Panel Discussion: Combating Human Trafficking in the Travel Industry Awareness. Identification. Prevention. Action. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and this timely panel discussion highlights the travel industry’s critical role in recognizing and preventing exploitation. Hotels, airlines, airports, and transportation providers are uniquely positioned to help identify warning signs and protect vulnerable individuals. Panelists include:...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Join fellow industry professionals for our first meeting of 2026! Chris Juneau, VP of SAP Concur Product Marketing, will guide us through the following topics: Evolution of SAP Concur AI booking assistant What the SAP Concur and Amex GBT relationship means Tackling direct booking challenges and tools for managing off-channel spend Expense...

Chapter/Committee/Partner Name: GBTA-DFW Chapter Description: Kick off 2026 with GBTA-DFW’s first meeting of the year! Join us on January 22, 2026, for an exciting and insightful event featuring a panel of AI Superstars who are shaping the future of travel technology. This is your chance to learn how artificial intelligence and blockchain are transforming the...

GBTA Tennessee Are you trying to do more with less in your growing, day-to-day responsibilities? Struggling to analyze data, craft reports, or generate professional internal/external emails? It’s time to unleash the full power of ChatGPT and transform the way you work! Join us for an interactive, hands-on education session designed exclusively for travel professionals. Whether...

Chapter/Committee/Partner Name: Utah Chapter Description: Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring 5–6 travel managers from diverse industries as they share their top priorities, biggest challenges, and expectations for the future of corporate travel. We’ll explore key topics such as policy compliance, traveler experience, sustainability, and the role of technology in shaping modern travel...

GBTA San Diego Join GBTA San Diego for our first education meeting of 2026! We look forward to saying Happy New Year to our returning attendees and Hello to our first time guests! Topic: 2026 Industry Outlook - Kavin Schieferdecker, Chief Sales Officer for San Diego Tourism Authority is joining us to speak about San...

Join the GBTA Las Vegas chapter to hear about the exciting changes happening at Southwest Airlines this year! Our guest, Kyle Brown, Director of National Sales, will discuss how Southwest’s business transformation will affect your travel program and how these new features will benefit travelers. WHEN: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 5:30pm WHERE: Location is being...

Please join us February 19, 2026 GBTA-DFW Chapter Meeting 10:30am -1:00pm Omni Frisco at the Star Changing the Narrative: Cultivating Supplier Relationships Strong supplier relationships are built with intention, not transactions. In this session, we’ll share a buyer’s perspective on what truly drives trust, transparency, and long-term value—and where partnerships often break down. Attendees will...

Join Us For An In-Person Luncheon Meeting on February 19, 2026 Dr. Maureen Gannon, PhD Vanderbilt University Presents ... Take Your Career To The Next Level Ever felt like you don’t belong - you are not "good enough" - even when you’ve earned your seat? That’s Imposter Syndrome! It can hold back even the most...

GBTA | Chicago Chapter Join Katie Virtue and Paul Tilstone of temoji consulting for a high-energy session that brings The Hundred to life. Built on interviews with 100 leaders across corporate travel suppliers, this session goes beyond the report to explore how the industry’s priorities are evolving right now and what that means for 2026....

Get ready to go courtside with GBTA Michigan as we kick off our Travel Tech Tip‑Off! This February, we’re bringing March Madness energy to the world of travel innovation with our first‑ever Travel Tech Bracket Challenge. Eight travel technology topics will go head‑to‑head argued by some of the Travel industries GREATEST tech contributors, and YOU...