Meeting/Event Information

GBTA 2023 Annual Fundraiser event is back!  

Calling all animal lovers! 

Join us for the best event of the year and feel free to invite your friends and family for a night of cocktails, appetizers, puppies, music and a chance to bid on exceptional prizes.

Meet us at the Tampa International Airport, Thursday, October 26, 5:30 - 8:00 PM where we'll have a silent auction and raffle tickets for purchase for some great items including airline tickets, hotel nights, golf packages, gift certificates, and more all to help our friends at FLUFF Animal Rescue, Inc.

This fundraiser event supports the pursuit of professional development through various industry certifications offered by the Global Business Travel Association. Scholarships are awarded to qualified active members of the GBTA Tampa Chapter. In addition to supporting a local charity. This year’s charity is FLUFF Animal Rescue, Inc.

FLUFF Animal Rescue, Inc. isn’t just an organization; it’s a haven of hope and transformation. Through a tapestry of community awareness, assistance, education and rescue efforts, FLUFF works tirelessly to address the pressing issues of animal well-being. FLUFF is currently expanding their efforts by purchasing a 2.5 acre property in Pinellas County to provide more rescue services to save more lives, including a low cost veterinary clinic to help support the community.  

 If you are interested in donating, or sponsoring this event please reach out to us at [email protected]. 

We look forward to seeing everyone at this event!

Parking: Due to construction, parking in the Short Term and Long Term Parking Garages at Tampa International Airport is limited.  Please follow signs to the Economy Parking Garage. You may park on any level of the garage and then proceed to the first floor. From the first floor, follow signs to SkyConnect and take it to the Main Terminal. Take escalators down to the third floor and walk straight ahead to the event space located between Airsides E & F.  To ensure a prompt arrival for this event, please plan to arrive at the airport 20-30 minutes early. Parking validation will be provided.