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The San Diego Business Travel Association (SDBTA) is committed to enhancing the travel profession by sponsoring educational and informational programs and philanthropic opportunities for its members, and by providing top-rated education on travel topics

05/04/2026

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming GBTA San Diego lunch meeting on May 21—an event you won’t want to miss!

✨ What to expect:
• 🎤 An engaging and insightful guest speaker
• 🎓 Opportunity to earn valuable GTP credits
• 🤝 Meaningful networking with industry peers
• 🎁 Bring a first-time guest and you’ll be entered to win a gift card!

Whether you're looking to stay informed on industry trends, expand your professional network, or simply enjoy a great lunch with colleagues, this meeting has something for everyone.

💡 Bonus reasons to attend:
• Get fresh perspectives you can bring back to your organization
• Strengthen connections within the San Diego business travel community
• Introduce a colleague or partner to GBTA and help grow our network
• Walk away inspired, informed, and maybe even a prize winner!
Spots fill quickly—secure your seat today and don’t forget to bring a guest!

www.sdbta.org

Venue: Courtyard by San Diego Downtown
530 Broadway
San Diego CA 92101

04/11/2026

We’re just 6 days away from bringing the San Diego travel community together! 🌴

The GBTA San Diego Spring Networking Mixer is a great opportunity to reconnect, network, and build new relationships in a relaxed setting.

📅 April 16, 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Embassy Suites San Diego – La Jolla

Register today: www.sdbta.org

04/06/2026

🌿 Network Now. Thank Yourself Later.

Join us for the GBTA San Diego April Spring Mixer—an evening of meaningful connections with business travel buyers, suppliers, and industry leaders in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

📍 Embassy Suites San Diego – La Jolla
📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
💲 $25.00 per person
🚗 Complimentary parking

Enjoy hosted beverages, light bites, and great conversation in the Embassy Suites’ beautiful atrium and outdoor patio. Newcomers, longtime members, and industry friends are all welcome.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors for their support!

👉 Register now: sdbta.org

03/05/2026

Excited to share our upcoming GBTA San Diego March Meeting on March 11th! 🎉

Join us at the beautiful Hilton San Diego Airport Harbor Island for an afternoon of connection, insights, and community. Our featured speaker, Hampton Brown, will be sharing key updates and perspectives from the San Diego Airport Authority.

✨ What to Expect:
• Networking with industry peers
• Luncheon & speaker presentation
• Sponsor session
• Hotel site tour of the stunning Harbor Island property

📍 Hilton San Diego Airport / Harbor Island
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PDT

This is a perfect opportunity to learn, engage, and experience one of San Diego’s most scenic meeting venues.

👉 Register now at SDBTA.org

We hope to see you there!

03/03/2026

🌟 Join the GBTA San Diego Board! 🌟

We’re looking for engaged, forward‑thinking leaders to fill several key roles on our Board of Directors:

📌 Director of Venues
📌 Event Registration
📌 Director of Website

If you're passionate about strengthening the business travel community and expanding your leadership impact, we’d love to hear from you.

🌎 Contact Christine Lardizabal, CCTE, GTP at [email protected] if interested.

02/28/2026

✨ Join us for the GBTA San Diego March Meeting! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Hampton Brown, Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer at the San Diego Airport Authority, for an insightful lunchtime presentation covering airport business development, customer experience, and what’s ahead for our region.

📅 March 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PDT
📍 Hilton San Diego Airport / Harbor Island
💼 Networking • Presentation • Sponsor Session • Optional Hotel Site Tour

This event is a great opportunity for travel professionals and industry partners to connect, learn, and engage with our local business travel community.

✅ Register now at SDBTA.org

02/10/2026

Welcome to February! Do you know that means that our chapter's first education meeting is taking place this week?

That's right - join us February 12 at The Rancho Bernardo Inn. We have a great lunch set up, along with the Chief Sales Officer Kavin Schieferdecker from SDTA- Official and a presentation from our Diamond Sponsor, Alaska Airlines.

Register today: www.sdbta.org

12/30/2025

🎉 Announcing Our 2026 Board of Directors! 🎉

We’re proud to introduce the incredible leaders who will guide us through 2026. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for our industry continue to inspire and elevate our mission.

Executive Leadership
🔹 Christine Lardizabal – President, Lanteris Space Systems
🔹 Jennifer Burnett – Vice President, Embassy Suites La Jolla
🔹 Philip Jaw – Treasurer, Huntington Hotel Group
🔹 Christine Ehly – Chairperson, American Airlines

Directors
🔹 Thomas Fritz – Government Relations, Enterprise Holdings
🔹 Kathy Hansberry – Membership, Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites San Diego Del Mar
🔹 Courtney Gallagher – Education, Andaz San Diego
🔹 Modaser (MD) Nazir – Sponsorship, Stay Classy Executive Transportation
🔹 Samantha Perez – Social Media, The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel

We’re excited for the year ahead and grateful for the leadership of this outstanding group. Here's to a successful and inspiring 2026! 🌟

12/01/2025

We’re excited to share that, thanks to the wonderful response from our members, we’re keeping the online auction open a bit longer! If you haven’t had the chance to browse or bid yet, now is the perfect time. Your participation helps us raise important funds—thank you for being part of it!

https://lnkd.in/ge8RrHvj

We also want to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you to our event sponsors!!!

11/26/2025

Feeling incredibly grateful after an amazing event at The Westin Carlsbad. Huge thank-you to the entire team for providing such a beautiful venue and exceptional support.

A special shout-out to our Board of Directors and the Fundraising Committee for their hard work, dedication, and passion. Your commitment truly makes all the difference.

Proud to support and stand alongside the Humane Society and all the meaningful work they do.
— thank you for being a constant force for good.

Grateful for this community and excited for what’s ahead! 🐾💛

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San Diego, CA

Website

http://www.sdbta.org/

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