Inland Northwest Business Travel Association

15/06/2016

Had a great time at the June Social. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Hallo.....Wine Auction. Darn spell check.

29/01/2015

GBTA Daily News Brief, Thursday January 29, 2015

Malaysia declared on Thursday the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 an accident, clearing the way for the airline to pay compensation to victims' relatives while the search for the plane goes on. (Reuters)

28/01/2015

GBTA Daily News Brief, Wednesday January 28, 2015

About 15% of the nation's flights were grounded Tuesday as airlines kept their planes out of the path of a major Northeast snowstorm. Airlines also were waiving rebooking fees — with conditions — for customers looking to change their flights. (USA TODAY)

27/01/2015

Flashback Tuesday!

What a fantastic event! We dined together, and we gave together. Two amazing organizations that deserve much were honored, and recognized for their selfless efforts. Toys for Tots and Fantasy Flight we thank you for your contribution and service.

27/01/2015

GBTA Daily News Brief, Tuesday January 27, 2015

A new report 'Digital Channels in Travel' published by Facebook and Deloitte Global, asserts that travel companies must fully integrate digital channels into their overall business strategies in order to better engage with consumers. (Hotelmarketing.com)

12/01/2015

GBTA Daily News Brief, Monday January 12, 2015

The terrorist attack at a Paris satirical magazine and ensuing hostage stand-offs could be a turn off to tourists and corporate visitors this year. (Fortune) – Features GBTA

08/01/2015

GBTA Daily News Brief, Thursday January 8, 2015

Indonesia has cracked down on the sale of cheap tickets for domestic flights to ensure that airlines do not cut corners on safety, the transport ministry said on Thursday. (Reuters)

07/01/2015

GBTA Daily News Brief, Wednesday January 7, 2015

Fliers faced several trouble spots Tuesday as cold air moved east and south out of the Midwest. More than 930 flights had been canceled nationwide as of 8:45 p.m. ET, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. (USA TODAY)

05/01/2015

GBTA Daily News Brief, Monday January 5, 2015

Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is giving travelers the one thing they've said they want the most: free Wi-Fi. Starting February, all guests at Hyatt hotels worldwide get free Wi-Fi on an unlimited number of devices in both guest rooms and public spaces. They won't have to be members of Hyatt's loyalty pro…

22/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Friday December 19, 2014

We're sleeping in other people's apartments, wearing smart devices on our wrists and faces, getting everything from black cars to Chipotle on demand, killing our credit cards, killing our hotel keycards and studying up on the people in the room around us before we even say hello. We're not quite the…

17/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Wednesday December, 17, 2014

British Airways will not allow passengers to make in-flight mobile phone calls, the airline's chief commerical officer has revealed. Andrew Crawley told Business Traveller that despite trialling in-flight wifi on its short-haul fleet, BA will restrict mid-air mobile phone calls, although text messag…

15/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Monday December 15, 2014

The Asian continent is always referred to and recognised as being big but when it comes to business it is more than just big. While penning this edit I was in the thick of all the action and articulation at ITB Asia in Singapore, where the power of the Asian giant was felt rather strongly in the tra…

12/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Friday December 12, 2014

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation and Project ICARUS have opened applications and nominations for the third annual Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability in business travel and meetings across North America. (Conference Meetings World) – Features GBTA

12/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Thursday December 11, 2014

The sharp drop in oil prices and stronger global economic growth are expected to bolster airline profits by as much as 26 percent next year, an industry group said Wednesday. (The New York Times)

10/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Wednesday December 10, 2014

Where some of us dream of a day at the spa for relaxation, Peggy Fucci looks forward to boarding a plane and traveling thousands of miles to meet with a potential customer. A long flight to Europe gives her time to take in a movie, clear email and read a magazine without interruptions: "It's peacefu…

09/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Tuesday December 9, 2014

The threat to the aviation system persists more than a decade following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We continue to face a real and persistent threat, against actors adept in the design, construction and concealment of explosives, including non-metallic improvised explosive devices.…

08/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Monday December 8, 2014

Millennials have become the fastest growing customer segment within the hospitality industry: Exploration, interaction and experience are the major focus of Millennials who are willing to pay more for a greater experience. Many of them are looking for an overall gourmet experience for a reasonable p…

04/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Thursday December 4, 2014

Red Tape is the bane of frequent business travellers. Many places in the world require arduous and expensive visa applications for even the most routine travel. I have two passports just so I can juggle concurrent applications when necessary. But the best policy, for business travellers and tourists…

03/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Wednesday December 3, 2014

Business travel is in no danger of slowing down. In fact, let the data show that US-originated business travel spending increased more than seven percent year-over-year to $72.8 billion in the second quarter of 2014, according to the latest figures from the Global Business Travel Association. (Busin…

02/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Tuesday December 2, 2014

Detroit and Montreal became the latest North American airports to land airline service on Boeing's new-age 787 "Dreamliner." That came Monday when Royal Jordanian began flying the 787 on its twice-weekly route between Amman, Jordan, and Detroit. (USAToday.com)

01/12/2014

DON'T FORGET!!! There are only 8 days left to participate in our Social Media Contest! Post your favorite memory from this last year for a chance to win a $25.00 Dutch Bros. gift card at our December 9th Luncheon!

01/12/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Monday December 1, 2014

In 2014, technology has played a critical role in the effort to grow revenue while simultaneously managing rising costs, and it will continue to be an important part of changes in the industry as we enter the new year. (Hotelmarketing.com)

25/11/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Tuesday November 25, 2014

Just because business travelers are out of office, doesn't mean they're not at work. According to Expedia, 39% of business travelers say they spend more time working on the road than they do in the office. That statistic was likely much smaller a decade ago, when Wi-Fi was less prevalent and smartph…

21/11/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Friday November 21, 2014

The majority of travel buyers (72 percent) are satisfied with their salaries, with average total compensation climbing six percent higher this year to $112,000, according to findings released today from the GBTA Foundation's annual 2014 Travel Management Compensation and Benefits Survey. (Washington…

18/11/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Tuesday November 18, 2014

The Global Business Travel Association during its annual GBTA Europe conference here last week announced a charter committing airlines to continue serving the needs of corporate clients as they remodel their pricing and distribution strategies to further personalize the offers they make to travelers…

17/11/2014

17/11/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Monday November 17, 2014

the hotel industry, being green sometimes means ripping out the greenery. The Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City Hotel is removing draping ivy plants from the balconies of all 361 rooms, replacing them with drought-tolerant succulents. (The Los Angeles Times) – Features GBTA

17/11/2014

THIS IS THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST!!!

From now until Monday December 8th be sure to post your favorite memory from this last year! We will announce the winner at our December Luncheon on Tuesday December 9th! The winner will get a $25.00 Dutch Bros. gift card!

13/11/2014

GBTA Daily News Brief, Thursday November 13, 2014

Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western International, THE WORLD'S BIGGEST HOTEL FAMILY®, was named the 27th most influential CMOs in the world in the Forbes/Appinion CMO Influence Study. (Hospitality Net) – Features GBTA