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Navigating the Return to the Office and Return to the Road

The Business of Travel

Release Date: 08/05/2022

Navigating Event Contracts with the GBTA Meetings & Events Committee Canada show art Navigating Event Contracts with the GBTA Meetings & Events Committee Canada

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Welcome to this episode of the GBTA Business of Travel brought to you by the Canadian Meetings & Events Committee with special guest Heather Reid, Founder and CEO of Planner Protect Inc and the Canadian authority on event contracts. With over 30 years planning conferences and events for clients, Heather has helped hundreds of event organizers generate more than $9M in cash savings and avoided risk. Heather has dedicated much of her career into changing the education landscape for event professionals. In this podcast we explore some of the common issues and roadblocks with event contracts,...

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How AI Optimizes Venue Sourcing for Buyers and Suppliers show art How AI Optimizes Venue Sourcing for Buyers and Suppliers

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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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Does NDC Matter to My Programme? show art Does NDC Matter to My Programme?

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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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It’s Time: Business Travel in the Climate Era | The Carbon Compass show art It’s Time: Business Travel in the Climate Era | The Carbon Compass

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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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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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Navigating the Shift: From DEI to Inclusion show art Navigating the Shift: From DEI to Inclusion

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Building an Inclusive Organizational Culture: This episode, brought to you by the GBTA Inclusion and Culture Committee, will explore the significance of transitioning from a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) framework to one that emphasizes inclusion. We will discuss how fostering a culture of inclusion can positively impact employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational success.   Music track is   Licensed under Creative Commons:  

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Careers, Change and Hot Topics: Insights from the GBTA Industry Poll April 2024 show art Careers, Change and Hot Topics: Insights from the GBTA Industry Poll April 2024

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Unveiling the April 2024 GBTA industry poll results, this episode of The Business of Travel explores the levels of satisfaction and optimism that global business travel professionals have now related to their career, compensation, job mobility, the future of business travel and more.   The discussion also continues to follow industry sentiment from travel buyers and suppliers about the ongoing evolution of New Distribution Capability (NDC) including education, implementation and readiness.     GBTA’s Chris Ely, Director of Research discusses the highlights and insights...

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AI and the Quest for the Perfect Trip: A Conversation with Steve Singh show art AI and the Quest for the Perfect Trip: A Conversation with Steve Singh

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This is the latest episode in GBTA's quarterly series focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and business travel. Join us for an engaging episode featuring Steve Singh, the visionary founder of Concur, as he delves into the transformative power of AI in business travel. Discover how AI is revolutionizing the quest for the perfect trip, from personalized itineraries to seamless expense management. Steve shares insights on the latest advancements, the impact on travelers and businesses, and his predictions for the future. Tune in to explore how AI is not only enhancing the travel experience...

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