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:

  • Connect with other passionate industry professionals who want to make a difference
  • 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

Agenda*

6:45PM-9:00PM

Location-Holiday Inn Front Drive

Monuments by Moonlight Tour – Optional

7:30AM-12Noon

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom Foyer

Registration

7:30AM-8:30AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Breakfast and Networking

8:30AM-8:35AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Welcome Address

Rosemary Maloney
GBTA Board of Directors Vice President

8:35AM-8:45AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Setting the Stage

Tricia Alsup, LAC Chair
Matt Assolin, LAC Vice Chair

8:45AM-8:55AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Message to Congress

Shane Downey
VP, Government Relations. GBTA

8:55AM-9:20AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

State of the 119th Congress

Louie Perry, Principle and Director, Cornerstone Government Affairs
Todd Webster, Priciple, Cornerstone Government Affairs

9:20AM-9:40AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

U.S. Economic Impact of Business Travel

Chris Ely
Director Research, GBTA

9:40AM-9:50AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Education Day Overview

9:50AM-10:15AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Networking Break

10:15AM-10:50AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Modernizing the Nation’s Air Traffic System

Shane Downey
VP, Government Relations. GBTA

Sharon Pinkerton
Senior Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Policy, A4A

10:50AM-11:25AM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Improving Business Travel at U.S. Border

Shane Downey
VP, Government Relations. GBTA

Ryan Propis
Vice President of Security and Facilitation, US Travel Association

11:25AM-12:00PM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

SAF – All of the Above for US Energy

Shane Downey
VP, Government Relations. GBTA

Alison Graab
Senior Vice President, SAF Coalition
Jason Schendle, Principal, SAF Coalition

12:00PM-1:15PM

Holiday Inn, Capitol Ballroom

Lunch

1:15PM-2:00PM

Move to Capitol Hill, 2200 Rayburn House Office Building

2:00 PM-2:20PM

2200 Rayburn House Office Building

South Capitol Street and Independence Ave SW

Improving U.S. Passenger Rail

Shane Downey
VP, Government Relations. GBTA

Michael Falencki, Principle, Cornerstone Government Affairs

2:20 PM-5:00PM

2200 Rayburn House Office Building

South Capitol Street and Independence Ave SW

Hear from members of Congress

5:00 PM-5:15PM

2200 Rayburn House Office Building

South Capitol Street and Independence Ave SW

How to conduct a successful Hill meeting

Shane Downey
VP, Government Relations. GBTA

Michael Falencki, Principle, Cornerstone Government Affairs

5:30PM-7:30PM

Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar

223 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Reception and Business Travel PAC Silent Auction

8:00AM-5:00PM

Holiday Inn-Caucus Boardroom

Silent Auction Winner Pick up

9:00AM-5:00PM

Capitol Hill

Hill Appointments**


*Subject to change **Please try to schedule your departure flights for after 5:00 pm as some meetings with members of Congress may be scheduled later in the day. Should you need to fly out earlier, please contact Shane Downey at sdowney@gbta.org to coordinate scheduling.

Registration

Legislative Summit Only
 Registration TypeUntil May 28th, 2025May 29, 2025, until Event  
Member$325$425  
Non Member$425$525
Save by bundling your registration with the GBTA Sustainability Summit
Want to make the most out of your time in Washington, DC? Bundle your registration with the GBTA Sustainability Summit and save $125 in registration for both events. Learn how to embed sustainability and accessibility into every facet of business travel. Together, we can make a difference.

Legislative Summit and Sustainability Summit Bundle Pricing
Registration TypeNow until April 21st, 2025April 22nd to May 28th, 2025May 29th to Event
Member$495$575$750
Non Member$695$795$995  
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GBTA Legislative Summit 2025 Sponsorship Prospectus

Don’t miss out on making an impression and explore how sponsorship can showcase your
brand, expand its network, increase lead generation efforts, and make an impact at this one-of-
a-kind event.

Engage this group of business travel professionals and sponsor the GBTA Legislative Summit
2025. Contact  our sponsorship team with any questions.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

$6,000 USD

  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Exclusive branding and custom note inside front cover and first page of handbook.
  • Option to help distribute handbooks.
the official congress handbook

$5,500 USD

  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • Logo recognition in two (2) editions of US Advocacy newsletter (April and May) and one (1) edition of the Global Politics of Travel (April).
advocacy newsletter

$3,000 USD

  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Verbal mention and logo recognition for Sponsor during Main session.
  • Sponsor to provide branded reusable tote bags to be passed out to Summit delegates. Quantity to provide 110. 
sustainable bag

$10,000 USD

  • Three (3) complimentary Summit registrations to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Three (3) minute speaking opportunity during Main Session (time includes walk-out video commercial (60-second max), speech and/or presentation).
  • Logo recognition on signage displayed during sponsored Breakfast, provided by GBTA.
  • Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Hub (1-month) – one (1) creative allowed per month.
  • Opportunity to provide sustainable giveaway for seat drop at sponsored Breakfast.  Quantity to provide: 110.
weds breakfast sponsor

$3,000 USD

  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Logo recognition on signage displayed during sponsored Breaks, provided by GBTA.
weds breaks

$12,000 USD

  • Three (3) complimentary Summit registrations to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Three (3) minute speaking opportunity during Main Session (time includes walk-out video commercial (60-second max), speech and/or presentation).
  • Logo recognition on signage displayed during sponsored Lunch, provided by GBTA.
  • Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Hub (1-month) – one (1) creative allowed per month.
  • Opportunity to provide sustainable giveaway for seat drop at sponsored Lunch.  Quantity to provide: 110 .
weds lunch sponsor

$10,000 USD

  • Two (2) complimentary Summit registrations to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Three (3) minute speaking opportunity during Main Session (time includes walk-out video commercial (60-second max), speech and/or presentation).
  • Logo recognition on signage displayed during sponsored Reception, provided by GBTA.
  • Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Hub (1-month) – one (1) creative allowed per month.
  • Opportunity to hand out a sustainable giveaway during Tuesday afternoon session.
weds night reception

$5,000 USD

  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Logo recognition on signage displayed during sponsored Post Event Social, provided by GBTA.
  • Website Banner ad on gbta.org and GBTA Hub (1-month) – one (1) creative allowed per month.
  • Opportunity to provide a representative to greet attendees.
thurs post event social

$10,000 USD

  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Verbal mention and logo recognition for Sponsor during Main session.
monuments

$5,500 USD

  • One (1) complimentary Summit registration to be redeemed by Thursday, May 1.
  • Logo recognition on GBTA website, official materials, and sponsor recognition slides.*
  • All-attendee registration list distributed two (2) times.**
  • Logo recognition on signage displayed at Registration and in Meeting Room at event provided by GBTA.
wifi sponsor

*If sponsor purchases multiple sponsorship opportunities at various tiers, sponsor will be recognized at the highest sponsor level tier purchased.

** Distribution of All-attendee registration list will be provided two (2) times:
2 weeks prior – May 29  (Name, title, company, city, email)
1 week post – June 19  (Name, title, company, city, email)
Subject to GDPR Compliance and GBTA Terms & Conditions.

Contact Us

Are you interested in sponsoring the GBTA Legislative Summit 2025 or have questions about certain opportunities? Please fill out the form below, and a member of our team will reach out shortly.

Thank you to our 2025 Legislative Sponsors

Location

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol-National Mall
550 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-479-4000
Hotel Website

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Parking

  • Controlled access to parking
  • Parking at a charge: $59.00 USD

EV charging

  • 2 spaces available
  • Two electric vehicle charging stations located in the parking garage beneath the hotel. Spaces are located on the right side once you enter and collect a parking voucher.

Rooms are available at $299 per night for this event, plus 15.95% tax.
Rooms can we reserved by using this online booking link, or calling 202-479-4000.  GBTA Legislative Summit, Group Code GB9

Cut off Date is Monday May 26th, 2025.

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol-Natl Mall
550 C Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
202-479-4000
Corner of C St. and 6th St.
Check In Time: 3:00PM
Check Out Time: 12:00PM

Rideshare and Taxis are available from both Dulles International (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA). Estimated driving distances: 70 minutes from IAD and 15 minutes from DCA.

Food and Drink available at hotel
21st Amendment
Lunch: Tues–Sat, 11:30AM–2PM
Happy Hour: Tues–Sat, 3PM–6PM
Dinner: Daily, 3PM–10PM
Capital Bistro (Breakfast): Daily, 6:30AM–11AM
Pool Bar: Thurs–Sat, 4PM–8PM
Starbucks: Daily, 5:30AM–7:30PM

Additional Hotel Details
Fitness Center: Open 24 hours
Pool Hours: Daily, 11AM–8PMDCA.

Parking is available for $59 per night
0–1 Hour: $12
1–16 Hours: $26
Overnight: $59
Please note the Garage is independently owned and operated from the hotel.
Additional Parking Details

Tuesday Night Monuments by Moonlight Tours
Monuments by Moonlight Tours will take place on Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
If you have RSVP’d to attend, please be down at the front entrance to the hotel by 6:45 PM to load the Trolleys.  Water will be available on the shuttle, but please plan to eat either before or after the monuments tour.

Wednesday Education Day-Part 1
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol, Natl Mall
550 C Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
Corner of C St. and 6th St.
Tuesday June 11th
7:30AM-1:15PM
Capitol Ballroom-Lobby Level of Hotel

Wednesday Education Day-Part 2 (walking to)
Rayburn House Office Building (HOB)
Room 2200
45 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20515

You will need to pass a security screening to enter this building.
Prohibited Items in the Senate Office Buildings, House Office Buildings, and Library of Congress Buildings
• Bags exceeding the size of 18″ wide x 14″ high x 8.5″ deep.
• Firearms to include replica guns and ammunition.
• Weapons (to include but not limited to): Black jack, sling shot, sand club, sandbag, knuckles, electric stun guns, knives (with blades longer than 3″), razors, box cutters, martial arts weapons or devices. Knives with blades 3″ or less are permitted.
• Explosives and explosive devices to include, but not limited to, Molotov Cocktails, components of a destructive device, and fireworks.
• Pointed objects to include, but not limited to, knitting needles, letter openers, or other pointed objects deemed a possible threat. Pens and pencils are permitted. This restriction does not apply to staff.
• Sealed envelopes and packages. This restriction does not apply to staff.

Wednesday Reception
Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar
223 Pennsylvania Ave S
2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20003
5:30PM to 7:30PM
Drinks and Hors d’oeuvre’s will be served.

For Tuesday June 10th for the monuments by moonlight tour: Casual
Wednesday June 11th and Thursday June 12th: Business Attire
It can be hot and humid in DC, and you will often be outside walking to your meetings. Comfortable shoes are recommended due to the amount of walking.

All Dietary restrictions have been provided to all venues.  If you have any questions or do not see your selections, please ask the GBTA Event staff or servers at each Venue. If you have any questions in advance, please contact Event Operations. Morgan Cook, mcook@gbta.org

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

Get ready to advocate, engage, and make your voice heard in Washington, D.C. as we gather for the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit, June 10–12, 2025!

Here’s how to stay connected and maximize your impact:

 Use the official hashtag:
 #GBTAAdvocacy2025
 Tag us in your posts to join the conversation and spotlight the power of collective advocacy in business travel.

Follow GBTA on social media:

Stay informed:
 Dive into the latest policy updates in the GBTA Global Advocacy Newsletter

Why it matters:
 The Legislative Summit unites business travel professionals to advocate for smarter travel policies. You’ll hear from government leaders, gain policy insights, and meet with Congressional offices to drive real change.

See you in D.C.

Use this link to see the full agenda.

In preparation for next week, please review the following Issue Briefs:

GBTA U.S. Business Travel Economic Impact Study
Modernizing the Air Traffic Control System
Improving Business Travel at U.S. Borders
Improving Passenger Rail
Sustainable Aviation Fuel – All of the Above for U.S. Energy 

On Wednesday during Education Day, you will receive your final list of Hill Meetings for you and your group with all the relevant materials.

We will conduct a silent auction at Wednesdays Reception at Sonoma. Chapters and individuals have made donations of items for auction.  All proceeds will go to the Business Travel PAC.*. Items will be available for pick up at the Holiday Inn on Thursday June 12th, 8am to 5pm.

* Business Travel PAC is a federal political committee that makes contributions to federal candidates and committees. Contributions to Business Travel PAC are voluntary and any member has a right to refuse to contribute without reprisal.

The contribution guidelines are merely suggestions, and a member may contribute more or less or not at all without concern of favor or disadvantage by the association. Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal tax purposes.

Federal law requires Business Travel PAC to request the name, address, occupation and employer for each person whose contributions exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) or more in a calendar year.

The 2025 Congressional Baseball Game will be played at 7:05 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals. For more information on the Congressional Baseball Game, visit www.congressionalbaseball.org. 

Please Note, this is not a part of the GBTA Legislative Summit. However, if you wish to attend, tickets can be purchased in Advance here.  Tickets can also be purchased on the day of, at the park, based on availability.

Information for entering the Stadium, https://www.mlb.com/nationals/ballpark/information/bag-policy