Events

The Road Ahead: 2025 Global and Regional Travel Predictions and Tourism Strategies Join us for an engaging and informative session featuring key industry leaders who will share insights on global and local travel forecast and trends. This program is designed for travel professionals seeking to stay ahead of industry trends and understand the local landscape's...

It’s time to discover what’s next for GBTA in 2025! Our special guest, Cady Wolf ,Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Relations for the GBTA Foundation , will guide us through an exclusive look at the exciting innovations and opportunities your GBTA membership provides. From cutting-edge educational programs to transformative global events, and the impactful...

GBTA Wisconsin Annual Event January 14-15 at the Osthoff Resort Come and join us beginning at 1pm January 14th for open registration and to view our Vendor Marketplace event. We will also have complimentary headshots available for the entire event on the 14th and 15th. In addition to the education sessions, we will have our...

Join GBTA's Global Risk Committee for The Year Ahead: 2025 Global Risk Outlook, a must-attend live webinar designed to equip organizations with the knowledge they need to navigate the emerging risks of 2025. As we move into the new year, businesses must be proactive in identifying and preparing for key risks to ensure traveler safety...

GBTA | Tennessee Join us for our annual business meeting and explore the fascinating connection between Nashville’s rich history and its dynamic growth as a top destination for business travel with David Ewing, a renowned 9th Generation Nashvillian and celebrated storyteller. David, known as the “Best Historian,” will take us on a journey through the...

GBTA Kansas City Time to kick off the New Year with a GBTA Kansas City learning and educational event. Join Kelly Kirby, Meetings and Events Director at Loews Kansas City Hotel, George Kalka, VP of Fox World Travel, and Melissa Cooper, Director of Aviation for the Kansas City International Airport as they discuss Accessibility and...

Location: Warwick Melrose - Dallas 3015 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75219 Date: January 16, 2025, from 10:30am CT - 1:00pm CT • Networking – 30 min • Speaker/Panel Portion – 1 hr • Chapter Updates and Lunch 1 hr Moderator: Marilyn Townsend – Sabre, Sr. Director, Global Travel, Real Estate, Facilities, Security & Safety...

GBTA | Georgia January 16 In Person Luncheon Meeting. You won't want to miss our first meeting of the year! We're thrilled to announce our Keynote Speaker: Mr. Shane Downey, Vice President of Government and Community Relations for GBTA. Shane is at the forefront of GBTA’s advocacy efforts, ensuring our collective voice is heard on...

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month! In recognition of this, The Aviation Committee is providing a Sex Trafficking Awareness webinar for GBTA members. Participants will learn about the harmful effects of sex trafficking on the travel industry and how travel professionals can help (and be more aware). Topics to be included: Top Indicators to Identify...

The GBTA Silicon Valley Chapter is excited to invite you to our ALL About Networking event! This is your chance to connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and grow your business network. What to Expect: Invaluable Networking Opportunities with industry peers Delicious drinks and food hosted by the Park James hotel in Menlo Park Don't...

Start 2025 with a night of connections and fun! Join us at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games to discover CNFBTA’s exciting plans for the year ahead. Build relationships with fellow business travel professionals while mingling and having fun. Be among the first 30 registrants to enjoy FREE admission! Your registration includes: Two complimentary drink tickets...

Join us for a celebration of women in the travel industry and conversation about driving growth and inclusivity. Panel to Include: Chloe Carver from: Acquis Consulting Group-Head of Corporate Travel Consulting Brandi (Brister) McBride from: Connoisseur Travel,Ltd. Senior Director, Corporate Travel & Meetings Date: 3/06/2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: The New York...

GBTA | Tennessee Join us for an engaging Travel Manager Panel Session, hosted by GBTA Tennessee, where seasoned corporate travel managers will share insights on navigating the ever-changing landscape of business travel. This dynamic discussion will explore best practices in travel program management, emerging trends like sustainability and traveler well-being, and strategies for overcoming challenges...

Speaker: Will Tate, GoldSpring Consulting In today’s fast-paced world, the value of managed travel is becoming more critical than ever. Drawing insights from the evolution of high-growth tech platforms, this presentation explores the strategic drivers behind the changing landscape of travel management. Just as platforms like TikTok and ChatGPT rapidly gained user adoption, organizations must...

$35.00 Non-member/guests Asher Adams Hotel, 2 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Join us for an insightful conversation with Justin Anthony, State Director for Senator Mike Lee of Utah. In this session, Justin will share his perspectives on the key issues currently shaping the state, as well as the evolving landscape for the...

Join us for an exciting and insightful discussion on February 13, 2025, at the Hyatt Centric Mountain View. We will discuss the major events driving the Bay Area’s economic growth in 2025 and 2026. This dynamic panel will feature leading experts in tourism, marketing, and sports events, sharing their perspectives on how these initiatives are...

Time: 9:30AM Mumbai | 12 noon Singapore | 1PM Tokyo | 3PM Sydney Join GBTA's Global Risk Committee for The Year Ahead: 2025 Global Risk Outlook, a must-attend live webinar designed to equip organizations with the knowledge they need to navigate the emerging risks of 2025. As we move into the new year, businesses must...

Please join GBTA New England for our February Chapter meeting where we focus on traveler safety in this ever-changing world environment. Jeremy Prout from International SOS will present “Low Risk, High Awareness: Empowering Travelers to Stay Safe Anywhere” While organizations prioritize employee safety in high-risk regions, low-risk locations often present unique challenges stemming from a...

Please join the GBTA DFW Chapter on February 20th to hear from Kathy Briski on Evolving Travel Trends—Renaissance Richardson Hotel - 10:30 am.

PSBTA February Monthly Meeting ... you don't want to miss our first 2025 meeting! Speaker is TBD but currently working on bringing in an industry expert for forecasting trends that everyone is going to want to hear! Location: The Renaissance Seattle Hotel Register on our website to see pricing

Join us for an insightful session with Bruce Kopkin from Cerebri, as he addresses corporate travel buyers and suppliers on the latest data trends and strategies. Bruce will encourage you to harness more data to shape and improve your travel program, think outside the box with data sets like contract data, traveler behavior, and leakage....

Chapter/Committee/Partner Name: GBTA Las Vegas Chapter Description: The Las Vegas GBTA Chapter will be hosting a robust fireside chat with airline industry leaders at our February Chapter Meeting, discussing topics related to aviation industry trends, including: • Demand for premium cabin experiences • SAF availability (Sustainable Airline Fuel) • Safety in the sky with reduced...