Alexandria, VA - The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world's largest business travel association, has expanded its local presence in Canada with a number of new appointments to the GBTA Canada Advisory Board as we head into 2021.

The GBTA advisory boards are run by member volunteers, selected for their expertise and industry knowledge. The role of the advisory boards is to help shape and guide the strategy of GBTA Canada, working closely with the GBTA leadership team.

The three new allied members and three new direct members will each commence their two-year term on the GBTA Canada advisory board from January 2021.

Allied seats are filled by:

  • Chuck Crowder, Vice President Sales & Distribution, WestJet Airlines
  • Vito Curalli, Executive Director of International Sales and Industry Relations, Hilton
  • Patrick Doyle, Vice President & General Manager, Canada, American Express Global Business Travel
  • Direct member seats are filled by:
  • Brooke Davis, Global Travel & Events Manager, lululemon
  • Jon Heppenstall, Manager Sourcing Operations, Corporate Services, Hydro One
  • Bertie Fernandes, Corporate Travel Manager, Ledcor Group of Companies

"I am delighted to welcome our new advisory board members and look forward to working with such an experienced and knowledgeable group to address the specific needs of our region. GBTA volunteers are essential to the success of our association, ensuring that we have representation from both the supplier and buyer member to tackle Canadian issues, delivering education and support for our membership." said Nancy Tudorache, Regional Vice President - Canada, GBTA.

About the Global Business Travel Association

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the world's premier business travel and meetings trade organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area with operations on six continents. GBTA's members manage more than $345 billion of global business travel and meetings expenditures annually. GBTA delivers world-class education, events, research, advocacy, and media to a growing global network of more than 28,000 travel professionals and 125,000 active contacts.

About the GBTA Foundation

The mission of the GBTA Foundation, the US 501c3 charitable arm of GBTA, is to help the global business travel industry create a positive impact and a better future for people and the planet. The GBTA Foundation focuses on the strategy and execution of GBTA's global sustainability programs, supporting initiatives related to climate action; diversity, equity and inclusion; and other talent-related topics via education, research and advocacy.

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