The Business of Travel

This is the first in a series of podcasts from the GBTA Europe Technology Committee - exploring the opportunities for AI in the business travel industry. First up is Sarah Whiting & SkyLink.

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The business travel industry is fueled by innovative supplier companies who focus on serving the needs to both corporate travel programs and the travelers these corporate customers send out on the road for work trips. GBTA is fortunate to have many of these innovative supplier companies serving on its Allied Leadership Council – which is made up of its top industry supporters across several travel categories. In this podcast series, GBTA Allied Leadership Council members along with key executives from their companies discuss top company focus areas, the latest business travel trends they're seeing, and what the future holds for corporate travel programs.

• Moderator Suzanne Neufang, CEO, GBTA – New York, NY, USA
• Jorge Cruz: Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing
• Yannis Karmis: Senior Vice President, Product Planning & Development

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Featuring Liz Fraser, Chief Revenue Officer at Serko, in this thoughtful conversation, we explore how leadership in business travel is transforming to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. From redefining purpose and embracing AI to reinvigorating company culture and building diverse, future-ready teams—this episode uncovers the mindset shifts, skillsets, and strategies that will shape the next era of leadership. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this is your roadmap to leading with impact in the future of business travel.

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The business travel industry is fueled by innovative supplier companies who focus on serving the needs of both corporate travel programs and the travelers these corporate customers send out on the road for work trips. GBTA is fortunate to have many of these innovative supplier companies serving on its Allied Leadership Council – which is made up of its top industry supporters across several travel categories. In this podcast series, GBTA Allied Leadership Council members along with key executives from their companies discuss top company focus areas, the latest business travel trends they're seeing, and what the future holds for corporate travel programs. · Moderator Suzanne Neufang, CEO, GBTA – New York, NY, USA · Frank Passanante, Senior Vice President & Global Head of Sales & HRCC, GBTA Allied Leadership Council Member, Hilton · Marizel De La Torre, Vice President Global Distribution, Hilton

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The GBTA Convention annually brings together thousands of professionals in person to connect, learn, grow and do business for the world's $1.4 trillion business travel industry. So what can attendees expect at the upcoming GBTA Convention 2025 in Denver, July 21-23, and how can they make the most of their experience? In this podcast, GBTA Board President, Mark Cuschieri, and travel supplier, Treasurer of the GBTA Board of Directors, Kevin Sullivan, join GBTA CEO Suzanne Neufang to preview and discuss what's new, noteworthy and not-to-be-missed for attendees heading to this year's Convention.

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The business travel industry is fueled by innovative supplier companies who focus on serving the needs to both corporate travel programs and the travelers these corporate customers send out on the road for work trips.

GBTA is fortunate to have many of these innovative supplier companies serving on its Allied Leadership Council – which is made up of its top industry supporters across several travel categories.

In this podcast series, GBTA Allied Leadership Council members along with key executives from their companies discuss top company focus areas, the latest business travel trends they're seeing, and what the future holds for corporate travel programs.

· Lukasz Dabrowski – Senior Vice President, Global Supplier Relations, HRS

· Kari Wendel - Vice President, Meetings Solutions, HRS

· Moderator Suzanne Neufang, CEO, GBTA – New York, NY, USA

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The business travel industry is fueled by innovative supplier companies who focus on serving the needs to both corporate travel programs and the travelers these corporate customers send out on the road for work trips.

GBTA is fortunate to have many of these innovative supplier companies serving on its Allied Leadership Council – which is made up of its top industry supporters across several travel categories.

In this podcast series, GBTA Allied Leadership Council members along with key executives from their companies discuss top company focus areas, the latest business travel trends they're seeing, and what the future holds for corporate travel programs.

· Moderator Suzanne Neufang, CEO, GBTA – New York, NY, USA

· Mike Guadagnoli – VP of Business Rental Sales, and Global Operations, Enterprise Mobility

· Sirus Karimi - Vice President – Commute, CarShare & Car Club, Enterprise Mobility

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In this episode of The Carbon Compass, Chrissa Pagitsas (CEO, Pagitsas Advisors) joins Fanny Everard (Sustainability Program Manager, GBTA Foundation) to explore how sustainability drives business value, insights on GBTA Sustainability Summit, and why sustainability is good for business —despite policy rollbacks.

Interested in continuing the conversation? Join Chrissa, Fanny, and other sustainability professionals in business travel on June 10th at the GBTA Sustainability Summit. https://sustainability-summit.gbta.org/registration/

The Carbon Compass is the sustainability and planet-focused subseries of the Business of Travel podcast.

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Research says 80% of all women struggle with confidence, and in even greater numbers, the higher up you go in a company. This translates into fewer women rising through the ranks and reaching their greatest potential in the workplace. How can we be - and support - bolder risk-takers yet avoid the 'double bind' of being labeled too aggressive or assertive? Katie Brown will challenge you to rise above the double bind, sharing her story in rising through the ranks as one of few women who have trailblazed their way up in the ski industry.

Podcast Interviewer: Cari Wurzbacher, Manager Government and Corporate Accounts at United Airlines.

Speaker: Katie Brown, Vice President, Brand and Resort Strategy at Steamboat Resort

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Allyship is a powerful force for change. In this episode, we explore how allies play a crucial role in advancing women's leadership and inclusion in the business travel sector. Our guest, Anne Feeney, Assistant Vice President of Global Strategic Sales at Enterprise Mobility shares real-world insights on what effective allyship looks like and how individuals at all levels can contribute to gender equity. Tune in for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and a call to action for those ready to champion meaningful change in the workplace.

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