GBTA | All Florida Education Event

September 23–24, 2026 • Orlando, Florida

Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 23 • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Meliá Orlando Celebration

Day of Education: Thursday, September 24 • 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: SeaWorld Orlando

Event Overview

GBTA | All Florida invites you to a dynamic two‑day education and networking experience hosted at the one‑and‑only SeaWorld Orlando. Designed for travel buyers, suppliers, and industry partners, this regional event brings together business travel professionals from across the state to explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of corporate travel.

The education program will cover all things business travel— from airline and ground transportation strategy to hotels, sustainability, technology, policy, and the evolving traveler experience. Attendees will gain practical insights from industry leaders, participate in meaningful peer‑to‑peer conversations, and leave with ideas they can immediately apply within their organizations.

What truly sets this event apart is the opportunity to network in a relaxed and memorable setting. An opening reception and dedicated networking moments are complemented by two hours of exclusive park time, giving attendees the chance to connect in ways that go far beyond the ballroom.

Whether you prefer to scream your lungs out on a roller coaster, mingle with penguins, or simply enjoy informal conversations in a truly unique environment, this event makes relationship‑building natural, engaging, and—dare we say—fun.

Whether your goal is to stay ahead of industry change, strengthen your Florida network, or experience business travel education in a whole new way, GBTA | All Florida at SeaWorld Orlando delivers insight, inspiration, and unforgettable connections you won’t want to miss.

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, September 23

• Meliá Orlando Celebration: 225 Celebration Pl, Celebration, FL 34747
• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Opening Reception

Thursday, September 24

• • SeaWorld Orlando: 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
  • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM – Opening Remarks: Dana Fischbeck, Chapter President
  • 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM – Global Business Travel Update & Forecast: Rosemary Maloney, GBTA Board President
  • 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM – The Importance of Accessibility in Travel Panel
    
    • Dominique Dewitt, Warrior Experience Senior Specialist at Wounded Warrior Project
    • TBD, Southwest Airlines
    • Geoff Schiebel, Regional Vice President at IHG
  • 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM – Networking Break
  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM – Building Your Personal Brand: Stacey Perlmutter, Director of Strategic Sales at Enterprise Mobility
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM – Leisure & Convention Travel Overview & Forecast: Robert Leavitt, Market Research & Insights Senior Analyst at Visit Orlando
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00PM – Networking & Sponsor Showcase Lunch: Sponsored by Hertz
  • 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM – Travel Risk Mitigation: Jon Moody, GBTA Travel Risk Committee
  • 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM – Shark Tank
    
    • The Sharks (Buyers):
      • Tarsha Clark, Travel manager at Element
      • Stacy McGrath, Travel Manager at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
      • Jennifer Siracusa, Travel Manager at DPR Construction
  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM – Afternoon Break
  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM – SeaWorld's Mission: Dr. Chris Dold, Chief Zoological Officer at SeaWorld Parks
  • 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Prize Drawing
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00PM – Time to enjoy SeaWorld & Network

  *Agenda Not Final and May Change

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