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SUMMARY:Webinar - Navigating Middle East Uncertainty: Implications and Strategies for Business Travel Leaders
DESCRIPTION:As conditions in the Middle East continue to evolve\, business travel programmes are experiencing increased complexity that extends well beyond the region. Route changes\, airline capacity constraints\, fuel-related challenges\, and rising costs are creating new pressures for travel managers and suppliers\, often requiring decisions to be made in real time. \nJoin GBTA on June 3\, 2:00–3:00 PM (Arabian Standard Time +1 / GMT +4) for a live webinar featuring industry experts: \n– Sebastien Bedu\, General Manager\, Middle East\, International SOS\, who brings extensive experience in enterprise risk\, crisis preparedness\, and operating in high-risk environments. \n– Andrew Emms\, Head of Account Management\, Middle East & Africa\, FCM Travel\, who leads multinational travel programs and regional account\nteams\, with expertise in customer governance\, service performance\, and translating client needs into measurable outcomes.​ \n– Maura Geertsma\, Divisional Vice President Corporate Travel\, dnata Travel Group\, who leads regional travel strategy and works closely with multinational clients navigating complex travel programmes. \n– Mohamad Halawi\, Owner\, Fuel Up\, who brings over 26 years of experience in strategic procurement and global travel programs\, with expertise in\ntravel operations\, risk management\, and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay transformation. \nTogether\, they will examine the latest regional developments\, assess their global implications\, and share practical strategies being used across the industry today. \nYou’ll learn how to:\n– Navigate operational disruption and cost volatility\n– Adapt supplier strategies and programme design\n– Strengthen traveller communication and policy flexibility \nThis session is designed to help business travel leaders move from uncertainty to informed action\, with clear\, practical guidance grounded in real-world experience.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/webinar-navigating-middle-east-uncertainty-implications-and-strategies-for-business-travel-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Middle East,Virtual
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SUMMARY:GBTA Middle East Business Travel Forum | Dubai
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first-ever GBTA Middle East Business Travel Forum in Dubai \nStep into the future of business travel at this landmark regional gathering designed to bring together industry leaders\, travel buyers\, suppliers\, and innovators shaping the business travel landscape across the Middle East and beyond. \nThis inaugural forum will be your gateway to: \n\nRegional insights into the trends\, challenges\, and opportunities transforming business travel in the Middle East\nGlobal expertise from thought leaders and seasoned professionals from across the GBTA community\nHigh-value connections with key stakeholders\, partners\, and peers driving the next era of mobility\, meetings\, and corporate travel\n\nWhether you’re building new partnerships\, seeking strategic knowledge\, or exploring emerging solutions\, this event is crafted to inspire fresh thinking and spark meaningful dialogue. \nVenue – SO Uptown Dubai Hotel & Residences\, Uptown Tower\, First Al Khail Street 2\, Dubai
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-middle-east-business-travel-forum-dubai/
LOCATION:2 Uptown – Uptown Tower\, First Al Khail St\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Middle East
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SUMMARY:Navigating New Horizons: Launching Corporate Travel in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Date: 22nd October.\nTime; 2pm/ 11am Uk/ 12noon CET\nFormat: The webinar will be 45 minutes long with an additional 10 mins for Q&A\, \nJoin us for this insightful session as we introduce GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) and explore the evolving landscape of business travel in the Middle East. The webinar will begin with a short presentation offering high-level market insights\, followed by a dynamic panel discussion featuring both buyers and suppliers. Together\, we’ll explore the key opportunities\, emerging trends\, and challenges shaping the region’s corporate travel market. \nWhether you’re new to business travel or an experienced travel professional\, this session will provide valuable perspectives to help you navigate the road ahead.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/navigating-new-horizons-launching-corporate-travel-in-the-middle-east/
CATEGORIES:Middle East,Online Courses & Webinars
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