SPECIAL FEATURES
Introduction
to Travel Management for Executives New to Travel
(Sunday, April 22, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
If you are new to travel, do not miss this session! This unique
program is designed especially for executives who are new to
the business. A seasoned business travel professional will define
the travel management process and the building blocks essential
to an effective program. You'll gain invaluable insights on
the key principles and best practices that will enhance your
ability to manage your travel spend and improve your relationships
with suppliers.
The
Technology Experience
(Monday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
(Tuesday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
ACTE XIII features a dynamic approach to the travel technology
encounter that goes beyond the usual - The Technology Experience.
The Technology Experience provides demonstration opportunities
of both hardware and software solutions for each of the three
stages of business travel - Pre-Trip, On the Road, Post Trip-Reconciliation.
In an interactive, hands-on environment, you will have the chance
to sample the latest automated tools and to try out and evaluate
emerging products, such as wireless devices. The Technology
Experience will provide a valuable learning experience for anyone
who's ever found themselves standing in a long line at a ticket
counter, customs area, or security screening in their attempt
to get from point A to point B. Don't miss this opportunity
to learn how the processes and rigors of travel and travel management
can be reduced through technology solutions!
K.I.S.S.
the Complicated Contract Goodbye: Corporate and Supplier Roundtable
Workshop
(Monday, April 23, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.)
This intensive, two and a half hour session revolves around
a single theme: contract process and management. The objective
is to determine an industry-wide best practice for what's typically
the most costly, time-consuming, burdensome-and, by the way,
absolutely critical-aspects of business travel management. The
workshop format is designed to encourage networking and benchmarking
with peers; by session's end, attendees will have worked out
a process that allows buyers and suppliers to more effectively
and efficiently negotiate and implement win-win contracts. Participants
will be split into corporate-only and supplier-only groups,
after which a facilitator will guide the discussion along these
main categories:
1. RFP Process: On-line auctions, consortium issues, level of
detail necessary, role of procurement
2. Contract Process: legal office involvement, risk management,
role of consultants, procurement, performance measurement and
consequences
3. Contract Negotiation: performance monitoring, supplier utilization,
effective rates paid, tracking, measuring and reporting
A summary of highlights will be collected and reported at the
end of the session and will appear in subsequent ACTE publications.
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