Global Business Travel Association - GBTA

GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg
2023-11-14 08:00 - 2023-11-16 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
14 – 16 November 2023
GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg is the place to be, it is Europe’s largest conference for business travel and meetings management professionals. It’s the place where community, learning and advocacy and more all come together for the European business travel industry. The place to build long-term connections, benefit from peer-to-peer education, and advocate for what matters most. To recognise and celebrate those who give back to keep our industry and association. It’s the place where our many voices from around the world join for the one purpose of shaping the future of the industry.
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Roadshow GBTA - Roma: "Impatti geopolitici su Business Travel e Mice"
2024-03-26 09:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Monaco)
Description:
Il Roadshow si svolge come una Masterclass con interazione tra relatori e spettatori, i quali potranno porre tutte le domande necessarie per soddisfare le proprie esigenze informative.
Il tema dell’evento di Roma verterà su “Impatti geopolitici su Business Travel e Mice” ed esplorerà con dati di scenario e pratiche concrete come il mercato sta reagendo alle sfide attuali e quali sono le contromisure per Travel Manager e supplier da mettere in atto.
Il Roadshow si terrà anche quest’anno presso il Centro Congressi del Western Plus Hotel Universo, a pochi passi dalla Stazione Ferroviaria di Roma Termini.
L’evento, con il networking di benvenuto che inizia alle 9.30 e i lavori in sala alle 10.00, pe prevede un light lunch con termine alle 14.00, sarà gratuito per i professionisti del Travel, grazie al contributo dei nostri Sponsor.
Il numero di posti è limitato.
Speakers:

Andrea Giuricin – CEO TRA Consulting, Senior advisor for Investment funds, Senior Consult. World Bank, Transport economist at CESISP-UNIMIB

Marco Quagliarella – General Manager of International Operations e General Manager of AIM Education @ AIM Group International
Start Date and Time: March 26, 2024 @ 9.30 AM CET
End Date and Time: March 26, 2024 @ 2.00 PM CET
Location:
Western Plus Hotel Universo
Via Principe Amedeo, 5/B
Roma
Sponsor:

CDS Groupe- Main Sponsor

🚩BWH Hotels Italia & Malta- Technical Sponsor
Pricing:
Free of Charge

WEBINAR ENTRE ACHETEURS / TRAVEL MANAGERS – JEUDI 25 AVRIL de 11h30 à 12h30
2024-04-25 17:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Luxembourg)
Nous vous invitons à échanger avec vos confrères lors d’un webinar interactif d’une heure, exclusivement réservé aux Acheteurs Travel & MICE et Travel Managers.
Une occasion de partager conseils, bonnes pratiques, informations et de benchmarker sur les sujets qui vous concernent au quotidien.
Nous vous remercions de bien vouloir répondre par mail à france@gbta.org
Le lien de connexion sera envoyé aux personnes qui ont confirmé, à l’approche de l’événement

Webinar - An insider view on the European Elections. What does it mean for Business Travel ?
2024-06-13 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Berlin)
13 June 2024
2pm – 3pm (CET)
Title : An insider view on the European Elections. What does it mean for Business Travel ?
The EU elections are coming, June 6-9. Join GBTA and its European Public Affairs team, Grayling Public Affairs on June 13, to learn about the results and the impact the new Parliament will have on the European Commission’s and Council’s ability to make foreign policy choices, most notably in implementing the next phase of the European Green Deal.
Speakers
Charles Feld, Director of the EU Energy, Environment and Transport Practice, Grayling
Jose Arroyo, Senior Consultant, EU Public Affairs, Grayling
Charles Patterson, Senior Manager European Public Affairs, Grayling
Catherine Logan, Regional SVP EMEA and APAC, GBTA
Reg link https://events.gbta.org/yPwQbr

Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™
2024-09-05 10:00 - 2024-09-26 12:30 (America/New_York)
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. Ideal preparation for your GTP exam, or as a refresher to earn 14 GTP Recertification credits.
Core Curriculum

Strategic Planning and sourcing
Buyer and Supplier Relationships
Travel Risk Management
Travel Program Administration
Analytics and reporting

Pricing
$450 member/$675 non-member
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The Future Is Now: Technological Transformation in Corporate Travel
2024-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
For corporate travel, last year was a watershed year for technology. Technologies including AI, NDC, and blockchain have begun to transform the industry. Based on GBTA research, this webinar will look at technology in corporate travel. It addresses a number of topics including:
Travel programs: Do travel programs do a good job with technology? Will spending on technology increase in the coming year? How often do travel programs use technology “add-ons” such as virtual payment, off-channel booking “capture” technology, and reshopping technology?
Hotels: Are hotel professionals satisfied with the technology that they use?
Emerging technology: Are industry professionals familiar with emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, NDC, and virtual reality (VR)? How could these technologies be applied to corporate travel? Are industry professionals interested in these potential applications?

Speakers:

Tim Craxton, Team Lead, Cvent

Mark Sharoff, Senior Manager, Research, GBTA
Based on GBTA research sponsored by Cvent
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GBTA + VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations | Copenhagen
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-06
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GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations | Copenhagen is the place to be, it is Europe’s largest conference for business travel and meetings management professionals. It’s the place where community, learning and advocacy and more all come together for the European business travel industry. The place to build long-term connections, benefit from peer-to-peer education, and advocate for what matters most. To recognise and celebrate those who give back to keep our industry and association. It’s the place where our many voices from around the world join for the one purpose of shaping the future of the industry.
Attend Conference and you’ll return to your organisation armed with new knowledge, expertise and impactful best practices. From serving the ongoing needs of business travel professionals to looking ahead to what’s needed most now by travel buyers, suppliers, business travellers and others.

In-person networking, business, and connection opportunities alongside thousands of peers and partners from across the global business travel community
Curated topics, insightful speakers, and leading experts on what matters most for the times we’re in but also for our future
An unparalleled offering of sessions for education, learning, training and professional development for professionals of all levels and interests
Tools, research and resources you need, from the latest forecasts and data, to best practices and technologies to help you navigate the road ahead for your business travelers, organizations, and teams

The most important European gathering of the global business travel industry, be a part of the journey.

GBTA Sustainability Summit
2024-11-04 09:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Building a Sustainable Future for Business Travel: From Words to Action
The time is now to empower organisations of all sizes and in all geographies to accelerate the integration of travel practices that materially reduce emissions, on a joint journey with the travel value chain to reach Net Zero by 2050.
On 4 November 2024, GBTA will be hosting its Annual Sustainability Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark. This year, the focus will be on bold actions, radical collaboration, preparing for regulations, the role of technology, and the importance of harmonisation across the industry.
This one-day, high-level event will bring together industry leaders, practitioners, experts and policy leaders to outline the latest trends in sustainable business travel and offer concrete decarbonisation solutions. The Summit will facilitate connections and dialogue, offering a platform for open conversations about the challenges and opportunities in advancing climate action within the business travel sector.

Maximising Duty of Care: Choosing Your Safest “Last Mile” Option for Business Travel
2024-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
As business travel adapts to shifting economic conditions, managed travel programmes must revise their policies to align with corporate objectives while addressing employee needs. GBTA, in partnership with FREENOW for Business, will present key findings from a recent survey of business travellers and travel managers across several European countries. This study examines the “last mile” duty of care—the final segment of a journey from a transportation hub to the destination—in four markets: Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain. The webinar will address:
• Corporate policies and challenges related to ground transport
• Perceptions of how ground transport affects traveller safety
• Preferences and views of business travellers regarding ground transport and last mile duty of care

This information will be particularly valuable for both buyers and suppliers. The webinar will provide insights into the changing landscape of ground transport safety, the role of sustainability in the mobility ecosystem, and how business travellers and travel managers perceive transportation options, particularly concerning last mile transport.

Mark Sharoff, Senior Research Manager, GBTA
Mark Sharoff is a Senior Research Manager at GBTA, responsible for researching and writing reports on a variety of industry topics. He has been with GBTA since 2014. He holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University and a B.A. from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. A native of Denver, he is a big fan of sports and affordable restaurants.

Daniel Barthuly, Head of Business Travel, FREENOW
As Head of Business Travel at FREENOW, Daniel focuses on delivering a seamless, customer-first experience. He works closely with global product, tech, and local operations teams across nine markets to drive innovation and boost user satisfaction. His deep interest in business travel stems from his time as an innovation consultant, where frequent travel sparked his interest in the field. With five years at FREENOW, Daniel has honed his expertise in ride-hailing through roles in Corporate Development & Operations. He believes that a dynamic marketplace product are the cornerstone of a reliable and safe service between both riders and drivers.
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Registration is complimentary for all.

Le Carrefour des Échanges Travel & MICE par GBTA
2024-11-26 13:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Description: Le Carrefour des Échanges Travel & MICE par GBTA France du 26 novembre réunira des acheteurs, Travel Managers et fournisseurs, représentant la chaîne de valeur Travel et MICE. Une opportunité d’échanger avec vos pairs et de bénéficier du retour d’expérience de professionnels sur des thématiques stratégiques.
Date: Mardi 26 novembre de 13h30 à 19h00 CET
Lieu: Le Méridien Etoile, 75017 Paris, France

The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
Course session dates: January 21 – February 11
Time: Live online classes weekly, 1:00-3:00PM GMT
The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course is designed for travel buyers and suppliers who want a deeper understanding of the foundational elements of a corporate travel policy. Learners will gain a better understanding of business travel management and make themselves indispensable to the needs of their organization.
Participants earn 14 GTP Recertification credits.
Core Curriculum

Overview of Travel Management
Travel Policy
Creating a Service Model
Travel Technology Basics
Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management

Pricing
$295 member/$675 non-member

Carrefour des Experts Travel & MICE par GBTA
2025-02-06 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Description:
Le programme de ce Carrefour des Experts GBTA alternera :
“Quick Visions” Travel & MICE
Questions et réactions des Acheteurs/Travels Managers
Speed-meetings Acheteurs – Fournisseurs
Start Date and Time:
6 février 2025 14h00 CET

End Date and Time:
6 février 2025 19h00 CET
Location: Hilton Paris La Défense Westfield CNIT, 2 Pl. de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux

Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program
2025-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Course dates: February 24, 2025 – July 20, 2025
The Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program is the only educational initiative designed to provide cutting-edge business insights and immersive learning experiences in partnership with leading international education. The program offers a blended learning format with masters-level courses in Marketing, Management, Leadership and Finance provided in partnership with Cornell University. Ideal for senior-level industry professionals the GLP program provides learners with the opportunity to build a network of like-minded business travel professionals while refining their knowledge with expert education designed for the business travel leader.
Core Curriculum

Leading a VUCA world
Building high-performance virtual teams
Digital marketing and the customer journey
Finance and accounting principles
Introduction to AI
Leading for success
GLP Program Capstone (Denver, CO, pre-convention)

The GLP Program is a two-part credential combining coursework and a capstone project. Upon completing both, participants will earn a lifetime certification and GLP Designation.
Location of Event

A combination of virtual and in-person classes.
Program capstone is in-person in Denver, CO, pre-GBTA Convention 2025. Convention attendance not required.
Pricing

$5,495 member/$7,495 non-member

Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management
2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Course dates: March 6 – March 27
Time: 4 weekly sessions, live online, 10:00AM – 12:30pm ET (Check out this Time Convertor World Clock)
The Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™ course builds off 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. Ideal preparation for your GTP exam, or as a refresher to earn 14 GTP Recertification credits.
Core Curriculum

Strategic Planning and sourcing
Buyer and Supplier Relationships
Travel Risk Management
Travel Program Administration
Analytics and reporting

Learn more about the course or register now.
Pricing
$450 member/$675 non-member

Sustainable Travel Management
2025-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Course Dates: March 18-April 15, 2025
Times: Live online classes weekly, 11:00AM-1:00PM EDT | 3:00PM-5:00PM GMT
Wonder how the course times translate to your local time? Check out this Time Convertor World Clock
Companies around the world are now examining their business travel practices as a lever to reduce overall emissions. But what does this mean in practice, and how can travel programs contribute to the effort? GBTA’s Sustainable Travel Management course focuses on the practical application of climate action and the management, reduction, and tracking of carbon emissions from business travel. This training course will address the challenges and opportunities as forward-thinking organizations look to launch or advance their sustainable travel management program.
Participants earn 10 GTP Recertification credits.
Core Curriculum

Emissions-reducing technologies in business travel
Empowering travelers to make informed decisions via travel policy, booking tools, and more
Emissions tracking
Sustainability criteria to aid in the selection of suppliers

Pricing
$450 member/$675 non-member

Shaping the Future of Europe via Business Travel 2025 and beyond
2025-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join Julia Sullivan, Chair of the GBTA Europe Advisory Board, Ben Park, Direct Seat, Regional Europe, GBTA, Shane Downey, VP Government Relations, GBTA and Moderated by Fulvio Origo, Country Director, Italy, GBTA, as they reflect on the hot topics discussed during their recent visit to Brussels to meet with key industry representatives, policymakers, and stakeholders. Advocating on behalf of the sector, members of the GBTA board met with members of the European Parliament and European Commission to ensure the business travel industry can continue to thrive while advancing the EU’s ambitious sustainability goals. The panel will share some of their insights and key takeaways from the discussions.

Global Travel Professional (GTP®) Certification
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Testing Window: May, 2025
Application deadline: April 2, 2025
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:

Advance your career in business travel management
Showcase your career commitment to peers and leadership team
Amplify your ability to contribute to strategic business objectives

The GTP® examination consists of 125 multiple-choice questions and is offered in English only.
Pricing
$350 member/$450 non-member

Roadshow GBTA Italia, Roma
2025-06-04 09:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Il Roadshow di GBTA Italia torna a Roma con un appuntamento immancabile.
Nell’edizione 2025 del Roadshow di Roma, con relatori d’eccezione, si parlerà di aspettative e 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨, di 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 & 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 e di Best Practice di 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Ingresso gratuito, previa registrazione.
Networking, Aggiornamento, Best Practice (in blue). Con Talk, Masterclass e Insight, durante la mattinata verranno esplorate in modo smart e pratico le tematiche più attuali di Business Travel. Non mancare!
Registrati qua: https://events.gbta.org/GeP3w7
Location
Il Roadshow si tiene al Best Western Plus Hotel Universo a pochi passi dalla Stazione Roma Termini e dal Teatro dell’Opera in Via Principe Amedeo 5/B – Roma (RM)

Agenda
L’agenda è in via di definizione. Gli orari del Roadshow sono:
9.45 – Accredito e Welcome Coffee
10.15 – Inizio lavori
12.45 – Light Lunch
Relatori
Tra i relatori, saranno presenti:

Andrea Giuricin
CEO
@ TRA Consulting
Loredana Merelli
Travel Manager
@ KPMG
Federico De Carlo
Italy Managing Director
@ CDS GROUPE
Cesare Belosi
Global Travel & Expenses Manager
@ CNH

Lorenzo Lagorio
Country Manager Italia
@easyJet
Valentina Ubaldi
Head of HR Mobility and ESG Solutions
@ Zucchetti
Christian Isola
Chief Commercial Officer
@ Locauto Group

Accesso
L’evento è dedicato a Travel/Event/Mobility Manager e Supplier del Travel.
L’accesso all’evento è gratuito, previa registrazione. I posti sono limitati, consigliamo la registrazione appena possibile.
Il roadshow è possibile grazie a:

Registrazioni

GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 | Hamburg Supplier Summit
2025-06-04 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Description: Join us at GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 | Hamburg Supplier Summit to unite with industry colleagues to plan and prepare for this year’s Conference. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and create customized opportunities to enhance your company’s visibility while learning best practices and tips to position you for Conference success.
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Start Date and Time: Wednesday, 4 June 14:00 CEST
End Date and Time: Wednesday, 4 June 17:00 CEST
Agenda:
14:00 Welcome: sponsors arrive for Supplier Summit with refreshments on arrival
14:30 – 15:30 Presentations
• Welcome
• Market insights
• Event evolution
• Sponsorship and expo opportunities
• Maximising your presence
15:30 – 17:00 Venue Tour
• Registration/Cloakroom/Viewing Gallery/Broadcast Studio
Main Stage
• Expo and Catering/Expo selection
• Education Session Breakout Rooms, Braindate
• Questions and Close
19:00 Drinks and Dinner – details TBD
Location:
CCH Congress Center Hamburg
Congresspl 1
Hamburg 20355
Pricing & RSVP: Complimentary for suppliers

Masterclass GBTA France 2025
2025-07-03 09:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Description:
La Masterclass, événement phare du calendrier GBTA France est le rendez-vous des professionnels du Voyage d’Affaires et du MICE.
Des experts acheteurs, Travel Managers et fournisseurs, représentant de la chaine de valeur Travel et MICE donneront un éclairage sur l’industrie et partageront leur retour d’expérience sur des thématiques d’actualité.
Start Date and Time:
3 juillet 2025 09:00 am CET
End Date and Time:
3 juillet 2025 09:00 9m CET
Location:
Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel 61 Quai de Grenelle, 75015 Paris
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The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-28
Course dates: October 7 – October 28
Times: Live online classes weekly, 10:00AM-12:00PM ET
The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course is designed for travel buyers and suppliers who want a deeper understanding of the foundational elements of a corporate travel policy. Learners will gain a better understanding of business travel management and make themselves indispensable to the needs of their organization.
Participants earn 14 GTP Recertification credits.
Core Curriculum

Overview of Travel Management
Travel Policy
Creating a Service Model
Travel Technology Basics
Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management

Register by September 30

GBTA +VDR Conference 2025 | Hamburg
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-12
Join us for GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2025 – Hamburg, the premier European event for the business travel industry where diverse voices come together for a common purpose.
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GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA | Vienna Supplier Summit
2026-03-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, Austria, 1220 Wien
This event will provide you with key updates for this year’s GBTA Europe Conference, along with valuable insights into how to make the most of your conference experience.
The Supplier Summit is an exclusive event for suppliers, designed to help you prepare for exhibiting and sponsoring the event in Vienna.
When: 25 March from 14:00 – 17:00 with dinner starting at 19:00 CET
Pricing: Complimentary
Attire: Business Casual

GBTA Italia Roadshow | Padova
2026-06-11 09:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | SAVHOTEL MANTEGNA PADOVA, Via Niccolò Tommaseo, 61, 35131 Padova PD, Italy
Il Roadshow di GBTA Italia unisce Masterclass, Talk, Tavole Rotonde e Insight finalizzati ad esplorare in modo smart e pratico le tematiche più attuali di Mice e Business Travel.

GBTA Annual Business Meeting 2026
2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join GBTA leaders for a review of the state of the association, key milestones and what’s ahead at GBTA’s 2026 Annual Business Meeting, to be held virtually. (As required by New York State law, this serves as a notification for GBTA members.)
The 2026 Board of Directors Election results will be announced during the ABM.

Carrefour des Experts 2026 | France
2026-09-16
Le Carrefour des Experts Travel & MICE par GBTA se tiendra au sein de l’IFTM Top Résa, le salon professionnel du tourisme et des voyages, en septembre 2026. Rejoignez-nous pour une série de tables rondes pour partager des retours d’expérience concrets et aborder les enjeux clés de l’industrie.

GBTA Conference 2026 Milano
2026-10-01 08:45 - 16:00 (Europe/Rome)
The GBTA Italia Annual Conference, the meeting point for the Business Travel community, is back!
International speakers, Travel Managers, Event Managers, Mobility Managers and Suppliers from the Business Travel and MICE value chain meet to discuss the main issues on the agenda, share best practices and build the future of the events and business travel sector together.

GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA | Vienna
2026-11-02 08:00 - 2026-11-04 14:30 (Europe/Vienna)
Join us in Vienna for the GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2026 in Partnership with ABTA, the most important annual gathering for business travel professionals in Europe. For the first time, this flagship event will take place in Vienna, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and peers in a vibrant new host city for an inspiring and unmissable experience.

Le Carrefour des Échanges Travel & MICE par GBTA
2026-12-03 13:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Paris) | Le Méridien Paris Arc De Triomphe, Le Méridien Paris Arc De Triomphe 81 Boulevard Gouvion Saint-Cyr, Paris, France, 75017, Paris, 75017, France
Le Carrefour des Échanges Travel et MICE du 3 décembre réunit des acheteurs, travel managers et fournisseurs pour échanger et bénéficier de retours d’expérience d’autres professionnels de l’industrie. Un format interactif, qui permet aux participants d’échanger en petits groupes sur des sujets ciblés et croiser leurs regards sur les pratiques de chacun.
