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GBTA has announced the forthcoming launch
of a formal, French-speaking, not-for-profit association in France.
As a member of GBTA Europe, you have access
to excellent professional development opportunities by attending
webinars hosted by GBTA. 
Are you looking to manage your travel programme more
effectively?
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Join GBTA in a hands-on webinar on January
30th at 14:30 GMT to discuss Performance Management directly with
the authors of the GBTA Strategic KPI Resource Tool.
As a member of GBTA Europe we would like to invite
you to join the
exclusive Business Travel Show Hosted Buyer
Programme. You will receive not just free entry, but free
travel and accommodation to the show and red carpet treatment.
Find out more>>
It's Europe's largest marketplace to source, learn and network. The
line-up of
over 200 leading suppliers will answer all your questions and
help you save time and money on your travel budget. Exhibitors
include: Amadeus, American Express, Barclaycard Business, CWT,
Continental Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, Egencia, Hilton, HRG, Premier
Inn, Sixt Car Rental, Starcite, Travelodge, Virgin Atlantic and
many more.
Register now to attend and for a place on the Hosted Buyer
Programme using invite code: GBTAHB2012 and get
access to your personal Appointment Diary System, to arrange
meetings with exhibitors of your choice.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Show.
GBTA Continues Global Expansion With Launch of GBTA Brazil
Industry Veteran Wellington Costa Appointed President of GBTA
Brazil To Deliver and Expand GBTA's Robust Offering of Benefits to
Members
ALEXANDRIA, Va. , Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global
business travel industry—is pleased to announce the launch of GBTA
Brazil, which will expand the focus of business travel management
through conferences and educational offerings in Brazil. GBTA
Brazil will work closely with GBTA Latin America and focus on
growth and development of the organization, supporting GBTA's
ongoing commitment to globalization.
GBTA is proud to announce the appointment of Wellington Costa to
the newly created position of President of GBTA Brazil. Costa
currently serves as the regional director of TCG Consulting for
Latin America where he is responsible for corporate travel
management, procurement, training and education in Argentina ,
Brazil , and Mexico . He spent over 30 years as a travel manager
working for Sedco Forex Drilling Company (Schlumberger), the U.S.
Embassy and Telefonica. He also worked in the airline
industry with Varig Brazilian Airlines and Pan American World
Airlines and brings over 35 years of industry experience to his new
role.
"GBTA is thrilled to be branching out further into Brazil with the
leadership of Wellington Costa. We are certain that he will be
instrumental in bringing the wide-range of benefits GBTA has to
offer to members across Brazil and will extend the GBTA global
footprint," said Luis Yglesias , GBTA's regional director for Latin
America. "We are pleased with the response to our expansion
throughout Central and South America including the launch of
volunteer organizations in Argentina , Costa Rica , Chile , Peru ,
Colombia , Panama and now Brazil . It's an exciting time for the
association as we bring together more travel managers globally to
share resources and know-how and elevate the profession of travel
management."
"Spearheading this important effort is an honor for me. I believe
in strength in numbers and uniting buyers around the world who
share in the common goal of pushing progress forward. Careers will
be enhanced and companies around the world will benefit as we take
the profession to the next level," said Wellington
Costa.
About the Global Business Travel Association
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the world's
premier business travel and meetings organization.
Collectively, GBTA's 5,000-plus members manage over $340 billion of
global business travel and meetings expenditures annually.
GBTA provides its network of 17,000 business and government travel
and meetings managers, as well as travel service providers, with
networking events, news, education & professional development,
research, and advocacy. For more information, visit gbta.org
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Register here and receive free travel and accommodation to the show. In return you will be asked to arrange appointments with exhibitors of your choice through the online diary system closer to the show.
Over the two days of the show you can experience the largest and most comprehensive range of suppliers, offering profit-boosting solutions for your daily challenges. The show floor is the place to explore the latest technologies, tools and travel trends.
A broad spectrum of educational sessions will arm you with intelligence and keep you up to date with industry trends as well as improve your competitive edge. Network with over 6,000 people - just like you, share experience and benchmark your processes.
Register here for the hosted buyer programme and enjoy an even more valuable experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Show.
Kind regards,
The BTS Team
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Welcome to the December edition of GBTA Europe's
Network News, containing all of our latest news.
Look out for our next issue of Network News in January, where we will be announcing information about our exciting events in the 2012 calendar. Until then, from all of us at GBTA Europe, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! |
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GBTA Europe Releases Advocacy Research Results to European Commission
Buyers Speak Out About Competition, Data, Security and Environment
Brussels, Belgium : The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the premier business travel organisation, today announced that it had presented the initial results of its pan-European advocacy research to the European Commission at a joint event held with the European Technology & Travel Services Association (ETTSA) in Brussels.
The event, entitled “Championing Competition, Transparency and Consumer Choice: The Role of Independent Travel Distribution”, held last week at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences attracted over fifty policy makers and European business travel association representatives. After the presentation of a video championing independent travel distribution, created by ETTSA and GBTA, the association’s Managing Director, Paul Tilstone, presented the results of the research and then the chair of the association’s advocacy group, Hans Ingo Biehl, participated on a panel with Saïd El Khadraoui - MEP, Member of European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism, Christopher Irwin - Vice President, European Passenger Federation and Christoph Klenner, ETTSA Secretary General.
Results of the research presented to the group, taken across one hundred and two GBTA members, includes;
· 78% of buyers would like to see standardised security across European airports
· 74% are in favour of the introduction of a trusted traveller programme
· 70% think that the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) should be delayed until it includes all airlines globally
· 85% think airlines are acting in ways contrary to fair competition, through unbundling and direct connect
· 65% think airline consolidation will result in higher prices but 47% thought it would result in better schedules
· 59% believe existing data could be or possibly is already being abused by airlines
The results of the research will be released in full to GBTA members as part of a complete European manifesto created by the GBTA Europe Advocacy Group, chaired by Mr Biehl, who also acts asExecutive Director of the German buyer-led business travel association, Verband Deutches Reisemanagement (VDR). The manifesto will then be presented to European Commission departments covering consumer rights, environment, transportation and competition.
Talking about the event and the results of the research, Hans Ingo Biehl said, ” We wanted to make sure that we formulated our positions on the basis of the buyers’ real views. This research will be used to engage further with policy advisors of the European Commission after the success of initial engagement with the Commission this year. As a buyer-led group our goal is to seek to be consulted on issues affecting our members rather than to lobby per se. The buyer needs a voice in Europe and our work to date and plans ahead are ensuring that GBTA is that independent voice .”
GBTA has recently appointed Jan Henrik Ulvatne, General Manager, Norwegian Business Travel Association (NBTA) to support Mr Biehl in leading the GBTA Europe Advocacy Group. VDR and NBTA were joined at the event in Brussels by delegations from the Iberian Business Travel Association (IBTA), Institute of Travel & Meetings UK & Ireland (ITM), Netherlands Association of Travel Management (NATM), Swedish Business Travel Association (SBTA), Danish Business Travel Association (DBTA) and the Finnish Business Travel Association (FBTA).
Drive travel management policy and maximise your corporate value
The
Business Travel Show is Europe's leading
marketplace for buyers to source, learn and network. The event
takes place on 7th and 8th February 2012 in Earls
Court London and allows you to make a real difference
to your most controllable costs - in just two days.
As a member of GBTA Europe we would like to
invite you to register for the Hosted Buyer
Programme using invite code:
GBTAHB2012 and receive not just your entry badge, but
free travel and accommodation to the show and red carpet
treatment.
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We look forward to welcoming you at the Show.
Kind regards,
The BTS Team