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Industry Spotlight
GBTA + VDR 2025 – New Features You Won’t Want to Miss!
Your voice is needed more than ever.
The GBTA + VDR Conference 2025 – Hamburg is taking networking and learning to the next level! Here’s what’s NEW this year:
- An Extended Programme – We’re kicking off early at 2 p.m. on 10 November for even more valuable content.
- More Networking – Enjoy a 3rd lunch for deeper conversations and stronger connections.
- New Education Formats – Gain insights with Brain Dates (including Buyer-only sessions) and Industry Workshops to tackle key challenges.
- Connect First is Back! – Strengthen relationships with in-person networking at its best.
10-12 November 2025 | CCH – Congress Center Hamburg
Register by 17 June to take advantage of early bird pricing!
May GBTA Volunteer of the Month
Sue Spear
Director of Travel
Fleet & Facility Services at Cengage Group
Sue Spear is the Director of Corporate Travel, Fleet & Facility Services at Cengage Group, an education and technology company built for learners. The company serves the higher education, K-12, professional, library, and workforce training markets worldwide.
In her role, Sue oversees a global travel management program with nearly $20 million in annual travel spend. She leads the strategic planning and execution of initiatives to establish best-in-class travel policies for Cengage’s 5,000 employees worldwide. Her responsibilities include managing all vendor negotiations for airline, rental car, hotel, and corporate card programs, as well as overseeing the implementation and operation of an online booking tool and managing the company’s fleet vehicle program. She also leads efforts in travel agency data consolidation, global travel reporting, and traveler safety and security.
In addition to her travel and fleet responsibilities, Sue manages Facility Services, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and a high-quality workplace experience for employees.
Sue holds a Certified Travel Expert (CTE) designation and serves on both the GBTA Canada and Delta Air France KLM Canada Advisory Boards.
Do you know a GBTA Volunteer who should be recognized for their contributions to our industry? Submit your nomination here.
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