QBT Travel Manager Development Scholarship 2011
QBT is proud to partner with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Australia / NZ to introduce the 2011 QBT Travel Manager Development Scholarship. This program, aimed at those new to the travel industry, embodies the values of both QBT and GBTA including the promotion of education and training to encourage professional development. Whether you are a procurement professional in a corporate or government agency or a supplier delivering travel management products and services the QBT Travel Manager Development Scholarship supports the notion of continual improvement and looks to recognise upcoming talent within the industry. Further Details
Entries Close 7 October 2011
GBTA AUS/NZ Extra Mile Travel Forum
One of GBTA's prime objectives is to provide training and education to its buyer members to encourage professional development and promote best travel management practices. The Association does this by:
- organising regular local events in all cities and states where we have active GBTA committees. Events include presentation of best practice case studies, business travel product launches, panel and discussion groups between travel industry representatives and buyers on topical and critical issues and general networking events; and
- organising the annual GBTA conference is GBTA’s major education initiative for the year. The association brings in expert speakers on a range of relevant topics and arranges a range of activities over the 2 day event, which is the leading industry event for business travel buyers.
The annual conference also incorporates the GBTA Excellence Awards presentations at the annual awards dinner to recognise practitioners who have achieved excellence and implemented innovative and successful solutions in the business travel industry. Keeping members informed of business travel trends, changes and events via the GBTA Journal, e-News, website publications, case studies and white papers.
New Education Program for GBTA AUS/NZ
Education is fundamental to the goals of GBTA AUS/NZ. With innovative, industry-leading education programs, GBTA AUS/NZ equips business travel professionals with the know-how they need to anticipate daily challenges and to navigate successfully through a constantly changing environment. GBTA AUS/NZ has been reviewing its structure of its education and as a result we are planning a wider range of programs available to assist the travel manager.
Extra Mile Travel Forums
Launched in 2010 our Extra Mile Travel Forums will be conducted in most capital cities in Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. Subject matters for the Extra Mile Travel Forums are carefully selected to match the real time needs of business travel professionals. The Extra Mile Travel Forums complement the current CTE Fundamentals program and other certification programs that will be on offer soon. Information on our Extra Mile Travel Forums is available on our website.
CTE / Fundamentals
The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management is GBTA’s starter course focusing on the basics of business travel management. This one-day workshop is designed as a guide to the primary components of managed travel. The Fundamentals course teaches participants to maximize cost containment, improve efficiency and create a managed travel culture in a company. Attendees who successfully complete the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course are eligible to earn the Corporate Travel Expert (CTE) Designation. Read more about CTE / Fundamentals >>
CCTE Designation
The CCTE (Certified Corporate Travel Executive) is currently under development and is designed for business travel management professionals who want to enhance their knowledge, skills and productivity. The CCTE program will add to the individual's expertise in developing and managing corporate travel programs. It is anticipated that it will be similar in structure to the US program where attendees must complete a specified number of electives and a specified number of core weeks in order to achieve CCTE.
GLP Program and Designation
The Global Leadership Professional (GLP) program is a master's level executive education program developed by the GBTA Foundation in conjunction with The Wharton School. The program uses an interdisciplinary approach to address both the opportunities and challenges of conducting business in today's environment. Participants in the program also have the opportunity to further their experience in the program by earning the Global Leadership Professional (GLP) designation. Read more about the GLP Program and Designation >>