Rethinking Corporate Travel with AI

Brought to you by the GBTA Technology Committee Europe. In this episode Sarah Whiting & SkyLink (Episode1), Christopher Feuerecker & Blockskye (Episode 2) and Heinz Lennard Hornsby & Serko, Content will be about AI, revolutionizing the industry with a new approach, challenges with the customer demand (scope, requirements, etc.) This is the second in the podcast series featuring Christopher Feuerecker & Danielle Caviar, VP Sales Blockskye.     Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

Corporate travel management: obsolete relic of the fax machine era… or the industry's best-kept secret weapon? Depends who you ask. Airlines will say, 'We don't need TMCs.' TMCs will say, 'Good luck with duty of care when your VP of Sales is stuck in O'Hare at 11pm.' This 20-minute discussion will focus on the predictions and fears of the TMC's future role    Speakers: Stephanie Lachance EHI, Strategic Sales Director Mauro Di Re, Travel Portfolio and Corporate Expenses – Managing Partner at American Iron & Metal (AIM)   Brought to you by the GBTA Canada tech committee    Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   

Personalising the Business Travel Journey: 5 Key Trends You Need to Know Dan Norris, Andrea Batchelor, Juliet Howie, Jo Westlake GBTA Europe Accommodations Committee   Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   

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.    Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

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   Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

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.   Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

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     Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

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.   Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

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   Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

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       Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License