ACTE Global Exchange Program Applications
Being Accepted for November 10, 2005 Forum in Sao Paulo

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) is committed to promoting and advancing the business travel management profession worldwide. To demonstrate this commitment, ACTE has launched the ACTE Global Exchange Program to exchange ideas and innovations among ACTE members.

We are very pleased to announce that our first ACTE Exchange program is taking place through the generous support of Sol Melia and TAM Brazilian Airlines (TAM).

Sol Melia and TAM Airlines are hosting up to 2 qualified U.S. travel managers, who are ACTE members in good standing to attend the ACTE Forum in Sao Paulo on November 10, 2005. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in the Brazilian Market and concurrently demonstrate that they are working with Brazilian counterparts. Applicants who are selected may be asked to work with ACTE to be a speaker at the Forum. Participation and or possible interest in being a speaker is not a requirement for selection for the Global Exchange Program. Those who are selected will, however be required to provide ACTE with a debrief of the Forum upon their return.

Final selections are made by ACTE.

Applications: Applications are due no later than Tuesday, November 1, 2005. Selections will be made by cob November 2, 2005. Applications are to be sent via e-mail and or faxed to the attention of Kate Farrell at [email protected]. The fax number is1-703-683-2720..

The application must include the completed application, including a short cover letter and or e-mail stating ones availability and commitment to attend the November 10, 2005 Sao Paulo forum if selected.

Program Benefits: TAM is offering up to 2 round-trip business class tickets (from Miami to Sao Paulo) and Sol Melia is providing up to 2 complimentary hotel accommodations for two nights and meals for the November 10th event. ACTE is providing free registration for those who are selected to attend the Sao Paulo Forum.

Sponsorship Opportunities in Support of ACTE Global Exchange Program: To support the ACTE Global Exchange Program please contact Megan Costello at [email protected].