Meeting/Event Information

***UPDATED PARKING INFORMATION***

 The hotel is a VALET ONLY property at $10.00

Other parking options are listed below... 

 There is a lot across the street (not managed by the hotel) that is complimentary for the first two hours, and $3 thereafter, as well as some limited street 2 hour parking in Victory Park which is also complimentary

What's Hot for 2017: Capitalizing on Current and Upcoming Travel Trends 

Based on recent survey results from GoldSpring Consulting, learn more about the top current hot topics and trends, and how they will impact your program in 2017 and beyond.   

Enjoy expert advice from partner Colleen Black and the GoldSpring team, and discuss strategies to capitalize on these trends by successfully incorporating them into your program, such as:

1.       Prioritizing the traveler experience (including travel utility apps and gaps in           traveler expectations vs. supplier capabilities)
2.       Managing direct sales by airlines/hotels
3.       Integration of sharing economy products
4.       Capturing bookings outside of the TMC platform
5.       Industry consolidation and corporate consolidations/mergers
6.       Multi-generational mix of employees and travel program impact
7.       Hotel negotiations in a challenging environment
8.       Duty of care concerns (regional instability, terrorism, disease, etc.)
9.       Continuing globalization trend
10.       Virtual card issues and potential solutions

Colleen Black
Partner, GoldSpring Consulting

Colleen Black, partner at GoldSpring Consulting, an independent travel management consultancy, has been with the company since 2014.

Colleen is responsible for business development and the category of corporate payment systems for GoldSpring. She is also a frequent moderator and speaker at industry events and serves as the president of the GBTA – Kansas City Chapter.

Colleen has enjoyed over thirty years in the travel industry. Prior to joining GoldSpring, she served several organizations in the travel industry in different areas, including roles with AirPlus International, Carlson Wagonlit, and BCD Travel, among others.