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GBTA Convention Panel Discusses Geopolitical Disruptions and the Future of Global Business Travel

In the modern travel world, political tension has an immense impact on travel policies and the way businesses conduct transportation on a global scale. During Monday’s Center Stage Panel at GBTA Convention 2017, global business experts discussed the two main geopolitical disruptions we face today alongside moderator Courtney Hammond, Principal of Deloitte Consulting LLP. The…

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How Turkish Airlines Became the Self-Proclaimed “King of the Comeback” – A Conversation with Chairman Ilker Ayci

Turkish Airlines has been named “Europe’s Best Airline” for the past six years, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their challenges. A terrorist attack on one of their airports in 2016 led to 45 deaths and more than 230 injuries. At GBTA Convention 2017, Chairman of Turkish Airlines, Ilker Ayci, spoke with GBTA COO…

Sweepstakes: Win Tickets to a Boston Red Sox Game

Want to win tickets to see the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays play on Thursday, July 20? Register for GBTA Convention 2017 by Friday, July 7, 2017, and you’ll be automatically entered into our Sweepstakes. Registered attendees will also be entered to win VIP seats to Convention Arena Luncheon featuring speaker Michael Phelps. How…

Week in Review
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Week in Review

According to TechCrunch, the U.S. has lifted laptop bans from passengers flying with Etihad, Emirates and Turkish Airlines. CNNMoney reports that the laptop ban was also lifted from Qatar Airways, since the airline meets all of DHS’ new security guidelines. GBTA unveiled its Media Day line-up for GBTA Convention 2017, July 15-19 in Boston. More…

Contest: Win an Exclusive GBTA Convention 2017 Prize

Exhibitors, now’s your chance to win two (2) VIP seats to Convention Arena Luncheon on Wednesday, July 19 featuring speaker Michael Phelps, one of the most decorated athletes in the history of swimming! How to Enter: Register to exhibit at GBTA Convention 2017 by Friday, June 30. Follow @GlobalBTA on Twitter. Retweet when prompted. Prompts will be sent…

Innovation Series Competition: 30K, Groups360, Distribusion

Nine innovators recently competed for a spot on the Expo Floor at GBTA Convention 2017 during the multi-faceted Innovation Series. The interactive program enabled innovators to present their pitch to a panel of judges and participants who, at the end of the webinar, selected a winner to move on and exhibit on the all-new Innovation…

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Innovation Series Competition: Airmule, Mezi, Globechat

Airmule, Mezi and GlobeChat recently went head-to-head in the first round of the Innovation Series, a series of webinars in which each innovator presents their pitch for a chance to exhibit on the all-new Innovation Row at GBTA Convention 2017. The Innovation Series and Innovation Row are sponsored by Travel Leaders Group, as they share…

Innovation Series Competition: metaplanner, Waygo, Local Measure

Imagine your next business trip: you’re in a foreign city with little or no understanding of the native language. You simply want to grab a bite to eat so you head to a restaurant, only to realize that you can’t understand the menu. You take your phone out, point your camera at the menu, and…

Win VIP Seats to Convention Arena Luncheon ft. Michael Phelps

Win VIP Seats to Convention Arena Luncheon ft. Michael Phelps

Exhibitors, want to win two (2) VIP seats to Convention Arena Luncheon featuring Michael Phelps on Wednesday, July 19? Now’s your chance! To enter, simply register to exhibit at GBTA Convention 2017 by March 24 and retweet the prompt, “Why do you exhibit at GBTA Convention?” with an answer as to why you exhibit. Prompts…