The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) invites you to join the Canada Business Travel Forum in Calgary on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This event is designed to help business travel professionals stay ahead in a dynamic and ever-evolving industry.
The GBTA, a leading trade organization with a global presence spanning six continents, represents over 8,000 members and advocates for the $1.357 trillion global business travel and meetings industry. Through the GBTA Foundation, the association provides valuable education, events, research, advocacy, and media services to a network of over 28,000 travel professionals and 125,000 active contacts.
The GBTA Canada Business Travel Forum in Calgary is part of a series of one-day events held across Canada, including Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto. This forum is specifically tailored to address the challenges and opportunities facing business travel professionals, such as rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and the ever-changing landscape of travel programs and traveler expectations.
Attendees can anticipate a full day of learning, featuring insightful sessions designed to provide valuable knowledge and innovative strategies. The event also offers curated networking opportunities, enabling meaningful interactions between buyers and suppliers. The Supplier Showcase serves as a platform for sponsors to demonstrate their commitment to adapting and thriving in the evolving business travel landscape.
Business travel plays a vital role in fostering relationships, encouraging collaboration, and promoting cultural development. It drives growth for businesses, governments, economies, and individuals. As the landscape of business travel continues to evolve, staying ahead requires innovative thinking and a unified approach.
The GBTA provides a platform for professionals to come together, share perspectives, and tackle the challenges and opportunities of modern travel. The organization is at the forefront of shaping how travel adapts to the dynamic transformations in the workplace, including evolving work practices, new risk management strategies, and the drive for sustainability.
Benefits of Joining GBTA:
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Networking:
Connect with an extensive network of business travel professionals worldwide through GBTA Events, the GBTA Hub, and the Global Member Directory.*
Industry Research:
Access a wealth of industry knowledge and resources, including insightful research, timely survey data, RFP templates, archived webinars, and more.*
On-Demand Content:
Explore an online library of over 2,000 videos featuring past GBTA global events, educational sessions, webinars, industry interviews, and panel discussions.*
Professional Development:
Enhance your expertise with GBTA’s business travel education programs, covering the latest best practices and ensuring you remain at the forefront of the industry’s evolving landscape.
Membership Options:
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Direct Membership (for Buyers):
Ideal for those managing business travel services, administering travel policies, or organizing company meetings.*
Allied Membership (for Suppliers and Consultants):
Designed for corporate business travel suppliers, technology providers, travel service providers, payment platforms, consulting firms, financial analysts, and other professionals affiliated with the travel industry.
Global Research Opportunities:
GBTA’s Global Research services offer customized studies to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the business travel landscape. Whether you’re launching a new product, analyzing market conditions, or testing new concepts, GBTA can craft a project to help you make data-backed decisions with confidence.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
For over forty years, GBTA has been a leader in the business travel industry, connecting with over 500,000 business travel professionals worldwide. Sponsoring or exhibiting with GBTA provides your brand with visibility, influence, and the opportunity to connect with key decision-makers in this dynamic $1.4 trillion market.
GBTA’s Mission:
The Global Business Travel Association stands as the unified voice of the global business travel industry. Our mission is to bring together business travel professionals from around the world, fostering an environment where members can learn, grow, and advocate for the collective advancement of the industry.
Our Commitment to the Industry’s Evolution:
As the largest member-focused organization in business travel, GBTA is committed to providing the learning, community building, and advocacy needed for the industry to thrive. We uphold the highest standards of professional integrity, demonstrating a passion for our work and maintaining transparent communication about our processes and goals. By working together, we aim to build a business travel industry that will continue to evolve, offering a legacy that future generations can be proud of.
