Kevin Spacey Entertains & Inspires GBTA Convention Attendees

Kevin Spacey Entertains & Inspires GBTA Convention Attendees

Featured speakers at previous GBTA Conventions have included the likes of President Bill Clinton, President George Bush, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Former First Lady Laura Bush, Former Secretary of State Condoleezaa Rice and on and on. Kevin Spacey opened his session by poking fun at the fact that GBTA has run out of…

American Express Global Business Travel President & CEO Bill Glenn Coming to Convention

American Express Global Business Travel President & CEO Bill Glenn Coming to Convention

Our list of featured speakers for GBTA Convention 2014 just keeps growing. The latest addition to our impressive lineup of speakers is Bill Glenn, President and CEO for the new American Express Global Business Travel joint venture. The joint venture with an investor group led by Certares, resulting in an unprecedented $900 million capital infusion,…

GBTA Convention First Timers Luncheon to Feature CSI Creator and Executive Producer Anthony Zuiker

GBTA Convention First Timers Luncheon to Feature CSI Creator and Executive Producer Anthony Zuiker

The First-Time Attendee Orientation & Luncheon is always a highlight of Convention for new attendees. This year it will take place on Sunday, July 27 from 11:30-1:30. Not only will attendees get briefed on how to navigate their first Convention experience, they will also learn the ins and outs of the benefits of GBTA membership….

GBTA Cares: Clean the World

GBTA Convention 2014 is officially underway in Los Angeles! Starting on Saturday with Convention Kick-Start, attendees had the chance to choose from an array of offerings including educational opportunities, workshops, networking events and more. As part of the Kick-Start events, more than 40 volunteers joined together for the annual GBTA Cares Service Project. This year…

CSI Creator and Executive Producer Talks to GBTA First Timers

CSI Creator and Executive Producer Talks to GBTA First Timers

On Sunday, nearly 500 first-time attendees made it to the First-Time Attendee Orientation and Luncheon to meet others in the same position as themselves looking to navigate their first GBTA Convention. After GBTA executives and Board members recounted their first Convention experiences and gave their advice for making the most out of Convention, attendees were…

GBTA Kicks Off 2014 Convention
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GBTA Kicks Off 2014 Convention

GBTA kicked off its Welcome Session with GBTA President & CEO Donna Kelliher ringing the official opening bell this morning before Bill Glenn, president and CEO, American Express Global Business Travel took the stage. GBTA Executive Director and COO, Michael W. McCormick interviewed Glenn about American Express’ newly announced American Express Global Business Travel joint…

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Delta’s Anderson To Make First Ever Appearance at GBTA Convention

I was very pleased when Delta CEO Richard Anderson accepted our invitation to be a featured speaker at this year’s 2014 GBTA Convention. This will be his first appearance on stage at a GBTA event, and since Richard does not make many appearances like this, we are glad he chose to share his insights with…

American Airlines’ Chief Doug Parker Returns to GBTA Convention
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American Airlines’ Chief Doug Parker Returns to GBTA Convention

We have been on a roll lately announcing featured speakers for our GBTA Convention 2014 this July in Los Angeles. If you haven’t heard yet, Kevin Spacey (or “President Underwood” if you are a House of Cards fan) will be presenting live in Convention Arena on Monday, July 28. Throughout the week at Center Stage,…

Concur CEO Coming to GBTA Convention’s Center Stage

Concur CEO Coming to GBTA Convention’s Center Stage

I was very pleased when Steve Singh, Concur CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, accepted our invitation to be a featured speaker at this year’s 2014 GBTA Convention. As the chairman of the GBTA Foundation, Steve is no newcomer to GBTA events. Thoughtful and innovative, Steve embodies entrepreneurial thinking and his vision about…

Navigating the Wonderful World of Corporate Travel: The Advice I Wish I Had Received Eight Years Ago

Navigating the Wonderful World of Corporate Travel: The Advice I Wish I Had Received Eight Years Ago

As promised, here is the second blog posting in our series from the finalists from the GBTA Ladders Program.  Great Advice!  Thank you, Damar! I’m sure you figured out from the title that I have been part of the corporate travel industry for almost eight years now.  I had the privilege of spending the first…