The Shifting Sands of Travel Management Today

Toronto, Ontario
11 April 2007

This full day Executive Forum will focus on the ever changing “Shifting Sands” of various aspects of travel management in Canada today. Our time will be spent on the following issues and topics:

• Corporate Chat – Unique opportunity for free flowing discussions for corporate travel buyers only, moderated by Annemarie Reininger, Supply Chain Lead, MDS Inc. and ACTE Canada Regional Chair

• The State of Content Fragmentation – Your “what, where, why, when and how” questions are answered with emphasis on the future landscape and what that means to you

• Best Practices in Travel Risk Management – Learn from subject matter experts and real life examples covering key points including liability and personal protection.

• Shades of Green – An insightful presentation by Tony Pollard, President, Hotel Association of Canada

• 2007 Hitting the Highlights – Back by popular demand, your debriefing of Air, Corporate Travel Buyers, Hotel, Ground, Groups-Meetings-Incentives, Travel Management Companies and Technology

Agenda

08:00 – 08:30	Registration (Buyers Only)
08:30 – 09:30	Continental Breakfast & Corporate Chat (Buyers Only) Moderator: Annemarie Reininger, MDS Inc.
09:00 – 09:30	Registration & Continental Breakfast (Supplier & Travel Management Companies)
09:40 – 09:45	ACTE Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:45 – 10:45	The State of Content Fragmentation
10:45 – 11:15	Break
11:15 – 12:15	Best Practices in Travel Risk Management
12:30 – 14:00	Lunch & Presentation: HAC’s Green Key Eco-Rating Program Presenter: Tony Pollard, President, Hotel Association of Canada
14:15 – 15:15	ACTE Canada’s Annual Hitting the Highlights 2007: Your Debriefing of Air, Corporate Travel Buyers, Hotel, Ground, Groups-Meetings-Incentives, TMCs and Technology
15:15 – 15:30	Closing Remarks
15:30 – 16:30	Reception

Forum Location and Hotel Accommodations

Metropolitan Hotel Toronto
108 Chestnut Street
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R3
Phone: 416-977-5000
Click here for map and directions

Planning Committee

Committee Chair: Don Churchill, e-Travel Technologies
Kevin Craig , HRG North America
Onita Dey-Frankian, BCD Travel
Brent Needham, Visa Commercial
Annemarie Reininger, MDS Inc.
Tina Steinfals, Atlific Hotels & Resorts
Astrid Vig Bergsma , Magna International