Meeting/Event Information
We are excited to host our 3rd Quarter 2026 meeting at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, IN! We are currently finalizing our speaker lineup and will continue our AI Pulse series. The full agenda will be shared soon.
Based on positive feedback, we’ll be bringing back our Kahoot! quizzes in a fun and engaging way. We will also provide an update on our chapter’s progress toward the 2026 goals. As always, the day will be filled with valuable education, meaningful networking, and a strong return on your investment of time and membership.
This quarter, we’ve introduced a separate complimentary registration for the networking event. You only need to sign up for this if you are not attending the Education Day. If you are registered for Education Day, your networking attendance is already included—no need to register twice. We appreciate your patience as we continue improving our website to better meet our needs.
A sincere thank you to our annual sponsors, who will be featured on our banner display throughout the year and in our social media. We also extend our gratitude to Hotel Carmichael for their generous venue sponsorship. Additional sponsorship opportunities may be available—our communications reach an audience of over 800, so stay tuned if you're interested.
We look forward to seeing you in Carmel, IN this September!
OVBTA November 2011 Meeting & Holiday Auction
November 17, 2011
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel
700 West Riverside Dr.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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OVBTA November Meeting & Holiday Auction
Wednesday - Thursday, November 16-17
Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel
Jeffersonville, IN
Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel - special OVBTA rate of $99 prior to October 31, 2011. To book, use this special link. Please note only room types available are Double Beds.
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1109206639&key=85E22
Wednesday, November 16
OVBTA Board of Directors Planning Session and Board Meeting: 11:30am - 7:00pm
Networking Reception: 7:00pm - 10:00Ppm
Thursday, November 17
Registration: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Please pick up your name badge and pay your meeting dues if you did not pay in advance
New Member / First Timer Orientation: 9:30am - 10:00am
Meet other first time attendees / new members for an overview of OVBTA and what you can expect at our meetings
Morning Breakout Sessions: 10:00am - 11:15am
Direct Members - Industry Networking
Allied Members
Communications & Social Networking Best Practices
Presented by: Martha Fisher, Principal, Martha Fisher & Associates
In this session you will learn:
- Information to improve business performance by eliminating ineffective activities,
- Tips to enhance established networks, and
- Identify activities to increase communications efficiencies.
Martha Fisher: Ms. Fisher is the principal of Martha Fisher & Associates, a marketing communications firm headquartered in Columbus, OH. Now in its eleventh year, the firm provides a variety of strategic, marketing, and internal communications services for corporations, associations and nonprofit organizations. She started the firm in 2001 after garnering more than 20 years of experience in the corporate and not-for profit sectors. Prior to starting Fisher & Associates, she was most recently Senior Marketing Manager for Bank One Securities, now JP Morgan Chase.
Lunch: 11:30am - 12:30pm
OVBTA Business Meeting and General Session: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
General Session: 2012 Industry Forecast
Presented by: Nicholas Vournakis, VP CWT Solutions Group Worldwide
Joel Wartgow, CWT Solutions Group North America
Nick Vournakis: As Vice President for the Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) Solutions Group, Nick Vournakis is responsible for leading the company’s consulting practices on a worldwide basis. This includes oversight of over 100 employees who specialize in assessing travel data to help clients optimize their travel spend and preferred supplier programs. In addition to his oversight of the Solutions Group, Nick serves as executive sponsor for CWT’s environmental initiatives forNorth America, key to the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.
Since joining CWT in 2000, Nick has worked in a variety of capacities, most recently serving as the General Manager for CWT Canada, based inToronto. Prior to joining CWT, Nick honed his consulting skills working for Ernst & Young’s management consulting practice.
Nick holds a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in both Economics and Management Information Systems fromMiamiUniversityinOxford,Ohio.
Joel Wartgow: Since joining CWT in 2005, Joel has led both air and hotel practice areas and gained experience delivering client engagements in multiple travel categories.
Joel has 16 years of experience in the hospitality and travel industry. Prior to joining CWT he worked with Marriott International, the Walt Disney Company, and the LEGO Group.
Joel has an MBA with a specialization in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida’s Rosen School of Hospitality and a Bachelor’s of Science in Tourism Management and Marketing from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Holiday Auction: 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Tickets
$60.00 OVBTA Member
$80.00 after 12:00 am November 12
$60.00 Other Official Chapter Member
$80.00 after 12:00 am November 12
$60.00 GBTA Member
$80.00 after 12:00 am November 12
$100.00 Guest
$120.00 after 12:00 am November 12
