PBTA Third Annual Education Day a success!  The third annual Philadelphia BTA Annual Education Day, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown was a great success.  A full day of exciting programs and seminars, a crowd of over 60 enjoyed great panel discussions, workshops and the chance to hear two of our industry's best keynote speakers,  Andy Masters and Neen James.  Afterwards, attendees enjoyed a networking reception in the spacious meeting floor lobby.  All agreed that it was a very informative and productive day and definitely time well spent.  Many thanks to our Education Day Committee, Rick Kauffman, Fiona Flagler, Tom Wilkinson, Tom Roberts, Colette DeChalus Lee, Nancy King, Amy Lettich, Gwen DeVendeuil, Kathleen Diggins and Giovanna Celia-Wheatley for all of their hard work in putting this terrific day together.  Likewise, we extend many thanks to all of our esteemed moderators, guest speakers,  panelists and workshop coordinators, Gwen Devendeuil of International SOS, Shani DeSantis of Comcast Corporation, Harry Perales of Campbell Soup Company, Gail Bayne of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Michael Farrell of World Travel, Inc., Jim Schneider of American Express, Collette DeChalus Lee of the PBTA, Heather Tassoni of Enterprise Holdings, Gilbert H. Hall and Conchevia T. Washington of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Stephanie Williams of Southwest Airlines, Ricki Reichard of US Airways, John LeBaron of United Airlines, Nancy King of Aramark, Fred Karl of Shire Pharmaceuticals, Peter Crittenden of International SOS and Louisa MacNeill of Cigna. Lastly, we are thank those  PBTA members and guests who were able to join us for the day.  Your participation is greatly appreciated!  The Philadelphia BTA Would Also Like to Thank the Following Sponsors for Their Most Generous Support of This Event! Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors         Bronze Sponsors

The Philadelphia Business Travel Association provides an important forum for the exchange of information, education and ideas among its members, who include representatives from local corporations and leading travel industry suppliers. Our emphasis is on working together to better understand new and emerging travel management practices. Philadelphia BTA is committed to enhancing the travel profession by sponsoring educational and informational programs for its members, and by providing top-rated speakers to address travel-related issues, concerns and current "hot topic" items. Philadelphia BTA is an excellent venue for the sharing of travel-related information and professional expertise, and is an organization focused on perfecting the science of business travel management.

Philadelphia BTA is an affiliate of the GlobalBusiness Travel Association(GBTA), whose members represent major corporations and travel suppliers throughout the world. Along with Philadelphia BTA, 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.