Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is GBTA?
The GBTA - Global Business Travel Association - is an international association for the worldwide corporate travel industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA (15 minutes from Washington D.C), it is the Association premier in terms of corporate travel, with more than 9,000 members worldwide. GBTA includes research, advocacy, events around the world and more.
GBTA members annually manage more than 345,000 million dollars in business travel and meetings worldwide.
GBTA offers education, events, research, government representation and media management
to a huge and constantly growing global network, with more than 28,000 travel professionals and 125,000 active contacts in its database.
What are the GBTA Conferences about?
The GBTA Conference has themes related to the corporate travel industry, meetings and incentives with speakers national and international, and industry leaders who share their vision in a collaborative forum that promotes the professionalization of their assistants.
Registration Office
Depending on your role and objectives in the company, the price varies, especially if you are a Travel Manager or a supplier.
Check the prices on the registration pageor contact us to give you prompt attention.
The sooner you register, the bigger your savings will be.
What does my registration include?
Your registration includes:
- Access to all Conference activities (Center Stage, Educational sessions)
- Food (breakfast and lunch)
- Drinks - Coffee and hot drinks only during off-peak hours
- Access to the trade show
- GBTA membership for 1 year
What does it mean to be a Buyer Member and an Allied Member?
Buyer member: Buyers of business travel services for other employees of your company, or those who administer travel policies for your company or those who plan and/or control meetings for your company. University or college employees, federal or state government, or a non-profit organization that manages business travel services / systems for employees.
Allied Member: Corporate travel providers, technology providers, travel service providers, payment platforms, consulting firms, financial analysts and other professionals affiliated with the travel sector who provide goods and services to our members (buyer) Direct.
Do you have special rates for booking my stay at the headquarters hotel?
Yes, you can now book your room. Click here. *Subject to hotel availability.
What benefits do I get from acquiring GBTA membership?
Your GBTA membership includes the following benefits:
- Discounted rate for the GBTA Convention in the USA
- Discounted rates for events in Latin America and the world (Canada, APAC, Europe and more)
- Global directory of members in the GBTA Hub
- GBTA Daily News Brief
- Webinars - new and archived
- Library with more than 2,000+ resources
- Research studies and infographics
- Specialized toolkits
- Plantillas RFP
Can I register groups?
No, it is not currently possible to automatically register for a group.
Attendees must create a GBTA account -if they don't have one- and enter their information individually.
In the event that you still wish to consult especially for a group,
we invite you to contact us at latamevents@gbta.org
Press
Press has complimentary access, but you should register in advance and contact latamevents@gbta.org for the necessary authorization. No access will be given to presses that have not been previously validated by the GBTA team.
I'm an exhibitor, what are the assembly, exhibition and dismantling times?
As an exhibitor, you will receive a dedicated document including information on timetables, regulations and other matters of interest.
How can I find out which companies are exhibiting?
Dress code
You were comfortable, the GBTA Conference offers a professional and pleasant atmosphere, Business Casual is recommended.
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Parking
Cost per day: $180 Mexican pesos
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