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2025 Annual Conference

 

January 14, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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The Osthoff Resort
101 Osthoff Avenue
Elkhart Lake WI

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Please join us on January 14th and 15th for this year's informational and engaging conference at the beautiful Osthoff Resort! 

Sponsored by:   Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Our keynote speaker is best-selling author,

Megan Miller!  

Megan's Topic is Intentional Living Method:
Science-Backed Microsteps for Rewiring Self-Talk

Personal Hello to GBTA | WI can be found here:  Megan's Intro Video

 

To learn more about Megan, please visit Megan's Website

  

Tuesday, January 14th

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm       Registration Opens, Refreshments

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm        Conference Kickoff and Welcome

2:10 pm - 3:20 pm       “Burn Bright, Not Out: Unveiling
                                                the Secrets to Sustained Success.”  
Speaker: Emily Wright, Organizational Coach
   Visit Emily's LinkedIn profile
  
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm        Attendee Breakout Sessions
  • Direct/Travel Buyer Session:
       DIY Audit Your Program Like A Pro and Prove Your Value
       Speaker: Grant Caplan - President of Procurigence
  
  • Allied Session:
        AI in Hospitality:  Decoding the Buzz & Finding Your Fit
       Speaker: Mirela Longoni - Founder of RevAMP
  Visit Mirela's  LinkedIn profile
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm        26th Annual Silent Auction 
Jesse Funk
Emcee Extraordinaire
   
 7:30 pm                              Dinner & Networking (on your own) 
                                                  Location: Concourse or The Elk Room

      

Wednesday, January 15th

6:30 am - 7:15 am          Yoga (optional, no addition fee, pre-registration recommended)

7:15am - 8:25am             Breakfast

8:35 am - 9:20 am           Session 1: GBTA Updates, Current Travel Trends and Forecast,
                                                   GBTA 2024 Conference and Volunteer Opportunities
Speaker: Rosemary Maloney - Sr. Director, Corporate Travel & Vice-President of the GBTA Board of Directors
 Visit Rosemary's LinkedIn profile
   
 9:20 am - 10:20 am         Session 2:  Winning in Business (Travel)  *Sponsored by Hertz
Speaker: Laura Smith - EVP Global Sales & Partnerships at Hertz  
  Visit Laura's LinkedIn profile
                                                          

10:30 am - 11:15 am       Session 3: Buyer and Supplier Roundtable

11:15 am - 11:35 am        Vendor Marketplace

11:40 am - 12:40 pm        Session 4: MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, &
                                                       Exhibitions) and Business Travel Together -
                                                       Develop Your Strategic Sourcing Skills 
Speaker: Grant Caplan- President of Procurigence
   

12:45 pm - 1:50 pm             Lunch & Business Meeting

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm               Session 5: Keynote Speaker: Megan Miller
                                                       TEDx & Global Speaker, Founder: The Intentional Living
                                                       Method, International Bestselling Author and the Host 
                                                       of Apple’s Top-Rated Podcast, Attention to Intention. 
   

3:00 pm - 3:05 pm              Closing Remarks

Thanks to our sponsor, the Sheraton Madison,
Professional Headshots will be available both days!

   

 Meeting Venue:    

The Osthoff Resort
101 Osthoff Avenue    
Elkhart Lake, WI

www.osthoff.com

The Hotel Room Block is now OPEN!
 
Telephone Reservations:  please call the resort to speak to an agent at 1-800-876-3399.
Select prompt #1 (group inquiries) and reference “GBTA Wisconsin” to receive the group discount ($139 + tax per night) and be placed in the group block.
   
Online Reservations:  visit  www.osthoff.com and select “Reserve” in the upper right-hand corner. Select "Winter," then choose your arrival & departure dates.  Click "Next" at the bottom, then input your name and email address. This brings you to an info page.  Scroll to the bottom and click "Change Request".  Then, under the calendar, input the group code in the “Group ID” box: 202511, & click "Check Now."  This code will link to the “GBTA WI" room block.
   
   
Pre-Pay for your 2025 Meetings!
To save on meeting fees, GBTA | WI allows members to purchase all 4 chapter meetings and the annual conference at a reduced rate. Please allow 2-3 business days after purchasing the pre-paid meetings for the pre-paid ticket option to appear for the Annual Conference Registration. 

     

We are now accepting donations for our Silent Auction!  Visit our Donation Page 

To donate, please submit the Online Donation Form

   

  

WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR COMPANY AT THE EVENT? CLICK BELOW TO LEARN MORE!

NOTE:  The Vendor Tradeshow is
Back by Popular Demand!
 

There will be MULTIPLE vendor tradeshow times during the event. Purchase your tradeshow table before Jan 1, 2025, to receive the reduced $200 rate. After Jan 1st, the rate increases to $250.

   

   

   

 Aspira Spa | Best Spas in Wisconsin | The Osthoff Resort 

All attendees to this year's Annual Conference will receive 20% off Spa Services during the conference dates.  Also, all services booked include a day pass!  To receive the discount, please call the spa at 920-876-5843 and inform the Spa staff you are a GBTA Annual Conference attendee. 

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Tickets

$50.00 Day 1 Education Sessions and Silent Auction ONLY
$70.00 after 05:00 pm January 7

$200.00 Direct (Buyer) Individual Meeting Fees. Pay as you go option.
$220.00 after 05:00 pm January 7

$200.00 Allied (Supplier) Individual Meeting Fees. Pay as you go option
$220.00 after 05:00 pm January 7

$0.00 Yoga Session for Members (6:30a-7:15a Tuesday Jan. 14)

$235.00 Guest Ticket - Welcome to our event!
$255.00 after 05:00 pm January 7

$200.00 GBTA - Chicago Member Ticket
$220.00 after 07:00 pm January 7

$0.00 Yoga Session for Guests (6:30a-7:15a Wednesday Jan. 15)

$460.00 Direct (Buyer) - Prepaid for all of upcoming meetings this year
$480.00 after 05:00 pm January 7

$460.00 Allied (Supplier) - Prepaid for all of upcoming meetings this year
$480.00 after 05:00 pm January 7

$0.00 Allied Member - Prepaid Meeting Dues

$0.00 Direct Member - Prepaid Meetings

$50.00 Day 1 Education Sessions and Silent Auction ONLY
$70.00 after 05:00 pm January 7

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