Covington’s Commitment to Virginia and
Global Travel Associations

Covington is a long time member of the Virginia Business Travel Association (VBTA), an affiliate of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Other members of these organizations represent major corporations and travel suppliers throughout the world.

Along with the VBTA, the global organization provides members with information on the latest technical and service advantages within the industry, as well as current legislative issues involving travel costs and safety matters affecting business travel. 

Our membership in this association not only benefits our front line travel advisors and our management team, but also the companies and travelers we serve. The educational opportunities available through membership in this association are numerous.

We have two team members on the board of the VBTA. Sam Keene, Covington’s VP Business Development, is the VBTA Chapter President, and Laurie Scott, Covington’s Manager of Corporate Services, is the VBTA Education Committee Chair.

Recent meeting topics included:

• 2011 Travel Industry Forecast –by airlines, hotels,  rental car companies and a travel management company 
• Traveler security and risk management 
• Social media and travel policies 
• Legislative affairs applicable to travel ancillary fees

Our membership in these associations allows us to stay abreast of all industry topics that affect our business travelers.
 
Contact Covington’s Corporate Services Department or call us at 804.747.4141