Experience the World of Global Business Travel Management in Europe
Frankfurt, Germany
20-27 October 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. View photos and last semester's itinerary. To hear past participants recount their experiences, you can access recordings of informational webinars via the links below: Participants from Dubai & Mumbai 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.
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Saturday,
20 October
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Arrival Day Hotel check-in begins at 16:00 |
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Sunday,
21 October
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Optional Cultural Activity: Walking Tour of Historic Frankfurt |
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Monday,
22 October
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10:00-11:00 |
Welcome and Programme Briefing Presenter: Whitney Kulesz, Manager, Global Education, ACTE |
| 11:30-13:00 |
Site Visit & Networking Lunch Hosted by Radisson Blu Hotel Frankfurt |
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| 13:00-15:00 |
TMC Market Update: Do's & Don'ts in Europe |
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| 18:00-20:00 |
Networking Dinner Hosted by Programme Sponsor* |
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Tuesday,
23 October
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09:30-11:30 |
Best Practice Insights from Local Travel Managers |
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12:30-14:30
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Market Update: Legacy & Low Cost Air Carriers with Hosted Networking Lunch* |
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15:00-16:30
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Partner Site Visit |
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18:00-20:00
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Networking Dinner - Hosted by Programme Sponsor* | |
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Wednesday,
24 October
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09:30-11:30 |
Challenges & Opportunities for Global Travel Management in Europe Presenter: Andreas Wilbers, Professor, University of Applied Sciences Worms |
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12:30-14:00
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Networking Lunch Hosted by Frankfurt International Airport |
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| 15:00-16:30 | Frankfurt International Airport Behind the Scenes Tour | |
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Dinner |
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Thursday,
25 October
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09:30-11:00 |
Payment Solutions: State of the Market & Future Trends
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12:30-14:00
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Networking Lunch Hosted by Programme Sponsor* |
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14:30-16:00
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Market Update: Global Distribution Systems |
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| 18:00-20:00 |
Networking Dinner Hosted by Programme Sponsor* |
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26 October |
9:30-11:00 |
Meetings & Events: State of the Industry
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12:30-14:00
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Networking Lunch - Hosted by Programme Sponsor* |
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17:00-18:00
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Site Visit with Closing Reception Sponsor |
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| 18:00-20:00 | Closing Reception with Programme Participants & Sponsor Partners* | |
Saturday, 27 October | Individual departures for home, or on to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the next Around the World in 80 Hours session. |
All participants earn the ACTE Accredited Global Travel Executive Certification for each country of completion on the programme.
* 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.
