Big Issues In Big China

Beijing, China
5 November 2004
Swissotel Beijing


Business travel managers have expressed interest and concerns about managing travel in China. This Forum will examine more closely those issues discussed at the 16th September Executive Forum in Hong Kong. First up, will be a discussion of payment solutions in China. Business travelers need the convenience of efficient payment/transaction services while their companies are looking for these services to provide data on travel expenditure. Just as hot is the debate surrounding the use of call centres. Gain a better understanding of the merits and disadvantages of call centre servicing versus the traditional ways of servicing clients. Finally get the latest list of the top ten issues that concern travel managers in Asia-Pacific about managing business travel in China




  Agenda


8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome and ACTE Update
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Looking for Payment Solutions in China
What are the options available in China that can be integrated into a travel policy to yields expense data, reporting capabilities with the benefit of convenience and ease of use for the travelling employee?
Presenters:
Michael Molloy Director Internal Client Services, Asia-Pacific Credit Suisse First Boston
Peter Gordon Vice President, Corporate Payment Solutions, Asia Pacific Region MasterCard International
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Coffee/Tea Break
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Call Centres - Opportunities and Risks
Can call centres offer a balanced solution to meet the need for affordable servicing, while providing the high-touch that a local option offers? What are the unique requirements that must be met in order for a call centre to be a valuable service to the corporate client in China?
Presenter:
Willie Hui Director of Account Management, China Carlson Wagonlit Travel
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. Wrap Up and Closing Remarks
12:15 p.m. - 14:00 p.m. Networking Lunch
Survey Results: Top 10 issues & concerns about managing travel in China

 

  Forum Location

Swissotel Beijing
Beijing, China

 



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