KEEP COMPANY WITH THE BEST MINDS IN THE BUSINESS TRAVEL INDUSTRY

CHANGING TRENDS IN THE TRAVEL WORLD: THE IMPACT FOR TRAVEL MANAGERS, TRAVEL AGENCIES AND SUPPLIERS.

The forum will be held in both English and Spanish, with simultaneous translation. Speaker details will be updated on a regular basis


 Agenda
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Registration, Welcome Coffee & Table-top Exhibition
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Introductions
Moderator of the day
José Ramón Villarrubia - President - Club Insignia de Marketing
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m Change Management in an international environment
Our presenter will set the scene with an analysis of today's corporate environment. How does this affect the travel management chain? Tim de Nordwall will provide insights on how to manage the change processes and best communicate these throughout the company.

Presenters:
Tim de Nordwall - Senior Consultant - ITIM
Javier San Martin - Director - Wide World
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. Coffee Break & Table-top Exhibition
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Travel Management - needs and added value
The Travel market is changing… Our Travel Manager will tackle some key issues and share his needs. Topics related to the new corporate travel environment, such as commission cut, tools management (how to maximise technology, importance of human relations…), policy implementation and control, how travel agencies and suppliers can meet customer needs,… In addition, an expert will take the floor to demonstrate the added value of Travel Management and the importance of measuring your ROI.

Presenters:
Alberto Marín Vidal - Director - Departamento de Consultoría de Turismo, Hostelería y Ocio de Deloitte & Touche
Miguel Angel Matilla - Corporate purchasing Manager - Cepsa
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Lunch & Table-top Exhibition
2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Open debate
Join this session and be willing to participate fully in a roundtable discussion. Following this interactive exchange, the panel of experts will be on stage to answer your questions and propose solutions.

Panel:
Luis Giménez-Cassina - Sales Vice President for Spain - Iberia
Luis Garcia Saiz - Sales Manager Northern Area - Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Angel Andreu del Alamo - Manager - Retevision
Hugo Rovira - Director of Sales Spain/Portugal - NH Hotels
4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks
 Forum Transportation Arrangements
Iberia, the ACTE Madrid official carrier, is pleased to offer all ACTE delegates the following discounts:

Domestic Flights:
25% discount on full Business Class fares
30% discount on full Economy Class fares

European and Intercontinental Flights:
25% discount on full Business, Economy, Eurobudget and Excursion published fares, without restriction, upon availibilty.

These conditions refer exclusively to confirmed IBERIA flights (no sharing-code flights IB-7000). Trevelling up to 2 days before and after the event for Domestic European flights, and up to one week before and after for Intercontinental flights. Bookings must be made at Iberia branch offices, or with local Iberia callcentre, for duly accredited delegates. Please mention at time of reservation the following code: BT2IB21MPE0432

You will soon receive a voucher together with your confirmation letter. Please present the voucher when reserving your tickets.
 Madrid Planning Committeea
Luis García Saiz - Sales Manager Northern Area - Carlson Wagonlit Travel- Forum Chair
Vanesa García Reales - Corporate Travel Marketing Executive - American Express
Mari Cruz Hernández - Marketing & Communication - TQ3 Travel Solutions
José Ramón Villarubia - President - Club Insignia de Marketing Spain
Cristina Bustamante Just - Commercial Agreements - Iberia Airlines
Maria Lluisa Palet - President - Catalan Travel Manager's Association
 Forum Location & Hotel Accommodations
Hotel NH Parque Avenidas
Calle, Biarritz n°2
E-28028 Madrid
Spain
Tel +34 91 361 02 88
Fax +34 91 361 21 38

Need accommodation?
Please call the hotel before 1 November 2002 and mention ACTE to benefit from the special rate (Single standard room: 115 Euro + 7% VAT)
 Forum Sponsorship and Exhibition opportunities
Local Official Carrier: Iberia
Exhibitor: Madrid Convention Bureau

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  2002 Gold Sponsors

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