News to Know

Airlines Should Still Avoid Airspace over Iran After Framework Deal, EU Agency Warns
SOURCE: REUTERS, 6/24

Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain ‌cautious across the region despite the framework deal between Washington and Tehran, because violations remained possible, the EU aviation safety agency EASA ⁠said.

EASA said on Wednesday it was extending its conflict-zone advisory for the region until July 1.

Industry Spotlight

GBTA Elections
Meet the Candidates

Voting is Now Open for the 2026 Board of Directors

The GBTA Board of Directors helps establish the focus and direction of the Association, providing strategic guidance on programs, services and priorities that support the business travel industry. 

Volunteering on the Board is an opportunity for industry leaders to contribute their experience, perspective, and leadership to help shape GBTA’s future. 

For the 2026 GBTA Board of Directors Election, the open positions include: 

• One (1) Director-at-Large, Direct Member 
• One (1) Regional Director – European, Direct Member 
• Three (3) Director-at-Large, Allied Member 

Meet the candidates running for each position: 

Director-at-Large, Direct Member 

• Carlos Almendros, Cisco Systems 
• Leslie Andrews, JLL 
• Cristina Chimenti, Sky 
• Thais Meirelles, XP Investimentos 

Regional Director – European, Direct Member 

• Ben Park, Parexel 

Director-at-Large, Allied Member 

• Linda Bekoe, About Partners Luxury Brands Collection (APLBC) 
• Jamisha B Breland, Amaren Chauffeured Transportation & Management LLC 
• Andrea Caulfield-Smith, Advantage Travel Partnership 
• Kim Conway, ASK4 Group 
• Ron Glickman, Acai Travel 
• Dan Humby, Groups360 
• Evan Koppel, Atlantic Region, United Airlines 
• Felipe Mesquita, COPASTUR LATAM 
• Luiz Moura, VOLL 
• Dan Saucier, drvn 
• Levi Silver, HRS 
• Katie Virtue, temoji 

Learn more about the candidates and the election process.

Election results will be announced at the
GBTA Annual Business Meeting on July 8.

June GBTA Volunteer of the Month

Dallas Campos
Category Manager Travel
Brinker International

Dallas Campos is the Category Manager, Travel for Brinker International with more than 34 years of experience in the travel industry. She is passionate about building strong travel programs, developing supplier partnerships, and creating exceptional traveler experiences.

Dallas serves on the GBTA DFW Board of Directors, is a GBTA Fundamentals Instructor, a member of the GBTA Risk Committee, and founder of the Texas Buyers network. She has participated as a panel speaker at multiple GBTA events, served twice as a GBTA Convention Ambassador, and is a recipient of the GBTA Chapter Presidents Council Scholarship. She is dedicated to giving back to the industry through education, collaboration, and mentoring fellow travel professionals.

Take Time to Recognize Outstanding GBTA Volunteers
GBTA volunteers are at the heart of how we make things happen in the association and for the industry. From committee participants to convention ambassadors and more, GBTA members graciously dedicate their time, efforts and expertise for the betterment of all. It’s time to recognize them for their contributions, view the 2025 recap and nominate today.

Do you know a GBTA Volunteer who should be recognized for their contributions to our industry? Submit your nomination here.

Acceleration Challenge
Where Does Your Travel Program Stand on Sustainability Maturity?

Every organization is on a different sustainability journey. The important question is: do you know where your travel program stands today? 

The GBTA Sustainability Acceleration Challenge Maturity Assessment helps companies benchmark their business travel sustainability practices against global peers and receive a confidential maturity score. 

• That score can help travel and sustainability teams identify gaps, prioritize next steps, and prepare for growing expectations from internal stakeholders, investors, and regulators. 
• The assessment is free, confidential, and open to organizations with managed travel programs around the world.