Meeting/Event Information

Please join us on June 18, 2020 
For our DFW-BTA Virtual Chapter Meeting
GBTA Fighting for the Travel Industry

You will hear from GBTA's Vice President of Global Relations, Shane Downey
on how GBTA is Fighting for the Travel Industry During the COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted everyone and every business segment in the travel industry. During this pandemic, GBTA is continuing the fight for travel in global business operations. Shane Downey, GBTA Vice President of Government and Community Relations, will share an inside look at the current legislative issues that directly affect our buyer and allied members.

This webinar aims to:

• Detail how the CARES Act will make a difference for the travel industry
• Uncover what is GBTA pushing for in the next round
• Discuss GBTA’s lobbying efforts in Europe
• Share the latest GBTA Resources on the COVID-19 Crisis, upcoming outputs from GBTA Committee’s thought-leadership  efforts, and other relevant association updates

Shane Downey is Vice President of Government Relations and Volunteer Relations at The Global Business Travel Association, the voice of the $1.4 trillion business travel industry. GBTA is the world’s largest organization representing this sector and counts among its members more than 9,000 business travel professionals across six different continents. 

In addition to serving as the association’s lead lobbyist in Washington, D.C. Shane oversees GBTA’s volunteer engagement including GBTA Chapters, Committees and grassroots political activity. He also leads GBTA’s efforts with EU official in Brussels. Shane has worked at GBTA since 2006, achieving many legislative successes and expanded the profile of GBTA on the Hill and abroad. 

Prior to joining GBTA, Shane was a Senior Associate at a lobbying firm in Washington, D.C., and before that Shane worked on 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.