About Us
Founded in 2025, GBTA South Carolina is South Carolina’s certified charter chapter of the Global Business Travel Association, the nation’s largest and best-known consultant to the business travel industry representing the interests of more than 8,000 corporate travel managers and travel service providers globally. Led by volunteers & is a 501 C (6) organization. Locally, our members include representatives from major corporations and leading travel industry suppliers dedicated to professional and educational growth within the field of corporate travel management.
As the collective voice of business travel professionals from across the state, the Association provides an important forum for the constructive exchange of information and ideas among its members. Additionally, we offer many educational and training opportunities throughout the year designed to help members understand and apply new and emerging travel management techniques. This is accomplished in a variety of ways including regular bi-monthly meetings, frequent communication and periodic networking events.
Mission Statement
GBTA South Carolina is the representative voice of business travel & meeting professionals throughout the state. The association provides a forum for the constructive exchange of information and ideas among its members. It is dedicated to enhancing the educational advancement and image of the profession and its members.
Purpose
- Provide a forum for an open exchange of views and ideas impacting the travel industry.
- Promote education and foster learning through programs that address current issues affecting the travel industry.
- Enhance the value of travel managers and service providers in achieving corporate travel & meeting needs and business goals.
- Elevate the professionalism and recognition of the travel industry and individual members.
