TESTIMONIALS

"The ladders program is an amazing way to connect with others within the travel industry and connect with people you may not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the industry and pushes participants to think outside of the box with their team every season."

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- Katherine Tomasi, BCD Travel

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"I really enjoy being part of the GBTA Ladders programme. It is hard to quantify all the many benefits of being part of the programme but if I had to choose one or two it would be the fantastic networking outside of your general day to day business and the opportunity to grow and develop skills such as public speaking and project management. I would definitely recommend this to anyone seeking to progress in this industry."

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- Juliette Jackman, TRIPBAM

"The GBTA Ladders programme grew my confidence because I learned my authentic self was accepted. With this inner confidence, I threw myself towards challenges that I would never have accepted before. My personal growth and development were accelerated by taking part in the programme and it has led to numerous new opportunities"

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- Evelyn Hamilton, BCD Travel

"I've been involved in Ladders for 8 years now, and joined my first year in corporate travel, so I feel as though I've grown up in the program. From mentee to alumni advisor to committee co-chair, I've stayed close to the program in different capacities, because there is SO much value to be realised. Whether it's wanting more exposure to different verticals within the industry, or challenging your thinking beyond the status quo - this program has something to offer everyone."

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- Ali Prejean-Smith, BCD Travel

"The GBTA Ladders program has introduced me to an entire ecosystem of professionals that I’ve had the privilege to learn from and become friends with. Invaluable opportunities are created here. From a leadership and knowledge standpoint, it has catapulted my career."

 

"It is a challenging program. It gets you out of your comfort zone. You grow and you don’t actually realize how much until the end when you’ve become a subject matter expert on the topic. Such a rewarding experience."

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- David Toledo, Odyssey Relocation Management

The programme gave me the opportunity to further develop leadership and team work skills, whilst expanding my network professionally. This was achieved through a number of engaging sessions with our team both virtually and face-to-face, informal discussions, often pushing participants to think a little differently. Not only did we get to learn from our Mentor and Alumni Advisors; we also shared experiences and generated ideas amongst one another, which truly made the programme a long lasting and valuable one. Many of us still remain connected today.

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- Ciara Buckley

"Ladders has grown my network and helped grow myself in terms of confidence, public speaking and team work. The support of my company enabling me to be a part of the Ladders Community has been tremendus. I would truly recommend anyone within our industry to get involved in GBTA Ladders, to growing your network, learning new skills, hearing from industry experts, the program really does excel in all of these areas."

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- Laura Choules, Global Hotel Alliance

“Being a Ladders mentor has allowed me give back. And this past year I’ve learned that trust, understanding, compassion and strong emotional bonds can form among strangers, even during a 100% virtual project. That comradery and seeing team members soar are my favorite parts of being a Ladders mentor. And now I am simply hooked.”

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- Anja Turner, BCD Travel

As two time mentor of a winning team (the only current one in Ladders history), I cannot recommend the GBTA Ladders mentorship program enough. From a mentors’ perspective, each time I have mentored a team, I have come away with a sense of accomplishment and have always learned something new about myself. The program has been invaluable to me in my career and has helped me become a better leader. Another favorite part of the program are the professional and personal connections one makes. Whether it is engaging with your own team, working with other mentors or mentees, or meeting up at one of the organized Ladders events, the connections made are everlasting. I have found the relationship between a mentor and a mentee goes beyond a specific Ladder season

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- Philip Peña, Hilton Luxury Brands

I was fortunate to be part of Ladders in 2019, a great opportunity to connect with a diverse group of talent from across the globe. Each with a wide-ranging background in Business Travel from the various segments, we enjoyed coming together to work on a project and sharing our experiences. I was fortunate to be mentoring the team that won the contest (Team Survivor), however every participant is a true winner for taking part. I cannot recommend Ladders enough, it will help with your career, push your boundaries further and grow your global network. All this while having fun!"

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- Tim Isik, American Airlines