1. Education and Professional Development. Monthly meetings featuring travel related speakers and panelists who inform attendees of the latest trends, technology and industry issues. Our parent organization, the National Business Travel Association, offers the only certified program in the industry for business travel professionals, the Certified Corporate Travel Executive, CCTE
2. Networking and Industry Benchmarking. GBTA is a family of travel managers and suppliers with whom you can establish long-term bonds. The networking hour prior to the meeting allows both members and guests an opportunity to meet one another in a relaxed, casual setting. You will have the opportunity to discuss your Company issues in confidence with your peers to determine Best Practices and benchmarks for your Travel Programs.
3. Advertising. Many of our members are travel decision makers who are collectively responsible for millions of dollars of travel purchasing. GBTA members may advertise in the Newsletter, and on the association's web site. There are also numerous sponsorship opportunities throughout the year as well.
4. Communications. GBTA members receive the GBTA Newsletter monthly, full of information such as upcoming events, member highlights, GBTA news, Member spotlights and more. In addition, the GBTA web site www.GBTA.org allows instant access to timely association information 24 hours a day.
5. Education Opportunities. GBTA offers its Members an annual Education Retreat as well as an Education Day event to familiarize members with destinations and suppliers.
6. Volunteer Committees. GBTA places high value on the contributions of its members. The association has numerous standing and ad hoc committees which allow each member every opportunity to be actively involved in the management of the association.
7. Leadership Opportunities. The GBTA board officers arise from the membership ranks. These members have demonstrated a decided interest and concerted involvement in the association's affairs and are elected by the general membership.
8. Membership Directory. GBTA provides an online annual Membership Directory listing all the names, addresses, phones, faxes and e-mails of each member. The directory is an invaluable tool with which to quickly communicate with fellow GBTA members.
9. Community Affairs. GBTA sponsors an annual Silent Auction that raises funds for both the organization and selected Charitable Organizations. On a monthly basis, the Community Affairs Committee works within the community to offer its members services to provide support for selected Organizations and projects.
10. Variety. GBTA is a great way to meet new people, expand your network and develop new business. You can do it all in a relaxed, easy atmosphere. You have the variety of evening, lunch and breakfast meetings and a variety of great speakers and programs.
