TRANSPARENCY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

Cape Town, South Africa
06 September 2005






  Agenda

8.30 - 8.40

Opening & Welcome & ACTE Update


Presenter:
Philma Gomes, National Sales Manager - Hertz Rent a Car

8.40 - 8.45

A Word from our Sponsor

8.45 - 9.15 Venue Commissions to PCO's
In this presentation, Anesh Naidoo will share the initial findings of the ACTE Volunteer Initiative Committee, which was assembled to tackle the issue of Venue Commissions to PCO's. Initial findings will cover an overview of the current environment and will touch on the best practices relating to Commissions and Management Fees as currently being investigated by the Volunteer Initiative Committee.

Presenter:
Anesh Naidoo, Customer and Marketing Insight Manager - Diners Club and ACTE V.I.C Leader

9.15 - 9.30 Questions and Answers

9.30 - 10.00 A Commission-Free, Transparent Existence
In this presentation, Andrew Hillman will share some of Pfizer's goals when it comes to eliminating the payment of commissions and demanding transparency in a Corporate Procurement environment. This presentation will look at the successes and pitfalls experienced during this process by one of South Africa's highest spenders in the Travel and Meetings sector.

Presenter:
Andrew Hillman, National Procurement Manager - Pfizer South Africa


10.00 - 10.15 Questions and Answers



10.15 - 10.30 TEA BREAK



10.30 - 11.00 Airline Commission Cuts and the Road Ahead
On 1 May 2005, South African Airways will implement its revised commission model. Whether commissions are entirely eliminated or not is no longer the burning issue as commission reduction and elimination has been approaching the industry for many years. This presentation will deal with the new models and relationships that will occur between the airlines, TMC's and their clients.

Presenter:
Molebatsi Moagi, Vice President, Sales and Voyager - South African Airways

11.00 - 11.15 Questions and Answers


11.30 - 12.15 PANEL DISCUSSION SESSION - OVER-RIDES
Behind the Commission issue lurks the far more controversial issue of over-rides. In an industry where transparency is being demanded by the Corporate Sector, what place is there for over-rides and how do these over-rides fit in with the Corporates demands?

Panel:
Andrew Hillman, National Procurement Manager - Pfizer South Africa
Gavin Stevens, Managing Director, Inland Corporate - Tourvest Retail Travel
Molebatsi Moagi, Vice President, Sales and Voyager - South African Airways

12.15 - 12.30 Thank You and Close
Networking and Refreshments served.

  Planning Committee




  Forum Location & Hotel Accommodations

The Protea President Hotel
4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
021 434 8111

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