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The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s leading corporate travel organization, recently held their 2022 convention in San Diego this past August 14-17 with a reported 4,600+ registered attendees descending upon the West Coast for the four-day event. Working from the theme of (Re)connect, (Re)Imagine, and (Re)Create, the goal of the conference was to represent the evolution of the travel industry, as well as the future of work, sustainability, and the corporate trend of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Those concepts were ever-present throughout the event, including the association’s first Sustainability Pavilion where thought leaders offered their advice and debates for greener efforts in travel during their aptly named Green Talks.
In addition to the education lineup (90+ sessions with more than 300 speakers), Green Talks, and exhibit floor, the association held a 5K run/walk; announced election results and discussed bylaw reviews; released several reports including GBTA Business Travel Index™ 2022-2026 (made possible by MasterCard), The Evolution of Travel Program Technology, and GBTA-CWT Global Business Travel Forecast 2023; and hosted the standing-room-only WINiT by GBTA Summit, which was geared toward engaging and inspiring women in the industry.
“I’m delighted that we have been able to bring the industry together at the convention to celebrate achievements, recognize our members and volunteers, and build momentum for the future of business travel. Our industry is back after a few challenging years and the value of the networking, collaboration, and learnings gained from being together in-person cannot be underestimated,” said CEO GBTA Suzanne Neufang. “And there’s more to look forward to with our other GBTA events coming up around the globe including in Mexico City in October, Brussels in November, and Bangkok in December.”
The GBTA Convention has long been a favorite of our own industry, and about a dozen operators exhibited at the event including BLS, A1A Global Ground, Dav El/BostonCoach, EmpireCLS, RMA Worldwide, Mundi Limos, U.S. Sedan Service, Sunny’s Limousine, 305 Transportation Services, La Jolla Star Transportation, NYC Limo VIP, and Sixt.
Neufang was also center stage as the association revealed its new branding. In a process that took nine months and was conducted with collaboration between an external firm, GBTA leadership, and volunteers from around the world, Neufang noted that the new rebranding—which includes an updated logo and website—connects the brand closer to their global purpose while continuing their pillar missions of community, learning, and advocacy. The association also debuted its new tagline, “Many voices, one purpose,” to embody the international travel community that they represent. You can view the video from the announcement here.
The association is also busy planning several other events leading up to its 2023 Convention in Dallas next August 13-15, including GBTA reconecta CDMX: Educacion y Networking in Mexico City (October 6), GBTA Sustainability Summit in Brussels (November 8), GBTA Europe also in Brussels (November 8-10), and the PATA and GBTA APAC Travel Summit in Bangkok (December 8-9). Other events are available by clicking here.
Those who were unable to attend the conference can access highlights on-demand via Convention Plus, which includes five Main Stage sessions, five Collaboratory Spotlights, and 15 education sessions.
Visit gbta.org for more information about the association, or convention.gbta.org for more highlights from the show.
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The educational programming of the Minority Limousine Operators of America (MLOA) returns on Wednesday, August 24, at 1 p.m. ET for a Zoom webinar entitled Best Practices for Mitigating Liability Exposure. The association will welcome guest speaker Charlie Robertson, an industry risk management expert who will discuss best practices to avoid costly payouts as a result of accidents. The webinar is open to all industry professionals, and can be accessed by clicking here and entering passcode MLOA. This event will also be the August membership meeting, and association updates will be shared with attendees.
In other news, the MLOA has announced that their September membership conference, which was expected to be their first multiday annual event, has been postponed. Currently, there are plans to hold the event in 2023.
The MLOA is a nonprofit organization composed of minority-owned limousine operators, affiliate, and vendor members. In addition providing a forum for member companies to exchange ideas of value to minority–owned businesses, expertise in customer service, employee hiring and other industry related matters, the organization offers educational resources and legislative assistance to its members and acts as a liaison for its members with the many regulatory agencies.
Visit mlooa.org for more information.
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Keep yourself informed and connected to other members of the industry by attending these important meetings. You can also view meetings for the rest of the year on Chauffeur Driven’s Industry Events page.
August 2022
New England Livery Association
21st Annual Golf Tournament
8/9 at Marlborough Country Club in Mass. (registration required)
Pennsylvania Bus Association
9th Annual Motorcoach Safety & Preparedness Workshop
8/9 at York Springs Fire Hall in York Springs (registration required)
WINiT Summit
At the GBTA Convention 2022
8/14 at 11:00 a.m. at the San Diego Convention Center (registration required)
Global Business Travel Association
Convention 2022
8/14-8/17 at the San Diego Convention Center (registration required)
Illinois Limousine & Bus Association (CANCELLED 8/15)
Coffee with ILLBA Zoom meeting
8/16 at 10:00 a.m. CT (RSVP to info@illba.org)
National Association of Motorcoach Operators
2022 Conference
8/18-8/21 at the Doubletree by Hilton Perimeter Park in Birmingham, Ala. (registration required)
Motorcoach Association of South Carolina/North Carolina Motorcoach Association/Virginia Motorcoach Association
Joint Regional Meeting
8/23-8/26 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Florence, S.C. (registration required)
Minority Limousine Operators of America
Membership Meeting: Best Practices for Mitigating Liability Exposure
8/24 at 1 p.m. ET via Zoom (PW MLOA)
September 2022
Greater California Livery Association
The Luxury Transportation Expo 2022
9/6-9/7 at the Portofino Resort & Conference Center in Redondo Beach (registration required)
Maryland Motorcoach Association
2022 Crab Feast
9/8 at 6:30 p.m. ET at The Wellwood in Charlestown, Md. (registration required)
Minority Limousine Operators of America (CANCELLED)
Golf Tournament & Fundraiser
9/10 in Atlanta, Ga. (registration required)
Minority Limousine Operators of America (POSTPONED UNTIL 2023)
1st MLOA Conference
9/11-9/14 in Atlanta, Ga. (registration required)
New England Livery Association
Quarterly Meeting
9/13 at 6:00 p.m. ET at the Holiday Inn in Dedham, Mass. (registration required)
US Travel Association
Future of Travel Mobility Conference
9/20 at Union Station in Washington, D.C. (registration required)
National Limousine Association
Annual Day on the Hill
9/20-9/21 in Washington, D.C. (registration required)
Limousine, Bus, Taxi Operators of Upstate New York
Meeting and Baseball Outing (Buffalo Bison v. Rochester Redwings)
9/22 at 5 p.m. ET at Shalen Field in Buffalo (RSVP to limocompanies@yahoo.com)
International Association of Transportation Regulators
35th Annual Conference
9/22-9/25 at The Peabody in Memphis, Tenn. (registration required)
Maryland Motorcoach Association
Annual Group Leader Travel Showcase
9/26-9/27 at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury (registration required)
Strategy Leaders
How to Be a Great Manager: 10 Proven Techniques webinar
9/27 via Zoom (registration required)
Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association
2022 Annual Meeting
9/27-9/29 at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. (registration required)
Illinois Limousine & Bus Association
Meet and Greet
9/28 from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CT at O'Hare Airport Limo Lot (Zemke Blvd.)
New England Livery Association
20th Annual Chauffeur Appreciation Day
9/29 from 11:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. ET at the Logan Airport Limo Pool (more information)
Did we miss your association meeting or have incorrect information? Let us know! Email susan@chauffeurdriven.com or rob@chauffeurdriven.com to be included in our calendar.
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