Innovating the Flying Experience
Leading up to GBTA Convention 2017 in Boston, a handful of startups like Airmule competed in our inaugural Innovation Series for a spot on the Expo.
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Partnering for Innovation
Last year, GBTA and Phocuswright formed a partnership to bring the inaugural Innovation Series and Innovation Row to life.
Message From the Office of the GBTA President – January
Dear GBTA Members,
Happy New Year! I hope your 2018 is off to a great start. As we begin the new year, I would like to provide a brief update on GBTA’s current activities.
Unifying the Ground Transport Market
During GBTA Convention 2017, Mozio CEO David Litwak stopped by our Broadcast Studio to discuss the inner workings of the platform and how he sees it being incorporated within the business travel community.
The Future of Meetings and Events
During GBTA Convention 2017 in Boston, we had a dedicated space on the Expo to highlight innovative startups impacting the business travel space. Startup Bizly, for example, has developed a platform that enables travel professionals and event planners to easily book small meetings spaces.
Leave Your Mark on the Industry
In 2017, over 160 industry speakers presented informative and engaging education sessions at Convention, ranging from the evolution of technology in travel programs to balancing traveler satisfaction with program compliance.
The Need for Automation in Travel
Artificial intelligence has become top of mind for the travel industry, with many companies exploring the possibilities of AI-powered processes, workflows and communication. At GBTA Convention 2017, our all-new Innovation Row showcased a variety of startup technologies capitalizing on AI to alter the travel experience.
Improving Spend Visibility
TravelBank strives to modernize business travel for small businesses by automating expenses and predicting trip expenses before they occur.
Message From the Office of the GBTA President – Year End Wrap
The end of the year is always a great time to reflect on our accomplishments while simultaneously looking forward to the new opportunities presented by a new year. In that spirit, I want to celebrate the last days of 2017 and hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season.
A Look Back at GBTA Convention
Although GBTA Convention 2017 came to an end nearly two months ago, it’s still fresh on our minds. Our 49th annual Convention in Boston brought together nearly 7,000 travel professionals and industry leaders and featured over 400 exhibitors, including nearly 100 first-time exhibitors. We had a chance to speak to a handful of first-time exhibitors…
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