1. Sandi Millstein| Director, Global Sales Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Welcome to SGTP

2. SGTP MISSION Education Collaboration Networking Industry Resource

3. Introductions Lets get the networking started

4. *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.

5. “WORK” The Conference  Be Engaged  Work the conference by: –Attend workshops & sessions –Participate in SGTP trade exchange –Network –Learn from keynote speakers –Ask questions

6. 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.

7. Three Key Websites USA.gov GSA.gov Defensetravel.dod.mil

8. 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.uswww.stma.us

9. Words you will be hearing FTR FEMA JTR SAM CONUS Industry PER DIEM Agency Policy Legislation DUNS Schedule

10. Thank You and Questions