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Sunday, July 27, 7:00 am -1:00 pm
Sponsored by MasterCard Worldwide
The NBTA Foundation has chosen the Industry Hills Golf Club at the Pacific Palms Conference Resort as the site for the 2008 2nd Annual NBTA Foundation classic. Industry Hills has been rated four and a half stars by Golf Digest as one as California's most historical and noteworthy golf facilities. The championship links have been completely upgraded and modernized to provide the most compelling golf experience on the West Coast.
The NBTA Foundation has booked The Spa at the Pacific Palms Resort for those non-golfers who wish to pamper themselves prior to a busy week at Convention.
In addition to a series of treatments, spa goers can enjoy the amenities of the spa including seven private treatment rooms, a relaxation room featuring a cascading wall of water, Whirlpool sauna, beauty salon and retail boutique. Enjoy a morning of relaxation before joining your colleagues for lunch after they have finished up on the course.
At the time you register, you will have the opportunity to choose your first and second choice of spa packages.
Don't miss this opportunity to relax and enjoy some networking prior to the start of a busy Convention.
Space is limited, so reserve your foursome today. Contact Kerry Gaylor, 703-236-1169 or kgaylor@nbtafoundation.org.
NBTA Foundation Annual Prize Drawing
You could win one of 14 luxury vacations being raffled each day during the NBTA Convention. Prizes include round-trip airfare for two and luxury accommodations in Madrid, Frankfurt, Hawaii, Paris and even a Caribbean cruise just to name a few.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.nbtafoundation.org or on-site at the Convention. You do not need to be present to win. Proceeds from the drawing will be used to help the NBTA Foundation continue its mission of providing education and research to the business travel industry.
The NBTA Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our prize donors:
Affinia Hotels
AirportParkingReservations.com
American Airlines
The Benjamin New York
Carey International
Carlson Hotels
Continental Airlines
Dav El Chauffeured Transportation Network
Delta
Hertz Corporation
Hilton Hotels
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Jet Blue Airlines
Lufthansa German Airlines
Marriott International
MasterCard Worldwide
Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Northwest/KLM Airlines
Omni Hotels
Royal Caribbean International
Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
United Airlines
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First Timers' Orientation & Luncheon
Sunday, July 27, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by Dav El Chauffeured Transportation Network
New NBTA members and those attending the International Convention & Exposition for the first time are invited to this "don't miss event".
Meet other new attendees, get a preview of Convention activities and enjoy the comedy of corporate comedian Greg Schwem. In addition, a veteran NBTA member and Convention attendee will serve as your table host to welcome you, highlight and explain various Convention activities, as well as answer any questions.
To attend, mark the First Timers’ box on your registration form.
  
  
Opening Reception
Sunday, July 27, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sponsored by LA INC, The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau, L.A. LIVE, Wolfgang Puck Catering, EventWorks, American Airlines, and Amtrak
Kick off the 40th Annual NBTA Convention on the streets of downtown Los Angeles at the newly opened L.A. LIVE and the NOKIA Theatre, home to the most recent American Idol Finale. This exhilarating atmosphere in a unique, urban setting will be a memorable way to kick-off your Convention experience in the heart of the entertainment capitol of the world. As the sun sets over downtown, the action will heat up with something for everyone—a concert by Cyndi Lauper, grooving to the city’s hottest DJ’s, fabulous food provided by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, and a chance to sit back and “chill out” with friends old and new.
We look forward to seeing you in the heart of the entertainment district in Downtown Los Angeles to discover the Reborn. Remarkable. Los Angeles.
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Business Center
Sunday, July 27 - Tuesday, July 29: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday July 30: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sponsored by Radius - the global travel company
As the proud sponsor of the Business Center at the 40th Annual NBTA International Convention & Exposition, RADIUS the global travel company invites you to utilize the meeting space and business center facilities to get maximum value.
Whether you are a conference delegate or exhibitor, the Business Center is at your disposal during the event. Designed with the busy professional in mind, the Business Center facilities offer you every service and amenity you'll need to make your visit productive.
The Business Center features closed conference rooms, open informal meeting areas, computers kiosks with internet access, portals for laptop connections, photocopy and faxing facilities and an innovative recharge area for laptops, Blackberries, and mobile phones.
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Discover NBTA Booth
Monday, July 28, 1:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 29, 2:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Wednesday, July 30, 10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Join NBTA on the Exposition floor to see the newest products and services available to help NBTA members be more efficient and effective. Meet NBTA staff, have your questions answered and learn how to make the most of your membership.
Whether you're a new NBTA member or simply attending Convention with a colleague, you'll have the opportunity to test drive products and access various tools on NBTA.org. You'll also learn about the networking opportunities as well as education, research, professional development and benchmarking products that NBTA offers.
Direct /Allied Member Breakfast Business Session
Monday, July 28, 8:15 am - 9:30 am
NBTA Allied and Direct members only
This is the first time in our history where there will be no Direct Member election. All NBTA Members are welcome to come enjoy a hot breakfast and listen to the NBTA Allied Candidates provide a brief candidate speech on why they should be elected to the Board of Directors.
NBTA Allied members will then have to opportunity to elect one (1) Allied member for a seat on the NBTA Board of Directors for a term of two years.
Paragon Partners Meeting
Monday, July 28, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Invitation Only
Leaders of business travel groups from around the world will meet to discuss opportunities on how to share information and education resources, facilitate attendance at joint events, and support the business travel profession globally.
Besides NBTA, the Paragon Partnership includes:
Paragon Partners represent about 6,000 business travel buyers and suppliers. Association members manage and direct more than $2000 billion USD, which translates to more than €150 billion. For more information, visit www.paragon-partnership.org.
International Reception
Monday July 28, 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Invitation Only
Sponsored by the Brazilian Tourist Board
Come meet industry colleagues from around the world and learn about NBTA’s extensive global activities including NBTA Canada, NBTA Mexico, and NBTA Asia Pacific as well as the Paragon Partnership. If your work has a global scope, you’ll want to learn about NBTA’s International activities, discuss global industry issues, and network with colleagues from the U.S. and more than 30 countries.
Chapter Chat Reception
Tuesday, July 29, 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Invitation Only
Sponsored by CARINO Collection & Dav El Chauffeured Transportation Network
The Chapter Chat reception offers current and potential NBTA chapter members an extraordinary opportunity to meet in a single setting to learn about the many opportunities offered by local chapters year-round.
This event is a great opportunity to chat with industry colleagues from around the country. Look for personal invitations to this event from your local Chapter President.
Closing Reception
Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 pm ─ 9:00 pm
Westin Bonaventure
Say goodbye to friends, a productive Convention and the city of Los Angeles at the NBTA gala closing night reception. Take a look forward to the 2009 NBTA Convention in San Diego.
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