We are excited to extend to you a complimentary media invitation to attend the upcoming Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Sustainability Summit, taking place on June 13, 2023, at the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center hotel.
Now in its second year, the GBTA Sustainability Summit will again bring together industry and policy leaders to tackle the environmental challenges associated with global business travel and explore tangible solutions. By attending this event, you will have the opportunity to engage with prominent experts and gain insights from thought leaders who are shaping a more sustainable future for the industry.
(Visit the Summit website here. Register for your complimentary media attendance here.)
This Summit is a key event under the recently relaunched GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of GBTA with a mission to help create a positive impact and a better future for people and the planet by driving sustainability, inclusion, and equity in the global business travel industry.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect by attending the GBTA Sustainability Summit:
Expert Insights: We have assembled an extraordinary line-up of speakers from various sectors who will provide their expertise on critical topics shaping the sustainability landscape. Expect to hear from leaders such as:
Carol “Annie” Petsonk, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
Kevin Welsh, Executive Director, Environment & Energy, Federal Aviation Administration
Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Hospitality Allianc
Dan Rutherford, Director, International Council on Clean Transportation
And many more, including travel managers presenting case studies on emissions tracking and green procurement, as well as executives from Bank of America, Bain & Company, Google, Salesforce, Shell, and United Airlines
Latest Sustainability Research: At the event, the GBTA Foundation will unveil its latest research, “The State of Climate Action in Business Travel – Global Industry Barometer 2023,” which unpacks how far the industry has come and what the future looks like ahead toward more sustainable business travel.
Concrete Solutions: The Summit aims to go beyond discussions and deliver actionable solutions. It serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing, allowing attendees to gain practical insights that can be implemented to drive sustainability in their organizations and the wider industry.
Connection Opportunities: The event will be attended by industry professionals, experts, and policy influencers who share a passion for sustainability in business travel and will engage in meaningful discussions to catalyze change and foster collaboration.
