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
  • Hear from Administration Officials and Members of Congress on current and upcoming travel issues
  • Connect with other passionate industry professionals who want to make a difference

Agenda*

*Agenda is subject to change depending on the schedules of the Members of Congress.

5:30PM – 7:00PM

Opening Reception

Longworth House Office Building (Third floor)
15 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20515
Room 1300

7:30AM

Registration

Reserve Organization of America, Foyer (First Floor)
1 Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-5618

Breakfast & Sessions Location:

Reserve Organization of America, Top of the Hill
1 Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-5618

8:00AM

Breakfast and Networking

Made possible by United Airlines

9:00AM

Welcome Remarks

Rosemary Maloney, Vice President, GBTA; Senior Manager, Global Travel, Expense, and Card, Alteryx


How To Use The Day To Prepare

Tricia Alsup, Chair, GBTA U.S. Legislative Advisory Council; Travel Manager, Dollar General
Matt Assolin, Vice Chair, GBTA U.S. Legislative Advisory Council; Vice President, RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Services


9:10AM

State of the Industry

Suzanne Neufang, CEO, GBTA

9:30AM

118th Congress Overview

Cornerstone Government Affairs

10:00AM

Break

10:10AM

U.S. Economics of Business Travel

Chris Ely, Director of Research, GBTA

10:40AM

Presenting GBTA’s U.S. Policy Priorities and Calls to Action

Delphine Millot, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Managing Director – Foundation, GBTA
Shane Downey, Vice President, Government Relations, GBTA

11:45AM

Hill Issue: U.S. Visa Processing Delays

Andrew Newhart, U.S. Travel Association

12:10PM

Message to Congress: U.S. Visa Processing and Improvements

Shane Downey, Vice President, Government Relations, GBTA

12:30PM

Lunch and Networking

1:30PM

Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL)

2:00PM

Break: Outside to take picture in front of the Capitol

2:15PM

Hill Issue: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

SAF Coalition Representatives

2:40PM

Message to Congress, Decarbonization of Air Travel

Shane Downey, Vice President, Government Relations, GBTA

3:00PM

Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (Delaware At-Large)

3:30PM

Break

4:00PM

Representative Carlos Gimenez (R–FL)

4:30PM

How To Lobby Congress Session

Cornerstone Government Affairs

5:45PM

Evening Reception

Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Washington, DC 20003

9:00AM – 5:00PM

Hill Appointments

Capitol Hill

TOPICS

  • Defining Business Travel
  • Visa Processing Improvements Act
  • Increasing Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Registration for this event has closed

Registration TypeUntil March 31stApril 1st to onsite
GBTA Members$300$325
Non-Members$400$425
Students$100$100

For Registration Questions, please contact Morgan Cook, mcook@gbta.org

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Location

Venue

Reserve Organization of America, Top of the Hill
1 Constitution Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002-5618

Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol St NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-6900

Room Rates and Information
Single-$339.00, Double $369.00, plus 15.45% Tax
Cut Of Date, May 13th, 2024

Hotel Accommodations are being held at the Phoenix Park Hotel for the GBTA-Legislative Summit 2024. Attendees may now book hotel accommodations by calling toll free # 855-371-6824 and identifying themselves as being with Group Code: 25048 or GBTA-Legislative Summit 2024. Or attendees may book their reservations directly online by clicking on the online reservation web link below. A major credit card information is required at time of reservation. Deadline date to make reservation is Monday, May 13, 2024. Reservation requests received after this deadline date will be subject to availability and prevailing rate. Individual cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to date of arrival to avoid one night’s room plus tax charge to credit card provided. Please obtain a cancellation # when doing so. Also, a charge of one night’s room and tax will also be applicable to any guest who amends an existing reservation at the point of check in. The Phoenix Park Hotel is located at 520 North Capitol St. NW, Washington DC 20001 and is an approximate 12 minute walk to the Reserve Organization of America.

Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N. Capitol St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-6900
Corner of Massachusetts Ave and Capitol Street

Check In Time: 3:00PM
Check Out Time: 11:00AM

Valet Parking is available for $59 per night
The Phoenix Park Hotel is an approximate 12-minute walk to the Reserve Organization of America.
The Hotel is an approximately 5-minute walk from Union Station.

Rideshare and Taxi’s are available from both Dulles International (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA). Estimated driving distances: 70 minutes from IAD and 15 minutes from DCA.

Monday Night Reception
Longworth House Office Building (HOB)
15 Independence Ave SE
Room 1300
Washington, DC 20515
Monday June 10th
5:30PM-7:00PM
Drinks and Hors d’oeuvre’s will be served.
You will need to go through a security screening at this building. Please arrive early in case of lines at the entrance. For questions on prohibited items please see this link.
The Longworth HOB is approximately a 10/15-minute walk from the Phoenix Park Hotel

Tuesday Education Day
Reserve Organization of America, Top of the Hill
1 Constitution Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002-5618
Tuesday June 11th
8:00AM-5:00PM
Registration will be located on the first floor foyer at the entrance.
The program itself will be on the 5th floor, in the “Minuteman Ballroom.

Tuesday Reception
Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Ave S
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20003
5:45PM to 7:30PM
Drinks and Hors d’oeuvre’s will be served.
Sonoma is 10-15 minutes walking from the ROA, and 20-minute walk from the Phoenix Park Hotel.

Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11: Dressy business casual attire is preferred. 

Wednesday, June 12: Business attire is preferred. Please note that it can be hot and humid in DC, and you will often be outside walking to your meetings. Due to the amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended. 

Speaking of comfortable shoes, ​​​​​​June 12 is the Congressional Sneaker Caucus’s Sneaker Day On The Hill! Everyone within the Capitol Hill Complex is encouraged to wear their best sneakers and share a photo of them on social media with the hashtag #SneakerCaucus.

All Dietary restrictions have been provided to all venuesIf you have any questions or do not see your selections, please ask the GBTA Event staff of servers at each Venue. If you have any questions in advance, please contact Event Operations. Morgan Cook, mcook@gbta.org

The average Temperatures in June for Washington DC are a high of 85 Degrees Fahrenheit

The humidity can get above 50%, so be sure to plan accordingly

Please see this link for additional information regarding the weather

Social media posts are encouraged! Please use the hashtag #GBTALegislativeSummit2024

Use this link to see the full agenda.

Please be sure to look over these legislative briefs prior to arriving in DC

On Tuesday during Education Day, you will receive your final list of Hill Meetings for you and your group and all materials you will need for them.