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INBTA Inland Northwest Business Travel Association is an affiliate of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) whose members represent major corporations and travel suppliers. Along with Inland Northwest Business Travel Association, 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. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Monthly meetings feature presentations by industry professionals who will provide you with the latest information, technology and skills to increase your job effectiveness relating to the travel industry. Roundtable exchanges are effective and helpful ways to discuss industry trends and developments on a more local level. NETWORKING By actively participating in monthly luncheon seminars, workshops and roundtable discussions, INBTA members interact with other members of the local travel industry to provide help and advice. By networking, members establish the professional relationships necessary for success, making travel a more productive instrument for conducting business. CORPORATE TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT Corporate Travel and Entertainment is the third largest expense behind payroll and production costs, yet many corporations have become aware that it is also the third largest controllable expense. In order to capture these savings, corporations are increasingly focusing on professional management of travel functions as a strategic component of their business plan. GBTA Convention Scholarship Eligibility: Must be an INBTA Member in good standing Scholarship Specification: All travel-related expenses will be included as follows: One full Convention Registration Round trip air to convention city arriving day before convention begins and departing afternoon of last day of convention.  Must use any Southwest Airlines ticket earned by INBTA first (unless dates are blacked out). If Southwest ticket cannot be purchased, alternate air ticket must be purchased at least 30 days in advance. Hotel accommodations arriving day before convention and departing afternoon of last day of convention – lowest host hotel room rate available. Round trip transportation from local airport to host hotel – lowest fare available. Meals not provided as part of registration will be at per diem not to exceed: $10 for breakfast $20 for lunch $30 for dinner Receipts for meals will need to be provided to INBTA in order for applicant to be reimbursed. An expense over the per diem amount is the responsibility of the applicant. Scholarship Criteria: Must serve on an INBTA Committee for one full year following Convention beginning September 2011 and ending September 2012. Must give an oral report (5 minutes) at the September INBTA meeting on benefits of attending GBTA Convention. Application Deadline: Submit your scholarship application today for the GBTA Convention – Due March 2 Download Application

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