The Virginia Business Travel Association!
VBTA, founded in 1993, is a Chapter of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), whose members represent major corporations and travel suppliers throughout the World. VBTA provides an important forum for the exchange of information, education and ideas among its members, who include representatives from local corporations and leading travel industry suppliers. Our emphasis is on working together to better understand new and emerging travel management practices. Along with VBTA, GBTA provides members with information on the latest technical and service advantages within the industry, as well as current legislative issues involving travel costs and safety matters affecting business travel.
VBTA is committed to enhancing the travel profession by sponsoring educational and informational programs for its members, and by providing top-rated speakers to address travel-related issues, concerns and current "hot topic" items. VBTA 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.
Case Studies in Risk Management!!
On May 20th, Covington Travel will be hosting as we take a closer look into the world of Risk Management and how it is impacting the way we travel! Please join us as Christine Connolley of Everbridge explains how their critical event management (CEM) platform helps you confidently anticipate and mitigate potential threats, from severe weather events to active assailants or IT disruptions. Christine is also the current Chair of GBTA’s Risk Committee.
And our VBTA and GBTA Partner Delta Air Lines has donated two domestic US airline tickets for a drawing at this meeting! Every attendee will have an opportunity to win!
We would also like to Thank Deem for supporting their partner Covington Travel as a sponsor of this event, and as a sponsor of VBTA and GBTA events!
VBTA Has So Much Planned in 2026!
With two great meetings already in 2026, we look forward to our May 20th Meeting titled "Case Studies in Risk Management", GBTA Legislative SummitJ une 9–11, a summer outing planned at the new CarMax Stadium with the Flying Squirrels, GBTA Convention Aug. 3-5 in Chicago, September 24th Education Day in Virginia Beach, and more!! Please check back for updates including confirmation of dates, times, and venues, and join us every opportunity you have!
Upcoming Events
VBTA Education Day 2026
Join us for another Outstanding Day of Education and Networking!
VBTA Retains Partner Status!
VBTA's involvement in issues impacting the Travel Industry continues with another year of recognition as a GBTA Partner! Our efforts in Political Action through both donations and lobbying are part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the travel profession and bring value to our membership. Many Thanks to our Government Committee Chairperson, Rob Haislip, and the VBTA Board for their efforts to maintain our Partner Status!.
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