Experience the World of Global Business Travel Management in Australasia
Sydney, Australia
15-22 September 2012
| Travel Professionals | Around the World in 80 Hours is a certified, hands-on, global immersion training and development programme focused exclusively on global business travel management. Customize your itinerary to include as many destinations as your schedule allows: Beijing, Sydney, New Delhi, Dubai, Frankfurt and São Paulo. To hear past participants recount their experiences, you can access recordings of informational webinars via the links below: Programme fees include city-specific activities, hotel accommodations, local transportation, and some meals. Fees do not include airfare. |
Questions? | Visit the 80Hours home page or email [email protected] |
Itinerary
*Activities and appointment times are subject to change as itinerary is finalized.
*Participants are expected to join all programmed activities unless alternate arrangements have been discussed. ACTE has sent attendees' names to our partner hosts and they are expecting everyone to attend.
| Saturday, 15 September | Arrival Day Hotel check-in begins at 16:00 | |
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Sunday,
16 September
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Afternoon Cultural Activity |
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Monday,
17 September
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10:00-11:00 |
Welcome and Programme Briefing Presenter: Andrew Kelly, Regional Director, Australasia, ACTE |
| 11:00-13:00 |
Lunch & Site Visit Hosted by Mercure Sydney Potts Point |
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| 14:00-16:00 | Buyers of Travel and Meetings Perspectives Presenters: Philip Hand, VIP Travel Manager and Operations Specialist, Group Procurement, Group Corporate Services, Commonwealth Bank Aileen London, Senior Manager Global Meeting Services APAC, Oracle | |
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Tuesday,
18 September
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09:30-11:30 |
Site Visit: Amadeus Presenter: Oliver Tams, Head of Coporate Solutions, Amadeus |
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12:00-14:00
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Networking Lunch: Café Sydney Hosted by AirPlus International Travel Payment in Australia: Market Overview & Innovation and Trends Presenter: David Newington, Country Manager |
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14:30-16:30
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Site Visit: International SOS Duty of Care and Travel Risk Management Presenter: TBD Companies with multinational operations and those with employees who travel across borders are increasingly concerned about managing risk to their travellers, expatriates, and assignees. When employers fail to comply with their duty of care obligations, situations can occur. These incidences are avoidable. Learn more about duty of care obligations, how International SOS supports companies globally and take a tour of our flagship Sydney Assistance centre. |
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Wednesday,
19 September
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09:30-11:00 |
Breakfast with Carlson Wagonlit Travel Presenter: TBD |
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12:00-14:00
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Lunch & Site Visit: Hosted by Sofitel Sydney Market Update: Hotel Industry Presenter: David McDonald, Director of Corporate Sales, Australia, ACCOR |
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| 15:00-16:30 | Site Visit: BCD Travel The Future of Travel Management Presenter: Stephen Finlay, Director of Multinational Sales, BCD Travel • Clients, travellers and their business drivers • Why managed business (TMC) versus unmanaged business? | |
| 18:30-21:00 |
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Thursday,
20 September
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Spend the day attending the ACTE/American Express Business Travel Exclusive Event at the Hilton Sydney
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21 September |
9:00-12:00 |
Cultural Activity
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12:00-14:00
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Networking Lunch |
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15:00-17:00
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Networking Reception: The Pumphouse Hosted by Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour |
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| 17:00-19:00 | Networking Dinner | |
Saturday, 22 September | Individual departures for home, or on to Delhi, India, for the next Around the World in 80 Hours session. |
* These items are available for sponsorship. Please email Jennifer Bialek or Lisa Williamson for more information. You may also view a complete list of sponsorship opportunities.
