What’s Coming Up! | July 2024

Preview of the Diverse Range of Education

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We are thrilled to present a sneak peek of the exciting education sessions planned for the upcoming GBTA +VDR Conference 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations, which will be held from 4-6 November. This prestigious event will bring together professionals, experts, and thought leaders from the travel, business, and corporate sectors to exchange knowledge, discuss industry trends, and explore innovative solutions. View Conference Agenda

Here's a glimpse of some of the education sessions that you can look forward to:

Bring Your Boss - GBTA VDR 2024

Share the Experience with your Sustainability Team

As we gather to shape the future of business travel, we recognise the growing importance of sustainability in our industry. That’s why we’re thrilled to extend a special invitation to your sustainability colleague to join us at the GBTA Sustainability Summit on 4 November, in Copenhagen. Why attend? The GBTA Sustainability Summit is an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into sustainable practices, innovative solutions, and actionable strategies that can transform the travel industry. It's a day dedicated to exploring how we can all contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

• Gain insights from leading experts in sustainable travel
• Networking opportunities with industry pioneers
• Practical tools to implement sustainable practices within your organisation

Don’t miss this chance to bring your team up to speed on the latest in sustainability. Encourage your colleague to take advantage of this special offer and join us for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration. Please forward this invitation to your sustainability colleague so they can benefit from attending, contact us now to learn more about special rates – enquiries@gbta.org. | Learn More

Industry Spotlight

GBTA WINiT Nominations Are Open for the GBTA WINiT Awards

If you know an outstanding woman industry leader, or male allies or companies championing the women in our workforce, it’s time to acknowledge these innovators! Nominations are open for the GBTA WINiT Awards, which celebrates the women in our industry who lead, inspire, and motivate, as well as the men and organizations who support them. Submit your nomination by 30 August! Learn More

Technology Committee Webinar Join Us to Explore the Future of Traveller ID!

28 August 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CET Sign Up Now

What you'll learn in this session:

• What are the use cases in travel that are most relevant for business travel ; from travel document verification ahead of the airport to avoid last minute bad surprises, skip the lines at check-in, advanced duty of care, profiles synchronisation, better cybersecurity
• What are the various forms of Digital Identity and when are they coming to the hands of corporate travelers: EU digital ID, Google/Apple wallets, Clear.io in US, Digi Yatra in India
• What are the steps you can take as business travel agency to benefit from this technology trend

NEW Payment Strategy 2024

The GBTA Europe Payments Solutions Committee has launched a Payment Strategy Document – taking a deep-dive into the who, what, where, when, and how of payment, to help you focus on your payment strategy and transform it into a tool that drives meaningful solutions and valuable benefits for your business. Now available on the hub!

GBTA | Payment Solutions Committee

NEW Podcast

The GBTA Europe Accommodation Committee have recently launched their latest podcast 'Refining the Landscape of Accommodation Payment and Billing in Business Travel'. The Committees discuss the ever-evolving payment sector, exploring both established and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping hospitality payments. Hear from a panel of industry and payment experts as they share their valuable insights. Listen here.

Ready to create a more inclusive workspace?

Help make your organization a more supportive and engaging place to work by examining the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, organizational climate, and engagement in the contexts of teams, leaders, and current business and cultural challenges. Take advantage of a variety of eCornell DEI courses and certification at GBTA member-only enrollment rates. Made possible through our collaboration with the GBTA Inclusion & Culture Committee. Learn more and enroll today >>

Academy Feature Grow your knowledge and earn a certificate: The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management™

Course start date: October 1, 2024. Live Classes Weekly: 1:00PM – 3:00PM CET (Central European Time) Lead instructor: Simone Buckley

Would you like to gain a deeper understanding of the foundational elements of business travel management? Are you looking to make yourself indispensable to the business travel needs of your organization? GBTA’s Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course offers practical guidance to building a corporate travel policy, creating a service model, sourcing vendors, travel technology, and so much more! Grow your knowledge, build in-demand skills, save your seat today!Enroll Now

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