GBTA Convention 2027
Aug 2 - 4, 2027
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, United States
The GBTA Convention, organized annually by the Global Business Travel Association, is one of the world’s leading gatherings for the business travel industry. It brings together corporate travel buyers, travel managers, suppliers, technology providers, hospitality companies, airlines and other industry stakeholders to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping managed travel.
The convention combines educational sessions, keynote presentations, networking and a large exhibition floor where suppliers showcase products and services for corporate travel programs. Topics typically include traveler experience, sourcing and procurement, travel technology, sustainability, payments, mobility, risk management and the evolving role of artificial intelligence across the business travel ecosystem.
For hotel companies, the GBTA Convention provides an important platform to engage with corporate travel decision-makers, strengthen relationships with travel management companies and buyers, and position brands and properties within the global managed travel market. It also offers valuable insight into changing corporate travel policies, buyer priorities and the expectations influencing hotel selection, contracting and traveler loyalty.