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September 2022

GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in Partnership with VDR


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Industry CEO Panel in Brussels

Industry leaders from Air, TMC and Technology sectors will be joining GBTA CEO, Suzanne Neufang in Brussels on main stage on Wednesday 9 November. Chris Galanty Chief Executive Officer of Corporate, Harry Hohmeister, Member of the Board Global Markets & Network, Lufthansa Group and Charlie Sultan, President, Concur Travel SAP Concur. The panel will share their reflections and forthcoming plans as the world reconnects. They will explore what will be different and what are the opportunities and challenges for business travel in a post pandemic world.

 

Education Sessions

Now available for viewing. Our 20+ sessions were chosen during a highly selective review process during which GBTA received hundreds of submissions. This year’s tracks we dive deeper than ever before into the topics that will shape the future of our industry with topics including: today’s travel risks, lodging & accommodations, meetings & events management, procurement, distribution, payment solutions, and more!

 

Big Night Out

Join us at Brussels’ notorious night spot, Claridges, for our first Big Night Out in three years. Food and drinks will be served on arrival, so everyone will be well refreshed and ready to hit the dance floor as we put on the ultimate music throwback. The evening will be a celebration of reconnecting and being back together in person, you don’t want to miss it!

Big Night Out - Made Possible by

Learn more about the agenda and the GBTA Sustainability Summit while on-site in Brussels

Exhibit on the Expo Floor this November and learn more about sponsorships available now.

Get your investment to attend the Conference in Brussels approved with the Convince Your Boss resources.

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For assistance with registering, please call email at enquiries@gbta.org.

GBTA Europe Advocacy Newsletter

Keeping you up to date with what’s happening in relation to business travel in Brussels and how GBTA is advocating on your behalf. View September Newsletter | View August Newsletter

 

Morning Running Tour of Brussels @ #GBTAVDR22

Go! Running Tours are delighted to invite delegates of GBTA Conference 2022 – Brussels in Partnership with VDR to join a morning running tour in Brussels starting directly from the Square – Brussels Convention Centre on Wednesday 9 November 2022 at 6.30am.

Lace-up and discover Brussels in a sustainable and healthy fashion with Go! Running Tours. Starting the Square, GBTA delegates will feel Brussels waking up, all the while your running guides will share historical and cultural insights of the city. Learn More

AVIATION

Airlines Adapt to Consequences of Russia-Ukraine War (FLIGHT GLOBAL)

Why Airport Self-Service Technology Is Crucial Now (PHOCUSWIRE)

GBTA IN THE NEWS

GBTA Steadies the Course [Q&A] (BTN)

Reporter’s Notebook: GBTA Convention Spotlights Efforts to Digitize and Centralize Payment (THE COMPANY DIME)

SUSTAINABILITY

How Honeywell Is Driving Fuel Efficiency At Gulf Air (SIMPLE FLYING)

6 Steps to Achieve More Sustainable Meetings & Events (HOSPITALITY NET)

European Aviation Groups Call for EU-Wide Mandate on SAF Use (BTN EUROPE)

Greenwashing, Ecotourism and Sustainability Are Now a Major Concern for Travelers (HOSPITALITY NET)

OTHER INDUSTRIES

New UK Prime Minister Urged to ‘Act Quickly’ to Help Travel Industry
(BTN EUROPE)

Travelport, Amex Global Business Travel Renew Partnership
(TRAVEL PULSE)

WTTC: United States Remains World's Biggest Travel and Tourism Market (BUSINESS TRAVELLER)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Ladders
Apply to GBTA Ladders, a team mentorship program, by September 30

Do you want to expand your network and work with top-minds in the travel industry? GBTA Ladders is gearing up for its next season and we’re seeking mentees with the appetite to think differently and move travel forward. Our mentorship program is designed to drive collaboration and develop future leaders across the industry, and welcomes industry vets and rising stars alike. Apply today for the 2022-2023 season!

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WINiT by GBTA Now Accepting Nominations for the 2022 BGTA WINit Awards

Submit your nominations now for the 2022 GBTA WINiT Awards, for top honors in the travel industry, recognizing individuals and companies who support the career development of women, and who together, are driving positive change for women in travel-related individuals.

Awards will be presented at the 2022 GBTA WINiT Gala on October 27th at the Westin Times Square, New York City.

Nomination deadline: September 22, 2022.

Learn More

 

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp Understanding and Implementing ISO31030

•   November 8, (Brussels)

Travel Risk Management Bootcamp: Understanding and Implementing ISO31030 - next date September 14-15. This course, led by travel risk management experts Global Secure Accreditation in conjunction with GBTA, is designed to give practical guidance to anyone involved in building and managing corporate travel programs.

 

GBTA Italy Annual Conference Milan
5 October, 9:30 – 16:00 CEST

The annual gathering of the Italian Business Travel and MICE community.

This full-day conference, with more than 25 speakers will deep dive into the current main business travel market trends: Sustainability, New Market Opportunities, Diversity & Inclusion, Digitalization and the evolution of the meetings management.

The day will be very interactive and we will define the market priorities and design the strategies to fulfil them.

Networking, best practice sharing and education sessions will provide the knowledge and the critical take-aways to face the future successfully.

*local language

Learn More

 

The Gift of Membership - Take Our Survey for a Chance to Win a Free Membership

GBTA’s commitment to community, learning and advocacy is designed to bring the global business travel industry together so our members can learn from and inspire one another, develop as businesses and as individuals, and collectively move the industry forward – through many voices and one purpose. In celebration of the new era and brand for GBTA and its member-focused journey, during Convention CEO Suzanne Neufang announced onstage that the association will be awarding 500 free GBTA memberships* which you can use for yourself or pay it forward as a gift for someone else.

If you, or someone you know, would benefit from access to thousands of resources and peer-to-peer interaction but has been unable to secure the funding to join, we encourage you to complete and share this survey. Not only will you be providing your voice and views to help GBTA better understand and serve its members and their current and future education and programming needs, but you can also foster professional and career growth for yourself or someone else who could benefit. If you are among the first 500 to fully complete the survey, you can secure one of these free memberships* for yourself or someone else who may not otherwise be able to join.

 

Take the Survey

* GBTA members will vote for new Board of Directors, including President and Vice President to lead the Association in the summer of 2023. Per association bylaws, individuals with free memberships fall into the non-voting member category. As such, any opting for this free membership are not eligible to run for GBTA elected positions or to vote in GBTA elections during the term the free membership is effective. Only fully paid GBTA members are eligible to vote or run for elected offices.

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Coming Back and Setting the Stage for Global Business Travel

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