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Presenting Sponsors: 

Building on the success of last year’s Education Day & Trade Show, the 2026 GBTA Michigan September event returns with a full day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful connection designed to bring buyers and suppliers together in a more interactive, high-impact format.

This signature fall event continues to focus on real conversations, practical takeaways, and strengthening partnerships across the business travel ecosystem. As a key highlight of this event, we will be conducting a Trade Show! Travel suppliers may purchase a table at this event for 3 hours+ trade show time to showcase all of the fabulous offerings to our GBTA Michigan Buyers! You do not want to miss out on this opportunity! 

Whether you're looking to sharpen your negotiation skills, stay ahead of industry trends, or build deeper supplier relationships, this event is designed to deliver value at every level.

          **Before the Meeting**

Venue Information & Sleeping Room Block:

GBTA Michigan Room Block

Cutoff Date: September 17, 2026 

Parking: Complimentary Self Parking 

Evening Prior Cocktail Reception: 

Sponsored by:

Note: If you're local and cannot make the meeting on Thursday, please come out and enjoy some light bites, cocktails, some laid back networking, good times, and lots of laughs! 

Date: September 23, 2026

Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm EST 

Venue: Detroit Marriott Troy 

200 W. Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 48084

Beverage Bevy: 

Let the beverage fun begin! Unleash your creativity and contribute your favorite or a fun beverage to the bevy!  The Government Committee is proud of this fundraising opportunity's success. Funds earned at this event are the primary source of support for our annual commitment to GBTA’s work in Washington, DC. Your active participation in this exciting event is encouraged and gratefully appreciated. 

For every item contributed to the auction, you will receive ONE FREE ENTRY. Consider not only wine, beer, or alcoholic beverages, but also non-alcoholic mixers, fine coffees/teas or maybe kombucha! Drawing tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.00. (ZERO price increase since 2019!) Now accepting either cash or card. 

Trade Show Table Pricing: SOLD OUT!

Member Table Pricing: $199
Non Member Table Pricing: $275

Bronze Sponsor Table: $169

                **Meeting Day**

Trade Show: 

Get ready to network with purpose! The trade show is more than just networking... it's your opportunity to uncover new travel solutions, strengthen supplier relationships, and Buyers win big. Visit each exhibitor, complete your passport card, and you'll be entered into a drawing for two United Airlines domestic tickets. One lucky buyer could leave with their next trip already planned!

Trade Show Passport Challenge!
Travel Buyers make the most of your networking time by visiting every supplier table and collecting stamps on your passport card. Once your passport is complete, you'll be entered into a drawing for an incredible grand prize:

Every conversation brings new insights, valuable connections, and one step closer to your chance at a free flight. So grab your passport, explore the trade show floor, and make every stop count!

Speaker: 

Andrew Menkes

Founder and CEO: Partnership Travel Consulting

As founder of Partnership Travel Consulting, Andrew Menkes draws on his extensive experience in the travel industry to hone PTC’s operational and strategic vision. 
Andrew is a thirty-year industry veteran with a varied background in the airline, travel agency and corporate travel management sectors. He started his career with a nine-year stint at TWA, including roles as Regional Manager of Interline Sales, and later as the first Regional Manager of Automation Marketing.

Throughout his career, Andrew has been involved in corporate travel governance and has been dedicated to furthering the work of a number of industry associations. Andrew has served as Vice President of Finance and Administration for Association of Corporate Travel Executives and as a member of their Executive Committee. He has also served on the Technology Committee of the Corporate Travel Association of New York, as well as the Board of Directors of Global Business Travel Association. Andrew was also a member of the Board of Trustees of IBTM.

Underscoring his operational knowledge, Andrew was the first travel manager to be accredited by the Airlines Reporting Corp. as a Corporate Travel Department. He also pioneered the first internet-based electronic ticket purchase with British Airways, and he initiated a similar web-based program with JetBlue Airways in the US.

Andrew has twice been named one of the ‘Top 25 Most Influential Travel Executives’ by Business Travel News (BTN) – in 1998 and 2000. BTN named him Travel Manager of the Year in 1999. In 2014, BTN inducted Andrew into its Business Travel Hall of Fame, the first corporate buyer to receive this recognition.  

Agenda: 

               

               

GBTA | Michigan Chapter Event Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your registration for an event, please notify us as soon as possible.

• Cancellations received at least 5 business days prior to the event will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations received fewer than 5 business days prior to the event are non-refundable due to venue guarantees and meal commitments.

• No-shows will not be refunded.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we aim to deliver high-quality events for our members and partners.

Contact [email protected] with questions on event or membership pricing.

Note: The agenda is subject to change as education sessions are finalized.