Virtual Payments - One of many solutions for Hotel Payments
Release Date: 05/05/2023
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The Meetings & Events Committee (EMEA) brings you this podcast which showcases How Radisson Hotel Group is using AI to optimize venue sourcing for buyers and suppliers. In this episode, Verónica González, a member of the GBTA M&E Committee, and head of Hotel Distribution Account Management at Amadeus IT Group, talks with Mandy Stam from Radisson Hotel Group and key technology partners, to learn more about how Radisson Hotel Groups optimizes M&E RFP Response Time, Conversion Rate and Revenue Generation with the use of AI. They share expertise and insights regarding • M&E...
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Not every Corporate needs to implement NDC immediately and many can wait for their TMC to enable NDC content. Given all the noise around NDC, is there a temptation to rush NDC content rather than question whether it is relevant at this time? Music track is Licensed under Creative Commons:
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In this episode of the Carbon Compass, the planet-focused subseries of the Business of Travel podcast, GBTA Sustainability Leaders Nora Lovell Marchant, VP for Global Sustainability at American Express Global Business Travel and Page Motes, Chief Compliance and Sustainability Officer at Hertz, share their insights on the key success factors for accelerating climate action in business travel. Listeners will learn about the key takeaways from Climate Week NYC, and how to navigate key tensions on the road to Net Zero – fastest vs biggest impact; control vs influence; bottom line vs...
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Women's Health - Plan B
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Brought to you by the GBTA | Risk Committee - US. The speakers are: Valerie Ferraro, Manager, Program Operations Conrad N. Hilton Foundation; Craig Collins, Vice President, Client Management - America's, CIBT; Dr. Katherine O'Reilly, International SOS. Music track is Licensed under Creative Commons:
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Refining the Landscape of Accommodation Payment and Billing in Business Travel
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Brought to you by the GBTA European Accommodations & Payment Solutions Committees. In this episode, our focus is on delving into the ever-evolving payment sector, exploring both established and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the landscape of hospitality payments. Our aim is to initiate a dynamic conversation that not only highlights the opportunities these innovations bring but also addresses the challenges. To enrich our GBTA community, we've gathered a panel of industry leaders who will share valuable insights and expertise on this transformative journey within the payments...
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GBTA Board View: Are You Ready for GBTA Convention 2024? – A Buyer/Supplier Perspective
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The GBTA Convention annually brings together in person thousands of industry professionals to learn, grow, network and shape the future of the world’s $1.4 trillion business travel sector. So what can attendees expect at the upcoming GBTA Convention 2024 in Atlanta, July 22-24? What insights can be gleaned from those who are veteran attendees? What are the opportunities and tips for event first-timers? And how can every attendee make the most of their Convention experience? In this podcast, travel buyer and GBTA Board Vice President, Rosemary Maloney, and travel supplier and...
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It's Time to Bring Accessibility Center Stage in Business Travel
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For years, the business travel industry has looked for guidance to bring more accessibility into travel programs. How do we communicate with travelers who disclose a need? How do we request that information in a confidential way? How can the business travel industry collaborate on making the landscape more accessible for ALL travelers? In this podcast, the GBTA Foundation explores these questions with the Inclusion & Culture Committee, and shares more information about the release of the new Accessibility Toolkit in the GBTA Hub. Listeners will learn what travel managers, suppliers,...
info_outlineThe Podcast is looking for the best-in-class payment solution for hotel expenditure: Industry buyers share their view of the pros and cons of a virtual card as a possible payment solution for hotel bookings. The podcast also highlights, what needs to be considered, if a virtual payment solution is selected for hotel payments. Join Marion Klar - Director Payments and Product Experience – AmexGBT, Anouar Mrissa – Director of Sales - ehotel AG, Roberta Lorizzo - Global Travel and Expense Manager- SCOR and
Martin Stevens - Senior Manager - RELX for this conversation.
Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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