Partnering for Innovation
Last year, GBTA and Phocuswright formed a partnership to bring the inaugural Innovation Series and Innovation Row to life.
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Famous Speakers through Convention History
From political figures to sports superstars to entertainers, we’ve seen it all through our decades of hosting Convention. In celebration of the upcoming 50th anniversary of GBTA Convention, today’s Throwback Thursday (#TBT) post delves into a range of famous speakers we’ve welcomed over the years.
Week in Review
Catch up on the latest business travel news for the week of Sunday, January 21.
Unifying the Ground Transport Market
During GBTA Convention 2017, Mozio CEO David Litwak stopped by our Broadcast Studio to discuss the inner workings of the platform and how he sees it being incorporated within the business travel community.
Message From the Office of the GBTA President – January
Dear GBTA Members,
Happy New Year! I hope your 2018 is off to a great start. As we begin the new year, I would like to provide a brief update on GBTA’s current activities.
A Look Back: GBTA Through the 1970s
We kicked off our Throwback Thursday (#TBT) posts celebrating the upcoming 50th Anniversary of GBTA Convention with a post on the very beginnings of GBTA – or NPTA as it was known then. Today we learn more about the Association’s past and what NPTA looked like throughout the 1970s.
Leave Your Mark on the Industry
In 2017, over 160 industry speakers presented informative and engaging education sessions at Convention, ranging from the evolution of technology in travel programs to balancing traveler satisfaction with program compliance.
Week in Review
Catch up on the latest in business travel news for the week of Sunday, January 14.
The Need for Automation in Travel
Artificial intelligence has become top of mind for the travel industry, with many companies exploring the possibilities of AI-powered processes, workflows and communication. At GBTA Convention 2017, our all-new Innovation Row showcased a variety of startup technologies capitalizing on AI to alter the travel experience.
The Future of Meetings and Events
During GBTA Convention 2017 in Boston, we had a dedicated space on the Expo to highlight innovative startups impacting the business travel space. Startup Bizly, for example, has developed a platform that enables travel professionals and event planners to easily book small meetings spaces.
Innovating Parking in Business Travel
SpotHero’s Becca Rabinowitz chats about her organization’s initiatives, including its recent acquisition of Parking Panda, and how SpotHero fits within travel programs.
Improving Spend Visibility
TravelBank strives to modernize business travel for small businesses by automating expenses and predicting trip expenses before they occur.
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