Maximum Control Required: Travel Costs and Traveller Security
Singapore
20 March 2009
Singapore Marriott Hotel
The global economic crunch has forced many companies to review corporate travel policies to maximize cost-savings. This forum offers timely insights on the measures companies are taking to meet this goal, as well as suppliers’ responses to the financial constraints. The panel will offer their perspectives on exploiting virtual travel solutions and lessons in sourcing, including how to implement and evaluate related products. The programme will close with lessons learned from recent travel emergencies and discuss what companies must do to secure the safety of their employees.
Agenda
| 08:30 – 09:00 |
Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:15 |
Opening and Welcome Remarks |
| 09:15 – 10:15 |
The Big Squeeze: What Changes Are Companies Making to Travel Policies in Response to the Economic Crunch?Travel embargo, travel restrictions, and travel bans are terms we have become familiar with in the wake of the global economic slowdown. What are companies’ travel policies saying about travel now? How are suppliers adapting to their customers’ cost-cutting initiatives? |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Coffee/Tea Break |
| 10:45 – 11:45 |
Reality Checks on Virtual Travel SolutionsWith travel costs are under severe scrutiny, corporate travel managers are considering technological alternatives that maintain business continuity without the expense of air travel, accommodation, and ground transportation. What is the best sourcing strategy for virtual travel and video-conferencing products? This session provides the coordinates critical to the decision-making process. Presenter: |
| 12:00 – 14:00 |
Speaker Luncheon – Lessons from Mumbai and BangkokThe November terror attacks in Mumbai and the political unrest in Bangkok revealed several deficiencies in security measures which left business travellers vulnerable to injury. The ordeal has left deep impressions on senior management teams but will these experiences translate into actionable plans to safeguard employees? This presentation recounts critical lessons drawn from the experience of travel managers, travel management companies and hotels responded to these two incidents. Presenter: |
Forum Location and Hotel Accommodations
Singapore Marriott Hotel
320 Orchard Road
Singapore 238865
T: (65) 735 5800
F: (65) 735 9800
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Parking
• On-site parking, fee: 3 SGD hourly, 10.5 SGD daily
• Complimentary valet parking
Other Transportation
• Limousine service can be arranged through hotel
• Subway service, fee: 3.00 SGD (one way)
• Estimated taxi fare: 15.00 - 35.00 SGD (one way)
Subway Station: Orchard Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)