About Us
GBTA North Central is the authoritative voice of business travel management in the Midwest, with an objective to inform, educate, and be the platform for collaboration. Our members include corporate travel buyers, meetings managers, and corporate travel suppliers (airline, hotel, ground transportation, technology, and travel management companies). We are one of the largest and most active business travel associations in North America.
In most corporations, travel and entertainment is the third largest, controllable expense. By networking among peers and industry partners, GBTA North Central members gain an edge that helps them improve their company’s travel operations, control their bottom line, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
In addition, GBTA North Central affiliation with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), provides a forum for the constructive exchange of information and ideas among members on a national level.
GBTA North Central members are invited to host and attend meetings, at a variety of hotels and other venues throughout the Twin Cities and at outstate locations. Corporate members enjoy inspecting various properties; and industry representatives can showcase their property to prospective clientele.
The mission and vision of GBTA North Central is:
- To promote members' growth through education, professional development and community involvement.
- To provide a forum for the constructive exchange of information and ideas among members.
- To enhance the professional development of all members and strengthen their value to their company.
- To represent a diverse group of travel executives committed to advancing the global interests of the corporate travel industry.
The Chapter is a fiscally responsible 501(c)(6) non-profit organization—entirely funded by our memberships and corporate sponsors.
