The GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that empowers you to be the voice of the business travel industry.

By attending this event, you will:

  • Meet one-on-one with Senators and Representatives to share opinions and advocate for policies that support the business travel industry
  • Broaden your understanding of government actions and how the outcomes impact the industry
  • Hear perspectives from Administration Officials and Members of Congress
  • Network with colleagues from around the country
  • Hear from Administration Officials and Members of Congress on current and upcoming travel issues
  • Connect with other passionate industry professionals who want to make a difference

Because of you or your colleagues attendance, the 2022 Legislative Summit helped to usher in waves of success in Washington, DC. COVID restrictions were dropped, investments in infrastructure were made and advances in decarbonizing travel occurred. Register today and be a part of Bringing it to 23!

Bundle your registration with the Sustainability Summit and save:
Climate change and the desire to decarbonize travel is a fast-rising topic in the business travel community. It is also a top issue for U.S. elected officials. Attend the Sustainability Summit to gain a broader understanding of the topic from an Industry and Government perspective and to enhance your U.S. Legislative Summit experience in D.C. Learn More

Event Dates:
Wednesday, June 14th – Thursday, June 15th, 2023

*Opening reception begins Tuesday June 13th at 5:30pm

Agenda*

*subject to change

The 2023 U.S. Legislative Summit is your opportunity to speak for issues that will benefit the
business travel industry. The chosen three (3) topics are;

  1. 2023 FAA Issue Brief
  2. Preclearance Issue Brief
  3. SAF Issue Brief

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Registration

National Ballroom Foyer-Ballroom Level Room

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Opening Reception

Vista Terrace-Mezzanine Level Room

7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Registration

National Ballroom Foyer-Ballroom Level Room

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast and Networking

National Ballroom Foyer-Ballroom Level Room

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Welcome Remarks from GBTA

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level Room

Speakers:
GBTA President Denise Truso
GRC Chairs Tricia Alsup and Matt Assolin

9:10 AM – 9:30 AM

State of the Industry and Environmental State of the Industry

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level Room

Speakers:
GBTA CEO Suzanne Neufang
GBTA SVP for Sustainability & Advocacy and MD of the GBTA Foundation Delphine Millot

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

118th Congress Overview

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level Room

Speakers:
Cornerstone Government Affairs

10:30 AM – 10:40 AM

Networking Break

National Ballroom Foyer-Ballroom Level

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

The Ins and Outs of SAF on Capitol Hill

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level

Speaker:
Alex Menotti, Lanza Jet

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM

Hill Issue: Decarbonizing Air Travel

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level

Speaker:
GBTA VP Government Relations Shane Downey

11:20 AM – 11:45 AM

Up in the Air or Stuck on a Tarmac: FEE Re-Authorization

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level

Speaker:
Kate Geldaker, Alaska Air

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Hill Issue: Upgrading the Nation’s Skies:

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level

Speaker:
GBTA VP Government Relations Shane Downey

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM

Increasing International Travel with Preclearance

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level

Speaker:
Kevin McAleenan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pangiam, Former Acting Secretary, Department of Homeland Security

12:15 PM – 12:30 PM

Hill Issue: Expand Preclearance Operations

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level

Speaker:
GBTA VP Government Relations, Shane Downey

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Networking and Lunch

National Ballroom Foyer-Ballroom Level

Speaker:
GBTA VP Government Relations, Shane Downey

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

Department of Commerce Update

National Ballroom-Ballroom Level

Speaker:
Brian Beall, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Director of the National Travel and Tourism Office

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Load Shuttles for Capitol Visitors Center

Lobby/Front of Hotel

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Move to Capitol Visitors Center

Lobby/Front of Hotel

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Program Resumes

Capitol Visitors Center-Room SVC 209-08

2:45 PM – 3:10 PM

Capitol Visitors Center-Room SVC 209-08 Riverbend Ballroom
(11th Floor)

Speaker:
U.S. Senator Ted Budd, North Carolina

3:10 PM – 3:30 PM

Capitol Visitors Center-Room SVC 209-08 Riverbend Ballroom
(11th Floor)

Speaker:
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, Nevada

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Capitol Visitors Center-Room SVC 209-08 Riverbend Ballroom
(11th Floor)

Speaker:
U.S. Representative Brad Schneider, Illinois

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Capitol Visitors Center-Room SVC 209-08 Riverbend Ballroom
(11th Floor)

Speaker:
U.S. Representative Mike Carey, Ohio

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

How to Lobby Congress Session

Capitol Visitors Center-Room SVC 209-08 Riverbend Ballroom
(11th Floor)

Speaker:
Cornerstone Government Affairs

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Reception

Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar, 223 Pennsylvania Ave S.E

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Shuttle to Capitol, and return to Hotel

Corner of Delaware and Constitution

Drop off and return to hotel

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Optional Departure Reception

Infamy’s Bar-Lobby Level of the Westin City Center DC

Stop by for a drink or a bite before heading to the airport

Registration

Registration TypeOpen Until April14, 2023April 14, 2023 through Onsite
GBTA Members$275$350
Non-Members$350$450
Save on registration by signing up for both Sustainability Summit (June 13) and GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit (June 14-15).
Bundle RegistrationOpen Until April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 through Onsite
GBTA Members$450$600
Non-Members$600$800
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Cancellation Policy

• All cancellation requests must be made in writing to GBTA at [email protected]

• Cancellations are accepted until May 19, 2022.

• A full refund less a $75 administrative fee will be given for cancellations.

• No refunds will be given after May 19, 2022.

• There are no refunds for “no shows.”

• Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment.

Substitution Policy

• A GBTA attendee may transfer his/her registration to another eligible party if he/she is unable to attend.

• All substitution requests must be made in writing to GBTA at [email protected] and handled on the backend of the registration system.

• The substitute is responsible for any and all financial arrangements between the original registrant and the substitute.

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Location

Venue and Hotel

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
1400 M St NW, Washington D.C. 20005

A room block has been secured at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center for the duration of the summit.  Room accommodations can be secured through the reservation link or by calling the Reservations Department at 202-429-1700. Individuals must identify themselves as being with the group “GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit” at the time the reservation is made to receive the special group rate.

The reservation cut-off date is May 8th, 2023. Reservation requests received after this deadline date will

Single/Double: $299 (plus applicable taxes)
Room rate includes- Workout Facility, Wi-Fi in all guestrooms, Discount on overnight valet parking
Hotel room, tax, incidentals, airfare and other expenses are the responsibility of the attendee. 

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Room cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of arrival.

Room cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of arrival.

GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2023 Sponsorship Prospectus

Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your brand, generate leads and network with influential decision-makers from across the country at the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit. The attendees are passionate business travel professionals who advocate on behalf of this exciting and powerful business travel community. Event attendees can expect to learn about GBTA Advocacy issues, understand the impact of legislation on the corporate business travel industry, and meet with government officials.

Engage this select group of business travel professionals and join GBTA as a sponsor of the U.S. Legislative Summit 2023. Contact our sponsorship team with any questions.

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Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors

Venue Sponsor
  • Logo on event website and on-site digital signage 
  • Exclusive recognition on signage at Tuesday breakfast 
  • Two (2) complimentary Summit registrations 
  • Opportunity to address the group (three minutes) 
  • Opportunity to hand out giveaway 
  • Table pop-up in Summit space 
  • Banner ad on gbta.org website (1 month) 
  • Pre- and post- Summit registration list (name, title, company) 

$10,000

  • Logo on event website and on-site digital signage 
  • Exclusive recognition on signage at Tuesday lunch and networking breaks
  • Three (3) complimentary Summit registrations 
  • Opportunity to address the group (five minutes) 
  • Opportunity to hand out a giveaway 
  • Table pop-up in Summit space 
  • Banner ad on gbta.org website (1 month) 
  • Pre- and post- Summit registration list (name, title, company) 

$ 12,000

  • Logo on event website and on-site digital signage 
  • Logo on Tuesday Reception signage 
  • Two (2) complimentary Summit registrations 
  • Opportunity to address the group (five minutes) 
  • Opportunity to hand out a giveaway 
  • Banner ad on gbta.org (1 month) 
  • Pre- and post- Summit registration list (name, title, company) 

$10,000 

  • Logo on event website and on-site digital signage 
  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration  
  • Opportunity to have representative greeters on vehicles 
  • Opportunity to hand out a giveaway  
  • Banner ad on gbta.org website (1 month)  
  • Pre- and post- Summit registration list (name, title, company)

$6,000 

  • Logo on event website and on-site digital signage 
  • Exclusive branding on cover of Congressional Books  
  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration  
  • Attendees take away item  
  • Option to help distribute books
  • Pre- and post- Summit registration list (name, title, company) 

$6,000

  • Sponsor to provide branded water bottles that will be offered to summit delegates to contribute towards GBTA’s sustainability goals, reducing single use plastics.  Requesting 50 water bottles for approximately 100 expected attendees.   
  • Sponsor Logo on water stations promoting use of water bottles during the conference 
  • Sponsor mention in pre-conference e-mails to delegates, in support of water conservation green-initiative and water bottle use during conference 
  • Verbal mention and logo recognition for Sponsor on Main Stage stage about water bottles 
  • Logo in Thank You To Sponsor on Conference Website as General Sponsor 
  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration 
  • Pre- and post- Summit registration list (name, title, company) 

$ 3,000 

Interested in sponsoring the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2023? Or do you have questions about certain opportunities? Please fill out the form below, and a member of the sponsorship team will respond shortly.

The Westin Washington D.C. City Center
1400 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-429-1700
Between 15th St. NW and 14th St. NW

Check In Time: 3:00PM
Check Out Time: 12:00PM

Valet Parking is Available for $38 per night and you can charge directly to your room. If only parking for the day, just reference GBTA with the Valet to a $31, plus tax Daily Parking rate.

Tuesday June 13th
4:30PM-7:00PM
Wednesday June 14th
7:00AM-1:00PM
Located in the Ballroom Foyer, on the Ballroom Level

Tuesday June 13th
Business Casual Attire is acceptable
Wednesday June 14th
Business attire is requested, but dress accordingly as you will be walking outside at times and it will be warm and humid.
Thursday June 15th
Business attire is requested Comfortable shoes are recommended

The average Temperatures in June for Washington DC are a high of 85 Degrees Fahrenheit
The humidity can get above 50%, so be sure to plan accordingly
Please see this link for additional information regarding the weather

Note: There is currently an Air Quality Alert issued in the District of Columbia caused by smoke from the wildfires in Canada. Please be aware if you have any respiratory issues, or enjoy a run outdoors, as outdoor activities could be significantly curtailed or discouraged when air quality is impacted by smoke.

Transportation to and from the hotel will be the responsibility of the registrant.

Wednesday June 14th
Transportation to the Capitol Visitors Center will be provided, leaving the hotel Approximately 1:15PM
Transportation to the Evening Reception will be on your own.

Thursday June 15th
There will be a shuttle leaving the hotel, dropping off on the corner of Delaware and Constitution, and immediately returning to the hotel at the following times.

  • 9:00am
  • 10:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 12:00pm
  • 1:00pm

There are limited seats, so this shuttle will be first come first serve, so be sure to arrive on time if you wish to use this service.

Tuesday June 13th
The Evening Reception will be located in the Vista Terrace

Wednesday June 14th
The General Session will be located in the National Ballroom

Starting at 1:30 (transportation included) meeting will resume at the Capitol Visitors Center, SVC 209-08
Reception starting at 6:00pm will be located at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar, 223 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Thursday June 15th
You will be traveling back to Capitol Hill for assigned meetings which will be given out during the Wednesday session.

Please leave any large bags at hotel to help expedite the security check.
All bags will be screened
No food or beverages will be allowing to enter the building
Be sure to bring identification with you
For any addition questions, please use the link above.

Calculate and offset your carbon emissions during your travel to GBTA Events here.

Bring your own water bottle Walk or take public transportation when possible

Please be sure to look over these legislative briefs prior to arriving in DC