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MEETINGS MANAGEMENT - Issues and Solutions
Cape Town, South Africa
4 March 2005
One-way ACTE advances the business travel industry is by providing regional venues for business travel professionals to exchange insights, share knowledge, and debate hot topics. When you participate in an ACTE Executive Forum, you'll benefit from the combined talents of ACTE's 2,500 international members - all dedicated to professional growth through the constant identification of emerging issues, continuing education and on-going peer networking.
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Agenda |
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8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. |
Opening & Welcome & ACTE Update
Presenter:
Chris Crowley, Sales & Marketing Director - Concorde Hotels & ACTE Board Member, At Large
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8:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
A Word from our Sponsor
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9:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. |
An Industry Overview
In this presentation, Claus D. Martin will discuss his view of the trends and practices of the Conference Industry internationally and will share his view for the future of this industry in South Africa. Claus will be discussing the challenges and successes experienced by Incentag when assisting clients with meetings management and will touch on
the issues of transparency, policy management and building good customer relationships.
Presenter:
Claus D. Martin, Managing Director - Incentag
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9:35 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
Questions and Answers
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09:45 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
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Successful Corporate Conference Planning
In this presentation, Peter Haigh, a Past President of the European Council for MPI (Meetings
Professional Institute) and former Chairman of the UK Chapter, will offer excellent educational insight into successful conference planning and communication strategies for the Corporate Audience. Peter is a well-known industry authority and has authored a number of articles and chapters on this subject.
Presenter:
Peter Haigh, Director of Sales Operations, Europe - Le Meridien Hotels
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10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Questions and Answers
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10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Tea Break
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10:45 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. |
Current Issues faced in the PCO Industry and Possible Solutions
The general feeling amongst some Corporates is that the Conference Industry in South Africa is currently in a state of disarray.
In this presentation, Denise Kemp will discuss SAACI's role within the Conference Industry and will address some of the key concerns voiced by Corporates and what solutions could be considered.
Presenter:
Denise Kemp, Chairman, Conference and Events Chapter
South African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI)
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11:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Questions and Answers
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11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
ROUND TABLE SESSION
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12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Thank You and Close
Networking and Refreshments served.
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Forum Location & Hotel Accommodations |
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Protea Hotels - Seapoint
Cnr Arthur and Main Road, Seapoint, Cape Town, South Africa
021 434 3344
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