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KEEP COMPANY WITH THE BEST MINDS IN THE BUSINESS TRAVEL INDUSTRY
The Financial Reality of Airfare Reform
On August 6, 2002, the Association of Corporate Travel Executives will administer a healthy dose of reality to the business travel industry in New York City...
- Commission compensation has changed!
- The roles of the travel manager and travel agent have changed!
- And now, it's time for airfare pricing to change!
The economic recovery of the business travel industry -- and the nation -- demand airfare reform!
On August 6, 2002, The Association of Corporate Travel Executives will conduct
The Financial Reality of Airfare Reform
, part of the ongoing "Circles of Education"program and the overture to the most significant movement in the business travel industry.
- April 28, 2002 – ACTE is the only major travel industry entity urging airfare reform.
- June 14, 2002 – Major airline representatives acknowledge the airfare pricing models are ineffective!
- August 6 – ACTE's message on airfare reform comes to New York City.
Participants will learn:
The new equity of proposed airfare reform
Why your company -- and the entire industry -- needs it
The new responsibilities that accompany airfare reform benefits
The challenges that confront changing carrier pricing culture
How to translate airfare reform benefits into the language of the CFO
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08:00am - 08:45am
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Registration and Continental Breakfast
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08:45am - 09:15am
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The Nexus of Airfare Reform
The presentation of ACTE's white paper by Robert McGurk, VP, Corporate Travel Services,
Turner Broadcasting, and Chair of ACTE's Air Fare Reform Committee---- the
first definitive industry statement on the reform issue -- will define the
objectives and purpose of the association's reform initiative. reform.
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09:15am - 10:15am
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The Realities of the Airfare Cost Structure
Insight by Steve Tracas, Vice President - Sales, US Airways on what you actually pay for when you purchase a seat, why carriers can't simply switch models, the importance of the guaranteed contract, and what carriers are looking for in the airfare reform process.
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10:15am - 10:30am
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Coffee and Networking Break
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10:30am - 11:30am
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Music To The CFO's Ears
This dissertation by Tony D'Astolfo, Vice President, Sales, GetThere will include speaking points on presenting the best case for airfare reform, an explanation of the contractual changes that will accompany benefits, and why your company needs to be involved now.
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Location & Hotel Accommodations
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Inter-Continental
The Barclay
111 East 48th Street
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 1-212-755-5900
Fax: 1-212-644-0079
A discounted rate of $199 USD is available to all attendees. Please call the hotel directly at 1-212-755-5900 by July 15, 2002 to take advantage
of this special rate.
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