March Meeting 2026
March 18, 2026
11:00 AM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Seattle Airport Conference Center (from the International Arrivals area, go up the stairs near the former TSA PreCheck location to reach the Conference Center)
17801 International Blvd
Seattle, WA 98158
http://www.portseattle.org/Sea-Tac/Pages/default.aspx
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Location Details
The meeting will be held at the SEA Conference Center located near International Arrivals. From the International Arrivals area, go up the stairs near the former TSA PreCheck location to reach the Conference Center
Join us for a dynamic session featuring insightful updates on Air Service and FIFA World Cup!
Wendy Reiter – Managing Director
Although she won't be joining us in person, Wendy will share a special recorded welcome message to kick off our time together.
Air Service Update: 
Ian Sharma, Assistant Director of Aviation Business and Properties and Head of SEA's Air Service Development Team
Ian Sharma is the Assistant Director of Aviation Business and Properties and Head of SEA’s Air Service Development team. He is responsible for developing new international routes at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and ensuring their long-term viability in the Seattle market. In his twelve years at the Port, he has worked to bring in over a dozen new international airlines, including recent new nonstop flights between Seattle and Munich, Manila, Copenhagen, and Zurich. Originally from North Carolina, Ian graduated cum laude from Vassar College in New York and has a master’s degree from the University of Washington.
FIFA World Cup Update:
Preparations for FIFA World Cup, Julie Collins - Director, SEA Customer Experience Initiatives
Julie serves as the Director of Customer Experience Initiatives at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. She established the Airport’s Customer Service Department in 2018 and led the launch of the airport’s first stand-alone brand with an emphasis on elevating the customer experience at SEA. Julie is currently leading the work at SEA to prepare the airport for the thousands of visitors traveling to Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Julie has spent her career in public-facing external relations roles and joined the Port of Seattle in 2015. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and a life-long traveler at SEA.
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Parking Information
Complimentary parking validation will be provided for vehicles parked on floors 1–3 and 5–8 of the garage.
Please note that parking on the 4th floor is not eligible for reimbursement, so be sure to avoid that level.
Parking validations will be handed out during the meeting.
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All Direct/Buyers are welcome to join our FREE Buyers forum that occurs prior to our monthly meetings at 9am.
Tickets
$65.00 Members
$90.00 after 05:00 pm March 11
$85.00 Non-Members
$110.00 after 05:00 pm March 11
$10.00 Bingo - 3 tickets for $10
$65.00 All Access GBTA Member Ticket
$90.00 after 5:00 pm March 11
