GBTA Michigan

GBTA Michigan GBTA | Michigan was est. 1967 and is an official chapter of the Global Business Travel Association.

GBTA | Michigan is the authoritative voice of Business Travel Management for Michigan. Our resources are dedicated to providing a forum for the constructive exchange of information and ideas among our members. We are committed to enhancing the image of the travel manager and the educational advancement of our members. Founded in 1967, GBTA | Michigan is an organization dedicated to advancing the i

nterests of the corporate travel industry. As the collective voice of this industry for Michigan, we support and represent our core constituents of corporate travel managers and associated travel services by providing the tools, information, and networks required for effective business travel management. Over 100 members enjoy the benefits of GBTA | Michigan, which include:

*Regular meetings to educate travelers on financial and legislative changes
*Assisting the community with their annual Holiday Charity Auction
*Networking events for members including summer outings and the annual holiday event and charity auction

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05/28/2026

๐Ÿฅณ Cheers to more years of great adventures, meaningful connections, and memorable moments! Happy Birthday, Madame President! ๐ŸŽ‰

Hope you have a TERRIFIC day, Amy Hunke. ๐Ÿงก

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating Some Great Milestones Within the GBTA Michigan Community! ๐ŸŽ‰A few well-deserved congratulations are in orde...
05/18/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating Some Great Milestones Within the GBTA Michigan Community! ๐ŸŽ‰

A few well-deserved congratulations are in order for some wonderful members of our chapter: โœจ

๐Ÿ‘ Paula Flowers, GTP โ€” celebrating 26 years with Kelly Services

Paula also serves as **GBTA Michiganโ€™s Chapter Secretary**, and weโ€™re so appreciative of the organization, consistency, and support she brings to our board.

๐Ÿ‘ Kara Boerger โ€” celebrating 4 years with Walbridge

Weโ€™re also excited to see Kara step into her new role as **GBTA Michiganโ€™s Meetings & Events Chair** and look forward to all the great things ahead.

๐Ÿ‘ Leslee Fritz โ€” celebrating a new role with SAP Concur

Leslee currently serves as **GBTA Michiganโ€™s Chair/Past-President** and continues to support the chapter and broader business travel community through her leadership and industry involvement. Weโ€™re excited to see her begin this next chapter. โœจ

Congratulations to all three of you, and thank you for everything you do for GBTA Michigan and the business travel industry! ๐Ÿ‘โœจ

๐Ÿ’ ๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’‘๐’‘๐’š ๐‘ด๐’๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“โ€™๐’” ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š ๐’‡๐’“๐’๐’Ž ๐‘ฎ๐‘ฉ๐‘ป๐‘จ ๐‘ด๐’Š๐’„๐’‰๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’ ๐Ÿ’Today, we celebrate and recognize the mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, careg...
05/10/2026

๐Ÿ’ ๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’‘๐’‘๐’š ๐‘ด๐’๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“โ€™๐’” ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š ๐’‡๐’“๐’๐’Ž ๐‘ฎ๐‘ฉ๐‘ป๐‘จ ๐‘ด๐’Š๐’„๐’‰๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’ ๐Ÿ’

Today, we celebrate and recognize the mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, caregivers, mentors, and all those who nurture and support others both at home and throughout our business travel community.

To the women balancing careers, leadership, travel, family, caregiving, and countless unseen responsibilities โ€” we see you, and we appreciate you.

Thank you for the strength, compassion, resilience, and encouragement you bring to those around you every day.

Wishing you a wonderful Motherโ€™s Day filled with love, appreciation, and a little time for yourself, too. ๐Ÿ’›

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Montgomery to GBTA Michigan! ๐ŸŽ‰Stephanie brings more than a decade of leadership ex...
04/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Montgomery to GBTA Michigan! ๐ŸŽ‰

Stephanie brings more than a decade of leadership experience in the Grand Rapids hospitality market, with a career that has included roles as General Manager and Regional Director of Sales.

She recently joined Lodgco Hospitality as Regional Director of Sales, where she oversees a portfolio of ten hotels across multiple states. Stephanie is passionate about developing strong sales leaders and driving success across diverse property types.

In addition to her professional work, Stephanie is highly engaged in her local community, serving on the boards of Experience Grand Rapids and Women in Hospitality Leadership.

Weโ€™re excited to have her as part of our chapterโ€”welcome, Stephanie! ๐Ÿงก

Weโ€™re excited to welcome Katie Murphy to GBTA Michigan! ๐ŸŽ‰Katie brings over a decade of experience in the travel industry...
04/28/2026

Weโ€™re excited to welcome Katie Murphy to GBTA Michigan! ๐ŸŽ‰

Katie brings over a decade of experience in the travel industry, with a background spanning both hotel and airline sales. She currently serves as a Senior National Account Manager at Southwest Airlines, supporting corporate clients across Chicago and Michigan.

Based in Chicago, Katie has also been actively involved with GBTA Chicago in leadership roles and is looking forward to getting more engaged with our Michigan chapter.

When sheโ€™s not working, sheโ€™s enjoying everything Midwest summers have to offerโ€”outdoor adventures, lakefront walks, and discovering new restaurants. โ˜€๏ธ

Welcome, Katieโ€”weโ€™re so glad youโ€™re here! ๐Ÿงก

Thank you to all the volunteer photographers for capturing the April reception and member meeting! ๐Ÿงก
04/28/2026

Thank you to all the volunteer photographers for capturing the April reception and member meeting! ๐Ÿงก

Welcomes  , Jessica Reincke! ๐Ÿ‘Jessica serves as Business Transient Area Sales Manager with Azul Hospitality, overseeing ...
04/27/2026

Welcomes , Jessica Reincke! ๐Ÿ‘

Jessica serves as Business Transient Area Sales Manager with Azul Hospitality, overseeing the business transient and entertainment segments across a portfolio of boutique and lifestyle hotels in downtown Detroit, including Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection, Element Detroit at the Metropolitan, and AC Detroit.

With a strong background in hospitality sales and operations, Jessica is passionate about building meaningful client relationships and creating unique, memorable guest experiences.

Outside of work, youโ€™ll find her traveling, enjoying live music, or diving into DIY projects โ€” a true creative at heart!

Weโ€™re excited to have Jessica join the GBTA Michigan community and look forward to the connections and insights sheโ€™ll bring! โœจ

07/03/2025

This Fourth of July, we celebrate more than fireworks and festivitiesโ€”we honor the sacrifices, ideals, and dreams that shaped our nation. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

At GBTA Michigan, weโ€™re grateful to be part of a community that reflects that same spirit: strong, resilient, and always looking ahead.

Letโ€™s keep building a future we can all be proud of.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day! ๐ŸŽ‡

๐Ÿ“ฃ GBTA Michigan 2026/27 Elections โ€“ Nominations Are Open!๐Ÿ‘ฅ Help shape the future of GBTA Michigan by nominating a leader...
07/03/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ GBTA Michigan 2026/27 Elections โ€“ Nominations Are Open!

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Help shape the future of GBTA Michigan by nominating a leaderโ€”or raising your hand!

Weโ€™re now accepting nominations for President and Secretary through August 19, 2025.

๐Ÿ“ฌ Check your inbox for full details or message us if you have questions.

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Highland, MI
48357

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