The North Carolina Business Travel Association (NBTA) is a buyer-led association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with over 2,700 members and 28 staff members. It has 43 chapters across the United States and partners with various travel, tourism, and business organizations. The NBTA holds several conferences and events throughout the year focused on advocacy, industry trends, and issues impacting business travel. Key issues it advocates for include taxes on travelers, security and pandemic health issues. It also addresses trends in the airline and technology industries. The NBTA works to improve America's reputation abroad through initiatives that educate global business executives traveling to the United States.

1. North Carolina Business Travel Association Bill Connors, CTC Executive Director & COO March 9, 2006

11. America’s Image Abroad “ O would that God the gift might give us, to see ourselves as others see us” ~ Robert Burns

12. Favorability Rating of U.S. 2% 30% Egypt 58% 75% UK 37% 63% France 38% 61% Germany 2004 2002

15. “ Help your Country while you travel for your company”