Sandi Millstein| Director, Global Sales Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Sandi Millstein| Director, Global Sales Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Welcome to SGTP

SGTP MISSIONSGTP MISSION

• Education

• Collaboration

• Networking

• Industry

• Resource

Introductions Introductions

Lets get the networking started

*www.sgtp.org *www.sgtp.org • User friendly• Members only section

– Password protected– Membership profiles– Resources/links– State travel manager alliance– Acronyms/definitions– RFP’s

*sponsored by Best Western International, Inc.

“WORK” The Conference“WORK” The Conference

Be Engaged Work the conference by:

– Attend workshops & sessions– Participate in SGTP trade exchange – Network– Learn from keynote speakers– Ask questions

CGTP CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL CGTP CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL

About the CGTP Training Program• The non-credit course is taught on the SGTP website.• CGTP is an innovative certification course designed to teach both

industry insiders and newcomers the foundations of the Government Travel Industry.

• For the government employee, this course is essential for understanding how the travel industry approaches government.

• For the industry professional, this course helps you align your interests with the policies of the federal government in regards to travel.

Three Key WebsitesThree Key Websites

• USA.gov• GSA.gov• Defensetravel.dod.mil

STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

• City, State, County entities– Court systems– State funded universities– Local state funded schools – State funded medical centers– Indian reservations– State prisons– Medical boards– State parks and recreation

• 25 states have established travel coordinator• 34 states have a centralized and designated travel agency• State Travel Manager Alliance: www.stma.us

Words you will be hearingWords you will be hearing

FTR FEMA

JTR SAM

CONUS Industry

PER DIEM Agency

Policy Legislation

DUNS Schedule

Thank You and QuestionsThank You and Questions