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GBTA Announces Modern State of Lodging Panel at GBTA Convention 2017

Moderated by CNN Correspondent Richard Quest, the Tuesday morning Center Stage panel will feature prominent industry leaders discussing the evolution of the lodging industry in addition to how their companies identify key strategies to drive success when confronted with new opportunities and challenges.

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) today unveiled a new panel in an exciting line-up of Center Stage content for GBTA Convention 2017, July 15 – 19 in Boston: The Modern State of Lodging

Moderated by CNN Correspondent Richard Quest, the Tuesday morning Center Stage panel will feature prominent industry leaders discussing the evolution of the lodging industry in addition to how their companies identify key strategies to drive success when confronted with new opportunities and challenges. 

Panelists include: 

· David Holyoke, Head of Business Travel, Airbnb

· Markus Keller, Senior Vice President, Global Sales Organization, AccorHotels

· Fernando Vives, Chief Commercial Officer, NH Hotel Group

“In the face of a constantly-evolving industry, organizations in the lodging space must be prepared to tackle critical issues and new opportunities head-on,” said Christle Johnson, GBTA President. “We look forward to hearing first-hand about the current and future state of the lodging industry from the industry executives responsible for shaping it.” 

Held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, GBTA Convention 2017 will bring together nearly 7,000 business travel professionals from more than 50 countries across the globe. It will feature world-class keynote speakers, more than 70 industry-leading education sessions, the largest business travel expo floor, a wide selection of professional development opportunities and much more, providing attendees the opportunity for professional development and to get business done. 

Attendee registration is open now. Register today, June 13, 2017 to receive up to $100 in savings. More info on programs and speakers will be unveiled throughout 2017. For the latest developments and more information, please visit gbta.org/convention

Media registration is complimentary and available online. GBTA’s third annual Media Day on July 16, 2017, will feature back-to-back news announcements throughout the morning from top travel companies around the world, giving media an exclusive pass to the latest travel industry news. 

Posted by on June 13, 2017.

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