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GBTA Represents the Collective Voice of the Business Travel Industry in Washington, D.C .

GBTA Represents the Collective Voice of the Business Travel Industry in Washington, D.C . . WHY WE NEED A VOICE Policy, Tax and Funding Decisions Drive Our Success…Growth…Efficiency Members of Congress/Administration Must Understand Our Impact on the Economy and Jobs

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GBTA Represents the Collective Voice of the Business Travel Industry in Washington, D.C .

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  1. GBTA Represents the Collective Voice of the Business Travel Industry in Washington, D.C. WHY WE NEED A VOICE • Policy, Tax and Funding Decisions Drive Our Success…Growth…Efficiency • Members of Congress/Administration Must Understand Our Impact on the Economy and Jobs GBTA Member Support is Key

  2. Advocacy: Impacts You and Your Company If We are Not at the Table, Others Will Set the Agenda…We May NOT Like the Results YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  3. GBTA Government Relations • SMARTER AND SAFER PASSENGER SCREENING • PreCheck and Global Entry – Risk-Based – Safe, Fast and Efficient • Unnecessary Procedures Reduce Business Travel Due to the “Hassle Factor” • Visa Improvements Make Business Travel Easier • FAIR TAXATION AND FEES • Local, State and Federal Taxes Must Benefit Travelers • Discriminatory Travel Taxes Hurt the Industry and Economy • INFRASTRUCTURE: EFFICIENT AND ACCESSIBLE • Air Traffic Control Modernization Reduces Flight/Airport Delays and Cancellations • High Speed Rail/AMTRAK/ACELA

  4. Business Travel: Vital to U.S. Economy $250 Billion U.S. Spend 30 Percent of all U.S. Travel Spend 8 Million Travel and Tourism Jobs 1 in 10 U.S. Jobs Supported by the Travel and Tourism Industry

  5. No Hassle Fly Act…- SUCCESS • Bill to Eliminate Repeat Screening of Checked Bags from Pre Clearance Airports • ACTION ALERT Resulted in Over 500 Letters to House and Senate Members Urging Support • Signed into Law by President

  6. Aviation Security Fee Increase- SUCCESS FOR NOW • Administration Proposal to Double Fee (DHS Appropriations and Deficit Reduction) • ACTION ALERT Resulted in Over 400 Letters to House and Senate Members Urging Opposition • Not Included…Still Under Consideration

  7. Global Entry • Global Entry is 70 Percent Faster Than General Passenger Processing • Expedited Clearance for Pre-approved, Low-risk Travelers on Arrival in the U.S. • Currently Operating in 40Airport • Automated CBP Entry Process Using Kiosks • GBTA Continues to Push for Full Funding

  8. ...Fly Through Airport Security Checkpoints • Voluntary Passenger Pre-Screening • TSA Can Focus on Higher-Risk Passengers • Element of Unpredictability/Randomness • Currently in 40 Airports (ORD) • Locations https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=207075386365178770999.0004c2bf30d5b78be99d9&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=m&ll=36.914764,-85.78125&spn=21.028599,25.664063&z=5&source=embed • Expedited Screening • GBTA Continues to Push for Full Funding

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  10. NEVER-ENDING BUDGET NEGIATIONS... • FISCAL CLIFF Threat Unresolved • Still to Come: • Mandatory Spending Cuts (March 1) • Battles over Debt and CR (March 31) • Corporate Tax Reform Possible, with Risk of Changes to Ordinary Business Deductions • Spring 2013: Ensure Robust Funding for GBTA Priorities and Monitor Tax Reform Process for Possible CALLS TO ACTION

  11. 2013 – Greatest Risks • Aviation Security Fee Increase • Sequestration/Deficit Reduction Targets • Funding Decrease for PreCheck, NextGen, Global Entry and Visa Reforms • Elimination of Tax Benefits/Deductions • Voice of the Business Travel Industry TRAVEL

  12. 2013 Legislative Symposium June 25-26 Washington, DC • 2012 Legislative Symposium • Reception Hosted by Travel and Tourism Caucus • Remarks by 5 Key Leaders • Over 100 Hill Meetings • Make Your Plans For 2013 Now!

  13. 7thChapter Challenge is ON! The Voice of the Travel Industry in Washington, DC and Congressional Districts Let Your Voice Be Heard GBTA is Challenging Its Chapters: Engage YOUR Elected Officials on Business Travel Issues

  14. Chapters Completing 4 Tasks = PARTNERS 30% of Membership Send a Communication to an Elected Official Through the Legislative Action Center Invite an Elected Official to Speak at a Chapter Meeting OR Host a GBTA Government Relations Focused Meeting Send a Letter to Its Representative or Senator Endorsing a GBTA Endorsed Bill or Vote Raise $1,000 in PAC Contributions (Must Have 30% of Members Contribute) Additional information: Shane Downey, sdowney@gbta.org, 703/236-1131and NBTA Political Action Committee/Members -Only Area of Government Relations Website

  15. xxxBTA Standings (NEED to Personalize)

  16. xxxBTA PAC Totals (Need to Personalize)

  17. ADD Your Own Picture Chapters Completing 4 Tasks = PARTNERS

  18. DONATE TODAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE • NBTAPAC is a federal political committee that makes contributions to federal candidates and committees. Contributions to NBTAPAC are voluntary and any member has a right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. The contribution guidelines are merely suggestions and a member may contribute more or less or not at all without concern of favor or disadvantage by the association. Corporate donations will be used to pay for other grassroots political activities. Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal tax purposes. Federal law requires NBTAPAC to request the name, address, occupation and employer for each person whose contributions exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) or more in a calendar year.

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