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SUMMARY:Cleared for Takeoff: The RISE of BNA with MNAA President Doug Kreulen - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:GBTA | Tennessee \nJoin GBTA Tennessee for our August Chapter Meeting featuring Doug Kreulen\, President & CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA). Doug will speak on “The RISE of BNA”\, sharing exciting updates on the transformation of Nashville International Airport and what it means for the future of travel and business in Middle Tennessee. \nWe’re proud to host this event at the stunning Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal\, located at the airport — and we extend a special thank you to Southwest Airlines for their generous sponsorship and continued support of GBTA Tennessee. \n \n✈️ Come for the insights. Stay for the connections. We’ll see you there! \nDoug Kreulen\, President & CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) \nHilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal \nTickets\n$40.00 GBTA-TN Member Registration\n$50.00 after 08:00 am August 11 \n$40.00 GBTA All-Access Registration\n$50.00 after 08:00 am August 11 \n$50.00 Guest Registration\n$60.00 after 08:00 am August 11
URL:https://gbta.org/event/cleared-for-takeoff-the-rise-of-bna-with-mnaa-president-doug-kreulen/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250813
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SUMMARY:Member outreach and GBTA Recap – OC Area
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URL:https://gbta.org/event/member-outreach-and-gbta-recap-oc-area/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
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SUMMARY:The Outlook for Business Travel for 2025 and Beyond - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:Chapter: GBTA Arizona\nDescription:\nThe Outlook for Business Travel for 2025 and Beyond \nOur August event will provide valuable perspectives on: \n· Business Travel Outlook: A forward-looking analysis of the industry’s trajectory\, covering anticipated challenges and opportunities for growth. \n· Digitization of the Travel Experience: Explore how digital innovations\, including AI and blockchain\, are transforming the traveler journey\, enhancing convenience\, and streamlining travel operations. \n· Content Distribution: Gain insights into the evolution of content distribution channels and their impact on travel booking\, pricing\, and traveler choice. \n \nAgenda:\n2:00 – 2:30 pm: Registration \n2:30 – 3:45 pm: Welcome\, announcements\, speaker presentation and raffle \n3:45 – 5:00 pm: Networking\, mini golf\, drinks and appetizers \nPresented by Hank Benedetti \nHank Benedetti is the Chief Commercial Officer of Blockskye\, a company focused on transforming the technology that powers the business travel industry through the use of blockchain and artificial intelligence. In his role\, Hank is responsible for sales\, marketing\, communications and industry partnerships. \nPrevious to Blockskye\, he concluded a successful career as American Airlines Global Head of Corporate Sales. In this role\, he led American’s sales efforts worldwide for all major customer and distributor segments including Global/Fortune 100\, Small/Medium Business and Global Retail travel agencies. \nPrior to this role\, Hank led the team responsible for negotiating joint selling agreements with American’s various global airline partners including British Airways\, Japan Airlines and Qantas. \nHank’s contributions to the travel industry were recognized by being awarded the Global Business Travel Association’s Supplier Member of the Year\, a distinction awarded to only two other airline executives. He has served on numerous industry advisory boards and been a featured speaker at industry conferences in North America\, Europe\, Asia and Latin America. \nLocation:\nPuttshack Scottsdale Quarter\n15059 N Scottsdale Road\nScottsdale\, AZ 85254 \nDate and Time:\nAugust 13\, 2025\n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-outlook-for-business-travel-for-2025-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T130000
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SUMMARY:Destination Development: Mapping Utah Valley’s Future - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:Chapter/Committee/Partner Name: Utah \nDescription: A must-attend event for anyone passionate about the growth and potential of this dynamic region. Join key voices from the Provo Airport\, Breeze Airways\, and Explore Utah Valley as they share insights on infrastructure expansion\, air travel innovation\, and tourism strategies shaping the valley’s future. This engaging session will explore how collaborative efforts are unlocking new opportunities for economic development\, visitor experiences\, and community enrichment. Whether you’re a local stakeholder or a travel industry professional\, this meeting offers a front-row seat to the exciting journey ahead for Utah Valley. \n \nEvent Speaker:\nErin Scott – Director of Destination Sales for Explore Utah Valley\nBrian Torgersen – Director\, Provo Airport\nEric Walters – Director Pricing\, Revenue Management\, Distribution & Sales \nLocation of Event:\nClub 22 – Lavell Edwards Stadium\n1700 N Canyon Road\nProvo\, UT 84604 \nPrice: Guest – $35.00
URL:https://gbta.org/event/destination-development-mapping-utah-valleys-future/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Georgia August 19 Monthly Meeting Virtual - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Georgia Virtual Meeting – August 19. 11:00am -12:30pm \nSuzanne Neufang\, CEO Global Business Travel Association\nPresents\nThe Executive Cliff Notes For Today’s Business Travel and Traveler \n \nThe GBTA Convention 2025 in Denver will feature a wide range of important business travel topics and exceptional speakers. \nIf you’re attending\, chances are you won’t be able to catch every session—between meetings\, networking\, and other demands on your time\, it can be hard to take it all in. And if you’re not attending\, you’ll unfortunately miss out on the valuable insights these sessions provide. \nBut whether or not you’re going to the Convention\, your GBTA Georgia Chapter offers a great opportunity to enhance your personal and professional travel knowledge right here at home. \nWe are thrilled to welcome Suzanne Neufang\, CEO of GBTA who will provide a high-level overview of today’s business travel landscape and traveler trends. It’s the best of the best of all the Convention Speakers\, Topics and Experiences. \nAfter this personal “Cliff Notes” version of the Convention\, we’ll open the floor for an in-depth Q&A session – to allow time to explore topics that matter most to you and your organization. \nWe are sure you are getting caught up on work (or maybe from vacation)\, so August 19 is VIRTUAL … a short educational respite in your day… and it’s complimentary.\nProgram Sponsor: FOX World Travel\nGBTA Georgia Cornerstone Sponsor: Delta Air Lines
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-georgia-august-19-monthly-meeting-virtual/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T103000
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics from GBTA 2025 Convention - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:**GBTA DFW Chapter** \nGet the latest insights on the hot topics from the GBTA 2025 convention in Denver! \nJoin us for a fireside chat with National GBTA President Elect\, Rosemary Malone\, and GBTA Treasurer\, Kevin Sullivan. This engaging discussion will focus on the most pressing issues currently facing the business travel industry. \n \n**Date:** Thursday\, August 21\n**Time:** 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM CT\n**Location:** HALL Park Hotel\, Autograph Collection\n3220 Internet Blvd\, Frisco\, TX \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://gbta.org/event/hot-topics-from-gbta-2025-convention/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T180000
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SUMMARY:GBTA Las Vegas August 2025 - Networking at Top Golf!
DESCRIPTION:– Chapter/Committee/Partner Name: GBTA Las Vegas\n– Description:\nJoin us for an evening of casual networking\, friendly competition\, and great company at Topgolf Las Vegas! \nThis is your chance to connect with fellow business travel professionals in a fun\, laid-back setting. No golf experience required! Enjoy light bites\, drinks\, and conversations while taking a swing in one of Topgolf’s signature bays. \nWhether you’re perfecting your drive or just there for the networking\, we’d love to see you! \n🎟️ Tickets Include: Game play\, food & drinks\n🚗 Parking: Complimentary on-site \nSpace is limited\, so register early to reserve your spot! \n– Event Speaker: N/A\n– Location of Event: Top Golf Las Vegas\, 4627 Koval Lane\, Las Vegas\, NV 89109\n– Price: $40.00 Member Ticket\, $50.00 All Access Member Ticket\, $60.00 Non-Member Ticket
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gbta-las-vegas-august-2025-networking-at-top-golf/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T120000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with U.S. Representative AZ's 4th District  Greg Stanton - GTP Credit Approved
DESCRIPTION:GBTA Arizona Presents a Conversation with Representative Greg Stanton \n \nAugust 28\, 2025\n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM MST \nWestin Tempe\n11 E 7th Street\nTempe\, AZ 85281 \nU.S. Representative Arizona’s 4th District\, Greg Stanton \nThroughout his career\, Greg Stanton has worked tirelessly to deliver results for Arizona families. Serving as Phoenix mayor from 2012 to 2018\, he focused on building an economy rooted in innovation and trade. Under his leadership\, Phoenix created thousands of quality jobs and recently saw the highest wage growth in the nation. \nGreg has earned a reputation for working across the aisle to get things done. His biggest accomplishments in Phoenix were passed with bipartisan support: the City’s investment in the biosciences and higher education\, support for small businesses\, and national recognition for leadership on LGBT equality. In 2015\, Stanton won reelection and successfully led one of the most ambitious transportation initiatives in the country—a bipartisan\, voter-backed plan to extend Phoenix’s light rail system\, expand bus service\, and improve thousands of miles of roadways over the next 35 years. \nDuring his time in Congress\, Stanton has focused on planning for the state’s water future\, investing in public transportation and infrastructure\, building Arizona’s economy of the future and lowering costs for working families. \nStanton is a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee\, the Foreign Affairs Committee\, and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. \nBefore his election as mayor\, Greg served nine years on the Phoenix City Council and as Arizona’s Deputy Attorney General. He attended Marquette University on the Harry S. Truman Scholarship\, and earned a law degree from the University of Michigan. \nGreg and his wife Nicole have two children. \nAgenda:\n12:00 – 12:30 pm: Registration and Networking \n12:30 – 1:00 pm: Welcome\, announcements\, lunch \n1:00 – 2:00 pm: Conversation with Greg Stanton\, Q & A\, Special Raffle Drawing and Closing Remarks\nKey Topics Addressed: \nModernizing the Air Traffic Control System\nImproving Business Travel at U.S. Borders\nImproving Passenger Rail\nSustainable Aviation Fuel – All of the Above for U.S. Energy\nSeize this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask questions during the Q & A. \nBring your boss\, director of government affairs\, clients\, colleagues\, family and friends! \nComplimentary parking for the meeting!
URL:https://gbta.org/event/a-conversation-with-u-s-representative-azs-4th-district-greg-stanton/
CATEGORIES:North America,US Chapter Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T130000
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SUMMARY:Travel Risk Management 101 Part 2: Health and Security Travel Risks
DESCRIPTION:10:30 AM Mumbai | 1:00 PM Singapore | 2:00 PM Tokyo | 3:00 PM Sydney \nTraveling for work can be exciting\, but it also comes with real risks — from unexpected illnesses and accidents to political unrest or legal trouble in unfamiliar places. This session is all about helping organizations keep their people safe when they travel. \nWe’ll walk through the different types of health and security risks travelers might face\, and how companies can prepare for them. Think of it as a practical guide to doing the right thing — not just because it’s legally expected\, but because it’s the smart and responsible thing to do. \nYou’ll hear about: \n\nThe biggest travel risks today — from disease outbreaks and crime to cyber threats and natural disasters\nWhat “duty of care” really means for employers\nHow to prepare before\, during\, and after a trip\nWhat to do when things go wrong — like a medical emergency or border issues\n The role of tech — from tracking tools to real-time alerts\nReal-life scenarios based on common challenges travelers face\n\nBy the end\, you’ll have a clear checklist to help you build or improve your organization’s travel risk management plan – so your people stay safe\, supported\, and confident wherever they go. \nGBTA Members: FREE\nNon Members: $25 USD
URL:https://gbta.org/event/travel-risk-management-101-part-2-health-and-security-travel-risks/
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