Global Business Travel Association - GBTA

South Florida Chapter - GBTA South Florida January Educational Forum: The Problems and Solutions to Corporate Travel Leakage
2023-01-10
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. 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, Director of Sales | Traxo
Location of Event
West Palm Beach, FL
Venue Information
Hilton West Palm Beach
600 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Discounted Parking: $15
Pricing and Registration
GBTA South Florida and All Access Members= $50.00
Non-Members= $9000

Puget Sound Chapter - PSBTA Annual Holiday Meeting
2022-12-15
As the year comes to a close we invite you to join us at the beautiful Fairmont Hotel. This is an event not to be missed. It’s a great time of connection, reflection, fun and lots of Bingo prizes – including tickets from our sponsor Fiji Airways. It has been a great year for business travel and it is time to celebrate!
GBTA Puget Sound Chapter’s charity partner, Ronald McDonald House, will be joining us and giving us an update on their programs and how we can continue to work together and the opportunities for the season of giving.
Take a look at the links below for ways you can contribute to their cause.
In Kind Cash Donations – Donate
Seattle House Supplies
Craft Room
Toys
Amazon List for Family Resource Center
And Thank you to our Sponsors: FIJI Airways /OneWorld Connect Airline Group
Event Speaker
Ronald McDonald House Representative | Ronald McDonald House Charities
Location of Event
Seattle, WA
Venue Information
Fairmont Hotel, 411 University Street Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.fairmont.com/seattle/
Pricing and Registration
$50.00 Members
$75.00 after 11:00 pm December 11
$75.00 Non-Members
$100.00 after 11:00 pm December 11
$400.00 Table for 8
$575.00 after 11:00 pm December 11
$50.00 All Access GBTA Member Ticket
$75.00 after 11:00 pm December 11
$20.00 Bingo – 3 tickets for $20

Puget Sound Chapter - December Annual Holiday Celebration General Meeting
2022-12-15
Holiday Celebration and thank you to our sponsor: FIJI Airways – oneworld connect
Location of Event
Seattle, WA
Venue Information
Fairmont Hotel, 411 University Street, Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.fairmont.com/seattle/

GBTA Europe Town Hall
2022-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join GBTA’s volunteer leadership as the European and Global committees share what they see as the key themes for 2023 and what they are planning to deliver in the fields of:

Accommodations
Aviation
DE&I
Meetings
Payment Solution
Risk
Sustainability
Technology

Ohio Valley Chapter - OVBTA Holiday Meeting - GTP Credit Approved
2022-12-13
Please join the Ohio Valley BTA for an exciting Holiday meeting! We will have speakers focusing on creating belonging for your teams, a leadership focus for 2023, and a review of Best Practices for Business Travel as we move into a new year.
Location of event
Columbus, OH
Venue Information
Hyatt House Columbus OSU North, 633 West 5th Avenue, Columbus , OH 43201

APAC Travel Summit
2022-12-08 16:30 - 2022-12-09 19:00 (America/New_York) | in-person
PATA and GBTA to host APAC Travel Summit in Bangkok, Thailand
The two-day, first-of-its-kind joint event in Asia will address sustainability and best practices in the tourism, MICE, and corporate travel spheres
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host their inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the new, state-of-the-art Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from December 8-9, 2022.
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North Central Chapter - Annual Holiday Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser Event
2022-12-08
Annual Holiday Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser Event with silent auction
Location of Event
Bloomington, MN
Venue Information
Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington Hotel, 5500 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437
Free Parking
Pricing and Registration
$45 guest fee

Silicon Valley Chapter - The Future of the Convention Industry. What does 2023 and beyond look like for the Silicon Valley? - GTP Credit Approved
2022-12-08 | Virtual
Join us virtually to hear how the Convention Visitors Bureau’s are handling the future of conventions and large meetings as we listen in on a panel discussion with San Jose, Santa Clara and Oakland CVB’s. What are the pain points we should look out for and how can we guide our attendees as we navigate 2023
Event Speaker
Alby Gebretsadik
Christine Lawson
Peter Gamez
Kevin Iwamoto

Philadelphia Chapter - 17th Annual Holiday Gala & Silent Auction
2022-12-08
Get ready to dance the night away at the 17th Annual GBTA Philadelphia Holiday Party!
You are formally invited to GBTA Philadelphia’s 17th Annual Holiday Gala and Silent Auction. There will be an open bar, cocktail hour, silent auction and entertainment.
Location of Event
Conshohocken, Pa
Venue Information
Hotel West & Main Conshohocken, 46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428
FREE PARKING FROM 5PM – 2AM!
Pricing and Registration
$125.00 Member Holiday Party Price
$150.00 after 5:00 pm November 25
$150.00 Guest Price
$175.00 after 5:00 pm November 25
$1,200.00 Holiday Party Table of 10
$125.00 GBTA All-Access Member Who Is NOT A Philadelphia Chapter Member
$150.00 after 05:00 pm November 25

Global Business Travel Index (BTI)™: Outlook for Global Business Travel 2022 – 2026
2022-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
For the past 14 years, the BTI has been a signature GBTA research study. It is a critical industry planning tool that provides an exhaustive study of business travel spending and growth covering 75 countries across 48 industries and provides a five-year forward looking forecast. It provides demand-side measurements of all types of business trips and all spending while on a trip. This includes everything spent on business travel including airfare, hotel, dining, car rental, train travel, incidental purchases made during the trip, taxi/ride sharing, etc. In addition, it is the industry benchmark for business travel spend and receives considerable media coverage.
In partnership with Mastercard, this session will examine key topics including: business travel trends between 2019 – 2022, insights into business travelers’ sentiment toward returning to travel, how sustainability and technology are changing business travel, and more. Join us for a look at the state of the industry and what’s likely in store for the next five years.
Event Speaker

Lydie Charpin – Vice President of Corporate Travel and Spend Management, Mastercard

Jon Grey – Principal, Rockport Analytics

Made Possible by Mastercard

GBTA Board of Directors Town Hall
2022-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join the GBTA Board of Directors in their final Town Hall of 2022. The Board will be providing updates on their activity, reviewing education plans for next year, exploring sustainability, and more. There’s an opportunity to make your voice heard too, with a Q & A with the Board.
Start: December 1, 2022 11:00 AM ET
End: December 1, 2022 12:00 PM ET
Timezone:

11:00 – 12:00 EST
10:00 – 11:00 CST
16:00 – 17:00 GMT
17:00 – 18:00 CET
Location: Virtual
Pricing: Complementary

Global Business Travel Forecast 2023
2022-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Data: 1 dicembre 2022
Orario: dalle 10.00 am alle 11.00 am
Lingua: italiano
I prezzi di viaggio continueranno a crescere non solo in questa parte finale del 2022 ma anche per tutto il 2023. L’aumento dei prezzi del carburante, la carenza di manodopera e le pressioni inflazionistiche sui costi delle materie prime sono i fattori principali che influenzeranno la crescita.
Qual è la strategia migliore per affrontare questo mercato?
Durante il Webinar del 1 dicembre analizzeremo i tratti salienti del “2023 Global Business Travel Forecast” realizzato da CWT e GBTA e con il supporto di Travel Manager e Travel Buyer condivideremo tattiche e idee per disinnescare i rischi e sfruttare al meglio le opportunità che ne conseguono.
Partner
L’evento è possibile grazie agli Annual Partner di GBTA Italia:

SAVE THE DATE: Webinar GBTA Italia - “Global Business Travel Forecast 2023”
2022-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Data: 1 dicembre 2022
Orario: dalle 10.00 am alle 11.00 am
Lingua: italiano
I prezzi di viaggio continueranno a crescere non solo in questa parte finale del 2022 ma anche per tutto il 2023. L’aumento dei prezzi del carburante, la carenza di manodopera e le pressioni inflazionistiche sui costi delle materie prime sono i fattori principali che influenzeranno la crescita.
Qual è la strategia migliore per affrontare questo mercato?
Durante il Webinar del 1 dicembre analizzeremo i tratti salienti del “2023 Global Business Travel Forecast” realizzato da CWT e GBTA e con il supporto di Travel Manager e Travel Buyer condivideremo tattiche e idee per disinnescare i rischi e sfruttare al meglio le opportunità che ne conseguono.
L’evento è possibile grazie agli Annual Partner di GBTA Italia:

EL ENTRENAMIENTO NECESARIO O treinamento necessário
2022-12-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Mexico_City) | Virtual
1 Diciembre, 9:00 am MEX / 12:00 pm BUE
Del saber al saber hacer: te invitamos a un viaje a través del turismo, el deporte, la vida, la ciencia y las emociones para alcanzar nuestras mayores metas.
Do conhecimento ao know-how: convidamos você a uma viagem pelo turismo, esporte, vida, ciência e emoções para alcançar os nossos maiores objetivos.
Event Speaker
PEPO MUÑOZ
#sonreidor
International Event & Travel Consultant
Evento sin cargo, para Compradores y Proveedores de Viajes Corporativos de América Latina.
¡Último evento del año! Conéctate desde tu oficina u hogar durante apenas una hora con nosotros para poder conocer las últimas novedades que tenemos para ti desde GBTA, seguido de una presentación original y única: ” El Entrenamiento Necesario” by Pepo Muñoz. Del saber al saber hacer: te invitamos a un viaje a través del turismo, el deporte, la vida, la ciencia y las emociones para alcanzar nuestras mayores metas. Registro abierto, el acceso es solo con registro. Dudas? Preguntas? Escribenos a latamevents@gbta.org
Último evento do ano! Conecte-se do seu escritório ou casa por apenas uma hora conosco para conhecer as últimas notícias que temos para você da GBTA, seguido de uma apresentação original e única: “O treinamento necessário” de Pepo Muñoz. Do conhecimento ao know-how: convidamos você a participar de uma viagem pelo turismo, esporte, vida, ciência e emoções para alcançar os nossos maiores objetivos. Dúvidas? Perguntas? Escreva para nos ao nosso email, latamevents@gbta.org
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North Carolina Chapter - NCBTA Annual Gala, Silent Auction, Charity & Education
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-02
On Thursday, Dec 1st, 2022, GBTA- North Carolina Chapter, will host its Annual Gala & Silent Auction where there will be entertainment, lots of items to be won at the live and silent auction and on Friday, Dec 2nd, 2022, we will have breakfast followed by education and a charity drive. This signature event will bring together travel industry professionals and their guests (Could be family or friends not in the travel industry), to spend time together having a wonderful experience at DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown NC. This event will prove to be a fun opportunity for networking and reconnecting with industry colleagues and celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with those who make a difference in our lives personally & professionally.
Event Speaker
Edyta Satchell, Travel & Beauty Wellness Expert | Finelle
Location of Event
Asheville, NC
Venue Information
DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown, 199 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Pricing & registration
Members – $100
Guests (Non Travel Industry) – $75
Buyers – $75
Non-Members – $125

Michigan Chapter - December Holiday Event & Charity Auction
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-02
Charity Auction
Our 2022 Charity is Hope Against Trafficking.
When Hope Against Trafficking started, the founders realized that there was a lack of long-term, safe, restorative environments for adult survivors of human trafficking. The women who have been rescued or escaped their traffickers lack hope as they have no safe-haven, no financial stability, and fear for their lives.
Hope Against Trafficking provides a comprehensive and dedicated program. They have taken a two-pronged approach for the restoration of survivors and education for its community.
You can learn more at Hope Against Trafficking.
Please contact Gail Major at charities@gbtamichigan.org if you’re interested in donating an item for the charity auction and don’t forget your CASH (or plastic) the night of the event!
Thank you for your support of this year’s charity, Hope Against Trafficking!
Location of event
Birmingham, MI
Venue Information
Daxton Hotel, 298 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009

The Dawn of the Employee-Centric Travel Program?
2022-11-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
11:00 am to 12:00pm Eastern Time
The primary goal of many managed travel programs is to limit cost. Recently, travel programs have paid greater attention to traveler satisfaction/well-being. In a tight labor market with low unemployment and rising salaries, an employee-centric travel program can help companies recruit and retain talent. Based on GBTA-Deem research, this session will examine the role of the user/traveler experience in managed corporate travel. How well do travel programs serve the needs of business travelers? Is traveler experience more important than other objectives such as cost savings? How do travel programs measure employee satisfaction? Do travel programs adequately accommodate employees with disabilities and special needs? What perks and policy changes do business travelers value most? Which booking technology features and innovations are travel managers and business travelers most interested in?
Event Speaker
David Grace, President | Deem

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It’s your Duty to Care, Canada! How to gain support and build meaningful policies to support a Travel Risk Management Program.
2022-11-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Understanding the employee and organizational benefits of a Travel Risk Management program is a great foundational start. Join us on this webinar, as we take participants through how to take your Travel Risk Management program to the next level, and build the necessary steps to win over stakeholders and gain C-suite support as you develop a best-in-class program.
Chris Lewis VP Business Development Amex GBT Laura Franceschini VP Global Procurement DBRS -Morningstar
Price
Complimentary

Carrefour des Échanges Travel & MICE par GBTA
2022-11-24
Le prochain Carrefour aura pour ambition de rassembler les professionnels du Voyages d’Affaires et du MICE pour partager leurs expériences et bonnes pratiques autour de deux thématiques d’actualité

GBTA Reconecta - Travel Managers Reunited
2022-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | in-person
23 noviembre 2022, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bogotá, Colombia, Novotel Bogotá Parque 93
Te esperamos para compartir una mañana de educación y networking junto a tus colegas Travel Managers Colombianos, en un evento que traerá las últimas tendencias referentes a Viajes de Negocios en América Latina. El acceso es exclusivo para Gestores de Viajes y el programa ofrecerá dos sesiones educativas: la primera, referida a Sustentabilidad gracias a LATAM Airlines y luego de eso, un panel de actualización en Viajes, junto a profesionales locales. Aterrizamos en Bogotá nuevamente con muchísimo entusiasmo y allí te estaremos esperando: ¡Colombia, estamos encantados de regresar!
*Evento de acceso exclusivo con invitación
*Inscripción previa requerida
Para más info, preguntas o dudas, escríbenos a latamevents@gbta.org

8:30 am
Apertura Acreditaciones en Sede

9:00 am
Palabras de Bienvenida

9:30 am
Sustentabilidad aplicada a Viajes: te invitamos a conocer las novedades que harán la diferencia
Presenta: Andreas Schek, VP de Ventas y Marketing, LATAM Airlines

10:00 am
GBTA presenta – ¡Sé parte de TÚ Industria!

10:15 am
Panel: Actualidad en el mundo de los Viajes Corporativos
Moderador: Miguel González, Director Ejecutivo, COPASTUR
Panelistas:
Paola Andrea Orjuela Buitrago, Travel Manager, PwC
Felipe Cardona, Americas Head of Travel Operations & Global Air Category Lead, Novartis
Diana Beltrán, Supervisor Dirección Regional LAC, Grupo Bimbo

10:45 am
Brunck de Networking

12:00 pm
Fin del Evento

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Puget Sound Chapter - Topic: Airline Reservation System Now, Then and Next!
2022-11-16
We will take a look at a quick recap of the history of airline reservation systems and will then fast forward to what’s happening today with Amadeus and the New Distribution Capability, aka NDC, and what this means to drive better airline retailing in the travel industry.
Speaker: Sherri Schwebach, Senior Sales Director, Amadeus
Sherri Schwebach joined Amadeus in 2021 and has been helping drive success across the Americas for Amadeus and the travel industry. Throughout her long career, she has held many roles in both airline and travel technology with other GDS’ and with airlines such as American Airlines and AirCal. Sherri is currently the Sr. Sales Director for Travel Distribution at Amadeus.
Join us for a fabulous lunch and networking!
If you have any questions please reach out to administrator@psbta.org
Location of Event
Seattle, WA
Venue Information
Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Pricing and Registration
$50 Members
$75 Non-Members
(*$25 late fee after 11pm Nov 12)

Puget Sound Chapter - November 2022 Direct Member Forum
2022-11-16
Travel Buyers Only: Open discussion on pertinent topics that interest you, the corporate travel manager.
Location of Event
Seattle, WA
Venue Information
Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St, Seattle WA 98104
http://www.renaissancehotels.com/

Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™
2022-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Dates: November 11 and 18; December 2, 9, and 16
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET each day
Pricing: $450 member / $550 non member
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.
The program covers 4 modules and includes 5 two-hour live sessions with an instructor. Participants will need to complete a recorded session and prep work prior to each virtual session.
MORE INFORMATION
REGISTER BY NOV. 4

Silicon Valley Chapter - All About Networking
2022-11-11
ALL ABOUT NETWORKING
Members and prospective members of GBTA Silicon Valley, Residence Inn & Fairfield San Jose North / Silicon Valley invites you to come check out their brand-new hotel while mixing and mingling over some little bites and beverages.
This event is a great opportunity to come learn more about GBTA Silicon Valley, connect with those in the business travel space, and build lasting relationships.
Registration is free for members and prospective members looking to join
Free Parking
Event Speaker
Board
Location of Event
San Jose
Venue Information
Residence Inn & Fairfield San Jose North / Silicon Valley

Utah Chapter - Visit Salt Lake Sports and Tourism update
2022-11-10 | in-person
High level patterns of sports and tourism on a global level and narrowing down to how that effects our local community and travel. Why Visit Salt Lake launched the sports umbrella and what the outcome they hope to achieve. Breaking down what the busines model is for the sports and tourism sector.
Location of Event
Salt Lake City, UT
Venue Information
Radisson Salt Lake City, 215 W South Temple, SLC UT 84101
Event Speaker
Clay Partain, Managing Director | Sports Salt Lake
Pricing and Registration
35.00 advance
50.00 at the door

North Central Chapter - Round Table Discussions on Hot Travel Industry Topics
2022-11-10
Round Table Discussions on Hot Travel Industry Topics
Location of Event
Minneapolis, MN
Venue Information
HYATT REGENCY by Mall of America
3200 East 81st Street, Bloomington, MN 55425
www.hyattregencybloomington.com
Free parking
Registration
$75.00 guest fee

GBTA Sustainability Summit
2022-11-08 08:15 - 18:30 (Europe/Brussels) | in-person
Driving Action on the Race to Net Zero
Brussels, 8 November 2022
Reducing emissions must be part of our game plan today to make sure we can still connect people and travel for business tomorrow.
GBTA will be hosting its first ever Global Sustainability Summit on 8 November 2022 in Brussels, focusing on Driving Action on the Race to Net Zero.
This one-day, high-level event will bring together experts, industry and policy leaders to outline concrete solutions to decarbonize business travel, in alignment with the Paris Climate Goals – and concurrently to the 27th UN Climate Summit (COP 27), taking place in Egypt from 7 to 18 November.
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GBTA Conference 2022 - Brussels in Partnership with VDR
2022-11-08 - 2022-11-10 | in-person
GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in Partnership with VDR on 8-10 November is Europe’s largest conference for business travel and meetings management professionals.
It is important now, more than ever, that we come together to design and devise new strategies to protect our industry. The heart of our industry’s growth is the value of our relationships. Whether you’re a Buyer or a Supplier, it is by innovating together that will drive our industry forward.
Why? It’s time to (Re)Connect, to get back to travel, back to business, and back to connecting with what matters most. This is your chance to (Re)Imagine, to think differently and evolve for our collective future. And it’s a way to (Re)Create what’s next for our global industry, travelers and association. Come join the journey.
Attend GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in partnership with VDR and you’ll return to your organization armed with new knowledge, expertise and impactful best practices to move forward successfully as we continue to push and prepare for a strong return of business travel.
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New Jersey Chapter - Who, What, Where, and How?? - GTP Credit Approved
2022-11-02 | in-person
Most travel professionals can relate to one or more of these commonly asked questions:
• I just got assigned to implement my company’s travel program –
• WHAT DO I DO NOW?
• I’m an experienced travel manager that needs to re-energize my travel program –
• WHERE DO I START?
• As a travel supplier –
• HOW CAN
I SUPPORT MY CLIENT AS THEY BUILD/EXPAND THEIR TRAVEL PROGRAM?
• And, lastly,
• WHO CAN
• I LEAN ON TO KEEP CURRENT ON BUSINESS TRAVEL
• RENDS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN THE INDUSTRY?
Join us on November 2nd as we discuss how the role of the travel manager has changed through and following the pandemic,
with an eye on the perspectives of new travel managers and veterans.
Everything is new again when it comes to engagement and communications
with travelers and colleagues,
the metrics that matter, service, and operations,
spend management priorities and more.
Panel speakers consist of travel managers with a range of experience and two TMC leaders.
Event Speaker
Jay Campbell, Co-Founder | The Company Dime
Location of Event
Princeton, NJ
Venue Information
Hyatt Regency – Laurea Restaurant, 102 Carnegie Center Princeton, NJ 08540

Global Leadership Professional® (GLP) Leadership Competency
2022-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Date: Nov. 1-3
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET each day
The GLP Program offers a wide range of benefits to participants and their organizations, including

Engage with network of global peers who value professional development
Utilize advanced business principles and best practices
Interact with renowned academics and industry experts
Develop team approaches and strategies for solving problems
Earn recognition for your achievement

Instructor: Sean Martin, Associate Professor of Business Administration, University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
For more information, see Global Leadership Professional® (GLP) Program
