{"id":25618,"date":"2025-08-27T10:08:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbta.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=25618"},"modified":"2025-08-29T09:25:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T13:25:46","slug":"gbta-michigan-education-day-trade-show","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/gbta.org\/fr\/event\/gbta-michigan-education-day-trade-show\/","title":{"rendered":"All Things NEGOTIATION!  GBTA | Michigan Education Day &#038; Trade Show &#8211; GTP Credit Approved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GBTA Michigan<br \/>\nIn Person Meeting<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for a full day of learning, collaboration, and connection at this year\u2019s\u00a0<strong>GBTA Michigan Education Day &amp; Trade Show<\/strong>!\u00a0Held in a dynamic format of roundtable discussions and supplier panels, this event is designed to help buyers and suppliers unlock mutual value in today\u2019s evolving travel landscape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25731 \" src=\"https:\/\/gbta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/credits_6-GTP.png\" alt=\"credits 6 gtp\" width=\"197\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gbta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/credits_6-GTP.png 260w, https:\/\/gbta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/credits_6-GTP-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ALL THINGS NEGOTIATION!\u00a0<\/strong>The theme of the day is negotiation!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interactive Table Dialogues<\/strong>\u00a0on Car Rental, Air, Hotel, and TMC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert Supplier Panels<\/strong>\u00a0moderated by Louise Miller &amp; Neil Hammond<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking Opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0during breakfast, lunch, and throughout the trade show<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade Show Exhibits<\/strong>\u00a0featuring top industry suppliers and\u00a0<strong>exciting prize giveaways!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Takeaways Session<\/strong>: Practical strategies for sourcing, negotiation, and partnership-building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to deepen supplier relationships, gain insights into industry trends, or sharpen your negotiation skills, this is a must-attend event for all travel professionals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade Show Information:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The GBTA | Michigan Trade Show is an opportunity for Exhibitors to connect with the local members on a deeper level in a more intimate setting. This event fosters meaningful engagement between buyers and suppliers, enabling productive conversations around travel program needs, industry trends, and partnership opportunities. It\u2019s a focused environment designed to support strategic sourcing initiatives and relationship-building. Don&#8217;t\u00a0miss this chance to build meaningful relationships and discover new opportunities in a collaborative environment.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Please note, the entirety of the event will be in one space. All Exhibitors will have maximum visibility throughout the entire day, and will be able to participate at their table and also within the meeting easily.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Table Pricing:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$175: Member Pricing<\/p>\n<p>$250: Non-Member Pricing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Agenda:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>7:30am: Vendor Setup<\/p>\n<p>8:15am: Arrival, Networking, Trade Show<\/p>\n<p>8:45am: Welcome &amp; Business Meeting<\/p>\n<p>9:15am: Sponsorship Presentation<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>9:30am: Introduction and Objectives<\/p>\n<p>9:35am: Table Exercise &amp; Supplier Panel: Car Rental<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Moderator: Louise Miller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Panel: Anna McConnell &amp; Robert Halloy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10:35am: Break<\/p>\n<p>10:45am: Table Exercise &amp; Supplier Panel: Air<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Moderator: Neil Hammond<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>11:45am: Sponsorship Presentation<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>11:55am: Lunch &amp; Trade Show<\/p>\n<p>1:15pm: Table Exercise &amp; Supplier Panel: Hotel<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Moderator: Neil Hammond\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Panel: Uma Sethi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2:15pm: Table Exercise &amp; Supplier Panel: TMC<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Moderator: Louise Miller\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>Panel: Brian McGill, Aaron Durkin-Kocurek and Susan Altman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3:15pm: Break<\/p>\n<p>3:25pm: Key Takeaways &#8211; Negotiating for Value<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>Louise Miller &amp; Neil Hammond<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3:50pm: Wrap Up &amp; Prizes<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25731 \" src=\"https:\/\/gbta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/credits_6-GTP.png\" alt=\"credits 6 gtp\" width=\"172\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gbta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/credits_6-GTP.png 260w, https:\/\/gbta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/credits_6-GTP-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GBTA Michigan In Person Meeting Get ready for a full day of learning, collaboration, and connection at this year\u2019s\u00a0GBTA Michigan Education Day &amp; 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