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At the Forefront of Business Travel in Russia
Moscow
3 April 2009
The event will be held in English
The ACTE Moscow Executive Forum has reached its maximum capacity, and no longer taking registrations. However, if you would like to be put on a waiting list in the event space opens up, please contact the ACTE Registration Office at [email protected] or 1-800-375-2283.
Business travel in Russia is maturing. Buyers and suppliers of corporate travel services are searching for best practice solutions to help develop a business travel management focus in the region. ACTE is working with a network of volunteers from a variety of organizations to create a relevant educational program to help find solutions to the unique challenges that impact the region.
Sessions will outline and discuss issues surrounding the cost of business operations and finance in Russia; the introduction of BSP and the impact on credit lines; moving from commissions to fees; travel agency to TMC; productivity barriers; skills shortages; industry infrastructure and geographic challenges.
The day will culminate with a Round Table session to identify key priorities and discuss solutions to help develop corporate travel best practice in the region.
The event is relevant to corporate representatives (buyers and administrators of travel), suppliers of corporate travel and visa services in Russia.
Agenda
| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Registration and NetworkingCoffee served |
| 10:30 – 10:45 |
Opening, Welcome ACTE |
| 10:45 – 11:15 |
Session 1: Introduction to ACTEOutline ACTE’s global role and what proactive involvement in ACTE can offer to buyers and suppliers in the region. Presenter: |
| 11:15 – 12:00 |
Session 2: Defining professional travel management.Understand what is involved in managing a corporate travel contract and what it means to your business.
Presenter: Presenter: |
| 12:00 – 13:30 |
Networking Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:45 |
Session 3: Identifying Russian Market ChallengesA focus on issues and possible solutions that can optimize business travel management efforts including:
Presenters: Stas Kostyashkin, CEO, Continent Express (Russian Federation) Jean-Noel Lau Keng Lun, Head of Product Management, Amadeus (France) Andrey Chechin, Head of Corporate Cards, Russia and CIS, American Express Global Commercial Card |
| 14:45 – 16:00 |
Session 4: Round table discussion - Future of business travel in Russia and ACTE’s role in the regionIdentify key priorities and discuss solutions to help develop corporate travel best practice in the region. A summary of round table discussion findings to be presented to the audience. |
| 16:00 – 16:15 |
Thank you and CloseEvent moderator: |
Forum Location and Hotel Accommodations
Hilton Leningradskaya
Kalanchevskaya Street 21/40
Moscow, Russian Federation 107078
Tel: 7-495-627 5550 Fax: 7-495-627 5551
Special Room Rate and Instructions for Booking: Hilton Leningradskaya hotel is offering ACTE attendees a special rate of 4000 RUB single room/5000 RUB double room per night for 2-4 April 2009, including breakfast, visa support document and visa registration, excluding VAT (18%). To book please contact Reservation Department at +7 495 627 55 56 or email [email protected] and mention ACTE.
If you need visa support, please submit the form (available here) together with your reservation request. Local registration will be provided at the reception.
Click here for transportation and directions (contact hotel prior to your stay to arrange parking)Planning Committee
Ingemar Aakesson, Head of Corporate Marketing and Communication, HRG
Olga Belioussenko, Executive Director, FCm Travel Solutions
Ian Epps, Director Partnership Relations, ITP
Galina Karzova, Sales Manager, British Airways
Stanislav Kostyashkin, CEO, Continent Express
Andrey Safryghin, Country Manager, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Martin Sprongl, Area Manager Russia and CIS, QATAR AIRWAYS
Andrey Voronin, Director, ATH
Iain Withers, Vice President, BCD Travel