General Session- BTA: Today and Tomorrow: Bill Connors, Executive Director & COO , NBTA will share with attendees a special presentation focused on the mission of the association, where NBTA is going in the future. Join Bill and your fellow colleagues to learn how to get the most out of your NBTA membership and how you can contribute the advancement of the profession.
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Education Session A – Surviving 2008: A Turbulent Time for Business Travelers: David Grossman, USA Today - In a world of rising oil prices, a deteriorating air transport system, a growing pilot shortage, possible airline mergers, and a faltering economy, just getting there can be a challenge. What can business travelers expect and how can they cope in these turbulent times? USA Today.com business travel columnist David Grossman will offer some predictions and strategies.
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Education Session B –Economic Outlook 2008 – California Update
Dr. Thornberg, PhD of Beacon Economics will present Economic Outlook 2008 with a focus on: business forecasting, labor markets and real estate in California.
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Luncheon Keynote Speaker –The Return of the Travel Professional – Mike Qualantone – Vice President, American Express
The return of the travel professional and why it's important to focus on client service in a time of technology.
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Education Session C – Traveling into My Space -Tony D’Astolfo – Vice-President, Rearden Commerce
Generation "Y"--the 78 Million people born between 1979 and 1999--now represent over 20% of the current workforce. This new wave of employees, drawn from the "MySpace" generation, have lived their entire lives digitally "connected", and have a mantra that stresses "Work to live, not live to work". Understand how the corporation and the travel program particularly need to prepare for new requirements as travel technology moves off the desktop and into the hands of a much more tech-savvy and advanced population of end users.
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Education Session D – Social Responsibility Panel – Going Green! What is Going Green and How do I get my company to implement one!
How are Hotels, Airlines, Car Rental and Travel Managers addressing the growing concern of the impact of travel on the environment? This panel discussion will answer such timely questions as: What does 'Going Green' really mean? How can I incorporate this into a travel policy? An RFP? Carbon Emissions using Next Generation Technology - how will it be done and will it work? What are Hotels currently doing to reduce waste?
How are car vendors working to 'modernize' their inventory.
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