Meeting/Event Information
GBTA and ASTA: 2025 Travel Impact and Legislative Insights
Join us for a virtual event with Shane Downey, VP of Government Relations at GBTA. Shane discusses the political landscape and its impact on business travel in 2025.Discover key trends, challenges, and opportunities ahead.And Laura Vogel, ASTA’s Director of Advocacy, will join us to discuss ASTA’s advocacy efforts.They will share their mission and highlight the critical role advocacy plays in shaping industry policies, emphasizing the importance of engagement in these efforts.
Shane Downey is Vice President of Government and Community Relations at The Global Business Travel Association, the voice of the $1.357 trillion business travel industry. GBTA is the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area with operations on six continents. GBTA and the GBTA Foundation deliver world-class education, events, research, advocacy, and media to a growing global network of more than 28,000 travel professionals and 125,000 active contacts.
Prior to joining GBTA, Shane was a Senior Associate at a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C., and before that Shane worked on Capitol Hill and several Congressional Campaigns. Shane received his B.A in History from The Ohio State University. Shane also served in the United States Marine Corp and is a Desert Storm veteran.
With over 20 years of professional experience in government relations, Laura specializes in member advocacy, engagement, and mobilization. She has a proven track record of developing and building highly respected advocacy programs in the Washington, DC area, delivering impressive results.Laura's expertise includes issue management, member advocacy, and legislative writing, along with a comprehensive understanding of government operations. These skills enable her to impart practical knowledge that excites, motivates, and empowers individuals to take action.Specialties:
- Mentor in Government Affairs, Grassroots Advocacy, and Member Engagement
- Skilled writer for legislative updates and communications
- Deep understanding of Capitol Hill and the DC political landscape
We are excited to invite both GBTA Arizona members and non-members to join us for this impactful update.
Register now and secure your spot!Location: Virtual Meeting - Note: the call-in link will be sent to registrants on April 15th.
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Tickets
$0.00 Members and All Access Members
$15.00 Non Members and Guests
