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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/
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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
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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/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T110000
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SUMMARY:Research Webinar - Innovation and the Pursuit of the “Perfect Business Trip”
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Sponsored Webinar – Direct Travel\, Marriott International and Spotnana Research\nInnovation and the Pursuit of the “Perfect Business Trip”\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026\, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\nToday\, business travel is far from perfect for employees and the travel programs that serve them. Yet\, innovation has never been stronger – or faster. Based on GBTA research\, this webinar will explore three innovation-focused “hot topics” within the industry: \n– Artificial Intelligence (AI): How are travel programs using AI today? Which use cases are the most interested in? Are travel managers comfortable with different AI use cases?\n– Hotel distribution: The GDS remains an effective model for accessing hotel content. However\, new models are emerging. How will these models change the shopping experience for travel programs?\n– Global travel programs: Global travel programs face unique challenges – from siloed data to inconsistent service. What are these challenges – and how can TMCs and tech companies solve them? \nBased on GBTA research conducted in North America and EMEA and sponsored by Direct Travel\, Marriott International and Spotnana \nInterested in the full research? Learn more here.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/research-webinar-innovation-and-the-pursuit-of-the-perfect-business-trip/
CATEGORIES:North America,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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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/
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