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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240305T130000
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SUMMARY:Travel & Events Risk Management in 2024
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Chicago\nTravel & Event Risk Management 2024\nWhat’s on tap for Travel Risk Management in 2024? – Cooper Kinney\, Director business Development\, International SOS\nImmigration Compliance for US Conferences and Business Events 2.0 – Eddie Raleigh\, Partner\, Fragomen\nIn-Person: Hilton Rosemont Chicago O’Hare\nRosemont\, IL\n$100 member / $150 guest
URL:https://gbta.org/event/travel-events-risk-management-in-2024/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T133000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Airport Update
DESCRIPTION:GBTA San Diego\nJoin us in March for exciting San Diego Airport Updates by Hampton Brown! We’ll hear about the airport development project\, current airlines\, route updates and more.\nSpeaker – Hampton Brown VP Revenue\, Marketing and Innovation San Diego International Airport\nLocation – Hilton Harbor Island/San Diego Airport\nRegistration: $60 members/$75 guests
URL:https://gbta.org/event/san-diego-airport-update/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T130000
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SUMMARY:Resilience Essentials for Travel Experts - GBTA Tennessee March Chapter Meeting - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:GBTA | Tennessee \n \nJoin GBTA-TN as we welcome keynote speaker Dr. Suzanne Castle. In this dynamic session designed exclusively for travel professionals\, discover actionable strategies to manage workload pressures\, prioritize self-care\, and cultivate a resilient mindset. Let’s shift gears to-do lists to ta-da moments\, empowering you to excel in your career\, and provide exceptional customer service to your clients. \n \nDr. Suzanne Castle\, Suzanne Castle Consulting / The Sparkle Factor \nElement Nashville Vanderbilt West End\n4 City Boulevard\nNashville\, TN 37209 \nTickets\n$35.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration\n$45.00 after 07:00 am March 11 \n$35.00 GBTA All-Access Registration\n$45.00 after 07:00 am March 11 \n$45.00 Guest Registration\n$55.00 after 07:00 am March 11
URL:https://gbta.org/event/resilience-essentials-for-travel-experts-gbta-tennessee-march-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T021904
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SUMMARY:Generative AI: From Theory to Travel
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Wisconsin Chapter\nThis event will be held at the Hotel Northland in Green Bay WI!\nTopic: Generative AI: From Theory to Travel\nMain Speaker: Sam Hilgendorf has served as the chief information officer (CIO) at Fox World Travel \nYou can’t go a day without hearing something new about Generative AI and ChatGPT. We explore this cutting-edge technology and discuss how it can be applied within the travel industry to enhance customer engagement\, optimize operations\, and unlock opportunities for personalization. This will be a journey of practical insights and innovative strategies that will revolutionize the traveler experience! \nThis session will include:\n-An Overview on Generative AI\n-The implications of Generative AI on Business Travel\n-Fox World Travel’s Generative AI on Business Travel\n-Risks with Generative AI\n-The potential of AI-enabled Business Travel \nSam Hilgendorf has served as the chief information officer (CIO) at Fox World Travel since 2018. He is responsible for the vision and execution of Fox’s technology portfolio\, which includes IT\, business intelligence\, product development\, and project management.\nUnder Sam’s visionary stewardship\, Fox has integrated groundbreaking solutions\, including a cutting-edge customer contact center\, an enterprise data management platform\, and an innovative cloud collaboration suite. These pioneering strides have garnered widespread acclaim within the travel industry\, consistently acknowledged through prestigious accolades.\nUnder Sam’s direction\, Fox has been awarded multiple Magellan awards from Travel Weekly and has also been recognized as a Distinguished Partner for SAP Concur for custom integration work with the Concur Travel platform. He’s also contributed on multiple occurrences to industry thought leadership on topics such as blockchain\, AI\, and many other tech topics.\nRecently honored with the title of Wisconsin’s CIO of the Year\, Sam exemplifies a passion for leveraging technology to catalyze positive change. He firmly believes in harnessing technology’s potential to unleash the latent talents of his team members\, propelling them toward unparalleled achievements. Sam’s dedication extends to enriching customer experiences\, fostering peak performance\, and nurturing excellence.\nSam has been happily married for 20 years and is a proud parent of a wonderful pre-teen daughter. When it comes to hobbies\, he describes his family as “a real-life version of the TV show The Big Bang Theory.” They love playing Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop board games\, reading comic books\, dressing up for Renaissance fairs\, and indulging in just about every other nerdy hobby imaginable. These quirky interests bring them joy\, excitement\, and a whole lot of stories to tell!
URL:https://gbta.org/event/generative-ai-from-theory-to-travel/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T160000
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Disability Mobility & Accessibility in Travel! - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:Join the GBTA | WI Chapter at this truly insightful event: Spotlight on Disability Mobility & Accessibility in Travel! \nNetworking then Lunch + a Travel Industry panel discussion to promote dialogue around the needs & opportunities for advocating for travelers with disabilities. This is a “Don’t Miss” event that will also offer Allied & Direct Sessions following the discussion. \n \nModerating will be: Harold Mester\, Director of Public Affairs & Marketing at the Milwaukee Airport \nPanelists Include: \nDave Gelting\, Accessibility/Compliance Coordinator at the Milwaukee Airport \nMichael Albers\, Director\, Business Development at Avis \nChristopher Hovis\, Manager at Customer Advocacy at Southwest Airlines \nGus Vonderheide\, Vice President of Global Sales – Americas at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts \nKristina Van Slyke\, Travel & Support Services Manager at Kohl’s
URL:https://gbta.org/event/spotlight-on-disability-mobility-accessibility-in-travel/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T113000
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SUMMARY:Online Odyssey\, Navigating the New Era of Travel Booking - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:For buyers\, it’s an invaluable opportunity to discover cutting-edge solutions that streamline travel booking and management\, ensuring you’re equipped with the best tools to optimize your travel programs. \n \nTrade-Show: After our program you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our hands-on ‘trade-show’ style exhibition for interactions\, live demos\, and in-depth discussions on harnessing these technologies for your advantage. \nEvent Schedule:\n11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Registration and Networking\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Engaging Online Odyssey Presentations\n2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Hands-On\, Trade-Show Style Online Booking Demos
URL:https://gbta.org/event/online-odyssey-navigating-the-new-era-of-travel-booking/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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SUMMARY:GBTA LATAM Business Travel Forum - Santiago
DESCRIPTION:Timezone: CLT \nEL GBTA LATAM Business Travel Forum en Santiago es parte de una serie de eventos sin costo de medio día de duración dirigido exclusivamente para capacitar a Travel Managers del sector de viajes corporativos. \nAl atender este evento podrás:\n• Actualizar tus conocimientos sobre la mejora de tus programas de viajes corporativos.\n• Ampliar tu red de contactos y hacer networking con colegas locales.\n• 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.\n• Interactuar con los selectos proveedores que patrocinan el evento.\n• Invertir tiempo en tu desarrollo personal y profesional. \nHora: 8.30am – 12.30 pm\nLugar: Hotel Pullman Santiago El Bosque\nVer Agenda>> \nLa 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 enviar tu solicitud de interés aqui>>  \nSi tienes alguna pregunta\, escribenos a latamevents@gbta.org
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-latam-business-travel-forum-santiago/
CATEGORIES:LATAM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T100000
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SUMMARY:Bold + Balance - The 70% Solution
DESCRIPTION:Bold + Balance – The 70% Solution\nBeing bold requires balance. The right combination of boldness and balance startswith understanding your purpose. It’s the foundation to why you do what you do andhow you show up best for yourself and others. In this session\, Katie will guide youon the 70% solution she has discovered to implement behaviors needed to boldlylive out your purpose.\nSpeaker: Katie Virtue
URL:https://gbta.org/event/bold-balance-the-70-solution/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T130000
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SUMMARY:Utah Chapter Monthly Lunch and Education event - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:Utah GBTA chapter luncheon\nDenise Daniel with Domo\, based in Utah will be joining UBTA to review data\, and all things travel intelligence best practices. \n \nShe will discuss the evolution of travel data\, what people want to see\, how to manage multiple sources of data\, and what questions you need to ask to get the information you need. She will dive into how visibility will provide many benefits to supporting your program like supplier management\, policy management\, risk management\, trends\, and more. How can intuitive and consistent data help you drive your business every day in multiple ways. \nDomo puts data to work for everyone so they can multiply their impact on the business. The cloud-native data experience platform goes beyond traditional business intelligence and analytics\, making data visible and actionable with user-friendly dashboards and apps. Underpinned by AI\, data science and a secure data foundation that connects with existing cloud and legacy systems\, Domo helps companies optimize critical business processes at scale and in record time to spark the bold curiosity that powers exponential business results.\nHIlton Garden Inn\, Lehi\n35.00 for non members
URL:https://gbta.org/event/utah-chapter-monthly-lunch-and-education-event/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T180000
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SUMMARY:Meetings vs Transient – Playing Nice In The Sandbox - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:GBTA New England \nJoin us on March 14\, 2024\, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge for the March Chapter meeting – Meetings vs Transient – Playing Nice In The Sandbox “Bridging the Gap Between Meetings & Events and Business Transient Travel”. This will be an in-depth conversation on the challenges of having segregated & integrated M&E and BT travel programs\, the benefits of having these teams work together\, and how we can accomplish that goal. \n \nAnd we have an amazing group of experts for you! \nModerator:\nShalini Iyer\nDirector of Strategic Partnerships\, hubli \nPanelists:\nBev Allen\nDirector\, Global Accounts\, HelmsBriscoe \nMichelle DeCosta\nHead\, Global Meetings and Travel Center of Excellence\, Takeda Pharmaceuticals \nBrendon Duca\nDirector of Sales and Marketing\, Omni Boston Hotel Seaport \nAfter the meeting\, please join us for networking with a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Both self-parking and valet is available at the hotel. Details and pricing can be found here: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/massachusetts/hyatt-regency-boston-cambridge/bosrc/maps-parking-transportation \nWe can’t wait to see you! Register today! \nHyatt Regency Cambridge\n575 Memorial Dr\nCambridge\, MA 02139 \nAvailable Tickets\n$0.00 Direct Community Member and/or GBTA All-Access Direct Members Associated with New England Chapter\n$75.00 Non-Members\n$0.00 Allied Community Member\n$50.00 GBTA All-Access Allied Member (WITHOUT New England Chapter Bundled Meeting Package)\n$0.00 GBTA All-Access Allied Member (WITH New England Chapter Bundled Meeting Package)\n$50.00 GBTA All-Access Member who is NOT a New England Local Chapter Member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/meetings-vs-transient-playing-nice-in-the-sandbox/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T021904
CREATED:20240216T045935Z
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SUMMARY:February Monthly Meeting - Feature Dr. Suzanne Castle.  Resiliency Boost - From To-Do to Ta-Da
DESCRIPTION:DFW Business Travel Association – February Monthly Meeting\nMeredith Fain\, Co-Chair\, Education Committee \nSpeaker: Jumpstart your planning with possibilities and resilience. We present Dr. Suzanne Castle who talks about finding a Resiliency Boost – From To-Do to Ta-Da!
URL:https://gbta.org/event/february-monthly-meeting-feature-dr-suzanne-castle-resiliency-boost-from-to-do-to-ta-da/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Puget Sound Chapter's March General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Seattle Annual Industry Recap\nEvent Speaker: Kelly Saling\, Senior Vice President / Chief Sales Officer with Visit Seattle\nLocation: Lotte Seattle Hotel 809 5th Avenue (located in F5\, Inc. Tower)\nSeattle\, WA 98104\nhttps://www.lottehotelseattle.com/\nTime: 11am – 1pm PST\nWe can’t wait to welcome back Kelly to our meeting as she always has exciting presentations and industry news you won’t want to miss out on! Register soon as this event sells out quickly!
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-puget-sound-chapters-march-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T203000
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CREATED:20240229T084559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T075716Z
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SUMMARY:Fostering a Safer Community: A Fireside Chat with San Francisco Police Chief Scott on Safety\, Travel\, and Visitor Well-being - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Bay Area \nJoin us for an enlightening evening with Police Chief Scott and GBTA Bay Area’s new president\, Heather Parodi. This pivotal event promises to delve into the heart of community safety\, travel precautions\, and creating a welcoming environment for visitors. Engage directly with Chief Scott as he shares insights from his extensive law enforcement experience\, discusses current safety challenges\, and outlines the proactive measures his department is undertaking. Whether you’re a local resident\, a frequent traveler\, or involved in the hospitality sector\, this conversation is aimed at empowering you with knowledge and strategies to enhance safety and security in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and contribute to making our community a safer place for everyone. \n \nSan Francisco Police Department\, Police Chief Scott \nThursday\, March 21\, 2024\n5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner Meeting\nThe Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco – 495 Geary Street\, San Francisco\, California 94102
URL:https://gbta.org/event/fostering-a-safer-community-a-fireside-chat-with-san-francisco-police-chief-scott-on-safety-travel-and-visitor-well-being/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Monaco:20240326T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Monaco:20240326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T021904
CREATED:20240223T123129Z
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SUMMARY:Roadshow GBTA - Roma: "Impatti geopolitici su Business Travel e Mice"
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nIl 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. \nIl 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. \nIl Roadshow si terrà anche quest’anno presso il Centro Congressi del Western Plus Hotel Universo\, a pochi passi dalla Stazione Ferroviaria di Roma Termini.\nL’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. \nIl numero di posti è limitato. \nSpeakers: \n\nAndrea Giuricin – CEO TRA Consulting\, Senior advisor for Investment funds\, Senior Consult. World Bank\, Transport economist at CESISP-UNIMIB \n\nMarco Quagliarella – General Manager of International Operations e General Manager of AIM Education @ AIM Group International \nStart Date and Time: March 26\, 2024 @ 9.30 AM CET\nEnd Date and Time: March 26\, 2024 @ 2.00 PM CET \nLocation:\nWestern Plus Hotel Universo\nVia Principe Amedeo\, 5/B\nRoma \nSponsor: \n \nCDS Groupe- Main Sponsor \n \n🚩BWH Hotels Italia & Malta- Technical Sponsor \nPricing:\nFree of Charge
URL:https://gbta.org/event/roadshow-gbta-roma-impatti-geopolitici-su-business-travel-e-mice/
CATEGORIES:Europe,Italy,Roadshow
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