Global Business Travel Association - GBTA

The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
Course session dates: January 21 – February 11
Time: Live online classes weekly, 1:00-3:00PM GMT
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.
Participants earn 14 GTP Recertification credits.
Core Curriculum

Overview of Travel Management
Travel Policy
Creating a Service Model
Travel Technology Basics
Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management

Pricing
$295 member/$675 non-member

Carrefour des Experts Travel & MICE par GBTA
2025-02-06 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Description:
Le programme de ce Carrefour des Experts GBTA alternera :
“Quick Visions” Travel & MICE
Questions et réactions des Acheteurs/Travels Managers
Speed-meetings Acheteurs – Fournisseurs
Start Date and Time:
6 février 2025 14h00 CET

End Date and Time:
6 février 2025 19h00 CET
Location: Hilton Paris La Défense Westfield CNIT, 2 Pl. de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux

Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program
2025-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Course dates: February 24, 2025 – July 20, 2025
The Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program is the only educational initiative designed to provide cutting-edge business insights and immersive learning experiences in partnership with leading international education. The program offers a blended learning format with masters-level courses in Marketing, Management, Leadership and Finance provided in partnership with Cornell University. Ideal for senior-level industry professionals the GLP program provides learners with the opportunity to build a network of like-minded business travel professionals while refining their knowledge with expert education designed for the business travel leader.
Core Curriculum

Leading a VUCA world
Building high-performance virtual teams
Digital marketing and the customer journey
Finance and accounting principles
Introduction to AI
Leading for success
GLP Program Capstone (Denver, CO, pre-convention)

The GLP Program is a two-part credential combining coursework and a capstone project. Upon completing both, participants will earn a lifetime certification and GLP Designation.
Location of Event

A combination of virtual and in-person classes.
Program capstone is in-person in Denver, CO, pre-GBTA Convention 2025. Convention attendance not required.
Pricing

$5,495 member/$7,495 non-member

Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management
2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Course dates: March 6 – March 27
Time: 4 weekly sessions, live online, 10:00AM – 12:30pm ET (Check out this Time Convertor World Clock)
The 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.
Core Curriculum

Strategic Planning and sourcing
Buyer and Supplier Relationships
Travel Risk Management
Travel Program Administration
Analytics and reporting

Learn more about the course or register now.
Pricing
$450 member/$675 non-member

Sustainable Travel Management
2025-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Course Dates: March 18-April 15, 2025
Times: Live online classes weekly, 11:00AM-1:00PM EDT | 3:00PM-5:00PM GMT
Wonder how the course times translate to your local time? Check out this Time Convertor World Clock
Companies 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.
Participants earn 10 GTP Recertification credits.
Core Curriculum

Emissions-reducing technologies in business travel
Empowering travelers to make informed decisions via travel policy, booking tools, and more
Emissions tracking
Sustainability criteria to aid in the selection of suppliers

Pricing
$450 member/$675 non-member

Shaping the Future of Europe via Business Travel 2025 and beyond
2025-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join Julia Sullivan, Chair of the GBTA Europe Advisory Board, Ben Park, Direct Seat, Regional Europe, GBTA, Shane Downey, VP Government Relations, GBTA and Moderated by Fulvio Origo, Country Director, Italy, GBTA, as they reflect on the hot topics discussed during their recent visit to Brussels to meet with key industry representatives, policymakers, and stakeholders. Advocating on behalf of the sector, members of the GBTA board met with members of the European Parliament and European Commission to ensure the business travel industry can continue to thrive while advancing the EU’s ambitious sustainability goals. The panel will share some of their insights and key takeaways from the discussions.

Global Travel Professional (GTP®) Certification
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Testing Window: May, 2025
Application deadline: April 2, 2025
The Global Travel Professional® Certification program is designed for individuals who are committed to leadership and knowledge of business travel. The program establishes the business travel industry standard of knowledge and positions Certification holders as credible and influential leaders. The GTP® Certification Program brings three key benefits to those who earn their certification:

Advance your career in business travel management
Showcase your career commitment to peers and leadership team
Amplify your ability to contribute to strategic business objectives

The GTP® examination consists of 125 multiple-choice questions and is offered in English only.
Pricing
$350 member/$450 non-member

GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 | Hamburg Supplier Summit
2025-06-04 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Description: Join us at GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 | Hamburg Supplier Summit to unite with industry colleagues to plan and prepare for this year’s Conference. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and create customized opportunities to enhance your company’s visibility while learning best practices and tips to position you for Conference success.
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Start Date and Time: Wednesday, 4 June 14:00 CEST
End Date and Time: Wednesday, 4 June 17:00 CEST
Agenda:
14:00 Welcome: sponsors arrive for Supplier Summit with refreshments on arrival
14:30 – 15:30 Presentations
• Welcome
• Market insights
• Event evolution
• Sponsorship and expo opportunities
• Maximising your presence
15:30 – 17:00 Venue Tour
• Registration/Cloakroom/Viewing Gallery/Broadcast Studio
Main Stage
• Expo and Catering/Expo selection
• Education Session Breakout Rooms, Braindate
• Questions and Close
19:00 Drinks and Dinner – details TBD
Location:
CCH Congress Center Hamburg
Congresspl 1
Hamburg 20355
Pricing & RSVP: Complimentary for suppliers

Masterclass GBTA France 2025
2025-07-03 09:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Description:
La Masterclass, événement phare du calendrier GBTA France est le rendez-vous des professionnels du Voyage d’Affaires et du MICE.
Des experts acheteurs, Travel Managers et fournisseurs, représentant de la chaine de valeur Travel et MICE donneront un éclairage sur l’industrie et partageront leur retour d’expérience sur des thématiques d’actualité.
Start Date and Time:
3 juillet 2025 09:00 am CET
End Date and Time:
3 juillet 2025 09:00 9m CET
Location:
Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel 61 Quai de Grenelle, 75015 Paris
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The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-28
Course dates: October 7 – October 28
Times: Live online classes weekly, 10:00AM-12:00PM ET
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.
Participants earn 14 GTP Recertification credits.
Core Curriculum

Overview of Travel Management
Travel Policy
Creating a Service Model
Travel Technology Basics
Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management

Register by September 30

GBTA +VDR Conference 2025 | Hamburg
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-12
Join us for GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 – Hamburg, the premier European event for the business travel industry where diverse voices come together for a common purpose.
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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA | Vienna Supplier Summit
2026-03-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, Austria, 1220 Wien
This event will provide you with key updates for this year’s GBTA Europe Conference, along with valuable insights into how to make the most of your conference experience.
The Supplier Summit is an exclusive event for suppliers, designed to help you prepare for exhibiting and sponsoring the event in Vienna.
When: 25 March from 14:00 – 17:00 with dinner starting at 19:00 CET
Pricing: Complimentary
Attire: Business Casual

Carrefour des Experts 2026 | France
2026-09-16
Le Carrefour des Experts Travel & MICE par GBTA se tiendra au sein de l’IFTM Top Résa, le salon professionnel du tourisme et des voyages, en septembre 2026. Rejoignez-nous pour une série de tables rondes pour partager des retours d’expérience concrets et aborder les enjeux clés de l’industrie.
