Events

Utah Business Travel Association Marriott Salt Lake City, 200 S. State Street, SLC UT 11am-1pm Suzanne Neufang - GBTA CEO Suzanne Neufang was named CEO of GBTA in February 2021, where she leads the association’s mission, strategy, and programs to benefit stakeholders across the global She is a transformation-focused executive who has led product, service...

GBTA Silicon Valley Step into the future of business travel at the February meeting of the Silicon Valley chapter of GBTA! As we kick off 2024, industry luminary Kevin Iwamoto, GLP, GTP, renowned as a GBTA Icon, takes the stage to guide travel buyers and suppliers through the crucial landscapes shaping the trajectory of our...

2024 Business Travel Forecast-Andrew Menkes, Partnership Consulting Mostly cloudy with a chance of mergers/acquisitions and disintermediation. Industry Veteran Andy Menkes will share his insights on how our recent history will drive future events. Many of those events are in play now in 2024 and will be more apparent over the next few months. Attendees will...

GBTA | Philadelphia Join us for breakfast at our first chapter meeting for 2024! Topic: The Crystal Ball: See what the Future Holds for Strategic Travel and Meetings Management If you could see into the future, how would you start to make strategic decisions today? FESTIVE ROAD got out their crystal ball to share the...

Chapter: GBTA | Los Angeles Chapter Description: Scott Wayne, a former British diplomat and professional negotiator shares the latest thinking and techniques in negotiation in a world dominated by digital tools, false data, and AI-generated "realities". How are the foundations of trust going to change? How do we navigate conflict and build deep partnerships? And...

Chapter Name: Tampa Bay Description: Get your golf swing ready and jump start 2024 with us on Thursday, February 15th at one of ST. PETE's newest venues - Top Golf. This is an event you don't want to miss! What's included? Golf Light bites Two drink tickets Bring a buyer to get complimentary registration for...

GBTA Puget Sound Chapter Nicole Mixdorf is a #1 International Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and the Founder & Chief Wellness Officer of Balance by Nature. She has been recognized as Most Influential Women in Corporate Wellness Services USA 2020-2023, Top 100 Healthcare Leader in the World 2021, Thought Leader of Our Generation 2023, Top 50...

Chapter Name: San Antonio GBTA Description: With the extreme changes the Travel Industry has faced during Covid followed by the Post Pandemic new norms , join us and Mark Sharoff, GBTA Senior research Manager in exploring and highlighting the evolving Business Travel Trends conducted by GBTA Research. With so much to cover, meeting will begin...

In che modo le politiche di viaggio aziendali trattano il tema del trasporto a terra durante i viaggi di lavoro? Quali sono le modalità di trasporto via terra che i viaggiatori d'affari preferiscono utilizzare durante i viaggi di lavoro? Che impatto ha il tema della sostenibilità sul settore del trasporto via terra? Quali sono, secondo...

Embark on a transformative journey at our Corporate Travel Excellence: February Edition, where our focus is on your professional development, the influential power of mentorship, and the art of presenting your personal brand. Join us for a 1/2 day of insights, strategies, and actionable advice from industry leaders, aimed at shaping your career in the...

Chapter Name: Mid South Area Chapter Description: Come learn about the benefits and advantages of GBTA Membership and local MSABTA Membership over breakfast. Featuring a special presentation by Ronda Dean, President of the GBTA Chapter Presidents' Council. Event Speaker: Ronda Dean, President of the GBTA Chapter Presidents' Council Location of Event: Varsity's Offices at 711...

GBTA Michigan Chapter Location of Event: In person: Anthology Events @ Book Tower 1265 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226 Description: As we leap into an impactful year, we are excited to invite you to our upcoming meeting. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for our community, featuring insightful discussions and engaging sessions that...

GBTA Chicago Travel & Event Risk Management 2024 What’s on tap for Travel Risk Management in 2024? - Cooper Kinney, Director business Development, International SOS Immigration Compliance for US Conferences and Business Events 2.0 – Eddie Raleigh, Partner, Fragomen In-Person: Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare Rosemont, IL $100 member / $150 guest

GBTA San Diego Join us in March for exciting San Diego Airport Updates by Hampton Brown! We'll hear about the airport development project, current airlines, route updates and more. Speaker - Hampton Brown VP Revenue, Marketing and Innovation San Diego International Airport Location - Hilton Harbor Island/San Diego Airport Registration: $60 members/$75 guests

GBTA | Tennessee Join GBTA-TN as we welcome keynote speaker Dr. Suzanne Castle. In this dynamic session designed exclusively for travel professionals, discover actionable strategies to manage workload pressures, prioritize self-care, and cultivate a resilient mindset. Let’s shift gears to-do lists to ta-da moments, empowering you to excel in your career, and provide exceptional customer...

GBTA Wisconsin Chapter This event will be held at the Hotel Northland in Green Bay WI! Topic: Generative AI: From Theory to Travel Main Speaker: Sam Hilgendorf has served as the chief information officer (CIO) at Fox World Travel You can't go a day without hearing something new about Generative AI and ChatGPT. We explore...

Join the GBTA | WI Chapter at this truly insightful event: Spotlight on Disability Mobility & Accessibility in Travel! Networking then Lunch + a Travel Industry panel discussion to promote dialogue around the needs & opportunities for advocating for travelers with disabilities. This is a "Don't Miss" event that will also offer Allied & Direct...

For buyers, it’s an invaluable opportunity to discover cutting-edge solutions that streamline travel booking and management, ensuring you're equipped with the best tools to optimize your travel programs. Trade-Show: After our program you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our hands-on 'trade-show' style exhibition for interactions, live demos, and in-depth discussions on harnessing...

Bold + Balance – The 70% Solution Being bold requires balance. The right combination of boldness and balance startswith understanding your purpose. It’s the foundation to why you do what you do andhow you show up best for yourself and others. In this session, Katie will guide youon the 70% solution she has discovered to...

Utah GBTA chapter luncheon Denise Daniel with Domo, based in Utah will be joining UBTA to review data, and all things travel intelligence best practices. She will discuss the evolution of travel data, what people want to see, how to manage multiple sources of data, and what questions you need to ask to get the...

GBTA New England Join us on March 14, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the March Chapter meeting - Meetings vs Transient – Playing Nice In The Sandbox “Bridging the Gap Between Meetings & Events and Business Transient Travel”. This will be an in-depth conversation on the challenges of having segregated & integrated M&E...

DFW Business Travel Association - February Monthly Meeting Meredith Fain, Co-Chair, Education Committee Speaker: Jumpstart your planning with possibilities and resilience. We present Dr. Suzanne Castle who talks about finding a Resiliency Boost - From To-Do to Ta-Da!

Visit Seattle Annual Industry Recap Event Speaker: Kelly Saling, Senior Vice President / Chief Sales Officer with Visit Seattle Location: Lotte Seattle Hotel 809 5th Avenue (located in F5, Inc. Tower) Seattle, WA 98104 https://www.lottehotelseattle.com/ Time: 11am - 1pm PST We can't wait to welcome back Kelly to our meeting as she always has exciting...

GBTA Bay Area Join us for an enlightening evening with Police Chief Scott and GBTA Bay Area's new president, Heather Parodi. This pivotal event promises to delve into the heart of community safety, travel precautions, and creating a welcoming environment for visitors. Engage directly with Chief Scott as he shares insights from his extensive law...