Don't Miss! GBTA Conference 2021 – Berlin in Partnership with VDR |  28 February -2 March 2022.
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Don't Miss - Berlin Main Stage #GBTAVDR21

C-Level panel 'Changing themes - the industry's response' Join  Suzanne Neufang - GBTA CEO with this great panel on Tuesday 1 March. 



 

Sustainability guru Mike Berners-Lee  will join us in Berlin. Mike will share his expertise on how to address this overarching 21st century challenge,  talking on how corporations can accurately measure and reduce their environmental impact. View Announcement

Get Up, Stand Up and Be Accountable

In this interactive session, Carol Fergus, Director - Global Travel, Meetings and Ground Transportation, Fidelity International & Co-Chair GBTA DEI Committee will look at what DEI is, why it's important and what it means for business travel in terms of your programme; supply chain and supporting the traveller. View Announcement 


Educations Sessions

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NEWS STORIES

Psngr1 Establishes Connections with Seven Carriers (BTN)

‘Bleisure’ Is the Travel Industry’s Latest Buzzword (TRAVEL PULSE)

Which Airlines Are Cancelling Flights to Ukraine? (EURO NEWS)

IATA Data Reveals Recovery Momentum (BTN EUROPE)

Podcast: Air France-KLM CEO on the New Travel Demand (SKIFT)

Gatwick’s South Terminal to Reopen in March (BUSINESS TRAVELER USA)

TRIPBAM Launched Next Iteration of Smart Sourcing with Enhanced Flexibility (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

Female Business Travelers Pay Less Than Their Male Colleagues Because They Tend to Book Earlier (THE CONVERSATION)


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2021 Theme:
Ready. Safe. Travel.
What's New for Berlin

Venue:
Estrel Berlin
Enjoy comfort, convenience during your visit to Berlin. GBTA has negotiated rates for delegates at the conference venue, Estrel Berlin

FAQ's:
We have combined a list of frequently asked questions which you will find on our Conference website. We would recommend you take time to read it as it contains useful information.

Free Morning Running Tour (5k) in Berlin 
GBTA and Go! Running Tours are delighted to invite you to join a free morning running tour in Berlin starting directly from the Estrel Hotel on Tuesday 1st March 2022 at 6.30am.
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Join us at GBTA Conference 2021 – Berlin in Partnership with VDR, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with attendees representing regional and global companies, to hear from industry-leading speakers and to help define the future of business travel. (Under current COVID regulations we are not able to accept onsite registrations)

MAIN STAGE - Adversity & Challenges — Maintaining a Resilient Mindset Under Pressure
Mark Pollock's keynote on 1 March on adversity and challenges uses the power of active decision making to deal with challenges, regardless of where they come from, to help your people become more resilient. View Announcement

MAIN STAGE - Preparing For The Next Shock
Closing Main Stage: The Future of Business Travel

Svend Leirvaag – VP Industry and Regulatory Affairs, Amadeus and Ben Park – Senior Director Procurement & Travel, Parexel  who will be joining us on Wednesday 2nd March at GBTA Conference 2021 - Berlin in Partnership with VDR.

Catherine Logan, GBTA’s Regional Vice President for EMEA will moderate as the panel look at lessons learned from past events that have impacted business travel, and how we as an industry can better prepare to respond to the next incident.

Expo

View the Berlin Expo Exhibitor List and Expo Floor Plan. Suppliers don’t forget to visit our Expo Selection Booth to select your space and grab a premium spot for next year’s Conference!

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INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

UK COVID: Boris Johnson Announces End to Restrictions in England – As It Happened

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all domestic Covid restrictions in England in a process starting later this week. On Thursday, the legal requirement to self-isolate with people instead advised to stay at home if they have Covid, or believe they do. (THE GUARDIAN)

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Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030

Explore Travel Risk Management in the context of the new ISO 31030 standard and gain the tools and confidence to update and/or create a robust system within your organization. 

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SPONSORED
BCD Travel is all in 

We’re committed to doing good for our clients, colleagues and the communities where we have a presence. That’s why sustainability is an integral part of our company’s strategic direction. We’re the first TMC to join the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for climate action and the first to sign a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement with our friends at Delta. These steps directly align with our support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For more information on our sustainability program, check out our 2021 Sustainability Report.

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INTERACTIVE IN BERLIN
Interactive with Chris Elmitt and Erol Arkan | Main Stage | 1 March

This year’s highly interactive BIG IDEA session with Chris Elmitt – CEO, LIVVE and BCD Travel’s Erol Arkan will discuss the Agile methodology which is used primarily in software development to regularly release software that creates value for the user.

We will dig into how we can apply that same Agile methodology to better react and prepare for the future challenges in business travel.

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CAREER SPOTLIGHT | View Other Openings

[Contractor - Europe] Manager, Membership Recruitment and Engagement

The Membership Recruitment and Engagement Manager has a vital role to play in recruiting and retaining members, driving member engagement, managing the member experience, and provide operational support for the GBTA EMEA region. Learn More

 

GBTA VDR 2021 BERLIN EXHIBITORS

 

Emburse
Booth #9 | View

Enterprise Holdings
Booth #1 | View

Euroflite
Booth #21 | View

Europcar Mobility Group
Booth #28 | View

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UPCOMING EVENTS

GBTA Conference 2021 — Berlin in Partnership with VDR
28 February - 2 March

International Women's Day Webinar - Meet the Strategic Advisory Board
March 9
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
March 18, 25 and April 1

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030
14 - 15 February

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030
6 - 7 April

Mobile Mavens - Who's Using Mobile to Deliver a Great Experience
April 13
11:00 AM EST

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030
7 - 8 June

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030
14 - 15 September

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