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!
June 2012 Meeting
June 14, 2012
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
11925 North Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
http://www.renaissanceindianapolis.com
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OVBTA June Meeting
Wednesday - Thursday, June 13 - 14
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
Carmel, IN
The Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel has reserved a block of rooms for our group at the discounted rate of $129 per night . Use the link below to book your room by May 29:
Book Now - Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
Wednesday, June 13
Golf Outing - Tee Off at 9:30AM on Wednesday, June 13
8802 West 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46234
$50 per player, $200 for a foursome. Includes green fees, cart and lunch.
Transportation to the course is on your own.
Guest rooms are available at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel on June 12th. Please use the link above to confirm your hotel reservation.
OVBTA Board of Directors Meeting: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Networking Reception: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Thursday, June 14
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 - 11:30AM
Direct Members
Roundtable Discussion on Hot Topics
Allied Members
Mastering the Effective Travel Sales Call
Presented by: J. Grant Caplan, Principal, Consulting Strategies, LLC
Nothing builds a better business relationship than good communication and client appreciation. But nothing sours a business relationship like a bad sales meeting. Come and find some new ways to boost your sales call quality and results. As a management consultant to corporate travel buyers around the world, Grant Caplan of Consulting Strategies will share some methods you can use to assure improvement in your client’s understanding and welcoming of your services. Attendees will participate in solving real-life client meeting issues, so please bring some examples with you of challenging customer or sales call situations that the group can work towards solving.
Networking Activity: 11:30AM - 12:00PM
Lunch: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
OVBTA Business Meeting: 1:00PM - 1:30PM
General Session: 1:30PM - 3:30PM
GBTA Update
Presented by: Doug Payne, Sr Vice President - Sales, Altour, GBTA Allied Board Member
Travel Management "Out of the Box": How Technology Could Impact Your Travel Program
Presented by: Tony D'Astolfo, Chief Sales Officer, Groundlink
Are you frustrated with how quickly technology is developing and how slowly your travel program is adapting? In this fast paced session, the current state of technology will be reviewed….everything from Mobile, to Loyalty, to Social Networking and Gamification, all with an eye on the impact they could have on your travel program.
Will this age of mobility and the proliferation of apps, daily deals, and the use of social networking become huge distractions, or can they actually be used as attractions that help drive your travel program to a new level of success? Hear how your travelers are using technology and how you should be incorporating their behavior into your travel program. The end of Managed Travel as we know it, or the beginning of a new era in Travel Management, driven by a new wave of technology innovation? Come join us and find out.
Tickets
$50.00 Golf Outing - Single Player
$200.00 Golf Outing - Four Players
