NetSmart™ is a web-based distance learning and educational program that allows NBTA Members and Chapter Members to participate in a live interactive forum on business travel industry issues and simultaneously view presentations. Participants access Netsmart™ education sessions through the NBTA website and can choose to "stream" the audio portion on their desktops and participate by telephone. Each Netsmart™ program runs 50-60 minutes in length. A host moderator fields questions or comments from the participants and direct them to the presenter, allowing for group interaction and feedback.
2008 NetSmart Sessions
NetSmart: The Economic Crisis & Business Travel - 2009 Forecast
December 3 | 2:00 PM EST
This webcast is now available for purchase and download. The cost is $75.00 for members and non-members. Purchase now
NBTA is pleased to present this special NetSmart event that will explain the current macroeconomic crisis and its impact on the business travel industry. In addition, hotel and aviation experts will address the implications for these key segments based on 4th quarter reprojections. Supported by key findings in the 2009 NBTA Business Travel Forecast, this session will arm you with the information you need to better budget and manage your travel spend in these turbulent times.
Panelists:
Jan Freitag, Vice President, Global Development, Smith Travel Research
Webster O'Brien, Vice President, SH&E, and ICF International Company
Kenneth McGill, EVP & Executive Managing Director, Travel & Tourism Services, Global Insight
Moderator:
Caleb Tiller, Director, Communications and Public Relations, NBTA
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System Requirements
133 MHz Processor or Higher
32MB RAM
Sound Card w/Real Player or telephone with speaker (instruction will be provided)
Windows Media Player
IE 4.0 or Netscape 4.07 or Higher Browser
Java and JavaScript enabled in Browser
Internet Connection of 28.8 or Higher (56k Recommend)