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GBTA Convention 2023 Puts A Focus on the Future for Global Business Travel
The global business travel industry and in-person events continue to build momentum as evidenced by the GBTA Convention 2023 that took place in Dallas this week. 
More than 5,200 attendees came together to connect, grow and discover through relevant programming, peer-to-peer learning, empowering speakers and discussions. GBTA also shared industry news and research and celebrated its many dedicated volunteers. The world’s largest gathering of the industry also featured the latest growth forecasts, education sessions, and insights on key topics including sustainability, technology, workforce development, and DE&I initiatives.
“The GBTA Convention is a platform where we bring together the ‘many voices’ in our industry for the ‘one purpose’ of building a better future for business travel,” said Suzanne Neufang, CEO, GBTA. “As GBTA just revealed in our latest five-year forecast report, global business travel is expected to continue to be a resilient industry that is poised for continued growth and delivering value to global economies, companies and business travelers alike.”
GBTA unveiled the results of its 2023 elections and welcomed five newly elected Board members and other elected leaders who begin to serve immediately for a two-year term:
- President: Mark Cuschieri, Executive Director, Global Head of Travel, UBS
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Vice President: Rosemary Maloney, Manager, Global Travel, Expense & Card, Alteryx
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Direct Seat, Director-At-Large: Carol Fergus, Director, Global Travel Events & Ground Transportation, Fidelity International
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Allied Seat, Director-At-Large: Mike Daly, Senior Vice President, Serko
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Regional Director – Canada (Direct Member): Elizabeth Oliveira, Global Travel Manager, OMERS
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Allied Leadership Council Chair: Tammy Routh, Senior Vice President, Global Sales Organization, Marriott International
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Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) President: Ronda Dean, Travel Manager, F5 Networks
GBTA also announced that GBTA Convention 2024 will be held July 22-24 in Atlanta, Georgia and in 2025 in Denver, July 23-25. Other upcoming GBTA regional events in 2023 include GBTA APAC Conference in September and GBTA + VDR Europe Conference in November.
Check out the full gallery of photos from GBTA Convention 2023 here. And beginning next week, attendees can access the replay of education sessions via the Convention mobile app and attendee hub.
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