Sponsors
With great appreciation, BABTA would like to thank our 2018 Meeting Hosts and Sponsors!
Direct Member Spotlight
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Bill Amaral |
| Business Partnership Travel Manager | |
| CA Department of General Services | |
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Allied Member Spotlight
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Chris Crosby |
| Sales Representative | |
| Oakwood Worldwide | |
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Board Member Spotlight
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Suzie Chickeles |
| Senior Sales Executive | |
| Emirates Airline | |
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Bay Area Business Travel Association!
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Our Mission
The Bay Area Business Travel Association’s programs are designed to further the understanding of corporate travel management practices and trends. BABTA provides opportunities for corporate (direct) travel suppliers and purchasers to share perspectives on pertinent industry topics. Membership criteria help maintain an equal balance between the two groups, thereby providing views from all vantage points.
Founded in 1975, the organization has over 200 members from different locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, representing firms in all types of business: manufacturing, insurance, utilities, banking, computer hardware and software, biotechnology, law and construction. BABTA is affliated with the Global Business Travel Association.
Meetings and Events
Wednesday of each month to the third Thursday of each month.
December 2018 Holiday Gala:
Join us for the annual Holiday Gala celebration!
Please click here for the full calendar of upcoming BABTA events!
Click here to view presentations from past events.
Message from the President -
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Message from BABTA President - Mark Ziegler |
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BABTA President’s Message OCT 2018 Good grief! It’s the end of October 2018 and the Holidays are upon us! The one remaining BABTA event for the year is the annual Gala. This year’s big night will take place at the Westin Saint Francis Hotel in Union Square. Join BABTA and support both our GBTA chapter and our charity, the Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center. Elections for new board members are in process right now. We will have a very different look to the board this year. I’m very excited that so many people stepped up to participate on the board in this election. I can’t remember the last time we had so many candidates. Once the dust has settled and the board is seated, I want to remind every member that they are always welcome to attend board meetings. There is no prohibition to members attending the board meetings. Those candidates who ran for office but do not get elected are especially invited to join board meetings whenever they can. The board is always open to fresh input and suggestions! Speaking of fresh ideas, we will be trying to shuffle meeting venues and times around the Bay Area just as we did in 2018. Please provide any thoughts you may have about locations and programs. Today I received a suggestion for a discussion of crisis management/safety and security. It seems that crisis management is de rigueur in this day and age. So, what else would you like to see or hear about in 2019? We will have our traditional joint meeting with our neighbors to the south, SVBTA. And, we will be planning an Education Day this year. Planning meetings for BABTA is a lot of work for a number of people. Please participate and help us get our calendar filled out for 2019. Here is a table that is quite open to suggestions. Mind you we have ideas for this year but would appreciate member input to fill out this grid. Thanks and enjoy the rest of the year!
Best regards,
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2018 Holiday Gala
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Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
BABTA is an official chapter of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) whose members represent major corporations and travel suppliers. Along with BABTA, the global organization 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.
