The Business Travel Hall of Fame

The BTN Group held its Second Annual Business Travel Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on December 10, 2012, at the St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan. Class of 2012 inductees included Bill Marriott who was inducted by Gordon Bethune, John Fentener van Vlissingen who was inducted by Ralph Manaker, Harold Seligman who was inducted by Carol Ann Salcito, Curt Carlson, who was inducted by Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Herb Kelleher, who was inducted by Bob Crandall.

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Recognizing Achievements

The Business Travel Hall of Fame recognizes those executives who helped shape today's business travel landscape. The dinner brings together some of the industry's leading figures to celebrate those being honored, reflect on their accomplishments and look at the future of travel.

Please plan to attend the 3rd Annual Business Travel Hall of Fame induction ceremony on December 2, 2013 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.

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Developing the Future

The Business Travel Hall of Fame Scholarship Fund is a continuing effort to develop the next generation of business travel leaders. It awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending the New York University Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management, pursuing degrees in the fields of hospitality or travel business. Co-sponsored by United Airlines, two scholarships were awarded to New York University Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management undergraduate student Hongsok “Gus” Park and graduate student Diana Yang. Congratulations to the 2012 Scholarship Recipients!