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SUMMARY:Why ROI matters in M&E Now More Than Ever
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM Mumbai | 1:00 PM Singapore | 2:00 PM Tokyo | 3:00 PM Sydney \nUnderstand why ROI matters in today’s M&E landscape and pick up practical ways to measure ROI in various ways to demonstrate the true value of meetings/events. Hear from our panel of event professionals who can share some of their success stories\, their insights and advice on how to and the dos and don’ts. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand why ROI matters in today’s meetings & events landscape\nLearn practical methods to measure both tangible (e.g. lead generation\, conversation tracking\, attendee engagement) and intangible ROI\nGain insights through real case studies\nDiscover how to align event goals with broader business objectives\n\nExpert Panel: \nModerator:\nHida Khalid is an accomplished hospitality executive with over 18 years of experience in the hotel industry\, including more than a decade in senior sales leadership roles. Currently serving as Director of MICE for Asia Pacific at Hilton Worldwide Sales\, she leads strategic initiatives across APAC. At Hilton\, she plays a pivotal role in forging impactful partnerships with global and regional stakeholders\, consistently delivering innovative and tailored solutions that meet evolving client needs. A Certified Incentive Specialist and graduate of the National University of Singapore\, Hida is passionate about shaping the future of MICE in APAC and creating exceptional experiences that leave a lasting impact. \nPanellist:\nDonna is the Regional Brand\, Marketing and Communications (BMC) Leader for EY in Asia East\, as well as Asean and Singapore. She leads the development and execution of integrated brand\, marketing and communications B2B strategies to support organizational and business growth plans. She advises leadership on a globally connected strategy in engaging internal audiences and external buyers\, and advocates functional transformation through innovation and Martech. She also co-leads the flagship EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program in Singapore\, among several other key market programs. She has 25 years of experience in brand and events marketing\, public relations and strategic communications for both public and private sector organizations spanning tourism\, hospitality and professional services. \nPanellist:\nIsaac Yeo is a seasoned MICE industry leader with 15 years of Meetings & Events experience\, currently leading Travel and Events for BCG across Southeast Asia. He has championed innovation through the successful adoption of an Online Booking Tool (OBT) and the strategic optimization of travel behaviors\, driving significant cost efficiencies. In addition\, he plays a key role in delivering high-profile internal leadership events involving C-suite stakeholders. Earlier in his career at AMEXGBT M&E\, Isaac spearheaded the deployment of transformative Strategic Meeting Management (SMM) programs for major pharmaceutical clients\, achieving measurable savings and enhancing operational excellence. \nPanellist:\nSimone Seiler\, Global General Manager\, FCM Meetings & Events \nGBTA Members: FREE\nNon Members: $25 USD
URL:https://gbta.org/event/why-roi-matters-in-me-now-more-than-ever/
CATEGORIES:APAC,Online Courses & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T110000
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SUMMARY:Global Business Travel Index (BTI™): Outlook for Global Business Travel 2025-2029
DESCRIPTION:The Business Travel Index (BTI)\, one of GBTA’s premier research initiatives\, marks its 17th year as an essential resource for industry strategy and planning. Widely recognized for its depth and global scope\, the BTI offers a detailed analysis of business travel spending and growth trends across 75 countries and 48 industries. With a forward-looking five-year forecast\, it delivers a holistic view of demand-side data—including costs related to airfare\, lodging\, meals\, ground transport\, and incidental expenses. \nThis webinar will delve into the key drivers shaping the future of business travel: the pace of forecasted growth and the influence of economic headwinds such as inflation\, supply chain disruptions\, global trade dynamics\, geopolitical instability\, and rising interest rates. Drawing on insights from GBTA’s global survey of over 7\,000 business travelers\, we’ll also explore evolving behaviors around spending\, trip length\, booking patterns\, travel frequency\, and payment methods. \nJoin us for a comprehensive look at where the business travel industry stands today and where it’s headed over the next five years. \nPricing: Complimentary \nMade Possible by\n \n 
URL:https://gbta.org/event/global-business-travel-index-bti-outlook-for-global-business-travel-2025-2029/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T164745
CREATED:20250114T150434Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Direct Talks - GBTA Canada
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Canada recognizes the importance of peer networking and best practice sharing. Unique to GBTA Canada are our Regional Direct (buyer) Talks. Direct (buyer) members gather virtually\, to exchange ideas\, and understand market dynamics. \nUpcoming 2025 Direct Talk:\n• December 4\, 2025 @ 2PM EST\nTo learn more and register for the GBTA Canada Direct Talks\, please contact: Canada@gbta.org
URL:https://gbta.org/event/regional-direct-talks-gbta-canada-3/
CATEGORIES:Canada,North America,Online Courses & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
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SUMMARY:Hotel Sourcing Insights: The Role of RFPs Today
DESCRIPTION:Description: Hotel and meetings RFPs remain a key pillar of managed corporate travel. While some companies turn away from RFPs\, others have adapted their approach to deliver value in new—and increasingly important– ways. Today\, RFPs not only drive time and dollar savings. They help companies maximize traveler satisfaction\, manage risk\, and reduce carbon emissions. \nBased on research conducted in North America and Europe\, this session examines the role of transient hotel and meetings RFPs. It addresses a number of questions including: \nDo companies conduct RFPs? How often do companies conduct RFPs with hotels and meeting venues? How often do they negotiate outside of an RFP process?\nThe state of hotel RFPs today: Which types of questions are included in hotel RFPs? Which types of rates do companies negotiate? How is the RFP process changing?\nMeetings: How do companies source venues for company-held meetings? Do they have a defined sourcing process they are required to follow? What benefits do they realize from this process?\nBased on GBTA research sponsored by Cvent \nSpeakers: \n\n– Mark Sharoff\, Sr. Research Manager – GBTA \n\n– Traci Volpe\, Senior Manager Customer Success Manager\, Cvent \n\n– Taylor Embler\, customer Success Manager\, Cvent \nStart Date/time: 11am EST\nEnd Dtae/time: 12pm EST \nLocation: Zoom – Webinar \nPricing: Free
URL:https://gbta.org/event/hotel-sourcing-insights-the-role-of-rfps-today/
CATEGORIES:Online Courses & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
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SUMMARY:Business Travel Outlook 2026: tendenze e scenari
DESCRIPTION:Il webinar illustrerà le tendenze e le previsioni 2026 dei principali verticali del Business Travel.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/business-travel-outlook-2026-tendenze-e-scenari/
CATEGORIES:Italy,Online Courses & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T164745
CREATED:20250114T150711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T152350Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Direct Talks - GBTA Canada
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Canada recognizes the importance of peer networking and best practice sharing. Unique to GBTA Canada are our Regional Direct (buyer) Talks. Direct (buyer) members gather virtually\, to exchange ideas\, and understand market dynamics. \nUpcoming 2025 Direct Talk:\n• December 4\, 2025 @ 2PM EST\nTo learn more and register for the GBTA Canada Direct Talks\, please contact: Canada@gbta.org
URL:https://gbta.org/event/regional-direct-talks-gbta-canada-4/
CATEGORIES:Canada,North America,Online Courses & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T164745
CREATED:20260120T182330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204818Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar GBTA Italia - Scenari del Business Travel nel 2026
DESCRIPTION:Durante il webinar i relatori si confronteranno sull’outlook generale del mercato dei viaggi d’affari nel 2026\, tra cui le previsioni di spesa e dei volumi\, sulle ultime novità di settore e sulle priorità di Travel Management.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/webinar-gbta-italia-scenari-del-business-travel-nel-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Italy,Online Courses & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20260325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T164745
CREATED:20260210T152907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T171651Z
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SUMMARY:The Road Ahead: The Global Sustainable Business Travel Outlook and what this means for APAC
DESCRIPTION:Join speakers as they explore the Global sustainable business travel outlook\, covering predictions and forecasts on regulations\, trends and insights and what this means for the APAC market. We’ll cover off sustainability\, SAF\, GHG reporting\, technology\, data analytics\, certifications\, compliance and climate. \nBrought to you by APAC Sustainability Committee
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-road-ahead-the-global-sustainable-business-travel-outlook-and-what-this-means-for-apac/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:APAC,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T164745
CREATED:20260227T170745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T171711Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Corporate Travel Policies: What a Modern Policy Looks Like in the U.S. and Canada
DESCRIPTION:In business travel\, there is nothing more universal than a corporate travel policy. Based on GBTA research\, this webinar will discuss the current state of corporate travel policies. Topics include: \n1. Travel policy evolution: How are travel policies changing? Are policies becoming stricter or more lenient over time? How long is a typical travel policy? How can AI help educate employees about travel policies?\n2. Risk management: Why is a well-designed travel policy important to keep employees safe? What risk-related considerations are important when designing a corporate travel policy?\n3. Air travel: How often is business class allowed? In which scenarios is it allowed? How often are employees allowed to purchase various air-related add-ons and amenities—such as seat selection and early boarding—at company expense? Do travel programs have “lowest logical fare” (LLF) and “advance purchase” policies?\n4. Meals: Do travel policies outline per diems or spending limits for employee meals?\nDo companies set their own meal rates – or use a government benchmark?\n5. How do travel policies address hotel stays? Do they outline per diems or spending limits – or do they advise employees to purchase “reasonably” or “moderately” priced accommodations? \nSpeaker Info: \n\nDr John Rose\nChief Risk Advisor\nALTOUR \n\nMichael J. Boult\nSVP Chief Commercial Officer\nALTOUR \nStart Date and Time: 3.26.26 11am EST\nEnd Date and Time: 3.26.26 12pm EST\nLocation: Webinar
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-state-of-corporate-travel-policies-what-a-modern-policy-looks-like-in-the-u-s-and-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260508T164745
CREATED:20260325T163331Z
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SUMMARY:GTP® Certification Program Spring Exam - Registration Closes
DESCRIPTION: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: \n– Advance your career in business travel management\n– Showcase your career commitment to peers and leadership team\n– Amplify your ability to contribute to strategic business objectives \nSpring Application Deadline: April 2\, 2026\nSpring Testing Window: April 25 – May 23\, 2026 \nLEARN MORE>>
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gtp-certification-program-spring-exam-registration-closes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260508T164745
CREATED:20260316T170654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170654Z
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management (Americas)
DESCRIPTION:Course dates: April 7 – April 28 (Tuesdays) \nOur Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course equips you with the knowledge you need to confidently own business travel management function at your organization\, develop and implement an efficient business travel policy\, oversee business travel vendors and technology procurement\, and much more. The learning modules covered during the training include: \n– Overview of Travel Management\n– Travel Policy\n– Creating a Service Model\n– Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management\n– Travel Technology Basics\n– Data and Analytics/Measuring Success\n– Travel Risk Management \nAfter the course you receive your GBTA Professional Development Certificate. GTP holders will earn 14 GTP® Recertification credits. \nRegistration closes on March 29. \nQuestions? Please reach out to learning@gbta.org.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-business-travel-management-americas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170757Z
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management (Europe)
DESCRIPTION:Course date: April 28 – May 19 (Tuesdays)\nOur Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course equips you with the knowledge you need to confidently own business travel management function at your organization\, develop and implement an efficient business travel policy\, oversee business travel vendors and technology procurement\, and much more. The learning modules covered during the training include: \n– Overview of Travel Management\n– Travel Policy\n– Creating a Service Model\n– Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management\n– Travel Technology Basics\n– Data and Analytics/Measuring Success\n– Travel Risk Management \nAfter the course you receive your GBTA Professional Development Certificate. GTP holders will earn 14 GTP® Recertification credits. \nRegistration closes on April 19. \nQuestions? Please reach out to learning@gbta.org.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-business-travel-management-europe/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260508T164745
CREATED:20260325T163415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163415Z
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SUMMARY:GTP® Certification Program Fall Exam - Registration Closes
DESCRIPTION: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: \n– Advance your career in business travel management\n– Showcase your career commitment to peers and leadership team\n– Amplify your ability to contribute to strategic business objectives \nFall Application Deadline: September 2\, 2026\nFall Testing Window: October 3 – November 7\, 2026 \nLEARN MORE>>
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gtp-certification-program-fall-exam-registration-closes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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