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What’s New & What’s Next?
Minneapolis / St. Paul
16 September 2010
Hotel Ivy
Save the date and plan to attend the ACTE Minneapolis / St. Paul Executive Forum on September 16th. The planning committee has been hard at work securing an impressive faculty of industry thought-leaders who will share their insights on what’s new and what’s next for business travel.
Agenda
| 07:30 – 08:00 |
Registration |
| 08:00 – 08:15 |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 08:15 – 09:00 |
The Current & Future State of the SkiesThe airline industry is experiencing unprecedented change, with new business models, new partners, and new competitors. Hear a macro overview of the latest developments from an industry veteran in commercial aviation. Presenter |
| 09:00 – 09:45 |
Projections of the Hotel Landscape in 2011Are hoteliers finally starting to see signs of recovery? What can corporate buyers expect during hotel negotiations in 2011? A widely recognized leader in the hospitality industry shares his insights and projections. Presenter: |
| 09:45 – 10:15 |
Networking Break |
| 10:15 – 11:00 |
The Industry’s Hottest TopicsWant to know the latest news in business travel? What’s happening with technology, distribution, mobility, ancillary fees? One of the industry’s most informed sources will bring you up to date during this enlightening discussion. Presenter |
| 11:00 – 11:45 |
Incorporating Social Media into Your Travel ProgramDiscover how and why companies are using social media tools - like Facebook, li Panelists |
| 11:45 – 13:00 |
Networking Lunch |
| 13:00 – 14:30 |
Roundtable Discussion with Videoconference ProvidersYou and your colleagues will join representatives from videoconference providers in an open dialogue roundtable discussion to explore best practices and to evaluate solutions. |
| 14:30 – 14:35 |
Closing Remarks |
Forum Location and Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Ivy
201 South Eleventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612) 746-4600
Click here for a map and directions.
The hotel is offering a special rate of $99 plus applicable taxes for the night of September 15, 2010. Please call 612-746-4600 and ask for the ACTE Executive Forum Program Block before the cut-off date of August 20th.
Planning Committee
Steve Beck, Business Manager, Strategic Corporate Development, Travelport
Mary Jo Driscoll, Manager, Business Development, American Express Business Travel
Kathi Hedstrom, Manager, Business Development, American Express Business Travel
Roger Keller, Senior Account Manager, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Lynn Kertz, Global Account Executive, Marriott International, Inc.
Dave Knudsen, Director, Business Development, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Peggi Monico, Regional Director of Sales, Madison Hospitality Group
Julie Polinsky, U.S. Travel Manager, RBC Wealth Management
Kari Schroeder-Bigot, Vice President, Corporate Travel Solutions, Advantage Travel Management
Jan Scoblic, Senior Administrator, Travel Management Services, 3M
Mary Suerth, Senior National Account Executive, Delta Air Lines
Cathy Taylor-Sharp, Manager, Agency Relations, Target Corporation
Traci Tobias, Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Accenture at Best Buy