GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg
Motivation, Inspiration, and Networking in Hamburg!

We are excited to announce a captivating keynote session at the upcoming GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 - Hamburg. Renowned music veteran, Ric Salmon, will join us to share his unique perspective on the transformative journey of the recording industry and how it adapted to survive during a pivotal period.

View Email Keynote Announcement: Music Veteran Ric Salmon to Share Insights at GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 - Hamburg

Register by Thursday 28 September and save with our low rates!

We are taking the conference to Hamburg for the first time and we want you to be there so take advantage of these rates today and register now. If you’ve already registered, we’ll see you in Hamburg!

Short List Announced for European Mission Awards 2023

The judges for the European Mission Awards, after deep and careful analysis, have revealed the short list for the Mission Awards.

Winners will be announced and celebrated during the gala night at Teatro della Pergola on Monday 2 October in Florence.

Fulvio Origo, Marketing and Comms Manager, GBTA EMEA will be presenting an award. For more information click here.

GBTA Italy
GBTA Italy Annual Conference Milan

October 5 | 9:30 – 17:00 CEST
The annual gathering of the Italian Business Travel and MICE community

During a full day conference, key note speakers and panel discussions will deep dive into the current main business travel market trends: Sustainability, Intermodality, DEI, AI, BT processes, Web3.0 and the evolution of the meetings management.

With the active involvement of the audience, we will define the market priorities and design the strategies. Networking, best practice sharing and education sessions will provide the knowledge and the critical take-aways to face the future successfully.

Advanced Priniciples of Business Travel Management
Secure Your Place Today

October 5, 12, 19, 26
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM BST
Virtual course conducted via Zoom

The Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management^™ course builds off of the Fundamentals curriculum to aid business travel professionals in increasing their knowledge of the industry while also expanding on their professional skills.

This course is designed for travel buyers overseeing a managed business travel program and suppliers offering travel-related products and services. GTP holders will earn 14 GTP^® Recertification credits.

GBTA Ladders
Building the Next Generation of Business Travel Professionals

Engaging the Workforce of the Future

As a part of the GBTA Foundation's People Pillar, the Ladders program provides the emerging business travel professional a unique and inspiring opportunity to learn from leading industry expert mentors in a competition-based team environment.

Now Recruiting for Ladders Season 10

The deadline for interested mentees to apply to be a part of Season 10 is 30 September 2023.

The Season 9 Cohort hosted representatives from 13 countries worldwide. Ladders is hoping to expand even further in Season 10 to include ideas and innovation from our global membership.

GBTA WINiT Summit 2023
Register Today for GBTA WINiT Summit 2023

Don't miss out on this year's GBTA Summit on October 26 in New York. Attend this half-day event for a chance to meet and network with business travel professionals to change and bring forth positive impact on the lives and career of women in travel-related industries.

Registration: $299.00 USD for all attendees.

New Episode of the Business of Travel is Live! 🎧🎤 Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management Instructor Sandy Moring, Managing Director with Strategic Travel Solutions Ltd, is joined by Debbie Iannaci, Vice President, Global Communications, PR & Research with GBTA. Together they explore the history of Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management as well as dive deeper into two of the course’s key takeaways.

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Meet the GBTA Ladders Season 9 Winning Team, Travel Change!

In this podcast, we discuss GBTA Ladders and speak with the Season 9 winning team, Travel Change! The group discusses the premise of their project and how rounding up on every travel transaction can be a force for change in today’s world.

Moderating the discussion is Grace Morrisey, Director, Travel & Expense, General Atlantic and GBTA Ladders Co-Chair who is joined by members of the Season 9 winning team:

• Anja Turner, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, BCD Travel
• Kayleigh Rogers, Consulting Manager, American Express GBT
• Micha van Eijk, Senior Product Manager, Emburse
• Stevie-Leigh Harrison, Global Product Manager, TakeTwo Travel Solutions
• Lorena Hurtado, Marketing and Digital Manager, Avianca Airlines
• Itzetl Villanueva, Enterprise Global Sales Manager, Delta Air Lines

Upcoming Events

Sustainable Travel Management
September 25, October 3, 9

GBTA Conference 2023 Milano
October 5

Advanced Priniciples of Business Travel Management
October 5, 12, 19, 26

GBTA + VDR Europe Conference 2023 – Hamburg
November 14 - 16

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