GBTA National Travel Forum Update

To All Participants of the 2012 GBTA National Travel Forum (NTF) Conference,
 
Having just been notified by the General Services Administration (GSA) that it is no longer able to support the National Travel Forum (NTF) planned for June 4 – 7, 2012, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has no choice but to postpone the National Travel Forum conference.
 
GBTA staff members and volunteer leaders from the GSA have spent countless hours developing the NTF program together. And, although we at GBTA firmly believe that there is no more appropriate time for government travel professionals to learn cost cutting strategies from top corporate travel managers, hear from business and academic leaders, build key relationships with industry suppliers, and reinforce ethical behavior standards, we cannot hold this important forum without GSA’s participation.  
 
As no government funds were used to create the National Travel Forum, the National Travel Forum represents the best of a public/non-profit partnership.
 
We feel this is the most appropriate course of action at this time. We ask for your patience as we work through the myriad of details associated with this decision. We will be back in touch shortly regarding a rescheduled conference date and refund policy for exhibitors, attendees and sponsors.
 
Sincerely,

 
Mike McCormick