NBTA

Speaker Reviews - Industry Dialogue

Jo Ann Baynes
"Gave a good view of automated RFP process for hotels and Uversa creates websites for the travel industry”
Arizona BTA

Bruce Berndt
“In a very clear and concise manner explained a very complicated topic; explanation of the tracking of trends and technology in the travel industry was fascinating”
Puget Sound BTA

Pam Collins
"Very engaging speaker who presented in a very unbiased (unsolicitary) fashion.  Entertained questions from audience and promoted discussion. 
Texas BTA

Scott Gillespie
“Very successful; very appreciated by Allied members”
Northern Virginia BTA

Kari Grundman
"Excellent program about the future of air traffic control systems and what needs to happen in the next few years."
Ohio Valley BTA

"Very informative and interesting."
Rocky Mountain BTA

Al Krauter
"Al Krauter is very interesting and animated speaker and very knowledgeable on the subject matter. He holds the audience's attention"
Washington BTA – Janie Kinder

Mark Levin
"Very entertaining and kept the audience involved and enthused.  He was great with humor and adding personal experience to his presentation."
North Central BTA 

Sean McCurdy
“Sean did his homework as he was very prepared. He kept the group interested and did a lot of interacting. Also great idea for an icebreaker at the beginning. Everyone was able to take something away from his presentation.”
Northern Plains BTA – Patty Bain

Bruce McIndoe
"This was so interesting, the meeting could have gone on for hours."
NYSBTA

Ed O'Connor
“Extremely organized presentation. PowerPoint presentation was very well done. Well received by audience.”
Puget Sound BTA

Maureen O'Hanlon
"Maureen is well spoken and understands the business."
Minnesota BTA

John O'Haver
"Excellent speaker for a topic that tends to be dry and boring.  Our attendees commented on how interactive and entertaining John was.  81% of members who attended rated this meeting as meeting or exceeding expectations."
Bay Area BTA

Mark Pestronk
“Very informative, pointed out many issues that travel managers/travelers are not aware of when booking reservations on airline websites. Our follow-up response was tremendous…people very impressed, one of the best programs we ever had”
Florida Gulf Coast BTA

Debbie Reynolds
“Insightful and entertaining…Debbie has such an understanding of the industry.  She brings a wealth of knowledge and insight that can be taken back to your work environment and immediately put into action. She brings a fresh and true perspective to relationship building vs.  partnership building. We have her on our 2003 program agenda in July and October!
Texas BTA – Robin Roane

Rolfe R. Shellenberger
“Rolfe brings so much knowledge to the table. I would love to sit down and have a few hours of his time! Yes, he is dry, but he humors himself which lightens the serious subject matter”
Texas BTA – Robin Roane

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