Global Business Travel Association - GBTA

GBTA Philadelphia - 2023 Education Day
2023-09-19 | CO
Educational Sessions Include

Fleet Management 101
Globalizing a Regional Policy & Safety
Corporate Card
NDC 2.0 Deep Dive Panel

Full Agenda Coming Soon!
Event Sponsor
Singapore Airlines
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Location of Event
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, 900 Packer Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Parking Information
Free parking at Live! Hotel & Casino
Pricing and Registration
Last chance to register is Wednesday, September 13 at 5pm

GBTA-Rocky Mountain Chapter - 2023 Golf, Paint & Sip and Auction
2023-09-19 07:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | CO
GBTA-RMC is excited to introduce an intuitive and easy-to-use online & mobile bidding silent auction.
We have created a simple auction online where donating AND bidding can take place as soon as today.
Simply sign up Under settings, add a credit card.
Once your credit card information has been added, BID or DONATE.
The auction will end with a click of a button, at our lunch on September 19th.
When you have the winning bid, you press pay.
It’s literally that easy.
Location of Event
The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort
200 Inverness Dr W Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112
Pricing and Registration
Starts at $80

GBTA APAC Conference 2023 – Singapore
2023-09-19 11:00 - 2023-09-20 16:00 | CO
The GBTA APAC Conference 2023 – Singapore will bring together the business travel community to network, learn from industry experts and benefit from peer-to- peer education. Tapping into the global insights of GBTA and curated by regional thought leaders this event will focus on the key issues and opportunities facing the business travel industry today.
Join us to connect with peers; expand your network; be inspired by innovative content and gain insights and knowledge to enhance your understanding of industry issues and accelerate your career.
For the first time, this event will be co-located with the Worldwide ERC® APAC Regional Summit Singapore offering all delegates the valuable opportunity to benefit from learning and networking opportunities provided by both organizations.

Register today for this important gathering of the global business travel industry and be a part of the journey.

Power Panel: Women in Travel Leadership from STEM and Financial Backgrounds
2023-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | CO
STEM and financial services have historically been disproportionately male dominated fields, and not typical feeders into the travel industry. As more women follow this career path, however, we look to three leaders who have set their own trajectories in the corporate travel industry, leveraging their strategic and technical backgrounds.
Speakers

Session Moderator
Hansini Sharma | Travel Practice Lead, Acquis

Panelist
Robyn Grassanovits | Vice President Emerging Business, Cirium

Panelist
Charity Romery | Chief Revenue Officer, HQ

Panelist
Alexandra Brooks | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Hertz Corporation

Pricing and Registration
Complimentary
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Puget Sound Chapter - The Problems and Solutions to Corporate Travel “Leakage”
2023-09-21 | CO
Ever since technology was introduced into the corporate travel landscape, the ability for travelers to have a plethora of options in their bookings has led to multiple challenges for both corporate travel suppliers and managers. The primary challenge that arises from these options is that travelers choose them, which means they are not staying within the confines of the corporate travel program. This booking “leakage” presents multiple gaps in an organization’s travel program, including gaps in duty of care, compliance oversight, savings management, and more. Now more than ever this has become an area of focus with the changes happening around NDC. How did we get here, what have we done to solve this challenge, and what technologies have emerged to help bridge these gaps? Join us as Justin Morris from Traxo discusses the history, challenges, and potential solutions.
Event Speaker
Justin Morris | Has been in corporate travel for a little over a decade. He spent four years with Avis Budget Group, where he led the mid-market team and advanced to be one of the first business development leaders with a 14-state territory. After his time with Avis Budget Group, he spent four years at CWT, contributing to their small, small-to-medium, and mid-market sectors in the Midwest before joining Direct Travel for a year. Now, Justin works as the Director of Sales for Traxo, leads the organization’s TMC partnership initiative, and hosts the Traxo Office Hours webinar series. Justin is very involved in GBTA. He’s currently a member of five BTA chapters, is the VP of Education for the Wisconsin BTA chapter, a member of Ladders, and sits on the Technology Committee. Outside of corporate travel, Justin spends most of his time with his wife and children in their foster care ministry, and when he has downtime, he enjoys a good game of tennis.
Location of Event
Sheraton Grand Seattle
1400 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.marriott.com/seasi
Pricing and Registration
$60.00 Members
$85.00 after 11:00 pm September 16
$75.00 Non-Members
$100.00 after 11:00 pm September 16
$10.00 Bingo – 3 tickets for $10
$60.00 All Access GBTA Member Ticket
$85.00 after 11:00 pm September 16

DC GBTA 7th Annual Golf Event & Inaugural Pickleball Clinic & Tournament!
2023-09-25 | CO
Sponsored by Delta Air Lines, this year will be our 7th Annual Golf Event – featuring fun and competitive challenges and prizes and ample networking opportunities!
To add to the excitement, we will host our very first PickleBall Clinic and Tournament!
Come join us! The day will begin with Continental Breakfast at registration as we send the Golfers out to the course. We anticipate PickleBall to begin at 10am with a Pro Clinic, then Tournament play until 1pm.
For those who prefer not to “play,” we are pleased to offer Wine Tasting at 11am. In the afternoon, we will feature a delicious buffet meal, with awards and presentations by our sponsors and leadership team.
Check back for more details, but be sure to register to attend as we will be limited in space for golf (120) and pickleball (20)!
See you there!

2023 Education Day
2023-09-27 08:30 - 16:30 | CO
GBTA | Georgia Chapter Annual Education Day at the Delta Flight Museum
BCD Travel is our Premier Sponsor for what will be an amazing day with discussions on NDC and DEI. The GBTA Convention is in Atlanta in 2024 and we are looking forward to learning more about getting ready for it and future city-wides. There will be Government Advocacy, the ever popular Buyers Panel, and more on how to work with your buyers and suppliers.
Trade Show Tables and Support Sponsorships are available by contacting Rick George at rick@partnershiptc.com
Learn More and Register here

GBTA Michigan Chapter - Annual Meeting & Tradeshow
2023-09-28 08:00 - 15:30 | CO
Mark your calendar for the Annual Meeting & Tradeshow! Get ready for compelling education sessions, expo tables, a Direct Member benchmarking session, and a networking reception the night before! Educational Topics include “The Problems and Solutions to Corporate Travel “Leakage” and “How to NDC-Proof Your Program”
Event Speaker
Justin Morris – Director of Sales, Traxo
Suzanne Boyan – Travel & Meetings Manager, ZS Associates
Location of Event
Embassy Suites Detroit – Livonia/Novi
19525 Victor Pkwy
Livonia, MI 48152
Thank you to Platinum sponsors

Central and Northern Florida Chapter - All Florida Day of Education & Networking - GTP Credit Approved
2023-09-29 10:00 - 19:00 | CO
Join all the Florida Chapters at a day of education with an agenda filled with exciting topics and great speakers at the unique venue of The Kennedy Space Center.
Educational Sessions include

Sustainability Panel
Travel Security & Risk Management
TMC Sourcing 2.0
NDC 2.0 Deep Dive Think

Special Surprise Guest Speaker
Location of Event
Kennedy Space Center Complex
Pricing and Registration
$120.00

Carrefour des Experts Travel & MICE par GBTA
2023-10-04 14:00 - 18:00 | CO
Le Carrefour des Experts Travel & MICE par GBTA France du 4 octobre se tiendra au sein du salon IFTM – Top Résa. Il réunira des acheteurs, Travel Managers et fournisseurs, représentant la chaîne de valeur Travel et MICE. Une opportunité de bénéficier du retour d’expérience de nos experts sur des thématiques d’actualité et de rencontrer vos pairs. The Carrefour des Experts Travel & MICE by GBTA France on 4 October will be held as part of the IFTM – Top Résa exhibition. It will bring together buyers, travel managers and suppliers representing the travel and MICE value chain. An opportunity to benefit from our experts’ best practices on current issues and to meet your peers.
Location of Event
IFTM Top-Résa – Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles Hall 1
1, Place de la Porte de Versailles 75015 Paris
Pricing and Registration
Supplier members : €45
Supplier non members : €265 Buyers: free to attend

LATAM Business Travel Forums Bogotá
2023-10-05 08:30 - 12:30 | CO
Bogotá | 5 de Oct
Fecha: jueves – 5 de octubre, 2023
Hora: 8.30am – 12.30pm
Sede: Novotel Parque 93
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GBTA Conference 2023 Milano
2023-10-05 09:00 - 16:30 | CO
Torna la Conferenza Annuale di GBTA Italia, il punto d’incontro della community del Business Travel e del MICE!
Speaker d’eccezione, Travel Manager, Event Manager e Supplier della catena del valore del Business Travel e del MICE si incontreranno, si confronteranno sugli argomenti di attualità e condivideranno best practice nell’appuntamento annuale dei viaggi d’affari e degli eventi.
Per approfondimenti: https://gbta.org/gbta-conference-2023-milano

Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management EMEA/APAC
2023-10-05 15:00 - 17:30 | CO
This is the rescheduled date for the June 7th session.
New dates are Oct. 5, 12, 19, & 26 all from 3-5:30 PM British Summer Time.
All other info from the June web page can be used for this one.

Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™
2023-10-05 15:00 - 17:30 | CO
The Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™ course builds off of the Fundamentals curriculum to aid business travel professionals in increasing their knowledge of the industry while also expanding on their professional skills. This course is designed for travel buyers overseeing a managed business travel program and suppliers offering travel-related products and services. GTP holders will earn 14 GTP® Recertification credits.
October 5, 12, 19, 26
3:00 PM BST – 5:30 PM BST
Pricing and Registration
$450 member/$550 non-member
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The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management™
2023-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
October 6, 13, 20, 27
Deadline to Register is September 30
Designed as a comprehensive guide to the key areas of managed travel, GBTA’s Fundamentals curriculum includes a full range of topics including safety, policy, trends, performance, and more. Participants in this course gain a better understanding of business travel management and make themselves indispensable to the business travel needs of their organization. Please note this is a virtual event. GTP holders will earn 14 GTP® Recertification credits.
Pricing
Complimentary to GBTA members, $550 non-members
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Tennessee Chapter - Hospitality InduSTRy: U.S. & Tennessee Market Trends & Outlook - GTP Credit Approved
2023-10-10 | CO
Just in time for hotel RFP season, come hear U.S., Tennessee, and Nashville hotel market updates with “Hospitality InduSTRy: US & Tennessee Market Trends & Outlook”. Smith Travel Research (STR) provides a single source of global hotel data covering daily and monthly performance, forecasts, annual profitability, hotel pipeline and hotel census information. Their commitment to confidentiality and accuracy has set the industry standard for over twenty-five years.
STR founded the STR family of companies and is proudly associated with STR Global, STR Analytics, and Hotel News Now.
Event Speaker
Tucker Latture, Sales Associate, STR Global
Location of Event
Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills
3800 Bedford Avenue
Nashville, TN 37215

Pricing and Registration
$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration
$45.00 after 01:00 am October 9
$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration
$45.00 after 01:00 am October 9
$45.00 Guest Registration
$55.00 after 01:00 am October 9

2023 October FEATURING OLYMPIAN MICHELLE DUSSERRE-FARRELL
2023-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | CO
FEATURING MICHELLE DUSSERRE-FARRELL
Athlete, Curatorial and USOPM Programs, United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist (Gymnastics)
Michelle Dusserre Farrell has maintained an impressive career within the Olympics and Paralympics for decades, beginning with her time as an Olympian and extending to her work with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
At only 5 years old, she found herself somersaulting in California gymnasiums, leading to her training with SCATS, a renowned gymnastics club known for cultivating promising talent. Dusserre was no exception, and at the age of 15, she made the Los Angeles 1984 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, the youngest member of the squad.
Alongside teammates including Hall of Famer Mary Lou Retton, she helped the U.S. win the silver medal in the team event. Dusserre was known for her consistency in competition. This earned her the nickname “tablesetter” because coaches frequently had her perform first, raising the expectations and (hopefully) scores of the judges. This strategy was employed during the 1984 Games and is partially credited for the team’s overall success.
Following her Olympic career, Dusserre studied at Arizona State University and obtained her master’s degree from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in nutrition. She has remained an active member of the Olympic community, having served on the Athlete’s Advisory Council at the USOC (now the USOPC) and within her current role as the Senior Director of Athlete, Curatorial and Programming at the Museum. She was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2006.
The Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (CSOPTC) is a world-class training venue for Team USA athletes. Facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor shooting range, velodrome, multi-purpose gymnasiums/courts, strength and conditioning gym, wrestling gym and boxing gym. From long-term to short term camps, clinics and resident programs, the CSOPTC provides a community that focuses on the full athlete experience, including a performance dining hall that caters to athletes offering a wide range of culinary styles to fuel their training, as well as a sports medicine clinic and science lab.
Join us in Tuesday, October 10th at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center – Colorado Springs also known as Olympic City USA — the local Olympic Training Center is the flagship center for athletic training in the United States.
This education luncheon will feature a topic in the Olympic Spirit which we all have. Museum Tours available for visitors who want to get a taste of Olympic City USA, the Olympic Training Center and its sprawling 35-acre campus.
Interested in joining the GBTARM board members to car pool?
Contact us at rmbtadenver@msn.com
THANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSOR
HERTZ

Rebuilding Customer Service post-pandemic
2023-10-10 11:30 - 14:00 | CO
CT/Westchester Business Travel Association
The pandemic turned the travel industry upside down and what we might have thought was the main in focus in 2019 could have now changed in 2023. Join us for a discussion with Aaron McMillan, United Airlines Managing Director of Hospitality Programs as he takes us on a journey through supply chain issues, rebuilding service to improve the customer experience, and sustainability, and how this new direction will be a game changer for the future.
Location of Event
The Kitchen @ the Stamford Urby Apartments
1 Greyrock Place
Stamford, CT 06901

The Evolution of Ground Transportation for Business Travel: Perspectives from European Business Travellers and Travel Managers
2023-10-11 08:00 - 09:00 | CO
As business travel continues its evolution post-Covid, travel programmers must adapt travel policies that meet corporate goals and objectives as well as employee expectations.
GBTA, in partnership with FREENOW for Business, will discuss the results of a recent survey of business travelers and travel managers in Europe.
The study explores corporate mobility in Europe, focusing on seven markets: France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Italy and Poland.
The study is an update from the 2020 study sponsored by FREENOW for Business and will examine:
– What has changed in the past three years and what the future might hold
– The rise of sustainability in business travel
– The top challenges for business travel managers in 2023
Buyers and suppliers, regardless of where they live, will find this content highly relevant. This webinar will provide insights into the changing landscape of ground transportation, the role of sustainability in the mobility ecosystem and how business travelers and travel managers perceive ground transportation options.
Event Speakers
Chris Ely, Research Director | GBTA
Felix Brand, Chief Strategy Officer | FREENOW
Benjamin Park, Executive Director of Travel and Sustainability

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GBTA Project, Crew and Team Travel Summit 2023
2023-10-11 08:00 - 17:30 | CO
Engage with business travel professionals at GBTA’s Project, Crew and Team Summit on October 11th in New Orleans. This one-day summit provides education in travel logistics, risk management, mobility issues, and technology solutions and is ideal for specialized buyers and suppliers in the sports, entertainment, emergency management, non-profit, energy, project, and consultancy sectors. This must-attend, interactive event will show case best practices in managing unique traveler journeys; connect buyers with substantial spend of non-traditional travel services and innovative supplier partners; and uncover new solutions to the many challenges of working in a fragmented ecosystem.
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North Central Chapter - October Networking with a Purpose!
2023-10-12 15:00 - 17:30 | CO
Register today for our networking event with a presentation by Delta Air Lines at the brand-new Star Bar & Bistro at the Hotel Indigo!
Join industry colleagues to hear from Courtney Swander, Global Sales Consulting, Delta Air Lines and the MSP SAF Coalition to learn about the Minnesota SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Hub – the first large-scale SAF Hub in the U.S. with unparalleled collaboration among key players across the value chain committed to scaling SAF production to replace conventional jet fuel. Hear about the anchor members who are joined by other leading institutions, including the State of Minnesota, to implement an ambitious shared strategy for aggressively decarbonizing the airline industry.
Continue the discussion by networking with colleagues and be one of the first to experience the new addition to our Minneapolis dining scene. All members and guests will receive 2 drink tickets (wine, beer, soda) and enjoy a nice assortment of appetizers created for our group.
Event Speaker
Courtney Swander, GM Global Sales Consulting, Delta Air Lines
Location of Event
Hotel Indigo, 618 Second Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Pricing and Registration
Guests and Industry Members $90

International Summit on Sensors and Sensing Technology
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-17 | CO
Speaker Registration 849 USD
Student Registration 399 USD
For more information please visit our conference website here

What travel managers and travelers agree (and disagree) on
2023-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | CO
What do business travelers think about the direction of managed business travel programs? What about the perspectives of the travel managers who set these programs?
Join this dynamic session with GBTA and Uber for Business to explore the priorities and challenges of today’s business travelers and travel managers, including:

The business traveler experience and its importance compared to other priorities
Sustainable business travel and what it means to travelers and managers alike
Cost savings in managed travel programs, how it is achieved and what is prioritized
How an uncertain economy could impact business travel

Sign up to gain valuable knowledge, innovative ideas, and actionable strategies to thrive in today’s evolving corporate travel landscape.
Event Speakers
Chris Ely, Research Director | GBTA
Vanessa Snow, Global Strategic Manager | Uber for Business

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GBTA | Georgia October 19 Monthly Meeting
2023-10-19 11:00 - 13:15 | CO
GBTA | Georgia October Monthly Meeting
October 19
Location of Event
Sandy Springs Performing Arts and Conference Ctr. Terrace Room
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Pricing and Registration
$85.00 Member and GA All Access Ticket
$45.00 Earlybird rate before October 12
$85.00 Guest Ticket
$65.00 Earlybird rate before October 12
For current speaker and program information, please visit www.georgiabta.org

Chicago Chapter - October Meeting & Networking - GTP Credit Approved
2023-10-23 13:00 - 18:30 | CO
Monday, October 23rd
1:00PM – 6:30PM (including post event beverages)
Part One: SERVING CUSTOMERS OF ALL ABILITIES
We’ll learn how airlines, airports and other industry sectors are working to ensure accessible travel for all consumers and employees.
Featuring speakers from United Airlines and Open Doors Organization
Part Two: GENERATIVE A.I. IN TRAVEL
We will explore the role that AI has to play in business travel as we bring together a panel of experts in the field of artificial intelligence.
Featuring panelists from Chicago’s Microsoft Technology Center, the Managing Partner @ Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN) and a data scientist from Amex GBT
Location of Event
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport – Rosemont
5460 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

GBTA Southern Africa Conference 2023
2023-10-25 15:00 - 16:00 | CO
Join GBTA Southern Africa on 25 and 26 October 2023 for our annual conference at Peermont Hotel Emperor’s Palace. Attend our conference to (re) connect and grow your valuable relationship with your fellow travel professionals. (Re) collaborate to get back to travel and back to business. Here is the opportunity to (re) communicate, plan and evolve for the future of the travel industry. You will be equipped with new knowledge, expertise and the ability to prepare for the return of business travel.
We will have plenty of networking sessions, 10 educational sessions with great speakers and panel discussions.
Location of Event
Emperors Palace Johannesburg
Pricing and Registration
R 2700 Buyer Member
R 3500 Supplier Member
R 3350 Non Member Buyer
R 3950 Non Member Supplier

GBTA WINiT GALA 2023
2023-10-26 | CO
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Brooklyn, New York
The goal of the WINiT Awards is to recognize the women, men, and companies who together are driving positive change for the career mobility of women in the travel-related industries. Winners will be honored at the Gala.
WINiT Gala award categories will include:

Most Innovative Trailblazer
Outstanding Woman of the Year
Rising Female Leader
Best Mentor or Coach (Women)
Best Mentor or Coach (Male)
DEI Leadership Award
The Future of the Workforce Award

Reception: 6:30 PM EST
Dinner: 7:30 PM – 9 :30 PM EST
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GBTA WINiT Summit 2023
2023-10-26 | CO
The WINiT Summit is a dedicated half-day event half-day event to bring together professionals of all levels for the sole purpose of positively changing the careers and lives of women in travel-related industries.
Registration & Buffet Lunch: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Registration: $299.00 USD for all attendees.
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South Florida Chapter - Hospitality Curriculum: Incorporating Proper Pieces for Business Travel Managers - GTP Credit Approved
2023-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | CO
Be part of designing a new curriculum at FAU. The faculty of FAU’s hospitality program, led by Dr. Peter Ricci, will be facilitating an interactive session with GBTA South Florida Members & Guests to design the curriculum for a new Business Travel Management Track at FAU. Come be part of educating FAU Hospitality Students on the skills and expertise needed to pursue a career in business travel, from the Allied and Direct Member points of view.

GBTA San Diego Networking Event
2023-10-27 | CO
Mix and Mingle with your industry friends and peers while enjoying a delicious lunch!
Join the San Diego Chapter of GBTA in beautiful Del Mar, say hello to new members and learn more about our 2023 Gala!
Location of Event
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
11582 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
Pricing and Registration
$50.00 Members
$70.00 Non-Members
