Join us for a discussion with one of the most knowledgeable and influential personalities in our business today: Kevin Mitchell of the Business Travel Coalition.  Don't miss the chance to hear what Kevin has to say about the outsourcing of U.S. airlines' heavy maintenance to overseas facilities; the Registered Traveler program; and distribution issues such as EU CRS deregulation and Air Canada's unbundling strategy. A highly sought after source for travel industry commentary, Mr. Mitchell has testified before Congress some 25 times and has been quoted by news organizations around the world such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, US Today, the Christian Science Monitor and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Philadelphia BTA is very excited to offer a completely new venue for this month's chapter meeting, the magnificent ACE Conference Center in Lafayette Hill.  Dedicated to serious, productive business meetings in a relaxed, natural environment. Wonderfully secluded yet highly accessible.  An ideal setting for learning, planning and building relationships.  For over twenty-five years, ACE Conference Center has had one mission – to provide clients with an unparalleled experience for their business meetings and customer or social events.

Complimentary transportation from Center City Philadelphia to and from the ACE Conference Center is being provided by the Philadelphia BTA.  The first pick-up location will be at Loews Hotel, 12th & Market at 10:45 a.m., followed by a second pick-up at the Embassy Suites, 18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway.  There will be one return trip from the ACE Conference Center back to both hotels at the conclusion of the meeting.  If you're interested in taking advantage of this offer, click here if you've not yet reservered your space.

                     A view of the ACE Hotel & Conference Center from the golf course