National Business Travel Association Convention Hits Record Number of Attendees; Nearly 4,800 Attendees Are Working out Solutions for Industry Rebound
DALLAS -- Nearly 4,800 business travel industry professionals have come together in Dallas, TX for the National Business Travel Association's (NBTA) 35th Annual Convention and Trade Show, held August 10-13. With a record breaking total number of attendees in the Association's 35-year history, NBTA's Convention is the highlight of the year for the business travel industry.
Speakers and attendees from the nation's top companies have come together to address the hot issues in travel management, including the impact of the economy on business travel, aviation security, data privacy, integration of technology resources, and strategies for global business. In addition, convention attendees get the opportunity to put their work in perspective with featured speakers like Dave Barry, Tom Peters, and Dr. Henry Kissinger. Based on the turn out of business travel buyers and suppliers at the event, the industry might be showing some signs of recovery.
"The great interest in NBTA's Annual Convention and Trade Show this year speaks to the value of relationship building in our industry," said Kevin Iwamoto, NBTA President and CEO. "Business travel professionals from all over the world have come together in Dallas to exchange ideas, share best practices, make the best deals, and keep the travel industry going."
The National Business Travel Association, established in 1968, represents over 2,400 corporate travel managers and travel service providers. NBTA members manage and direct more than 70% of expenditures within the business travel industry. NBTA is committed to the professional development of its members and offers educational and training opportunities. It is the source for critical information on the business travel industry.