Global Business Travel Association - GBTA

GBTA US Chapter Leadership Summit 2024
2024-01-29 - 2024-01-30
The GBTA is proud to host the 20th Annual GBTA US Chapter Leadership Summit! This event brings over 175 US Chapter volunteer leaders from across the country for 2 days of learning including professional development, networking and collaboration to enhance GBTA’s 36 US Chapter organizations.
All US Chapter board members and volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Location of Event
Marriott Richmond Downtown
500 East Broad Street
Richmond. VA 23219
Pricing and Registration
Chapter Member
$225 – Open Until January 5th, 2024
$275 – January 6th 2024 through onsite
Learn More and Register Here

Buyer Benchmarking Day! GTP Credit Approved
2024-01-19 21:30 (America/New_York)
Calling all Buyers! If you are a Travel Buyer, join fellow industry Travel Buyers for a day of benchmarking, collaboration, networking, and education. Deep dive into this year’s hot topics, share experiences, and best practices. Continue to create ways to connect with like-minded professionals, share your experiences, and build valuable relationships.
Pre submit your top desired benchmarking topics you would like to be included in the agenda during registration. We will work together throughout the day as one large group and also micro groups to cover a wide range of topics and maximize our time to learn from one another.

Location: In Person
Cummins-Meritor
2135 W. Maple Rd
Troy, MI 48084
Tickets: $0

Annual Business Meeting & New Year Resilience Boost: Jumpstart Your January with Possibilities and Resilience to Go from To-Do to Ta-Da - GTP Credit Approved
2024-01-16
GBTA | Tennessee
Join GBTA-TN for our Annual Business Meeting and a jumpstart into January 2024.
GBTA-TN President, Sabrina Kronk, will provide a year in review and and a 2024 forecast for the Chapter.
Followed by keynote speaker Dr. Suzanne Castle, who will guide us as we jumpstart the new year for business travel, focusing on practical strategies to manage workload, prioritize self-care, and cultivate a positive mindset
for outstanding customer interactions. The goal is to empower business travel professionals to transform your to-do lists into ta-da moments through resilience and a proactive approach to challenges.
Dr. Suzanne Castle, Leadership Consultant, President and CEO, The Sparkle Factor

Hyatt Place Nashville Green Hills
3818 Bedford Ave
Nashville, TN 37215
Tickets
$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration
$45.00 after 12:00 pm January 15
$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration
$45.00 after 12:00 pm January 15
$45.00 Guest Registration
$55.00 after 12:00 pm January 15

GBTA | Wisconsin Annual Event - GTP Credit Approved
2024-01-16 - 2024-01-17
18th Annual Education Day Conference
Sponsored by Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
January 16-17, 2024
The American Club, Kohler WI
Day 1: Tuesday, January 16th
1:00p – 2:00p REGISTRATION
Location: Great Lakes Foyer
2:00p – 2:10p CONFERENCE KICK OFF & WELCOME
Location: Great Lakes Erie/Ontario/Michigan Ballroom
2:10p – 3:10p SESSION 1- “Managing Risk in the Era of Polycrisis”, by Stone Conroy, United-Manager – Geopolitical Analysis & Intelligence.
3:10p – 3:25p BREAK
Location: Great Lakes Foyer outside of general session
3:25p – 4:00p SESSION 2 – Mental Health Kit Project & Complimentary Head Shots
Location: Superior/Huron
5:00p – 7:00p SILENT AUCTION (cash bar) with MC Justin Morris
Location: Kohler Design Center
7:00p – Last Call DINNER & NETWORKING
(cash bar and on-own dinner)
Location: Horse & Plow Restaurant at The American Club
Day 2: Wednesday, January 17th
7:00a – 8:15a BREAKFAST & MARKETPLACE
Breakfast at 7am – 8am, Marketplace 7:45-8:15am
Location: Great Lakes Foyer & Erie/Ontario/Michigan Room.
8:15a – 8:20a DAY TWO WELCOME
Location: Great Lakes Foyer & Erie/Ontario/Michigan Room
8:20a – 9:20a SESSION 1 – “Current Trends and Forecast in the Business Travel Index”, by Cristina Scott, Senior Vice President, Americas at GBTA
Introduction by Angela Swoveland, Manager, Volunteer Relations and Strategy-GBTA
9:20a-10:20a SESSION 2 – “What’s New in Corporate Travel Innovation”, by Cara Whitehill, Founder, Unlock Advisors
10:20a – 10:55a BREAK
10:55a – 12:10p ACTIVITY – Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Student Career Panel & Speed Networking
Panel Discussion 10:55-11:40a
Speed Networking 11:40-12:10p
12:15p – 1:00p LUNCH & GBTA WI BUSINESS MEETING
Location: Superior/Huron Room
1:05p – 1:30p MARKETPLACE
Location: Great Lakes Ballroom Michigan/Erie/Ontario
1:30p – 2:30p SESSION 3- “HT 101 for the Hospitality Industry”, Neal Lofy, President of Fight To End Exploitation
2:30p – 3:30p SESSION 4- “Harnessing Your Power to Create Change”, Dr. Derreck Kayongo, A Visionary Corporate Social Entrepreneur, Company
3:30p – 3:45p CLOSING
3:45p – 4:00p MARKETPLACE
Location: Great Lakes Ballroom Michigan/Erie/Ontario

All About Networking
2024-01-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an evening of networking with tasty appetizers, and refreshing beverages hosted by the beautiful The Aweswell Hotel! You’ll have the chance to experience the stunning design and style of our lounge while building meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals in the travel industry. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your network and enjoy a fun-filled evening with the GBTA professionals. Reserve your spot today!

Utah Business Travel Association Monthly Meeting - GTP Credit Approved
2024-01-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
35.00 non members
11-1pm
Location: Crystal Inn Downtown SLC
Chad Hymas
Motivational speaker
Chad inspires, motivates, and moves audiences, creating an experience that touches hearts for a lifetime. He is one of the youngest ever to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame.
In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad’s life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad’s dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible.
Chad is a best selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete. In 2003, Chad set the world record by wheeling his chair from Slat Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles).
Chad’s speaking career in the areas of leadership, team building, customer service, and mastering change had brought him multiple honors. He served as president of the National Speakers Utah Chapter and is a member of the elite Speakers Round-table (one of twenty of the world’s top speakers).

Leaving a Legacy Topics
Who Needs Legs When You Have Wings?
Motivating presentations must be accompanied by solutions that change and inspire lives. Today more than ever, people are looking not simply for entertainment, but for direction and solid answers. Chad Hymas has spent the last seventeen years developing solutions that transformed his life. His stories are moving, his courage unprecedented, and his insights profound. His accomplishments provide a powerful litmus test to the validity of these dynamic principles!
· Conquer the emotional paralysis that robs vision and momentum
· Turn obstacles into incredible opportunities
· Harness the power of change and rise above to progress
· Tap into unseen personal power and inner strength to accomplish seemingly impossible dreams

GBTA San Diego Networking Event
2024-01-10 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA San Diego
Please join us for our first meeting of 2024 at Stone Brewing Liberty Station!
This will be a great networking event with a few added surprises!
Two hosted drinks per person
Various Appetizers
Free Parking
$45.00 Registration
Stone Brewing Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA, 92106

LAX Modernization Update & Tour - GTP Credit Approved
2024-01-10
What does it mean to transform the world’s busiest designation and origin airport while it is still fully operational? Representatives from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)’s Airport Affairs Group, Dae Levine and Jessica Merritt, will discuss the $30+ billion Capital Improvement Program underway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that is modernizing every aspect of the airport’s campus. Key to this transformation is the new Automated People Mover (APM), a vital piece of infrastructure that will seamlessly connect guests to LAX’s terminals, a new Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility, L.A. Metro, ride-hailing services and more. Soaring over traffic, LAX’s APM is a testament to L.A.’s progress, providing exceptional infrastructure, efficiency and convenience for Angelinos and the world. Join Dae and Jessica to hear more about the AMP, LAX’s forthcoming Terminal 9 and Concourse 0 and other projects that are a part of one of the globe’s most ambitious airport programs. In addition, Jason Pantages, Federal Security Director at LAX, will discus new safety and security features such as cutting edge computed topography and wave body scanning at checkpoints. But that is not all…..

***SPECIAL EVENT***
LAX BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
TIME SENSATIVE
Requires Immediate Registration
Join us for the rare opportunity to tour the airfield of the world’s busiest origin and destination airport. Immediately following the lunch program, participants will get to see LAX’s aircraft and operations up close as well as behind-the-scenes views of the airport’s $30+ billion modernization. The 90-minute tour will conclude at Wally Park with a private reception. This tour will only be available for 23 participants, with priority given to GBTA Los Angeles members. You must register by January 2nd at 5:00 pm to be eligible for this opportunity. LAWA will then email a registration link to the 23 participants. This registration link must be completed within 24 hours. Due to TSA requirements, there will be no exceptions to these deadlines.
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Meeting and Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. LAX Tour & Reception
Parking TBD

Luggage, Layovers, and LLMs: Preparing Tickets for AI’s Impact on Travel - GTP Credit Approved
2023-12-14 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
GBTA Silicon Valley
Presented by Tahnee Perry, AI & Marketing Consultant, Zero to Unicorn
Tahnee Perry is a seasoned consultant who specializes in the intersection of AI, Marketing and Travel. With a weekly newsletter, Zero to Unicorn, Tahnee provides critical insights into how AI is revolutionizing the way people work today.
Join our luncheon where she will explore the rise of generative AI, it’s impact on corporate travel and strategies for harnessing it for happier travelers, better workflows and a shorter to-do list.

Learning Objectives
Decoding AI: What it is and why it matters.
Vision and Reality: How to align AI capabilities with your big-picture goals and day-to-day tactics.
Navigating Change: How to prepare for AI’s impact on you and your travelers.
Efficiency Unleashed: Learn actionable steps to implement AI for streamlining your work.
In Practice: Learn from case studies and real-world experiences.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a frontrunner in harnessing the potential of AI in your work.
Speaker: Tahnee Perry, AI & Marketing Consultant, Zero to Unicorn
Location: El Prado Hotel, Palo Alto CA

LATAM Business Travel Forums Santiago de Chile
2023-12-14 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Fecha del Evento: 14 de diciembre de 2023
Hora: 8.30am – 12.30pm
Sede: Hotel Pullman Santiago el Bosque
Precio: Gratuito
RSVP: La participación en los GBTA Business Travel Forums es bajo invitación. Si trabajas en la gestión de viajes dentro de una empresa y tienes interés en participar, puedes escribirnos a latamevents@gbta.org. Tu mensaje de interés no asegura tu lugar en el evento. Para participar deberás recibir una carta de confirmación desde GBTA.
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18th Annual Holiday Gala & Silent Auction
2023-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
It is time to celebrate the holidays with GBTA Philadelphia for our 18th Annual Holiday Gala and Silent Auction!
Please join us for a fun evening supporting a great cause, connecting with your travel industry peers and bidding on some incredible items.
Registration:
Early Bird Tickets at $125 for members and $150 for guests by November 29th
GBTA Philadelphia will be donating a portion of the silent auction proceeds to
which will help provide lodging and support services for family members of patients awaiting organ transplants in Philadelphia area hospitals
Accommodations:
Book a room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Center City for $109/night + tax: Click Here
The room rate will be available until November 29th
Book a room at the Sofitel Rittenhouse for $169/ night + tax: Click here
The room rate will be available until December 1st
PLEASE NOTE THAT EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 AT 5:00PM.
LATE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 AT NOON AND THERE WILL BE NO ONLINE REGISTRATION AFTER THAT.
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. THANK YOU!
The Arts Ballroom
1324 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
https://artsballroom.com/
6:00-10:00pm

PSBTA's Annual Holiday Meeting
2023-12-13
Bring your most festive self for an afternoon of fun and laughs! Hanna Dickinson will being joining us to celebrate the holiday season!
Hanna is a New-York based comic, writer, actress, lover, fighter and friend. She has a show called ‘GET MONEY’ that is streaming on Snapchat. Currently, she is a writer and performer on Comedy Central’s social media team. She was awarded a Webby for COMEDY CENTRAL: STAND-UP FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH, a stand-up showcase she wrote and hosted. You can catch Hanna’s COMEDY CENTRAL STAND-UP FEATURING set on YouTube, and her half hour special on Epix. Hanna splits her time between New York and LA in pursuit of a SAG card, respect from her parents and a casual boyfriend that could turn into something real.
Be sure to catch her in Ronny Chieng’s upcoming Hulu pilot.
Location: Fairmont Hotel
411 University Street
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.fairmont.com/seattle/
Fairmont Discounted parking available $15 Self Parking only (Valet at full price)
Tickets:
$60.00 Members
$85.00 after 11:00 pm December 6
$75.00 Non-Members
$100.00 after 11:00 pm December 6
$60.00 All Access GBTA Member Ticket
$85.00 after 11:00 pm December 6
$10.00 Bingo – 3 tickets for $10

Annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction
2023-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Chapter Name: Greater DC Metro Chapter
Description: Annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction
Location of Event:
December 12, 2023
6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Darcy Hotel
1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Price: $55 for members, $75 for guests/non members

Holiday Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser
2023-12-08
Description:
Transport yourself into the Holiday Season! Once again, we will be hosting our wonderful Silent Auction. The goal of the Auction is to raise funds for Chapter Scholarships. Your contributions will support the professional advancement and development of fellow GBTA North Central members.
Event Speaker:
N/A
Location of Event:
Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel, 3900 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437
Price:
Guest fee $45

GBTA Michigan Holiday Event & Charity Auction
2023-12-07 14:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Holiday event and auction. Topic – Planning for 2024. The premise of the content for this meeting is in hearing from the members on what their key takeaways from 2023 as well as what is important for them to learn about in 2024. The members themselves will be setting the stage for the content in 2024. We will be doing live polls and have breakout tables for each table to network with each other on both what they learned and what they would like to learn about.
Facilitator – Justin Morris, Director of Sales, Traxo
Location – Westin Book Cadillac Detroit 1114 Washington Blvd Detroit, MI 48226
Price – Full Member $85, All Access $85, Guest – $125

Carrefour des Echanges Travel & MICE par GBTA
2023-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Le Carrefour des Échanges Travel & MICE par GBTA France du 7 décembre 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 nos experts sur des thématiques stratégiques.
Jeudi 7 décembre de 14h00 à 19h00
Marriott Paris Champs Elysées, 70 avenue des Champs Elysées, 75008 Paris

2023 Global Business Travel Index™️ (BTI): What’s In Store for Global Business Travel
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
For the past 15 years, the BTI has been a signature GBTA research study. It is a critical industry planning tool and benchmark that provides an exhaustive study of business travel spending and growth covering 72 countries across 42 industries and provides a five-year forward-looking forecast. It provides demand-side measurements of all types of business trips and all spending, including airfare, hotel, dining, car rental, train travel, incidental purchases, taxi/ride sharing, etc. This session examines key topics including how business travel is recovering from the pandemic, when we expect to see full recovery and what it will look like considering inflation, labor shortages, supply chain bottlenecks, global political conflict and rising interest rates. New this year, GBTA surveyed over 4,000 business travelers around the world about their spending on business travel, average length of trip, booking behavior, frequency of business travel and payments, among other areas.
Join us for a look at the state of the industry and perspectives from business travelers around the globe.
Made possible by

Speakers:

Jon Gray
Principal, Rockport Analytics

Edward Galvin
Vice President and Head of North America B2B Payments Sales, Visa

GBTA San Diego Holiday Gala
2023-12-06
It’s time to celebrate the holidays with GBTA San Diego!
Please join the San Diego Chapter for a fun evening supporting a great cause, connecting with your travel industry peers and bidding on incredible items, all while you view some of the most luxurious cars in the city. This EXCLUSIVE event is not to be missed!
Location of Event
Veloce Motors The Vault
9340 Dowdy Drive, Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92126
Pricing and Registration
$100 per person prior to November 1, 2023
$125 per person after November 1, 2023
cut-off date for the lower rate is November 18.

2023 GBTA Georgia Chapter Annual Auction and Fundraiser
2023-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Auction Chair and VP, Isabella Rusike says,
“Mark Your Calendars for Tuesday, December 5 for our annual fundraising Auction.”
Join us 5:30pm-8:30pm at Atlanta’s unique Illuminarium where you will be immersed in a virtual, sensory wonderland.
Thank you to our to Premiere Auction Sponsor, United Airlines for tickets as well as tickets from Cornerstone Sponsor Delta Air Lines. The incredible African experience at the Hippo Lodge is once again a tantalizing auction item. More items added daily.
Item Donations, Support Sponsorships, Questions, contact Isabella at
isabella.rusike1@accesscfa.com

Global Business Travel Forecast 2024: evoluzione del mercato e spunti per affrontarlo al meglio
2023-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Vatican)
L’aumento dei prezzi del carburante, la carenza di manodopera e le sfide della supply chain, insieme alla forte domanda, hanno portato ad un incremento generalizzato dei prezzi dei viaggi. Si prevede che la persistente incertezza economica e un graduale allentamento dei vincoli dal lato dell’offerta si tradurranno in aumenti dei prezzi, anche se più moderati, anche nei prossimi 12 mesi.
Qual è la strategia migliore per affrontare questo mercato?
Durante il Webinar del 30 novembre analizzeremo i tratti salienti del “2024 Global Business Travel Forecast” realizzato da CWT e GBTA e con il supporto di Travel Manager e Travel Buyer condivideremo spunti utili per affrontare al meglio l’evoluzione del mercato.
L’evento è possibile grazie agli Annual Partner di GBTA Italia:

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LATAM Business Travel Forums São Paulo
2023-11-30 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
São Paulo| 30 Nov
Data: 30 de novembro de 2023
Hora: 8.30am as 12.30pm
Local: InterContinental Sao Paulo
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GBTA | North Carolina - Annual Gala, Auction, Charity & Education 2023
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-01
Description:
Dress up James Bond style, bring your guests and let’s get together for GBTA North Carolina’s signature event of the year! Try your luck at the casino tables and place your bids at the silent auction table. Raise the paddles to bid on amazing live auction items and let’s network, build connections and have a marvelous time at the beautiful and brand new Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport hotel the evening of November 30th, 2023. Morning of Dec 1st, 2023, we will have a hands on charity activity and get some travel education.
Event Speaker:
Larry Long Jr.
Chief Energy Officer
LLJR Enterprises
Program Title & Overview:
Leverage LinkedIn to Strengthen Relationships & Drive New Business: Giving Your Brand a JOLT!⚡️ For Continued Success
Be prepared to explore:
-GAP in your current LinkedIn strategy (…if there is one)
-Power of engaging via LinkedIn
-5-Step Playbook for positive business results
Location of Event: The Westin Raleigh Durham Airport Hotel
Price: Member & All Access Members – $150, Non-Members – $175
Contact: admin@ncbta.org

GBTA NYC Chapter - Education Day
2023-11-16 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA NYC invites you to attend our annual Educational Day.
Sessions will include an Online Booking Tool Showdown, Buyers Panel, Real ID and more.
Location of Event
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel 218 W 35TH Street New York, NY 10001.
We hope to see you there!

GBTA Oregon Chapter - ESG Panel Discussion: Accessibility in Travel (GTP Credit Approved)
2023-11-16
Whether your role is that of travel buyer or supplier, awareness of and ensuring accessibility for all business travelers must be a top priority. Accessible travel is about ensuring equal access for people regardless of physical limitations, disabilities (cognitive or otherwise), race, gender, age, or any attribute that might impact a traveler’s ability to fully participate in the travel ecosystem.
Our panel of experts will discuss the importance of accessible travel and highlight some of the things your company can do to create all-inclusive travel experiences.

Panelists
Jill Megli | Global Director at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Steve Nelson Accessibility/Diversity Program Manager at Alaska Airlines, John Sage CEO Sage Inclusion
Moderator
Zoe Hamilton | Director of Sales and Marketing – The Hotel Zags and Director of ESG for GBTA Oregon
Location of Event
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
319 SW Pine St.
Portland, OR 97204

GBTA NYC 70th Anniversary Celebration
2023-11-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for a groovy 70’s theme celebration celebrating our chapter’s 70th anniversary.
Location of Event
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel 218 W 35TH Street New York, NY 10001.

GBTA NYC 70th Anniversary 7 Education Day
2023-11-15 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
GBTA NYC celebrates 70 years as the first chapter.
Come out and celebrate with us at our 70’s theme
Location of Event
Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel 218 W 35TH Street
Pricing and Registration
Tickets are $145 for the reception on November 15th and stay overnight and attend our Education day on Nov 16th for a combo ticket of $320.

GBTA Philadelphia Chapter - November Networking Event
2023-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Mix, mingle and network with industry peers!
Join us for drinks and appetizers at Workhorse Brewing Co.
Parking
Complimentary
Pricing and Registration
Complimentary for Members & All Access Members/$50 non-members
Location of Event
Workhorse Brewing Company
250 King Manor Dr Suite 300
King of Prussia, PA 19406

GBTA Puget Sound Chapter's November General Meeting
2023-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Meeting Topic
“The Current Trends and Forecast in the Business Travel Industry; What’s New from GBTA Research”. As we close off the year, this is the perfect opportunity for you to know what is expected for 2024 (as much as the Business Travel Crystal Ball can predict).
Buyers
This information will help you with building budgets, negotiating your 2024 supplier contracts, and preparing your program strategy, projects and goals for “taking off” with zero turbulence!
Suppliers
You will be able to be prepared for future client contract negotiations and be able to identify ways to develop strategies to support your customers’ 2024 initiatives – making you a vital partner to the success of their travel program.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Event Speaker
Mark Sharoff:
“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 cheap restaurants.”
Location of Event
Hotel 1000
1000 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
https://www.hotel1000seattle.com/
Pricing and Registration
$60.00 Members
$85.00 after 6:00 pm November 10
$75.00 Non-Members
$100.00 after 6:00 pm November 10
$10.00 Bingo – 3 tickets for $10
$60.00 All Access GBTA Member Ticket
$85.00 after 6:00 pm November 10

GBTA Arizona Chapter - The Journey to Modern Technologies/NDC
2023-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the GBTA Arizona November educational lunch program where we delve into NDC, a buzzword you’ve likely encountered on your travel industry journey. Discover what NDC is, it’s relevance to you and how it’s poised to transform our industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of business travel. Our speakers will share their unique experiences, giving you valuable insights into their NDC journey. Don’t miss this chance to gain firsthand knowledge from industry insiders.
Presenters
Dave Weaver, Manager of Global Travel | Bechtel Corporation
Seth Anagnostis, Channel Partnerships | Spotnana
Leslie Bramlett, CEO | El Sol Travel
Location of Event
Hilton Scottsdale Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona

What to Watch: Looking Ahead to 2024 and Beyond!
2023-11-14 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
AI, Sustainability, NDC, Labor Challenges, Personalization, Changing Payments and Meetings Technology – all are here now BUT where might they take us? Join us for a look forward to the key trends that will forever change managed travel.
Event Speaker
Will Tate
Partner, GoldSpring Consulting
Will Tate is owner and partner at GoldSpring Consulting. He began his career at Ernst & Young. Will moved to Dresser Industries where he led global operational and financial audits across 30 countries. He then served as global travel manager for Dresser, consolidating a global travel spend of $100+million. In 2000, Will joined Management Alternatives, Inc., where he served as senior vice president and also developed a software solution to quantify the effectiveness of travel management programs in a multi-dimensional format.
A thought leader and sought-out expert in the travel industry, Will frequently moderates and speaks at industry events. He has taught many industry courses and co-authored the GBTA course “Fundamentals of Business Travel Management.” Will is a Certified Public Accountant and received his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas Tech University.
Location of Event
The Stamford Hotel
700 E. Main Street
Stamford, CT 06901
