GBTA will be providing an integrated registration and housing system again for
GBTA Convention 2013. This easy-to-use system will allow you to register and select your housing from a list of official convention hotels. View Additional Housing Details
Please Note: Attendees must first register for the Convention, and will then be given access to book a hotel room at an available GBTA hotel for a discounted rate. Exhibitors must secure their booth prior to registering for the Convention.
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GBTA Direct (Buyer) Member |
$1,495 |
$1,395 |
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GBTA Allied (Supplier) Member |
$1,495 |
$1,395 |
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Exhibitor |
$1,495 |
$1,395 |
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New Direct Member
Includes 1-year membership
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$1,840 |
$1,740 |
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New Direct Member - Non-Profit,
Educational Institution, or Government
Includes 1-year membership
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$1,595 |
$1,495 |
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Non Member - Allied/
Non-Exhibiting Supplier |
$3,750 |
$3,450 |
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VIP Access Upgrade |
$295 |
Discounts not Available |
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Fast Pass Ticket - One Day
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$95 |
Discounts not Available |
*Pricing Subject to Change
Registration Categories
GBTA Direct Member
Available to:
- buyers of business travel services for other employees of their company
- those that administer travel policies for their company
- those that plan and/or manage meetings for their company
GBTA Allied Member
Available to suppliers and government contractors who provide goods and services to our Direct (buyer) members.
Exhibitor
An exhibitor is defined as any person who will be actively participating in a booth on the 2013 trade show floor. If a person is not actively participating in some aspect of a booth on the trade show floor then that person should be classified as a Non-Exhibiting Supplier.
New Direct Member
Any corporate travel professional who is not currently, nor has ever been a member of GBTA. This fee includes a one-year membership to GBTA.
New Direct Member - Non-Profit
Available to employees of non-profit organizations who manage business travel services or systems. This fee includes a one-year membership to GBTA.
New Direct Member - Educational Institution
Available to employees of colleges or universities who manage business travel services or systems. This fee includes a one-year membership to GBTA.
New Direct Member - Government
Available to individuals employed by a federal or state government to procure and manage business travel services/systems for employees of federal or state government. This fee includes a one-year membership to GBTA.
Non Member - Allied/ Non-Exhibitor Supplier
Any supplier who is not a member of GBTA nor is participating in the Exposition as an exhibitor.
VIP Access Upgrade
Upgrade your registration to obtain VIP access to the GBTA Convention. This includes access to the VIP Registration Desk, access to the VIP area and bar at the opening and closing events, and a Fast Pass and reserved seating for the Welcome Session and each General and CEO Panel Sessions. There are no refunds for VIP Access cancellation.
Fast Pass Ticket
New in 2013! The Fast Pass Ticket is your pass to bypass the long lines into General Session! This ticket gets you access to the General Session of your choice through a separate entrance. Access is only valid for one day, and reserved seating is not included. Quantities are limited, and individuals may purchase a maximum of one pass per day.
Scholarship Opportunities:
GBTA Partial Convention Scholarship (For Active GBTA Buyer Members)
GBTA has created a partial Convention scholarship, open to active buyer members of GBTA or its regions.
Scholarship Includes:
- $700 towards Full Convention registration for GBTA’s Convention August 4-7, 2013 in San Diego, CA
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Mike Kabo Scholarship (For Active GBTA Buyer Members Outside of the U.S.)
The GBTA Foundation, in conjunction with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), has created this scholarship in honor and memory of Mike Kabo, a good friend and leader in the business travel industry.
Scholarship Includes:
- Tuition and Fees for a two-day GLP session,Customer Choice & Segmentation, held August 3-4, 2013 in San Diego, CA
- Full Convention registration for GBTA’s Convention August 4-7, 2013 in San Diego, CA
- Complimentary hotel room in San Diego for GBTA Convention
(room and tax only. Incidentals on own)
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Registration Categories
Direct Member Team
Bring three or more direct members from the same company and save. Contact Adrienne Whitestone for details.
Direct Member's Boss
Any supervisor or corporate officer of a Direct member, who is not a member of GBTA may attend at the discounted “Boss” rate. Promo code required. Please contact conventionreg@gbta.org or call +1 800 934 1957 for details.
Active MPI / ISM Buyer Member
Current buyer (meeting planner or purchasing manager) members of MPI or ISM may register at the MPI / ISM Buyer Member rate. Promo code required. Please contact Adrienne Whitestone for details.
Non Member - Government
Available to individuals employed by a federal or state government to procure and manage business travel services/systems for employees of federal or state government. Does not include membership.
Questions About Convention Housing and Registration?
Contact: GBTA 2013 Convention Registration and Housing Center
Address: 11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112 | Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: +1 703 449 6418 | +1 800 934 1957
Fax: +1 703 631 1167
E-mail: conventionreg@gbta.org or conventionhousing@gbta.org