January 8 - Lunch Speaker: Brad Seitz, President and CEO Topaz Inc. Program: Hot Topics, Trends and Predictions for the travel industry in 2008. Topaz has over 25 years of analyzing travel expenditures and helping travel managers with cost savings. Look into their crystal ball to see where the industry is heading. Now is the time to sign-up for your professional head shot - a GBTA value for only $35.00!
Parking: $5
GBTA announces February as Direct Member
Month.
Each direct member may attend the dinner for FREE and you may bring your boss or a direct colleague,
compliments of GBTA. For directs and their guests only, please
email info@gbta.org to register.
GBTA appreciates your support. Speaker: Jay Campbell, Chief Content Officer of ProMedia
Travel will interview with Danny Hood, President BCD Travel
Americas. Program: 2008 Trends for Travel Management Companies. What
can you expect? Great meeting for your boss to attend.
Jay Campbell founded Business Travel Beat, Inc. in August
2004. The Beat is a subscription-supported travel business
newsletter. Jay has covered the travel industry for fifteen
years including roles as executive editor and columnist with
BTN and a division of Reuters.
March
4 - Luncheon Registration begins at 11:15am Announcements and luncheon begin at 12:15pm
Speaker:Fred Fischer, Senior Vice President, FLO Registered Traveler. You learned about Registered Traveler Programs in 2007, and now a year later the Programs are rolling out across the U.S. Is the program right for your Travelers? Atlanta is a hub city for Airlines, how will that fact affect the Program? Bring your questions. It's just a matter of time before Registered Travelers will be as common as the term Frequent Flyers.
Speaker: Rod Eckard, Business Consultant with Dale Carnegie of Georgia. Program: Who was that person??? How to remember the names of the people you meet. It is a skill all of wish we had and here is your opportunity to learn the tricks from one of the best instructors in Georgia. Speaker Bio Important Times and Dates
RSVP Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2008 Registration, Networking begin at 5:30pm. Dinner, Announcements begin at 6:15pm Program concludes at 8:00pm
Self Parking $10 (3-6) Hours and $15 (6-12) Hours Valet Parking $15 (3-6) and $18 (6-12) Hours
May
6 - Dinner Registration begins at 5:30pm
Speaker and Program: Kevin Maguire, President of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) will be our featured speaker. Kevin and NBTA representatives will let us know what NBTA is doing in the political world to move forward on important legislation. NBTA is your voice in Washington. This is your opportunity to stay current on upcoming trends. Learn about NBTAPAC.
Parking: $20.00 Valet at the hotel. $7.00 at Colony Square self park.
Friday May 16 - GBTA-NBTA CCTE Day Click Here To Register Time: 8:00am - 3:15am
Program Topics: Snapshot from the Top
“Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability" Corporate Travel Perspective on Sustainability / Green Travel and its Impact
45-Minute Hot Topics Brainstorming/Networking Session Airline Industry…Issues, Action, Impact! Persuade, Promote and Position Yourself and Your Ideas!
Inside the World of a Consultant
June
3 - LunchView Ben DeCosta Presentation
Speaker:Ben DeCosta, General Manager Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.As general manager of the Atlanta airport, Ben DeCosta has faced the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 and their aftermath, overseen construction of a $1.3 billion runway and ridden out the storm of Delta Air Lines' bankruptcy. What lies ahead? Attend the June luncheon to discover what lies ahead for one of Atlanta's premier aviation expert and our airport.
July
17-GBTA Direct Member Only Meeting
Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
(Reception following, sponsored by Twelve Centennial Park) Cost: No charge (Suggested personal donation to NBTAPAC minimum $25.00 or more) Valet Parking Complements of TWELVE Hotel Program: Round Table Discussion to include:
- Airline mergers; Are they good or bad for your company’s bottom line?
- Online booking tools – Do they meet your expectations
-
Hotel RFP/Pricing discussion
July
27-30 NBTA
No GBTA Monthly Meeting due to NBTA 40th Annual International
Convention and Exposition.NBTA Chapter Chat Reception. July 29. 5:00pm - 6:15pm. Concourse Hall, Los Angeles Convention Center. You must be a registered for the Convention to attend. RSVP deadline is July 8.
Georgia-Pacific 133 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-1808
404-652-4061
August
12 - Breakfast
Registration begins at 7:30am Click Here to Register and View Attendees NOTE:
THE MEETING IS THE 2ND TUESDAY!
Program:The Impact of Going Green on Corporate Travel Moderator: Chris Adams, Georgia-Pacific Panel:
Sean McCurdy, Global Director of Wordwide Sales for Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Heather Patrick, Manager Corporate Sales Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Cassandra Sheets, Director Global Product Marketing, Get There
