Be the Voice of Business Travel Industry on Capitol Hill

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The GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit is the premier advocacy event uniting business travel professionals from across the country to influence the policies that shape our industry. Over three impactful days in Washington, D.C., attendees step directly into the heart of government to champion smarter, stronger, and more sustainable policies that support the business travel industry.

What Awaits You 

Understand the Policy Landscape

Gain in-depth knowledge of the critical legislative issues shaping the future of business travel. 

Drive Real Impact

Hone your advocacy skills and learn how to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill, effectively influencing policy decisions that impact business travel.

Advocate on Capitol Hill

Educate members of Congress on the distinct needs and economic impact of business travel, emphasizing its crucial role in the U.S. economy. 

Strengthen Your Network 

Make connections with buyers and suppliers in your state and across the country, and drive positive change, together. 

Who Should Attend 

All GBTA members across the U.S. are invited to register for the Summit. Whether you’re a travel manager, supplier, or consultant – new to the industry or a seasoned leader – you belong in this conversation. Stand with peers who care about the future of business travel, raise your voice where it matters, and feel the momentum of coming together on Capitol Hill to drive real change. 

17h00 – 19h00

Réception de bienvenue

Roost White House DC
1425 New York Avenue NW
Washington DC 20005

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Ouverture des inscriptions

Reserve Organization of America
1 Constitution Avenue NE
Washington DC 20002

8h00 – 9h00

Petit-déjeuner et réseautage

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

9h00 – 9h15

Welcome remarks
Rosemary Maloney, GBTA President

How to use the day to prepare
Matt Assolin, Legislative Advisory Council Chair
Tricia Alsup, Legislative Advisory Council Chair

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

9h15 – 9h30

Overview of issues taking to the Hill
Shane Downey, VP, Government Affairs, GBTA

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

9h30 – 10h00

119th Congressional Overview
Affaires gouvernementales de la pierre angulaire

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM

Casser

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

10:10 AM – 10:50 AM

GBTA 2026 U.S. Economics of Business Travel
Chris Ely, directeur de recherche, GBTA
Mark Sharoff, Sr. Research Manager, GBTA

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

10:50 AM – 11:00 AM

Casser

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Hill Issue Discussion
Keep America Flying Act – H.R. 5851 & S. 3031 The bipartisan bills provide funding for both TSA personnel and FAA employees

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

11:50 AM – 1:00 PM

Déjeuner and Networking
Lunch speaker: Matthew W. Daus, Esq. currently serves as Transportation Technology Chair at the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Transportation Research Center of The City College of New York

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Hill Issue Discussion
The “Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act” (SAF Act),  H.R. 6518 and S. 3759  bipartisan bills aiming to restore the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production tax credit to $1.75 per gallon.

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

1:50 PM – 2:00 PM

Casser

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Hill Issue Discussion

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

2:50 PM – 3:00 PM

Casser

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

How to Lobby Congress
Affaires gouvernementales de la pierre angulaire

5th Floor – Minuteman Ballroom

5:00PM – 7:00PM

Evening Reception and PAC Silent Auction

1st Floor – Atrium

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Rendez-vous sur la Colline

Capitol Hill*

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GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2026 

Join business travel professionals across the U.S. for the premier advocacy event for the business travel industry.  All registration types include the following over three days: 

  • A dedicated evening networking event on Day 1 to kick off your Summit and elevate your D.C. experience 
  • A full day of educational sessions on Day 2 to broaden your understanding of government actions and their impact on the industry 
  • One‑on‑one meetings with Senators and Representatives on Day 3 to share your perspectives and advocate for pro‑travel policies 
Early rate through May 4May 5 through June 9
Membre de la GBTA$350$400
Non-Member$450$500

Limited to 100 attendees — register early to secure your spot and ensure we can schedule meetings with your representatives while their calendars are still open. 

GBTA Legislative Summit 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus

Put your brand in front of influential business travel leaders, expand your network and drive meaningful engagement with key decision-makers. This one-of-a-kind event offers a powerful platform to increase visibility, generate qualified leads and make a lasting impact.

Engage a highly targeted audience of business travel professionals and elevate your brand. Contact  notre équipe de sponsoring avec toutes les questions.

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Opportunités de parrainage

$7 500 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • Two (2) complimentary Summit registrations to be redeemed by Thursday, May 26, 2026.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Logo recognition in “Know Before You Go” email to attendees promoting Official US Congress Handbook Sponsor.
  • Opportunity to donate an item to the Silent Auction, supporting the GBTA PAC.
  • Possibilité d'aider à la distribution des manuels.

$8,000 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • Two (2) complimentary Summit registrations to be redeemed by Thursday, May 26, 2026.
  • Three (3) minute speaking opportunity during Welcome Reception (time includes walk-out video commercial (60-second max), speech and/or presentation).
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Logo recognition on signage displayed during sponsored Welcome Reception, provided by GBTA.
  • Logo recognition in “Know Before You Go” email to attendees promoting Tuesday Welcome Reception Sponsor.
  • Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Community+ (1-month) – one (1) creative allowed per month.
  • Opportunity to hand out a sustainable giveaway during Tuesday Welcome Reception. Quantity to provide: 110.
  • Opportunity to donate an item to the Silent Auction, supporting the GBTA PAC.

$12 000 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • Three (3) complimentary Summit registrations to be redeemed by Thursday, May 26, 2026.
  • Possibilité de parole de trois (3) minutes pendant la session principale (le temps comprend la publicité vidéo de sortie (60 secondes maximum), le discours et/ou la présentation).
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Reconnaissance du logo sur la signalisation affichée lors du petit-déjeuner sponsorisé, offert par GBTA.
  • Logo recognition in “Know Before You Go” email to attendees promoting Wednesday Breakfast Sponsor.
  • Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Community+ (1-month) – one (1) creative allowed per month.
  • Opportunity to provide sustainable giveaway for seat drop at sponsored Breakfast. Quantity to provide: 110. 
  • Opportunity to donate an item to the Silent Auction, supporting the GBTA PAC.

$4 000 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Reconnaissance du logo sur la signalisation affichée pendant les pauses sponsorisées, fournie par GBTA.
  • Opportunity to donate an item to the Silent Auction, supporting the GBTA PAC.

$12 000 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • Three (3) complimentary Summit registrations to be redeemed by Thursday, May 26, 2026.
  • Possibilité de parole de trois (3) minutes pendant la session principale (le temps comprend la publicité vidéo de sortie (60 secondes maximum), le discours et/ou la présentation).
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Reconnaissance du logo sur la signalisation affichée lors du déjeuner sponsorisé, offert par GBTA.
  • Logo recognition in “Know Before You Go” email to attendees promoting Wednesday Lunch Sponsor.
  • Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Community+ (1-month) – one (1) creative allowed per month.
  • Opportunity to provide sustainable giveaway for seat drop at sponsored Lunch.  Quantity to provide: 110.
  • Opportunity to donate an item to the Silent Auction, supporting the GBTA PAC

$10 000 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • Two (2) complimentary Summit registrations to be redeemed by Thursday, May 26, 2026.
  • Possibilité de parole de trois (3) minutes pendant la session principale (le temps comprend la publicité vidéo de sortie (60 secondes maximum), le discours et/ou la présentation).
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Reconnaissance du logo sur la signalisation affichée lors de la réception sponsorisée, fournie par GBTA.
  • Logo recognition in “Know Before You Go” email to attendees promoting Wednesday Night Reception Sponsor.
  • Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Community+ (1-month) – one (1) creative allowed per month.
  • Opportunity to hand out a sustainable giveaway during Wednesday Night Reception. Quantity to provide: 110.
  • Opportunity to donate an item to the Silent Auction, supporting the GBTA PAC.

$5 000 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • Two (2) complimentary Summit registration to be redeemed by Thursday, May 26, 2026.
  • Two (2) minutes speaking opportunity during Main Session (time includes walk-out video commercial (60-second max), speech and/or presentation).
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Logo recognition GBTA Global Advocacy newsletter for one (1) year.
  • Opportunity to donate an item to the Silent Auction, supporting the GBTA PAC.
  • Opportunity to be apart of Advocacy Committee

$3 000 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Logo recognition in “Know Before You Go” email to attendees promoting Sustainable Bag Sponsor.
  • Mention verbale et reconnaissance du logo du commanditaire lors de la séance principale.
  • Sponsor to provide branded reusable tote bags to be passed out to Summit delegates. Quantity to provide: 110. 

$6 500 USD

  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.*
  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration to be redeemed by Thursday, May 26, 2026.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.
  • Reconnaissance du logo sur la signalisation affichée à l'inscription et dans la salle de réunion lors de l'événement fourni par GBTA.
  • Opportunity to donate an item to the Silent Auction, supporting the GBTA PAC.

** La distribution de la liste d'inscription de tous les participants sera effectuée deux (2) fois :
2 weeks prior – May 26  (Name, title, company, city, email)
1 week post – June 16  (Name, title, company, city, email)
Sous réserve de la conformité au RGPD et des conditions générales du GBTA.

Nous contacter

Are you interested in sponsoring the GBTA Legislative Summit 2026 or have questions about certain opportunities? Please fill out the form below and a member of our team will reach out shortly.

Lieu 

reserveofficersassoc

Reserve Officers Association
One Constitution Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-5618

Hôtel

arlohoteldc

Arlo Washington DC
333 G. Street Northwest
Washington DC 20001
https://arlohotels.com/washingtondc/
202-737-7000

Room Block:

A block of rooms has been set aside for a discounted rate of $299.00, plus 15.95% tax, $1 per day sustainability fee. The $35 daily Urban Fee has been waived for this group.
To book a room, please call 202-737-7000 and mention GBTA2026 US Legislative Summit or by using this booking link.

The cut of for booking rooms into the block is Monday May 18th.
The hotel is less than a mile from the Reserve Organization of America, about a 15-20-minute walk.

Check In: 4:00PM
Check Out: 11:00AM

Parking Options: 
Location: Capitol Crossing Garage – 200 & 250 Massachusetts Avenue NW  
Rate: $25 + $4.50 tax per night, In/Out Privileges Available, Valet Parking is not available  

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

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*Please try to schedule your departure flights for after 5:00 pm as some meetings with members of Congress may be scheduled later in the day. Should you need to fly out earlier, please contact Shane Downey at sdowney@gbta.org pour coordonner la planification.