Tuesday, June 18, 2024 The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) launches the Global Equity Program, offering sponsored memberships to business travel professionals in emerging markets. Today, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) , a leading organization representing the business travel sector worldwide, initiated its Global Equity Program (GEP). This program aims to empower professionals in the business travel industry from emerging markets by offering them a fully sponsored one-year membership to GBTA.
This membership grants access to exclusive educational resources, networking opportunities, and paths for professional growth. Eligibility for the GEP requires candidates to be employed in the business travel industry within a country classified by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as low to upper-middle income. Additionally, applicants must hold a salaried role and work for an organization that does not cover the cost of GBTA membership.
The application portal for the GEP is currently open. Marriott International has committed as the GEP’s exclusive Founding Sponsor, providing funding for the annual memberships of the first 20 successful candidates. “GBTA is committed to improving access to ever-expanding set of professional resources while continuing to foster a growing network of members in underserved countries,” said Suzanne Neufang, CEO at GBTA .
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