Global Business Travel Association - GBTA

GBTA Bay Area Chapter - DEI - Spotlight on Disability, Mobility and Accessibility in Travel - GTP Credit Approved
2023-07-20 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Come out and join the GBTA|Bay Area DEI team as we have planned a wonderful event: Spotlight on Disability, Mobility and Accessibility in Travel. Our main speaker is a vision impaired traveler who will provide her perspectives and insights. There will be a Travel Industry panel discussion to include Airlines representatives, Hotel Representatives and Corporate Travel Managers support to travelers with special needs. Our intention is to promote discussion arounds needs/opportunities while raising awareness for travelers with disabilities.
Panelists
Alicia Connor, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Chef | Vision Impaired Frequent Traveler | Guest Speaker
Kevin Sullivan, Managing Director | Southwest Airlines
Steve Nelson, Accessibility/Diversity Program Manager | Alaska Airlines
Judy Emma, Global Corporate Travel Manager | Intapp
Jill Plemons, Director of Sales & Marketing | Beacon Grand
Kate Ellison, Director of Transient Sales | Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Location of Event
Beacon Grand

GBTA Oregon Presents: July 2023 Educational Lunch -Buyers Panel - GTP Credit Approved
2023-07-20
The role of travel buyer or ‘Travel Manager’ is rolled into varying functional areas at most companies. These might include Sourcing, Accounting, Human Resources, Administration or Indirect Procurement. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where non-dedicated travel buyers/managers will discuss how their business travel responsibilities align with those of their full-time jobs. And the unique challenges they face related to managing a business travel program with limited resources.
Moderator
Jerry Underwood – Global Travel Manager, Columbia Sportswear
Panelists
Joelle Latcu – Sr. Manager of HR Experience, KinderCare Learning Companies
Amy Stender – Sr. Sourcing Manager – Travel, NWEA
Tim Ackman -Corporate Sales Manager, Alaska Airlines
Annmarie E. Bruning- Accounting, Hoffman Construction Company
Kristina Davis – Accounting Operations Manager, BIOTRONIK
Jill Lutz – Travel Team Lead, Fisher Investments
Pricing and Registration
$50.00 Direct Member Educational Luncheon Fee
$65.00 after 12:00 am July 15
$50.00 Allied Member Educational Luncheon Fee
$65.00 after 12:00 am July 15
$65.00 Guest Educational Luncheon Fee
$80.00 after 12:00 am July 15
$50.00 GBTA All Access Direct Member Educational Luncheon Fee
$65.00 after 12:00 am July 15
$50.00 GBTA All Access Allied Member Educational Luncheon Fee
$65.00 after 12:00 am July 15
$55.00 MPI Registration
$70.00 after 12:00 am July 15
$10.00 Raffle Ticket (1)
$20.00 Raffle Ticket (3)
$10.00 Raffle Ticket (1)
$20.00 Raffle Ticket (3)

The Sustainability Journey from a Hotel Perspective
2023-07-20
Brought to by the GBTA Sustainability Committee APAC
Join us for a fireside chat with John Timson, VP of Sustainability and Safety with Accor Hotels. Diving into topics such as distinguishing common practice sustainable initiatives from best-practice, the biggest challenges the hotel industry is facing in the race to net-zero, and the types of discussions buyers should be having with their hotel partners. John will be interviewed by Jaclynn Kidd, Practice Lead, Responsible Travel Consulting, CWT Solutions Group.
When: 20th July, Thursday, 2pm SGT / 8am CET
Charge: Complimentary

GBTA | Puget Sound - SEA Airport Update
2023-07-20
SEA Airport Update
Don’t miss out on one of our most attended meetings during the year at the SEA Airport. Hopefully, by now some of you have experienced their International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at SEA, but what’s next in the facilities pipeline? What are the latest initiatives to improve the passenger experience? What new restaurants and lounges are set to open soon? Please join us for an informative overview of the latest developments at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. We are excited to once again be meeting and hearing from the leadership team at SEA.
SEA will provide updates on the following topics, with a Q&A session at the end of the program:
Airport Recovery and Air Service Trends
Customer Experience
Capital Projects
Airport Dining and Retail (ADR) and Lounges
Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, International Conference Room
Due to the size of the meeting room, we have a maximum capacity threshold, so please register early!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Location of Event
Held at SEA Airport – In-Person
Seattle Airport
17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
http://www.portseattle.org/Sea-Tac/Pages/default.aspx
Pricing and Registration
$60.00 Members
$85.00 after 11:00 pm July 15
$75.00 Non-Members
$100.00 after 11:00 pm July 15
$10.00 Bingo – 3 tickets for $10
$60.00 All Access GBTA Member Ticket
$85.00 after 11:00 pm July 15

Hotel RFP trends - GTP Credit Approved
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join us as we discuss the latest RFP trends from hotels as business picks up and the industry gears up for the 2024 RFP season. Find out the additional challenges affecting hotels in the last year that stood out as game changing trends for the industry. Additionally, what are suppliers hearing from buyers that’s changing the way suppliers approach the upcoming RFP. This session will provide insight for both buyers and suppliers to manage a successful hotel RFP. You don’t want to miss this one!
Moderator

Barbara Arena, Global Category Manager | Festive Road @ Johnson & Johnson
Event Speaker
Elena Isaykina, Hyatt Sales Force – Global Manager
Laura Dinu, Intercontinental Hotels Group – Director, US Corporate West Global Sales America
Event Sponsor

Tennessee Chapter - Taking Care of Business (Travel): Suppliers share post pandemic state of the union
2023-07-11 11:00 - 13:00
After the pandemic caused business travel to come to a halt, the future of business travel became unclear. Come hear from a panel of knowledgeable travel industry professionals to hear how we’re successfully getting back on the road again.
Supplier Panel
Justin Thurman, Account Manager | Enterprise Holdings
Ronni Anderson, Director of Sales | Tempo by Hilton Downtown Nashville
Terry Mazurek, Global Account Manager | Southwest Business
Location of Event
Virgin Hotels Nashville, 1 Music Square W, Nashville, TN
Pricing and Registration
$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration
$45.00 after 01:00 am July 10
$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration
$45.00 after 01:00 am July 10
$45.00 Guest Registration
$55.00 after 01:00 am July 10

Convergenza tra Business Travel e Mobilità: Impatti e Opportunità
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00
Tema
Durante il Webinar GBTA Italia gratuito verranno illustrati i fattori abilitanti, l’integrabilità e la Travel Culture che determinano la convergenza tra mobilità e Business Travel.
Assunto che il concetto di mobilità vada oltre agli spostamenti casa-lavoro:

Come cambiano quindi i mezzi di trasporto utilizzati dai viaggiatori d’affari?
Quali sono i limiti strutturali da superare per uno sviluppo sostenibile?
Quali sono le opportunità offerte dalla digitalizzazione e dalla integrazione dei sistemi di prenotazione?
E quali quelle offerta dalla intermodalità?

Ne parliamo con un panel di esperti in una sessione interattiva.
Speaker
Il webinar vedrà la partecipazione di:

Carlo Condemi
Senior Business Travel Sales Manager | FREE NOW

Cesare Belosi
Travel & Expenses Services | FCA SERVICES SCPA

Cristian Brescianini
Global Sales Manager | EGENCIA

Partner
L’evento è possibile grazie agli Annual Partner di GBTA Italia:

The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management™
2023-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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 and Registration
Complimentary to GBTA members, $550 non-members
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Masterclass GBTA France 2023
2023-07-04 21:00
Timezone:
July 4, 2023 – 9:00PM PST
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.
Rendez-vous le 4 juillet au Metafore Vincennes !
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GBTA Global Elections | Board of Directors Candidate Forum
2023-06-29 11:00 - 12:30
Times:
11:00 EDT | 17:00 CEST
We invite you to educate yourself on the candidates running for GBTA Board of Directors and register for the Global Candidate Forum on June 29 at 11:00 AM ET. The GBTA Board of Directors play a critical role in shaping our industry and the path for the association. Join this complimentary forum to hear directly from the candidates themselves, as they share their vision for GBTA.
The following seats are up for election:

President
Vice President
One (1) Director-at-Large (Direct Member)
One (1) Regional Director – Canada (Direct Member)
One (1) Director-at-Large (Allied Member)

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their plans for the future of GBTA and the business travel industry. Don’t miss this chance to make an informed decision and have your voice heard. If you aren’t already a GBTA Member, become one today and be in time to Vote! Register today and get ready to vote!
We thank you in advance for your participation in shaping the future of GBTA.
If you have any questions about the online voting process, please contact Shane Downey at sdowney@gbta.org or Election Services Corp. by email at gbtahelp@electionservicescorp.com
If you have questions about your membership status or voter eligibility, please contact GBTA’s Member Care Team at membercare@gbta.org.

LATAM Business Travel Forums Buenos Aires
2023-06-29 08:30 - 12:30
Buenos Aires: 29 June
El GBTA Business Travel Forum en Buenos Aires es un evento sin costo de medio día de duración dirigido exclusivamente a Travel Managers del sector de viajes corporativos de la capital argentina.
Este evento es parte de una serie fórums que GBTA organiza en la región latinoamericana incluyendo ciudades de Argentina, Brasil y Colombia.
Al atender este evento podrás:
• Actualizar tus conocimientos sobre la mejora de tus programas de viajes corporativos.
• Ampliar tu red de contactos y hacer networking con colegas locales de Bogotá.
• Aprender los diferentes aspectos sobre la contratación de servicios de viaje en las áreas. de aerolíneas, hoteles, empresas de alquiler de coches, empresas de gestión de viajes, informes de gastos y gestión de riesgos.
• Interactuar con los selectos proveedores que patrocinan el evento.
• Invertir tiempo en tu desarrollo personal y profesional.
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GBTA South Florida June Educational Forum
2023-06-27 11:00
Thriving in the Every Day Chaos: A Holistic Approach to Mind-Body Wellness
Now more than ever we are living in a fast-paced lifestyle and doing more with less. Discover the power of holistic wellness in our transformative session designed for the modern busy individual. We’ll discuss the significance of brain health for overall well-being, embrace mindfulness to quiet the mind, cultivate gratitude to nurture the soul, and learn nourishing practices to fuel your mind and body.

Central & Northern Florida Chapter - Orlando Summer Educational - GTP Credit Approved
2023-06-22 12:00 - 17:00
Join us at our Summer Educational as we continue to invest in people through providing education, networking and mentorship. We have a full afternoon of amazing speakers. Come prepared to learn and walk away with some nuggets of wisdom that you can take back to your organization to make some changes.
Event Speakers
Frederick Bowen, Sr. Director | Corporate & Global Business Accounts
Justin Morris, Director of Sales | Traxo
Theo Szymanski, Director of Business Development | TRIPBAM, Inc.
Maria Henson, Market Research & Insights | Visit Orlando
Location of Event
Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center
3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Pricing and Registration
$85

GBTA Puget Sound June Social in Seattle
2023-06-21 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for an in-person networking event with GBTA Puget Sound Chapter, bringing together travel industry professionals in a vibrant and engaging setting. Whether you’re a travel buyer or supplier, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and expand your network.
Embrace the enchanting Seattle summer as you soak in breathtaking views from the Frolik rooftop Bar, located at the Motif hotel. Enjoy the lively ambiance, delectable refreshments, and the chance to forge valuable business connections in a relaxed and picturesque atmosphere.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to network with industry leaders, exchange insights, and create lasting partnerships. Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you on June 21 at 5:00 PM at Frolik rooftop Bar!
If you have any questions please reach out to administrator.
Location of Event
Frolik @ Motif Seattle
1415 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.motifseattle.com

The Life and Times of a Travel Manager: Career Reflections and the Evolving Role
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00
Date: June 21, 2023 – 11am ET
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the vital role of the corporate travel manager. While company leaders and stakeholders gained newfound appreciation for travel managers, there has been little examination or reflection about who travel managers are and how they themselves view their role.
Based on GBTA-Cvent research conducted in North America and Europe, this webinar will examine how travel managers feel about their role. It will examine a number of key topics including:

Compensation: How much compensation do travel managers earn? Do travel managers expect to receive a significant raise this year?
Demographics: What percentage of travel managers are women? What percentage are underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities? How did travel managers enter the field? How many have previously worked for travel suppliers?
Career reflections: Are travel managers happy with their career? Would they recommend becoming a travel manager? Do they find their work engaging? If they could go back in time, would they still become a travel manager – or pursue a different path?
How travel programs are structured – and how this shapes the travel manager’s role: How many travel managers spend all of their time on travel-related issues – and how many have additional responsibilities beyond travel? Are travel managers “jack-of-all trades” who work on a variety of issues—such as hotel RFPs, travel policy design, and implementing technology. Or, do they specialize in specific areas?

Speakers:
Kelli Kopec, Senior Manager, Product, Cvent
Carol Fergus, Global Travel Manager, Fidelity International
Mark Sharoff, Research Manager, GBTA
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Arizona Chapter - June Educational Program: Travel Industry Updates - GTP Credit Approved
2023-06-21
Join us for the June Lunch Program with a Panel of Experts at the NEW Omni Tempe at ASU
This is an opportunity to hear from our industry peers and discuss some of the current hot topics in business travel today. We are excited to have a team of experts from a variety of industry verticals to answer questions on our “new normal.” We will hear from a Travel Manager, Airline, TMC, Hotel and Car Rental company on how recovery is going for them, to what has changed as a key metric focus and more.

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-15
The GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that empowers you to be the voice of the business travel industry. By attending this event, you will:

Meet one-on-one with Senators and Representatives to share opinions and advocate for policies that support the business travel industry
Broaden your understanding of government actions and how the outcomes impact the industry
Hear perspectives from Administration Officials and Members of Congress
Network with colleagues from around the country

Bundle your registration with the Sustainability Summit and save:
Climate change and the desire to decarbonize travel is a fast-rising topic in the business travel community. It is also a top issue for U.S. elected officials. Attend the Sustainability Summit to gain a broader understanding of the topic from an Industry and Government perspective and to enhance your U.S. Legislative Summit experience in D.C. Learn More
Event Dates:
Wednesday, June 14th – Thursday, June 15th, 2023
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Utah Business Travel Association Monthly Meeting Luncheon
2023-06-13 11:00 - 13:00
Luncheon Date
Thursday, June 13, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Served, Announcements and Keynote Speaker
Location of Event
Embassy Suites – West Valley City
3524 S. Market Street
West Valley City, UT 84119
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/utah/embassy-suites-salt-lake-west-valley-city-SLCSMES/index.html
Event Subject
The Problems and Solutions to Corporate Travel “Leakage”
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

GBTA Sustainability Summit: Building a Greener Future for Business Travel
2023-06-13
Building a greener future for business travel 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 second global Sustainability Summit. This one-day, high-level event, will bring together experts, industry and policy leaders to outline concrete solutions to manage the environmental impact of business travel.It will address key topics that require radical industry collaboration, such as the development of clean travel solutions, sharing of information and data, and empowerment of business travelers to select greener travel options.This must-attend, interactive event will foster connections and exchange by providing a forum for frank discussions about challenges and opportunities to drive climate action in the business travel sector. The Sustainability Summit will also inform discussions at the GBTA Legislative Summit in the two days to follow, where attendees will advocate for policies that help finance and accelerate the green transition. Who should attend?• Corporate travel buyers working to integrate sustainability into their program • Suppliers providing sustainable solutions for corporate travel programs • Policymakers laying the groundwork for a sustainable travel ecosystem • Civil society advocating for the next generation of sustainability solutions What’s on the agenda?• High-level policymakers on enabling policies for climate action in business travel• Business travel pioneers on how our industry can lead the green transition • Innovators Series: technology and the travel of tomorrow • Case studies: best practices to build a sustainable travel program • Financing the transition: who pays?• Activating point of sale: the role of information and booking platforms • Compensating for emissions: Navigating the next generation of carbon offsets • Beyond climate: what else to pave the way for sustainable business travel? This event builds upon GBTA’s inaugural Sustainability Summit, held in Brussels in November 2022. See event speakers, photos, and key takeaways here.
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Welcome to DC! GBTA Pre-Summit Reception Sponsored by TripStax
2023-06-12 16:00 - 18:30
Hosted by the DC GBTA and its generous sponsors from TripStax, this complimentary reception will feature beer, wine and light fare at the lovely Hilton Garden Inn Downtown White House lobby bar – Located at: 815 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20005.
After a day of travel or traffic – it will be a great opportunity to refresh and reconnect at this “Welcome to DC Reception!” Located just blocks from the GBTA Summit venue, enjoy the sights of DC with a quick walk to our Welcome Reception (or Uber/Lyft or Valet Park, if preferred.) Come join local, regional and national travel management professionals, suppliers and partners as they prepare to dig into the most relevant topics surrounding Sustainability and Legislative impacts at the GBTA Summit events in the days to follow!
DC GBTA is pleased to recognize TripStax as our Welcome Reception Sponsor, who joins our esteemed annual sponsors from Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines, in supporting our regional GBTA.
Relative to the GBTA Sustainability Summit: TripStax has introduced extensive carbon emissions data capabilities to its tech stack of travel management applications for TMCs following the announcement of a strategic partnership with sustainability intelligent platform Thrust Carbon. Learn more at tripstax.com.
Sponsors

All About Networking
2023-06-09 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for an evening of networking with tasty appetizers, and refreshing beverages hosted by the newly renovated Aloft Hotel! You’ll have the chance to experience the stunning design and style of our bar, lounge, and backyard patio 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!
Location of Event

Aloft Santa Clara
510 America Center Ct.
San Jose, CA 95002
Pricing and Registration

$10.00 Member Ticket
$30.00 Non-Member or Guest Ticket
$10.00 GBTA All Access Members Only
Event Sponsor

Travel Transformations - A TMC Panel Discussion
2023-06-08 17:30 - 20:00
Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring leading TMC’s sharing the most impressive big ideas they’ve seen from their clients. From innovative approaches, working with suppliers, and game-changing strategies for managing travel, each TMC will unveil two inspiring success stories. Our expert moderator will then lead an in-depth exploration of the most impactful ideas to extract practical insights and actionable takeaways for travel managers and industry professionals alike. By the end of the session, you’ll have discovered over 10 big ideas that can help transform your travel program and deliver unparalleled results. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and valuable ideas from the best in the business.
TMC Panel
BCD, CWT, FCM Travel Solutions, Amex GBT, Travel Leaders, Egencia
Event Schedule
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – TM60 Meeting (Buyers Only)
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Registration & Networking
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Program & Dinner
Location of Event
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
465 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

How to offer Climate Smart Travel Today and Tomorrow
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:00
The travel industry is a major contributor to climate change, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Your customers know this and want you to help them take action.
Whether you are a climate leader or just starting out, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and practical industry examples to help you make a real impact. Learn how to take your business to the next level on your sustainability journey and drive positive change for our planet.
Event Speakers
Chase Nelson, Regional Associate Director, Digital Solutions – North America, South Pole
Emily Powell, Sr. Associate, Key Accounts, South Pole
“*NEW Speaker!”
Event Sponsor

Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™
2023-06-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This event is for the EMEA/APAC Regions.
June 7, 14, 21, 28
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM BST
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.
Pricing and Registration
$450 member/$550 non-member
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Education Day - Building a Better Program: Be the Architect of Your Success - GTP Credit Approved
2023-06-07 08:00 - 17:00
GBTA Upstate New York
Education Day is our premier event of the year. It is a day filled with education, networking, professional development, and collaboration. This year’s event promises to be one for the record books for our Chapter, bringing together business travel professionals from far and wide. Topics on the agenda include NDC, Effective Leadership, Hotel Sourcing, and more.
Event Speaker
Fred Bowen, Sr. Director Corporate & Global Business Accounts – Amadeus
Rosemary Maloney, Travel & Expense Manager – Alteryx
Stephen Gheerow, Sr. Manager Global Travel – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Angela Paulus, Global Travel Manager – Pitney Bowes
Tamara Pope, Travel Coordinator – Tyler Technologies
Tony D’Astolfo, Senior VP North America – Serko Ltd
Nancy Tudorache, Regional VP the Americas – GBTA
Daniel Vargas, Membership Engagement Manager – GBTA
Location of Event
The Richardson Hotel in Buffalo, NY – a unique one-of-a-kind venue, classified as a National Historic Landmark – the highest designation given by the Department of the Interior to cultural resources.
Pricing and Registration
A bargain at $145 for Chapter and All-Access Members and $165 for Guests, including breakfast, midmorning and afternoon breaks, lunch, and an early evening networking reception.

Tennessee Chapter - A Discussion on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with Emma Kate Protis, Delta Air Lines - GTP Credit Approved
2023-06-06
It’s never been more essential to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. Join us as Emma Kate Protis, Senior Manager, Delta Air Lines, discusses how the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment can foster creativity, fresh perspectives, and understanding. Emma Kate is responsible for shaping Delta’s DEI reputation that reflects and engages Delta customers around the globe.
Event Speaker
Emma Kate Protis, Senior Manager, Delta Air Lines
Location of Event
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
300 Korean Veterans Blvd
Nashville, TN 37201
Pricing and Registration
$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration
$45.00 after 07:00 am June 5
$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration
$45.00 after 07:00 am June 5
$45.00 Guest Registration
$55.00 after 07:00 am June 5

Joint GBTA – Bay Area and Silicon Valley Education Day
2023-05-25 10:00 - 17:00
Travel Program of the Future – ESG 2023!
Balancing People, Planet and Profits
Learn how to integrate key elements of environmental, social, and corporate governance into your travel program. Is your travel program aligned with your company’s ESG targets?
Location of Event
Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco – 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City, CA
Agenda
10:00 a.m. Buyers Only Session
*A downloadable Copy of WTP Self-assessment Guide for ISO 31030 will be provided to each attendee of the buyer only session ($1,000 value).
11:30 a.m. Check-in & Trade Show
12:00 p.m. Lunch & Keynote
1:30 p.m. Trade Show & Networking
2:00 p.m. Travel Buyers Panel
3:00 p.m. Expert Panel
4:00 p.m. Networking reception
Keynote Speaker
Matthew Patterson – Sr. Director of Client Relationship Management, Advito and GBTA Aviation Committee Member
Buyer’s Only Session
Buyer Panel: Frank Harrison – Regional Security Director of North America, World Travel Protection
Buyer Panel: Ryan Pierce – Sr. Travel Manager, Amer/LACA | Salesforce
Expert Panel
Moderator of the Expert Panel
Kevin Iwamoto, Former President of GBTA 2001-2003 & Chief Customer Officer at Bizly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-iwamoto/
Gary Murakami, Vice President of Sales and Industry Relations, Teneo Hospitality, GTP, GLP, CMP-Fellow, CMM, DES https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyymurakami/
Laura Bell, Sr. Director, Global Strategic Events, Coupa Software https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabellway/
Travel Manager Panel
Moderated by our Keynote Speaker – Matthew Patterson
Daryl Keiper, Sr. Manager, US Travel Program Genentech, Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-keiper-7b6b595/
Michele Fontaine, Director, Global Travel, Meeting + Events, OKTA linkedin.com/in/michellefontaine02
Overview of Sessions
Buyer’s Session – 10a to 11a
All attendees will get the WTP ISO 31030 assessment guide free of charge ($1,000 value)
Agenda
Terms and definitions
• Understanding the organization and its context
• Managing travel risk
• Travel risk assessment
• Travel risk treatment
• Communication and consultation
• Program monitoring and review
• Program recording and reporting
Learnings
How to tackle the new risks in today’s word
Understand what ISO 31030 is and how do you prepare your travel program
New methods for communication, recording and reporting
Trade show/Registration 11a to 12n
Welcome and sponsors: 12-12:25a
Key Note 12:25 to 1:15p Matthew Patterson
How to build a greener future for corporate travel?
1:15 – 1:45 Trade show and Networking
Travel Manager Panel 1:50p-2:30p
Sustainability: What have you implemented, how do you measure and report, what are you doing now, and what is your plan forward?
Moderator: Mathew Patterson
Panelists: Daryl Keiper, Genentech; Michele Fontaine, OKTA; Dorian Stonie, Salesforce (just won BTN Sustainable Travel award)
Agenda
What can buyers across all companies do now to reduce their carbon footprint?
Communication and behavior influence strategies
Reporting and measurement of reduction strategies
Policy changes and enforcement
Learnings
How to drive behavior change
What technology is there to make travel more sustainable
How do you measure the impact of your travel program
2:30p to 2:45p sponsor presentations
2:45p to 3:15p Break/Tradeshow
Expert Panel 3:15p-3:55p
Integrating ESG with a focus on sustainability into your meetings and events
Moderator: Kevin Iwamoto
Panelists: Laura Bell, Director M&E at Coupa and Gary Murakami, VP Teneo Hospitality
Agenda
Then/now: how companies are shifting from simple “green” initiatives to more robust ESG initiatives, learn what you can implement. What is next, and how do you implement and measure?
Learnings
How to report each meeting’s CO2 footprint
How you can integrate social and governance components of your sustainability strategy into your program.
How to get started with move beyond emissions and infuse governance, impact on communities and equitable meetings initiatives
4:00p Closing remarks, introduce DE&I focused Networking Reception
4:10p-5 DE&I focused networking reception with interactive/conversation starters at round tables and throughout event touch points.
Pricing and Registration
Register before 5pm on Friday May 12th
$125 Chapter Member
$125 GBTA All Access
$160 Non-member
Register after 5pm on Friday May 12th to 5pm on Friday May 19th
$145 Chapter Member
$145 GBTA All Access
$180 Non-member
Walkup-$190 (limited seats, no guarantees)

GBTA Italy - Roadshow 2023, Roma
2023-05-25
Dalle 09.30 alle 13.30. La sessione in aula con termine alle 12.30 sarà seguita da Light Lunch
Location of Event
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo – Via Principe Amedeo, 5/B, Roma
Tema
Con la partecipazione di Andrea Giuricin – Adj. Prof. CESISP – at University Milan Bicocca, CEO – TRA Consulting – la sessione solo in presenza sarà un’occasione di:

Formazione sulle migliori pratiche di Travel Management e di ridefinizione del Travel Program sulle sfide del 2023
Incontro e networking
Approfondimento sulle criticità e le dinamiche del mercato del Business Travel

Il Roadshow si terrà presso il Western Plus Hotel Universo – Via Principe Amedeo, 5/B, Roma a pochi passi dalla Stazione Ferroviaria di Roma Termini.
L’evento è gratuito per i professionisti aziendali del Travel, previa registrazione.
Main Sponsor

Technical Sponsor

Partner
L’evento è possibile anche grazie agli Annual Partner di GBTA Italia

South Florida Chapter - TSA Real ID Update - GTP Credit Approved
2023-05-23 23:00
GBTA South Florida – May Educational Forum
TSA Real ID Update – What’s it all about, and how do we prepare?
Event Speaker
Simone Davis, Director of Real ID , TSA.
She is responsible for integrating all REAL ID activities within TSA while coordinating with DHS and external partners. She provides strategic direction for the enforcement of the program at TSA as well as guiding the promotion and marketing activities.
Location of Event
Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport
1825 Griffin Road
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Pricing and Registration
$75.00 Non-Member/Guest Ticket
$95.00 after 11:59 pm May 16
$50.00 Member Ticket
$65.00 after 11:59 pm May 16

GBTA Ladders Summit 2023
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-24
The GBTA Ladders season culminates at the three-day Summit, bringing together all program pillars: professional development, global networking across verticals, and innovative presentations on the season theme. The goal of Summit is to inspire current and next generation business travel leaders and to drive industry change.
Attend Summit to experience the full value of the Ladders program.
Attendees will benefit from:

An environment that encourages collaboration between current industry leaders and rising top talent
Project presentations that showcase the transformative ideas and concepts generated from the Ladders teams
Content aimed to accelerate personal, professional, and industry development
Strengthened connections between individuals on Ladders teams
Boosted access and exposure to industry leaders

100% of attendees rated their overall Summit experience as excellent or above average
9.2 out of 10 is the average rating for all Summit networking sessions
5% of attendees will or are likely to return to next year’s Summit
8.4 out of 10 is the average rating for all Summit education sessions
13 countries represented in the Season 9 program

Participants include:

GBTA Ladders Season 9 participants – Mentors, Mentees, Alumni Advisors, Committee volunteers, and Advisory Board members
GBTA Ladders alumni
GBTA representatives
Keynote speaker and expert guests from outside the program

Please note – this event is by invitation only.
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