GBTA Allied Leadership Council elects new leaders

Today GBTA’s Allied Leadership Council (ALC) announces the election of its new leaders for a two-year term:    Dorothy Dowling, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, BWH Hotel Group, was elected to serve a concurrent second term as ALC President.   Tammy Routh, Senior Vice President, Global Sales Organization, Marriott International, was elected to serve as ALC Vice President.  “The Council has a critical role to ensure a strong, productive relationship between Allied members and GBTA, as…

Tracking the Pulse of Recovery

Not many could have predicted at the beginning of COVID-19 what would lie ahead.  GBTA started its monthly COVID-19 poll in February 2020, just as the earliest hints of the pandemic were appearing. We didn’t have a crystal ball, but we did recognize the importance of keeping a pulse on the new development and potential…

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Europe – Pushing forward on travel and green initiatives

European Initiatives are shaping the future of business travel. From international travel to an ambitious, wide ranging climate plan, the European Union and Commission are introducing policies that impact your job. Shane Downey of GBTA and Otto Ilveskero of Grayling Public Affairs discuss updates on travel restrictions and the EU Fit for 55 agenda. Details:…

PROTECTING EMPLOYEES: PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN THE CURE

The primary goal of assistance is to provide the traveler with the logistical services regardless of the circumstances. The specialized protocols of an assistance program will insure key corporate contacts are aware of and can provide guidance to any assistance case Assistance companies create a streamlined process at the front end – one number to…

Spotlight on Christina Reichelt, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

As Director of Global Account Management & Agency Partnerships for World Travel, Inc., Christina Reichelt is responsible for the first level management of the company’s partner agencies around the world and third-party global affiliations, supporting the growth of clients’ global business needs. What do you love about being in business travel? Business travel is a…

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WINiT by GBTA ramps up for the future with new Strategic Advisory Board and Glass Breaker appointments

Alexandria, VA – WINiT by GBTA announced today new appointments to its Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) as well as the debut of a new Glass Breakers initiative, all designed to advance WINiT’s continued growth, program development and volunteer impact. Working in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association, WINiT is a global network of women and…

Spotlight on Jeannette Ross, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Jeannette Ross managed travel for senior executives and partners at Kearney for 29 years before retiring at the end of 2020. She is currently using her vast industry experience and knowledge as an independent travel contractor assisting companies with their corporate travel programs. Why is WINiT important to you? It supports and encourages the amazing…

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Check-in with Suzanne

Stepping Through The Door   I’m attending my first in-person conference since the pandemic began. Walking into a convention center this week surrounded by 1,000+ attendees felt familiar — but also different.  People were connecting, learning and attending programs, while event organizers prioritized health and safety for all. For our GBTA Convention in November, we are doing the same. (You can read more here.)    This week we are also celebrating recent strides in travel recovery as fully vaccinated travelers from the European Union and the United States will be allowed to travel to…

Spotlight on Doreen Burse, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

As Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales for United Airlines, Doreen is responsible for leading United’s global sales strategy. She works to enhance the airline’s existing sales programs while building new partnerships and driving overall revenue. Prior to joining United, Doreen served as the Vice President of Marriott’s Global Sales for the U.S. and Canada. Why…