Showcase Your Company as a Passionate Leader Who Invests in the Future of the Travel Industry
The GBTA Ladders Program represents a select group of the travel industry’s most talented and driven professionals. This one-of-a-kind mentor program offers unparalleled:
- Talent development: Teamwork, presentation development, and public speaking
- Educational opportunities: Deep-dive discussions on pertinent industry topics with members of different industry verticals
- Exposure: Global networking with mentors & mentees
- Experiences: Exclusive access to various virtual and in-person events throughout the year


About the Program
The program runs from Convention to Convention, and offers thought leadership and brand exposure opportunities the entire season. The season ultimately culminates at the GBTA Ladders Summit, presenting a valuable opportunity to reach all GBTA Ladders members and invited guests in one convenient location to:
- Exchange ideas that drive industry change
- Collaborate on best practices for navigating and leading the travel industry
- Hear from the season’s four finalist teams as they present live
- Network with the industry’s best and brightest new talent as well as some of the most respected, sought-after top-level executives in our industry across all verticals
The GBTA Foundation & GBTA Ladders
The GBTA Foundation, the US 501c3 charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association, helps the global business travel industry create a positive impact and a better future for people and the planet. The GBTA Foundation focuses on the strategy and execution of GBTA’s global sustainability programs, supporting initiatives related to climate action, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and other talent-related topics via education, research, and advocacy.
As a program of the GBTA Foundation, GBTA Ladders leverages collective talents to empower emerging industry leaders to connect and expand their professional development within the travel and meetings industry through mentorship, education and collaboration.

GBTA Ladders Summit Sponsorship
2023
GBTA Ladders Summit Sponsorship Opportunities | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
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$7,500 USD | $4,500 USD | SOLD | |
Logo on all digital communication materials and website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Opportunity to attend GBTA Ladders Summit (Meet and greet with some of our industry’s current top executives and leaders as well as the next generation of rising stars at our exclusive invitation-only event) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Logo on signage at GBTA Ladders Summit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Logo on signage at GBTA Ladders Education Session Presentation at GBTA Convention 2023 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Host a dinner table at GBTA Ladders Summit of 10-12 GBTA Ladders members with options of a featured presenter or C-level executive mentor as a table guest | ✓ | ||
Opportunity to show video (up to 60 seconds) relevant to season’s theme at GBTA Ladders Summit | ✓ | ✓ | |
Invitation to speak on a panel at GBTA Ladders Summit or three minutes of stage time (topic based on agenda) | ✓ | ||
Host a Networking Break at GBTA Ladders Summit* | ✓ | ||
Post-event list of attendees from GBTA Ladders Summit – name/title/company/email | ✓ | ||
*Option to host a breakfast or coffee break |
Additional Opportunities
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