Please join us on THURSDAY, September 12th for the Monthly Texas BTA meeting!

Hosted by 
AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown

723 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Learn more about our host AC Hotel Houston Downtown

September 12th, 2019 10:45am-1pm
Registration and networking begin at 10:45am - Doors to lunch will open at 11:15am so members may begin Family Style dining
Meeting officially starts at 11:30 am

Join us on our journey of European Spain, the influence behind AC Hotels. With this menu, colleagues and friends gather together for a tasting and experience.
In promoting our distinct Spanish dining experience, we invite you to engage in the Art of Sharing, with a grand “Family style” feast.

Parking:
Discounted Valet $15
2 Cash parking lots around downtown:
Star Garage, 1111 Rusk St. Houston, TX 77002, $12 for 1.5-2 hr, takes only credit card. 
Theatre District Tranquility part, 498 Rusk St. Houston, TX 77002, $12 parking all day, credit card only.  It is 4 blocks from hotel. 
Anytime you're downtown car pooling is encourged

Topic: Predictive Analytics

Title: How far are we from having more predictive data, and what will we do with it?

Description: Developments in AI, predictive analytics and automation are multiplying everyday. Instead of worrying about how automation will take over our jobs, we should see how it can augment the way we manage travel for the better. This session describes how you can use AI, predictive analytics and other technology to better understand your travelers and proactively predict travel program performance.

Keesup Choe is the CEO of SaaS data intelligence company, PredictX,
After finding Renaissance Software Inc, the first distributed system for managing financial derivatives, Keesup has spent almost thirty years working in finance and software. He has run his own hedge fund and acted as head of trading for major investment banks in the City and Wall Street. He has also successfully grown startup software companies in Silicon Valley and London.

Keesup’s particular passion is empowering stakeholders to make better decisions. By discovering meaning in their data and automating routine tasks, Keesup believes stakeholders can have both the time and improved understanding to innovate and drive optimal travel program performance.

Please take a minute to register now for the monthly meeting.

All registrations must be received by the end of business on Monday, September 8, 2019 (unless event sells out sooner).

Texas BTA Charitable Donations Request for our NEW 2019-2020 Community Outreach partner:
BEAR...BE A Resource for CPS Kids - www.bearesourcehouston.org - would like to request the following donations:

The following list of items applies to all genders. BEAR asks that any donated goods remain unopened and/or have never been used (or worn)

Hygiene Packs (which include 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, bars of soap, individual toothbrushes and toothpaste, and deodorant – should you want to assemble your own!)
Hair care products (lice shampoo, hair ties, and hair brush/comb)
Baby Hygiene Packs (which include baby wash, baby lotion, baby powder, and diaper rash ointment – should you want to assemble your own!)
Baby wipes
Formula (all types)
Diapers (NB – size 6)
Baby items (pacifier, bib, receiving blanket, and ‘sippy’ cup)
Feminine hygiene products (pads and tampons)
Clothing of all sizes (NB – juniors)
Pajamas of all sizes (NB – juniors)
Socks of all sizes (NB – juniors)
Shoes of all sizes
Underwear of all sizes (child – adult)
Stuffed animals
Toys
Books
Blankets
Duffle bags/overnight bags *Children sometimes have to use trash-bags to hold their items. Together, we can make sure they have more than just a plastic bag.
Household cleaning supplies (Lysol wipes, all-in-one cleaning solution, mops, broom & dustpan set, Fabuloso, laundry detergent, dish-soap, and paper towels)

BEAR Necessities operates nine BEAR rooms throughout Harris County that provide emergency supplies all year round for children who are in CPS care.
Each month, BEAR Rooms provide approximately 1,000 abused and neglected children with essential items.

 *Please be advised that photographs and video will be taken during the above event which may be posted on our website, social media or news outlets. 
Your attendance is your implied consent to be photographed/recorded which is greatly appreciated.*