GBTA Conventionin DENVER, CO JULY 21-23, 2025

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Elevated Customer Experience: Expect More at Every Mile

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Each year the annual GBTA Convention brings excitement and invigorates our team to continue to go the extra mile to support our business travelers and meet new professionals in the industry. From private dinners and meet and greets to the buzzing showcase floor, education sessions and keynote speakers, we hope you’re just as excited to attend GBTA 2025 in Denver!

Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202

Fox-Hosted Education Sessions and Panelists

A New Travel Policy NDC: Nourish, Delight, and Choice

Presented by George Kalka, Senior Vice President, Business Travel | Fox World Travel

Tuesday, July 22

10:45-11:30 AM Mountain US Time

Interactive

Learn how corporate travel policies are evolving to prioritize traveler flexibility, well-being, and satisfaction. Designed for travel managers, HR professionals, and executives, this session explores changing traveler expectations and how to align them with business goals. Learn practical strategies to implement flexible, traveler-focused policies that enhance experience and control costs.

Elevating Events: Authenticity & Impact

Presented by Tina Husemoller, Vice President, Meetings and Incentives and Kristen Shields, Sales Director, Meetings and Incentives | Fox World Travel

Wednesday, July 23

10:00-10:45 AM Mountain US Time

Panel Presentation

Discover how to craft authentic, impactful, and connection-driven meetings and events. Learn strategies to enhance participant engagement and create memorable experiences. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to elevate their events or large-scale meetings and drive team motivation.

From Friction to Flow – Curating NDC Search with AI

Panelist: Sam Hilgendorf, CIO | Fox World Travel

Tuesday, July 22

8:15 to 9:00 AM Mountain US Time

AI has the potential to transform the travel technology landscape, redefining how airlines, agents, TMCs, and corporate travel buyers handle the increasing complexity of New Distribution Capability (NDC). While NDC expands choice for travelers, it also introduces challenges in searching, comparing, and servicing dynamic content. In this session, industry experts explore AI’s evolving role in travel technology, including how machine learning and predictive analytics may help navigate evolving offers, streamline processes, and deliver a smoother business travel experience.

Travel Through Time: Bridging Generational Gaps and Innovating for All

Panelist: Mia Beltran, Director of Customer Experience | Fox World Travel

Tuesday, July 22

8:15 to 9:00 AM Mountain US Time

Panel Presentation

Travel buyers and suppliers agree: traveler experience is paramount. But what happens when needs differ across generations? Join our dynamic multigenerational panel as we reveal insights from our 2025 survey on generational priorities. We will discuss cutting-edge strategies to bridge these gaps and transform the traveler experience for all. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your approach to travel.

Meet Our Global Sales Directors Who are Attending GBTA!

Bj Tate

Global Sales Director

Katie Meyer, GTP

Global Sales Director

Mary Jo Theimer

Global Sales Director

Also Attending from Fox World Travel are...

Beth Marino

Chief Operating Officer

Chip Juedes

Chief Executive Officer

George Kalka, GLP

Senior Vice President, Business Travel

Jeff Saydah

Director of Global Client Solutions

Kayla Kitchner, GTP

Client Solutions Manager

Mia Beltran

Director of Customer Experience

Mike Heck

Vice President, Supplier Solutions

Sam Hilgendorf

Chief Information Officer

Tina Husemoller

Vice President, Meetings and Incentives

Tifani Jones

Sr. Director, Global Sales

sam hilgendorf and colby

Sam Hilgendorf, CIO, has been traversing the nation, engaging in captivating discussions about the revolutionary impact of AI in the travel industry at various GBTA chapter events.

It is with great excitement that we announce Sam’s attendance, accompanied by his esteemed companion, Colby. Visit our booth, where you can chat AI and its profound implications for the travel industry, all while having the pleasure of meeting our newest friend, Colby.

See you there!

Customer Review

I cannot say enough positive things about our Fox client solutions manager and their support of our firm. They are always quick to answer questions and address any concerns, as well as communicate any information that impacts our program or travel in general. I truly believe that our travel program would not be where it is today without Fox. They are an absolute pleasure to work with.

Travel Program Administrator

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

We recently moved from one of the big mega agencies, and have been blown away with how much better our experience has been since our transition. Not only were we able to negotiate better pricing for our program, but we have had the best customer service experience. Fox has shown us that there are TMCs out there who are listening to the customers’ needs and are creating solutions to help manage those challenges…as with travel, they tend to change often. We feel very fortunate to be with a TMC that gets it, and is looking to help us meet our company goals, not just fit into a TMC mold. We could not be more pleased, well done!

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Case Studies

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How Fox Mitigated the CrowdStrike Outage

January 24, 2025

On July 19, 2024, Fox World Travel faced a major IT disruption due to a faulty update from CrowdStrike, which led to widespread system failures and a significant increase in call volume and duration. Our IT team swiftly mobilized, prioritizing customer-facing roles, and successfully restored functionality by the afternoon, ensuring our commitment to exceptional service remained intact despite the unprecedented challenge.

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Seamless Data Integration with a Local, In-Country TMC

November 14, 2024

As part of Sysmex’s North American travel program, they utilize a local, in-country TMC in Canada to service their Canadian-based travelers. The Canadian TMC is essential in accessing local fares, complying with regulations, reporting on taxes, and providing Canadian French-speaking agents. With traveler data flowing from multiple sources, Sysmex preferred to consolidate their travel data into a single source to streamline data and reporting.

Static to Dynamic Reporting with Cognition Data Visualization

July 9, 2024

Ashley Furniture previously relied on static reporting, pulling travel program performance data manually to create reports. This process became tedious and labor-intensive, which ultimately hampered problem-solving efforts for the travel manager. Having to manually create reports also limited visibility to real-time data, where stakeholders were only able to view basic metrics and lacked real-time data insights.

Unlocking Global Markets: Integrating Fox U.S. Services into a Multinational Framework

July 9, 2024

Signify had a specific division comprised of travelers based in Canada that faced the challenge of centralizing North American travel services and data globally for their Canadian-based division. The goal was to provide a single service platform for travelers from Canada and the U.S., establishing a single operational and reporting system that would facilitate streamlined services and travel experiences for their Canadian travelers. Additionally, Signify was required to comply with Canadian laws and regulations while ensuring access to Canadian airline content.

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Meeting and Venue Negotiation

May 28, 2024

Discover how Fox’s meetings and incentives division helped a client source, manage and negotiate savings for their national meeting for 500 attendees in Las Vegas.

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Cognition Data Insights Drive Policy and Program Improvements

May 9, 2024

Fox World Travel's client, a global leader in specialty vehicles and access equipment, partnered with Fox to optimize their travel management program. They utilized Fox's expert data analytics team and advanced business intelligence platform, Cognition, to collect and analyze data from multiple sources. The customized dashboards provided valuable insights into booking trends, supplier preferences, and traveler behaviors. This allowed the client to make data-driven adjustments to policies, optimize supplier contracts, enhance the travel experience, and improve budget control and program compliance. The client's travel manager praised the Cognition dashboards for unlocking a new level of program optimization.

AI with a Heart: How Fox Keeps People at the Center of Talent Acquisition

June 26, 2025

In today's rapidly evolving world, technological advancements, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI), are frequently making headlines. This is especially true in the realm of Talent Acquisition, where every applicant tracking system (ATS) offers AI-driven efficiencies designed to simplify recruiters' tasks and improve the candidate experience. With so many options available, it can be daunting to decide whether to experiment with AI or fully embrace automation.

A Year In Review: Innovations, Growth, and Industry Recognition Shaping the Future of Business Travel

December 19, 2024

In 2024, we strengthened our position as an industry leader. We introduced technology innovations, formed strategic partnerships, and celebrated team achievements recognitions—all of which have shaped our business travel services and offerings.

How Fox World Travel Is Revolutionizing Remote Work Culture and Achieving Stellar Retention

October 30, 2024

Based in the heart of Wisconsin, we are a privately owned business specializing in corporate travel, incentive programs, strategic meeting management, and leisure travel. Our recent success in maintaining high retention rates is a testament to our commitment to our associates, their well-being and our deep-rooted values which stem all the way back to a different era when the company was founded by the Juedes family in 1960.

Embracing Growth and the Power of Continuous Learning

June 21, 2024

Regardless of where you are in your career, there are always growth opportunities. The key is to find an organization that encourages and supports these learning opportunities. Fox World Travel’s 3i Academy has been instrumental in my professional growth through industry training and continuous learning opportunities.

Expect More is our promise to you. Connect with us so we can get you the results you need.

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GBTA Conventionin DENVER, CO JULY 21-23, 2025

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Elevated Customer Experience: Expect More at Every Mile

VISIT US AT BOOTH #2150!

Fox-Hosted Education Sessions and Panelists

A New Travel Policy NDC: Nourish, Delight, and Choice

Tuesday, July 22

Elevating Events: Authenticity & Impact

Wednesday, July 23

From Friction to Flow – Curating NDC Search with AI

Tuesday, July 22

Travel Through Time: Bridging Generational Gaps and Innovating for All

Tuesday, July 22

Meet Our Global Sales Directors Who are Attending GBTA!

Bj Tate

Global Sales Director

Katie Meyer, GTP

Global Sales Director

Mary Jo Theimer

Global Sales Director

Also Attending from Fox World Travel are...

Beth Marino

Chief Operating Officer

Chip Juedes

Chief Executive Officer

George Kalka, GLP

Senior Vice President, Business Travel

Jeff Saydah

Director of Global Client Solutions

Kayla Kitchner, GTP

Client Solutions Manager

Mia Beltran

Director of Customer Experience

Mike Heck

Vice President, Supplier Solutions

Sam Hilgendorf

Chief Information Officer

Tina Husemoller

Vice President, Meetings and Incentives

Tifani Jones

Sr. Director, Global Sales

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