRE-FARRELL
2023-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
FEATURING MICHELLE DUSSERRE-FARRELL
Athlete, Curatorial and USOPM Programs, United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist (Gymnastics)
Michelle Dusserre Farrell has maintained an impressive career within the Olympics and Paralympics for decades, beginning with her time as an Olympian and extending to her work with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
At only 5 years old, she found herself somersaulting in California gymnasiums, leading to her training with SCATS, a renowned gymnastics club known for cultivating promising talent. Dusserre was no exception, and at the age of 15, she made the Los Angeles 1984 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, the youngest member of the squad.
Alongside teammates including Hall of Famer Mary Lou Retton, she helped the U.S. win the silver medal in the team event. Dusserre was known for her consistency in competition. This earned her the nickname “tablesetter” because coaches frequently had her perform first, raising the expectations and (hopefully) scores of the judges. This strategy was employed during the 1984 Games and is partially credited for the team’s overall success.
Following her Olympic career, Dusserre studied at Arizona State University and obtained her master’s degree from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in nutrition. She has remained an active member of the Olympic community, having served on the Athlete’s Advisory Council at the USOC (now the USOPC) and within her current role as the Senior Director of Athlete, Curatorial and Programming at the Museum. She was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2006.
The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (CSOPTC) is a world-class training venue for Team USA athletes. Facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor shooting range, velodrome, multi-purpose gymnasiums/courts, strength and conditioning gym, wrestling gym and boxing gym. From long-term to short term camps, clinics and resident programs, the CSOPTC provides a community that focuses on the full athlete experience, including a performance dining hall that caters to athletes offering a wide range of culinary styles to fuel their training, as well as a sports medicine clinic and science lab.
Join us in Tuesday, October 10th at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center – Colorado Springs also known as Olympic City USA — the local Olympic Training Center is the flagship center for athletic training in the United States.
This education luncheon will feature a topic in the Olympic Spirit which we all have. Museum Tours available for visitors who want to get a taste of Olympic City USA, the Olympic Training Center and its sprawling 35-acre campus.
Interested in joining the GBTARM board members to car pool?
Contact us at rmbtadenver@msn.com
THANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSOR
HERTZ

Rebuilding Customer Service post-pandemic
2023-10-10 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
CT/Westchester Business Travel Association
The pandemic turned the travel industry upside down and what we might have thought was the main in focus in 2019 could have now changed in 2023. Join us for a discussion with Aaron McMillan, United Airlines Managing Director of Hospitality Programs as he takes us on a journey through supply chain issues, rebuilding service to improve the customer experience, and sustainability, and how this new direction will be a game changer for the future.
Location of Event
The Kitchen @ the Stamford Urby Apartments
1 Greyrock Place
Stamford, CT 06901

North Central Chapter - October Networking with a Purpose!
2023-10-12 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Register today for our networking event with a presentation by Delta Air Lines at the brand-new Star Bar & Bistro at the Hotel Indigo!
Join industry colleagues to hear from Courtney Swander, Global Sales Consulting, Delta Air Lines and the MSP SAF Coalition to learn about the Minnesota SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Hub – the first large-scale SAF Hub in the U.S. with unparalleled collaboration among key players across the value chain committed to scaling SAF production to replace conventional jet fuel. Hear about the anchor members who are joined by other leading institutions, including the State of Minnesota, to implement an ambitious shared strategy for aggressively decarbonizing the airline industry.
Continue the discussion by networking with colleagues and be one of the first to experience the new addition to our Minneapolis dining scene. All members and guests will receive 2 drink tickets (wine, beer, soda) and enjoy a nice assortment of appetizers created for our group.
Event Speaker
Courtney Swander, GM Global Sales Consulting, Delta Air Lines
Location of Event
Hotel Indigo, 618 Second Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Pricing and Registration
Guests and Industry Members $90

International Summit on Sensors and Sensing Technology
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-17
Speaker Registration 849 USD
Student Registration 399 USD
For more information please visit our conference website here

GBTA | Georgia October 19 Monthly Meeting
2023-10-19 11:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York)
GBTA | Georgia October Monthly Meeting
October 19
Location of Event
Sandy Springs Performing Arts and Conference Ctr. Terrace Room
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Pricing and Registration
$85.00 Member and GA All Access Ticket
$45.00 Earlybird rate before October 12
$85.00 Guest Ticket
$65.00 Earlybird rate before October 12
For current speaker and program information, please visit www.georgiabta.org

Chicago Chapter - October Meeting & Networking - GTP Credit Approved
2023-10-23 13:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Monday, October 23rd
1:00PM – 6:30PM (including post event beverages)
Part One: SERVING CUSTOMERS OF ALL ABILITIES
We’ll learn how airlines, airports and other industry sectors are working to ensure accessible travel for all consumers and employees.
Featuring speakers from United Airlines and Open Doors Organization
Part Two: GENERATIVE A.I. IN TRAVEL
We will explore the role that AI has to play in business travel as we bring together a panel of experts in the field of artificial intelligence.
Featuring panelists from Chicago’s Microsoft Technology Center, the Managing Partner @ Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN) and a data scientist from Amex GBT
Location of Event
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport – Rosemont
5460 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

GBTA Southern Africa Conference 2023
2023-10-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join GBTA Southern Africa on 25 and 26 October 2023 for our annual conference at Peermont Hotel Emperor’s Palace. Attend our conference to (re) connect and grow your valuable relationship with your fellow travel professionals. (Re) collaborate to get back to travel and back to business. Here is the opportunity to (re) communicate, plan and evolve for the future of the travel industry. You will be equipped with new knowledge, expertise and the ability to prepare for the return of business travel.
We will have plenty of networking sessions, 10 educational sessions with great speakers and panel discussions.
Location of Event
Emperors Palace Johannesburg
Pricing and Registration
R 2700 Buyer Member
R 3500 Supplier Member
R 3350 Non Member Buyer
R 3950 Non Member Supplier

South Florida Chapter - Hospitality Curriculum: Incorporating Proper Pieces for Business Travel Managers - GTP Credit Approved
2023-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Be part of designing a new curriculum at FAU. The faculty of FAU’s hospitality program, led by Dr. Peter Ricci, will be facilitating an interactive session with GBTA South Florida Members & Guests to design the curriculum for a new Business Travel Management Track at FAU. Come be part of educating FAU Hospitality Students on the skills and expertise needed to pursue a career in business travel, from the Allied and Direct Member points of view.

GBTA San Diego Networking Event
2023-10-27
Mix and Mingle with your industry friends and peers while enjoying a delicious lunch!
Join the San Diego Chapter of GBTA in beautiful Del Mar, say hello to new members and learn more about our 2023 Gala!
Location of Event
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
11582 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
Pricing and Registration
$50.00 Members
$70.00 Non-Members

GBTA Wisconsin Chapter Annual Event
2023-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Mexico_City)
November 2023 Chapter Meeting
American Family Insurance, Training Center, Madison, WI
Sponsored by United Airlines

11:00–11:30am Registration & Networking in Atrium
11:30-12:30pm Buffet Lunch in Atrium
12:30-12:45pm Break
12:45-1:30pm Business Meeting in Auditorium
1:30-1:45pm Break
1:45-3:00pm Education Session in Auditorium
“Why NDC is Important…The Breakthrough and the Future” – Fred Bowen, Sr. Director,
Corporate Distribution & Global Business Activities at Amadeus.
Q&A to Follow
3:00pm – ? Optional Continued Networking at Erin’s Snug Irish Pub, 4601 American Pkwy,
Madison, WI (On your own; no reserved space)

Wisconsin Chapter - Why NDC is Important... The Breakthrough and the Future (GTP Credit Approved)
2023-11-08 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Topic
Why NDC is Important…The Breakthrough and the Future
We have been hearing about NDC for years and it’s now at the forefront of our industry conversations. Please join us to listen to Fred Bowen explain what exactly NDC is and why it is important. He will walk us through the explanation, activation & integration! He will share with us all we need to know about supplier readiness and best practices for our corporate travel managers as well as airline engagement.
1. The important of NDC – Bringing airline retailing into the 21st Century.
2. Unique perspectives of NDC from both a GDS and airline view.
3. Key take-aways for travel managers.
4. Q&A

Event Speaker
Fred Bowen, Sr. Director, Corporate Distribution & Global Business Activities at Amadeus
Event Details
Date: November 8, 2023 @ 11am
Registration deadline to avoid $10 late fee: November 1, 2023
Venue: American Family Conference Center
Address: 6000 American Family Parkway, Madison, WI
Website: www.amfam.com
Attire: Please wear your favorite baseball team apparel!

North Central Chapter - Travel Industry Hot Topic Roundtable Discussions
2023-11-09 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Back by popular demand, GBTA North Central is hosting our second Travel Industry Hot Topic Roundtable discussions. You will have the opportunity to discuss the most relevant industry topics to you and gain insight from your peers and suppliers at this event.
Event Speaker
Roundtable Discussion
Location of Event
DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville, 2540 Cleveland Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113
Pricing and Registration
$90.00 guests

GBTA Silicon Valley Chapter - What is important for travel managers now? A Buyer Panel Discussion (GTP Credit Approved)
2023-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an insightful discussion on crucial aspects shaping our travel program strategies.
We will explore: subject to change and you can ask questions!
1. Business reviews with suppliers – vital aspects for evaluation.
2. Ideal partnerships with suppliers and fostering collaboration.
3. Key factors in our travel program to enhance efficiency.
4. Unique insights into Travel Manager roles.
5. Opinions on Hotel RFP and alternative approaches.
6. Feedback on NDCs and direct bookings for travel arrangements.
7. Anticipating important factors for the upcoming year.
8. Exploring advancements in travel industry technologies

Event Speakers
Moderator – Barbara Arena, Global Category Manager | Festive Road @ Johnson & Johnson
Michelle Amos, Travel Program Manager | Smartsheet
Heather Allegrina, Sr. Manager, Global Travel and Expense | ServiceNow
Trent Downes, Manager | Travel & Expense, Rivian
Pricing and Registration
$10.00 Optional $10 donation
$0.00 Complimentary
$10.00 Optional $10 donation
$0.00 Complimentary

GBTA | Tennessee Annual Scholarship FundraiserDenim & Diamonds "Triple Aces"
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for our annual fundraiser as we raise money for 2024 GBTA | Tennessee scholarships. wear your best denim & diamonds! Casino, networking, light bites, cocktails/mocktails & more!
Location of Event
One Fourteen at the Wildhorse
120 2nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37201

Pricing and Registration
$55.00 GBTA | Tennessee Member Registration
$65.00 after 1:00 am November 8
$55.00 GBTA All-Access Registration
$65.00 after 1:00 am November 8
$65.00 Guest Registration
$75.00 after 1:00 am November 8

What to Watch: Looking Ahead to 2024 and Beyond!
2023-11-14 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
AI, Sustainability, NDC, Labor Challenges, Personalization, Changing Payments and Meetings Technology – all are here now BUT where might they take us? Join us for a look forward to the key trends that will forever change managed travel.
Event Speaker
Will Tate
Partner, GoldSpring Consulting
Will Tate is owner and partner at GoldSpring Consulting. He began his career at Ernst & Young. Will moved to Dresser Industries where he led global operational and financial audits across 30 countries. He then served as global travel manager for Dresser, consolidating a global travel spend of $100+million. In 2000, Will joined Management Alternatives, Inc., where he served as senior vice president and also developed a software solution to quantify the effectiveness of travel management programs in a multi-dimensional format.
A thought leader and sought-out expert in the travel industry, Will frequently moderates and speaks at industry events. He has taught many industry courses and co-authored the GBTA course “Fundamentals of Business Travel Management.” Will is a Certified Public Accountant and received his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas Tech University.
Location of Event
The Stamford Hotel
700 E. Main Street
Stamford, CT 06901

GBTA Arizona Chapter - The Journey to Modern Technologies/NDC
2023-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the GBTA Arizona November educational lunch program where we delve into NDC, a buzzword you’ve likely encountered on your travel industry journey. Discover what NDC is, it’s relevance to you and how it’s poised to transform our industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of business travel. Our speakers will share their unique experiences, giving you valuable insights into their NDC journey. Don’t miss this chance to gain firsthand knowledge from industry insiders.
Presenters
Dave Weaver, Manager of Global Travel | Bechtel Corporation
Seth Anagnostis, Channel Partnerships | Spotnana
Leslie Bramlett, CEO | El Sol Travel
Location of Event
Hilton Scottsdale Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona

GBTA Puget Sound Chapter's November General Meeting
2023-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Meeting Topic
“The Current Trends and Forecast in the Business Travel Industry; What’s New from GBTA Research”. As we close off the year, this is the perfect opportunity for you to know what is expected for 2024 (as much as the Business Travel Crystal Ball can predict).
Buyers
This information will help you with building budgets, negotiating your 2024 supplier contracts, and preparing your program strategy, projects and goals for “taking off” with zero turbulence!
Suppliers
You will be able to be prepared for future client contract negotiations and be able to identify ways to develop strategies to support your customers’ 2024 initiatives – making you a vital partner to the success of their travel program.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Event Speaker
Mark Sharoff:
“Mark Sharoff is a Senior Research Manager at GBTA, responsible for researching and writing reports on a variety of industry topics. He has been with GBTA since 2014. He holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University and a B.A. from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. A native of Denver, he is a big fan of sports and cheap restaurants.”
Location of Event
Hotel 1000
1000 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
https://www.hotel1000seattle.com/
Pricing and Registration
$60.00 Members
$85.00 after 6:00 pm November 10
$75.00 Non-Members
$100.00 after 6:00 pm November 10
$10.00 Bingo – 3 tickets for $10
$60.00 All Access GBTA Member Ticket
$85.00 after 6:00 pm November 10

GBTA Philadelphia Chapter - November Networking Event
2023-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Mix, mingle and network with industry peers!
Join us for drinks and appetizers at Workhorse Brewing Co.
Parking
Complimentary
Pricing and Registration
Complimentary for Members & All Access Members/$50 non-members
Location of Event
Workhorse Brewing Company
250 King Manor Dr Suite 300
King of Prussia, PA 19406

GBTA NYC 70th Anniversary 7 Education Day
2023-11-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA NYC celebrates 70 years as the first chapter.
Come out and celebrate with us at our 70’s theme
Location of Event
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel 218 W 35TH Street
Pricing and Registration
Tickets are $145 for the reception on November 15th and stay overnight and attend our Education day on Nov 16th for a combo ticket of $320.

GBTA NYC 70th Anniversary Celebration
2023-11-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for a groovy 70’s theme celebration celebrating our chapter’s 70th anniversary.
Location of Event
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel 218 W 35TH Street New York, NY 10001.

GBTA Oregon Chapter - ESG Panel Discussion: Accessibility in Travel (GTP Credit Approved)
2023-11-16
Whether your role is that of travel buyer or supplier, awareness of and ensuring accessibility for all business travelers must be a top priority. Accessible travel is about ensuring equal access for people regardless of physical limitations, disabilities (cognitive or otherwise), race, gender, age, or any attribute that might impact a traveler’s ability to fully participate in the travel ecosystem.
Our panel of experts will discuss the importance of accessible travel and highlight some of the things your company can do to create all-inclusive travel experiences.

Panelists
Jill Megli | Global Director at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Steve Nelson Accessibility/Diversity Program Manager at Alaska Airlines, John Sage CEO Sage Inclusion
Moderator
Zoe Hamilton | Director of Sales and Marketing – The Hotel Zags and Director of ESG for GBTA Oregon
Location of Event
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
319 SW Pine St.
Portland, OR 97204

GBTA NYC Chapter - Education Day
2023-11-16 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA NYC invites you to attend our annual Educational Day.
Sessions will include an Online Booking Tool Showdown, Buyers Panel, Real ID and more.
Location of Event
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel 218 W 35TH Street New York, NY 10001.
We hope to see you there!

GBTA | North Carolina - Annual Gala, Auction, Charity & Education 2023
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-01
Description:
Dress up James Bond style, bring your guests and let’s get together for GBTA North Carolina’s signature event of the year! Try your luck at the casino tables and place your bids at the silent auction table. Raise the paddles to bid on amazing live auction items and let’s network, build connections and have a marvelous time at the beautiful and brand new Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport hotel the evening of November 30th, 2023. Morning of Dec 1st, 2023, we will have a hands on charity activity and get some travel education.
Event Speaker:
Larry Long Jr.
Chief Energy Officer
LLJR Enterprises
Program Title & Overview:
Leverage LinkedIn to Strengthen Relationships & Drive New Business: Giving Your Brand a JOLT!⚡️ For Continued Success
Be prepared to explore:
-GAP in your current LinkedIn strategy (…if there is one)
-Power of engaging via LinkedIn
-5-Step Playbook for positive business results
Location of Event: The Westin Raleigh Durham Airport Hotel
Price: Member & All Access Members – $150, Non-Members – $175
Contact: admin@ncbta.org

2023 GBTA Georgia Chapter Annual Auction and Fundraiser
2023-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Auction Chair and VP, Isabella Rusike says,
“Mark Your Calendars for Tuesday, December 5 for our annual fundraising Auction.”
Join us 5:30pm-8:30pm at Atlanta’s unique Illuminarium where you will be immersed in a virtual, sensory wonderland.
Thank you to our to Premiere Auction Sponsor, United Airlines for tickets as well as tickets from Cornerstone Sponsor Delta Air Lines. The incredible African experience at the Hippo Lodge is once again a tantalizing auction item. More items added daily.
Item Donations, Support Sponsorships, Questions, contact Isabella at
isabella.rusike1@accesscfa.com

GBTA San Diego Holiday Gala
2023-12-06
It’s time to celebrate the holidays with GBTA San Diego!
Please join the San Diego Chapter for a fun evening supporting a great cause, connecting with your travel industry peers and bidding on incredible items, all while you view some of the most luxurious cars in the city. This EXCLUSIVE event is not to be missed!
Location of Event
Veloce Motors The Vault
9340 Dowdy Drive, Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92126
Pricing and Registration
$100 per person prior to November 1, 2023
$125 per person after November 1, 2023
cut-off date for the lower rate is November 18.

GBTA Michigan Holiday Event & Charity Auction
2023-12-07 14:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Holiday event and auction. Topic – Planning for 2024. The premise of the content for this meeting is in hearing from the members on what their key takeaways from 2023 as well as what is important for them to learn about in 2024. The members themselves will be setting the stage for the content in 2024. We will be doing live polls and have breakout tables for each table to network with each other on both what they learned and what they would like to learn about.
Facilitator – Justin Morris, Director of Sales, Traxo
Location – Westin Book Cadillac Detroit 1114 Washington Blvd Detroit, MI 48226
Price – Full Member $85, All Access $85, Guest – $125

Holiday Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser
2023-12-08
Description:
Transport yourself into the Holiday Season! Once again, we will be hosting our wonderful Silent Auction. The goal of the Auction is to raise funds for Chapter Scholarships. Your contributions will support the professional advancement and development of fellow GBTA North Central members.
Event Speaker:
N/A
Location of Event:
Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel, 3900 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437
Price:
Guest fee $45
