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GBTA - Tennessee is an official chapter of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).
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TBTA was founded in 1994 and is an official chapter of the Global Business Travel Association. TBTA is the premier professional trade organization providing a forum for the exchange of ideas between managers of corporate travel, travel industry suppliers, and regulatory agencies. TBTA is committed to enhancing the travel profession by sponsoring educational and informational programs for its membe

rs, and by providing top-rated speakers to address travel-related issues, concerns and current "hot topic" items. TBTA is an excellent venue for the sharing of travel-related information and professional expertise, and is an organization focused on perfecting the science of business travel management. We bring travel industry suppliers and buyers together for professional development and successful networking opportunities that produce results. TBTA is an official chapter of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), whose members represent corporate travel and meetings executives, major corporations and travel suppliers throughout the world. TBTA along with the global organization, provides our members with information on travel and meetings technology, services, legislation, security, benchmarking and costs that affect the business travel and meetings industry.

11/05/2024

The GBTA Tennessee annual scholarship fundraiser auction is officially OPEN for Bids!

Shop our auction for some fun hotel stay, airline tickets, gift baskets & more! Great holiday gifts or treats for yourself.

A portion of our fundraiser goes to the Nashville Anti-Human Traffic Coalition and the rest to our chapter scholarships….so you're not just treating yourself – you're making a difference!

https://m.biddingforgood.com/auctions/341782013

10/30/2024

Don’t miss a beat! GBTA-TN is also on LinkedIn & Instagram 🎃 gbta_tennessee 😄

🔸 https://www.instagram.com/gbta_tennessee?igsh=YnhpdWx1NThvYmN1&utm_source=qr

🔸 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2426254

10/29/2024

✨ Join us on Wednesday, October 30! ✨

Get ready for an incredible evening of connection and conversation at the GBTA WINiT Connect and Networking event in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston! Whether you're passionate about women’s leadership in travel or just looking to meet fellow professionals, this event will help you build new connections and spark inspiration.

Don’t miss out – come join us for an evening of empowerment and opportunity!

📅 Save the date – see you there!

RSVP: https://lnkd.in/epPFRV3y

10/28/2024

🎉 Proud moment alert! 🎉

Kim Ferguson, our incredible GBTA Tennessee Board Chair, represented us at the GBTA WINiT Summit & Gala in NYC! 🌟 Her dedication and leadership shine bright, and we're thrilled to have her carry our chapter’s spirit at such an important event!

Way to represent, Kim! 👏💼

10/24/2024

In 1994, our Tennessee Chapter was founded by a group of local travel professionals. To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re going BACK TO THE 90S!!!

And we’ll tell you what we want, what we really, REALLY want…. For you to join us on Thursday, November 7th at Fogg Street Lawn Club for our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Silent Auction!!!! It will be a fun evening filled with nostalgia, networking, music bingo, food, prizes, and bid wars for a great cause, raising money for our GBTA-TN scholarships!

Pop in your butterfly hairclips, dust off your grunge flannel and party on because there is a COSTUME CONTEST! We’re going back baby, one more time, to the best decade that’s all that AND a bag of chips 🙂 Don’t wait, register NOW and we’ll party like it’s 199-4!

https://tennesseebta.org/meet-reg1.php?id=206

10/18/2024

Experience the ultimate throwback event with GBTA-TN as we journey back to the 90's - a decade that defined a generation. On November 7th, join us for a spectacular night filled with iconic music, classic movies, and timeless fashion. Connect with fellow travel professionals, bid on fantastic items, and support a great cause. Don't miss out on the chance to relive the magic of the 90's and make new memories along the way. Get your tickets today! 🥳🕺

Until then, enjoy these flashbacks from some of our Chapter Members, including a few folks on our Fundraising Committee who are working hard to make this event a totally tubular success !

🧡 Register today: https://tennesseebta.org/meet-reg1.php?id=206

10/17/2024

We are counting down the days to our annual scholarship fundraiser... (⏰2️⃣1️⃣⏰)But for now it's time to relive the past! Each Thursday and Friday from now until now November 7th, GBTA-TN will feature 9️⃣0️⃣s throwback photos of our chapter members!

For your chance to be featured in our throwback series, email our secretary [email protected] your name, title/ company and your favorite 90s song.

And of course, don't forget to register today for "Back to the 90s" Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Silent Auction on November 7th at Fogg Street Lawn Club. We are going to party like it's 1999! 💁🏻‍♀️🎉🥳

10/15/2024

On behalf of GBTA-Tennessee, we are pleased to announce the newly-Elected 2025-2026 Board of Directors! 🥳🎉

The new Board term takes effect on January 1, 2025 and will end on December 31st, 2026. Please join us in congratulating this talented group of women!

We would also like to thank those who are leaving the 2023-2024 Board for their dedicated service to GBTA-TN. As a volunteer organization, we proudly recognize your service in this Chapter and thank you for your dedication over the last two years.

🔸 President- Ronni Anderson (Tempo by Hilton Nashville)
🔸 Vice-President - Shannon Jessie (Holiday Inn Express Downtown)
🔸 Secretary - Scarlett Coffman (Hyatt Place Nashville Franklin)
🔸 Treasurer - Abigail Seanez (Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch)
🔸 Allied Director - Mary Macchio (Hyatt Place Nashville Green Hills)
🔸 Allied Director - Elizabeth Harris (Hilton Nashville Green Hills)
🔸 Corporate Director - Annie Potts (AllianceBernstein)
🔸 Corporate Director - Heather Rawlings (HCA Healthcare)
🔸 Chairperson - Sabrina Hopkins Kronk (Vanderbilt University)

“Volunteering is the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help.” – Heather French Henry ✈️🚆🌍🧡🎉🥳

10/15/2024

Mark your calendars and register today to join us at these upcoming events. We have multiple ways to network and connect this quarter and we need you! Visit our events page to learn more!

10/11/2024

Our thoughts are with our GBTA colleagues, friends and family in Florida. 🧡

10/10/2024

Sending a big thank you to The Parking Spot for being this month's Platinum Meeting Partner! We appreciate your continued support for our Chapter and our members! 🧡📍🚙🚘🚌🚸

10/08/2024

Thank you to today’s October Chapter Meeting platinum partner Courtyard Nashville Green Hills

It’s a beautiful day for our GBTA | TN meeting! We are so excited to gather with everyone for our last chapter meeting of the year and learn about the impact of Gen Y and Z on Managed Travel from keynote speaker Tim Hines

Reminders:
🔸All times are Central CST
🔸Buffet will start at 11:15am
🔸Program will start promptly at 11:30
🔸Parking is complimentary in hotel garage
🔸Meeting will be held in the Bedford Ballroom

See you soon!

10/08/2024

✨ GBTA Tennessee was proud to host the GBTA Chapter Presidents Council in Nashville! ✨

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors: Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown, Signature Transportation, Edenred Pay and Southwest Business for helping make this event a success. Special recognition goes to Deana Ivey and the team at Visit Music City / Nashville Convention Visitors Corp for their warm welcome and hospitality.

The group had the privilege of a Nashville City Tour led by the brilliant historian David Steele Ewing and we capped it off with a fun experience at the Moxy Nashville Rooftop.

This event brings Chapter Presidents from across the country together for two days of collaboration and engagement, helping us continuously improve GBTA’s Chapter organizations. It’s always such a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and motivate these leaders in the business travel industry.

A special shoutout to the GBTA Tennessee board and planning committee members Kim, Amy, and Ronni for planning, dreaming, supporting, rolling out the Nashville red carpet and organizing those wonderful hospitality bags! 🎉

10/07/2024

🌟 GBTA Tennessee Cares is proud to support our 3rd quarter recipient: Volunteers in Medicine Inc - Chattanooga! 🌟

Their mission is to provide quality healthcare to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay. We’re honored to contribute to such an incredible organization making a real difference in the lives of so many in our community. 💙

10/05/2024

Meet the GBTA | Tennessee Board!

Kim Ferguson GTP, Chair of the Board, is known for her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change within the travel industry. With her deep industry expertise and collaborative spirit, Kim fosters a sense of community and innovation that inspires her peers and colleagues.

👏🏼🤗🙌🏼 Favorite Community Organization / Volunteer Opportunity:
I love supporting both the Nashville Humane Society and Second Harvest Food Bank. Giving back to these causes brings me so much joy, knowing I’m helping both animals and people in need.

🌎☀️🏝 Favorite Place to Travel:
Anywhere there’s a beach! I also enjoy visiting new places and exploring local restaurants – there’s nothing better than experiencing a destination through its food.

🏈🍂🎶 Favorite Place to Go / Things to Do in Tennessee:
I’m a huge Tennessee Vols fan, so I love attending their games! I also enjoy live music and concerts, and when fall rolls around, I head to the mountains to take in the beautiful fall foliage.

🧡 What do you love the most about being on the board of GBTA | Tennessee:

The friendships I’ve made over the years are something I’ll cherish forever. The bonds we’ve created are truly special, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue learning from everyone on the board. As the saying goes, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty, anyone who keeps learning stays young.”

💼💡🏆 GBTA | Tennessee Superlative:
At our 2023 Retreat and Strategy Session Superlative session, Kim was honored with ChairWOMAN of the Year Award! Not only does Kim lead with vision and grace as Board Chair, but she also generously dedicates her time and talents to chair several other key committees: the Sponsorship Committee, the Scholarship Committee, and the Inclusion and Culture Committee.

Kim’s tireless commitment, leadership, and passion ensure that each initiative she touches thrives. Whether she’s championing diversity, advancing educational opportunities, or securing sponsorships, Kim sets a shining example of what it means to lead with purpose and heart.
Congratulations, Kim! 🎉 Your outstanding dedication continues to inspire us all!

09/24/2024

Don’t wait- REGISTER TODAY!

https://tennesseebta.org/meet-reg1.php?id=204

Join us on October 8th as we dive into the topic of Gen Y & Gen Z travelers who are seeking a more integrated and individualized approach while traveling. One thing is clear when it comes to this digital consumer generation- they are passionate and hungry for personalized, cultural experiences and instant access. We'll discuss how they impact the future state of business travel and how companies are catering to them.

🔸 Tuesday, October 8th
🔸 11-1:10pm
📍Courtyard Nashville Green Hills

We cannot wait for this discussion ! 📣📅✈️💺🧡

09/18/2024

📣 Calling for donations! 📣

GBTA | Tennessee is happy to announce our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Silent Auction will take place on Thursday, November 7th, 2024!!! This year we are throwing it “Back to the 90’s” to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of GBTA-TN.

As a valued member of our chapter, we want to thank you for the contributions you have made in the past. Your continued support allows our Chapter to grow and provide our members with educational scholarships and opportunities to advance their career within the travel industry. In addition, a portion of our proceeds will go to the Nashville Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, a foundation that rescues and restores women and children who are trafficked and struggle with addiction.

Last year, with the support of our Chapter Members and donors, we awarded over $15,000 scholarships to our members here in Music City! This year, our goal is to raise $12,000. 😊

If you or your organization wish to donate, please send any questions or donations to [email protected] or [email protected].

In years past, we’ve had our members donate the following items:
🔶 Airline tickets & hotel packages
🔶 Gift cards for local Nashville restaurants & retailers
🔶 Ballet, Symphony, or Theater Tickets
🔶 Predators, Titans & Sounds tickets
🔶 Themed gift baskets / a bottle of wine or whiskey for the Wine Pull

We kindly ask all donations to be received by November 1st. 📅

We appreciate your consideration and would love for you to join us for a fun evening on Thursday, November 7th at Fogg Street Lawn Club. It will be filled with nostalgia, prizes, networking and of course, fundraising for some great causes!!!

REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT OPENS NEXT WEEK! 😄

As always, thank you for your generosity and continued support. 🧡

09/14/2024

Wow - sharing more photos from our trip to Chattanooga for our Connection and September Chapter Meering!

Visit Chattanooga brought the excitement to our September Chapter Meeting … with the title “Where Business Travel Meets Adventure” our meeting was elevated to some exciting heights with the Tennessee Aquarium classroom brought to us & Lookout Mountain Flight Park taking us above the clouds showing us Chattanooga’s unique brand to attract business & leisure travelers.

Our first event was surprise live animals & our first visit to Chattanooga in quite some time. The hospitality was phenomenal and the warm welcome from the team

made us all feel like we were home! 🧡🌄🚂

Shoutout to special guests:

🐢 MJ
🐍 Mabel

09/12/2024

📢 GBTA Tennessee Board of Directors Election!

The ballot is now OPEN! Your vote helps shape the future of our chapter. Members will receive the official ballot in their inbox today. 📧

Cast your vote and make your voice heard! 🗳️📢

09/10/2024

Thank you to today’s September Chapter Meeting platinum partner

It’s a beautiful day for our GBTA | TN meeting! We are so excited to gather with everyone and learn more about the latest and greatest from Barry White, President & CEO of 🌄🚂

Reminders:
🔸All times are EASTERN EST
🔸Program will start promptly at 11:30
🔸Parking is complimentary in hotel garage … bring your ticket for validation
🔸Meeting will be held in the Tennessee River Room

See you soon!

09/07/2024

“When you hand good people possibility, they do great things.”

Closing out August (okay so it’s September now) for our GBTA Tennessee board spotlight is @ Annie Potts brings the fun AND the puns everywhere she goes! She is creative and not only keeps us on our toes, but in the know on everything in the industry and the world.

Title / Company:

Travel Manager, AllianceBernstein

Favorite Community Organization / Volunteer Opportunity:

Nashville Humane Association – With two pets myself, (a Shih Tzu & cat), who doesn’t love caring and visiting dogs and cats in need of a home? 🐈🐕🐾

Favorite Place to Travel:

Singer Island, Florida 🐬☀️

Favorite place to go/things to do in Tennessee:

I love short weekend road trips to cities like Knoxville or Pigeon Forge… the Smoky Mountains are a MUST SEE in the fall! Of course, no trip is complete without a stop to Bucee’s for that brisket sandwich! 😊 🌄🦫

What do you love the most about being on the board of GBTA | Tennessee:

The diverse group of people!!!! Although this term has been an all-woman Board, we all come from different travel backgrounds and generations! One thing we all have in common is our dedication and our respect for one another. These women truly care about one another, both on a personal and professional level. We work as a team and are always lifting each other up! I am honored to work alongside this group of talented travel professionals.🧡

At our 2023 Retreat and Strategy Session Superlative Awards, Annie was awarded the Social Media Millennial Influencer Award. She is the board’s resident Millennial and is our secret weapon when it comes to our savvy social media. She’s also newly engaged and crazy in love right now!! Everyone needs an Annie Potts in their life and on their board! We are so lucky she is part of our GBTA Tennessee universe!

09/06/2024

When we’re together planning events, magic happens! ✨ Can’t wait to share our plans for the rest of 2024!

Thank you for hosting our September board meeting. 🧡

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our amazing business travel community. Take a moment to relax, recharge, and enjoy this well-deserved break. Thank you for all you do to keep our industry thriving! 💼✈️

08/28/2024

Make plans today & register today for our September chapter meeting when GBTA VISITS CHATTANOOGA!

We have all the details finalized for our

🔸Monday Sept 9 Welcome Reception

🔸Tuesday Sept 10 September Chapter Meeting with Barry White of at

Don’t let Labor Day sneak up on you! Register today!!

https://tennesseebta.org/meetinginfo.php?id=205&ts=1724799319

08/27/2024

We’re now accepting nominations for the 2025-26 term of the GBTA Tennessee Board of Directors.

🔸Members check your email for deets on the nominating process. 📧

🔸Send nominations in no later than Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5:00pm CST. *Only email nominations will be accepted.*🗓️

🔸 2025-26 GBTA Tennessee Board of Director nominees will be announced at our September chapter meeting, as well as an email ballot sent out to all current members immediately following the meeting. 🗳️

🔸The new board elect will be announced at our October meeting & will take office at the January 2025 meeting and serve a term of two years.

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P. O. Box 293037
Nashville, TN
37203

Website

http://www.tennesseebta.org/

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Our panel session with business travel experts was a fascinating glimpse into the future. We conquered our AI apprehensions and discovered that AI has the potential to humanize rather than mechanize our experiences. What better place to explore this topic than the tech-savvy Top Golf Nashville, one of the coolest spots in the city? Thank you to everyone who joined us to delve into the impact of AI on business travel! Here we go! We also celebrated back to school! Check out those college colors! 📣🎉 A special thanks and shoutout to our panelists from Southwest Airlines, World Travel Service, and Marriott International, and to our fantastic moderator, Laura Faber. And to Top Golf Nashville- thanks for hosting us - we can’t wait to come back and tee off!

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