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Upcoming Events SIGN UP TODAY! Global Entry Program - Your Ticket to Get Out of Line Join Us February 17, 2010 at 11am at the Westin Bellevue.  CLICK HERE for registration Now there’s a faster, easier way for pre-approved travelers to enter the United States. The Global Entry Trusted Travelers Program, created and administrated by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is designed for frequent international travelers. Global Entry was developed to expedite international air travel by providing an alternative passport control process.   Special Events NBTA International Convention and Exposition   NBTA CTE Class in Spokane April 27-28, 2010 Click here for more details

Hot Links Scholarship Program - If you have an educational opportunity on your wish list for 2010, scholarships are available to help you attain your goal. Join the PSBTA - Get all the benefits of membership.   Leadership - Info on the current Board of Directors .   Play PSBTA Bingo! 2 winners will win either 2 Tickets on jetBlue or a 2 night stay at a Joie de Vivre Hotel      Welcome New Members Benjamin Brittingham - Roosevelt Hotel Diane Lundeen Smith - American Express Microsoft Travel Robert Lerch - Enterprise Holdings Deb Shortley - BDC Travel Grace Neri - Homewood Suites by Hilton Seattle Airport/Tukwila

The Puget Sound Business Travel Association (PSBTA) is the collective voice of business travel management in Western Washington. We provide a forum for the constructive exchange of information, education, and ideas among members. We are dedicated to enhancing the educational and professional advancement of the travel industry and our members. Our Membership... PSBTA members include 231 Washington business leaders who are responsible for supplying and purchasing travel related services. The annual travel expenditure of these companies exceeds $1.5 billion dollars. Direct members procure or manage business travel services for their corporation. Allied members provide travel services or products to direct members.

President Obama Announces New Regulations for Passenger Screening President Obama has announced new regulations for passenger screenings and security watchlists. These changes will affect your travelers. C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., NBTA consultant and former Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security will give you the necessary background on how the watchlists are compiled and walk you through the new TSA regulations  PSBTA is an affiliate of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA), whose members represent major corporations and travel suppliers throughout the United States. Along with PSBTA, the national 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.