NBTA Wants Your Input On '97 Program

<H1>NBTA Wants Your Input On '97 Program</H1>The National Business Travel Association is seeking the input of members and professional presenters for educational seminars at the next convention, to be held July 13 through 16, 1997 in St. Louis. Selections for next year's sessions will be based on the clarity of the outline, topic appeal and relevance to business travel management. The committee is particularly interested in the following topics:

Corporate travel management: evaluation of the profession, communication skills, diversification of travel management, managing the travel process, financial skills, global consolidation and operations, general management skills.

Operating effectively with vendors: travel management companies, hotels, airlines (including charter), ground transportation, payment systems.

Technology/automation: maximizing existing technology, future technology development, leading-edge technology, automating the travel process.

Interested participants must submit a two-page (maximum) outline of their session listing objectives to be accomplished, session format, suggested presenters, references and fee, if any. Proposals must be received by Nov. 1.

Send proposals to Sherri Carver, NBTA, 1650 King St., Suite 401, Alexandria, VA 22314, or fax to 703-684-0263.