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TOP EVENT, BOTTOM LINE
Melia White House at Regents Park
London, U.K.
9 September 2004
Don't miss UK's unique forum dedicated to senior business travel executives. Get the latest on the complex distribution legislation and regulations; understand how to successfully implement online travel management solutions; discover where content is hiding and how you can best access it to cut your costs.
View Press Release: ACTE Executive Forum Focuses On Corporate Travel's Pace of Change
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Agenda |
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8:00 - 9:00 |
Registration & Welcome Coffee
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9:00 - 9:10 |
Welcome and ACTE Update
Nadine Dewart, ACTE EMEA Regional Chair
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9:10 - 9:40 |
Chief Executive Officer of Business Travel International (BTI), one of the world largest corporate travel management companies and Chief Executive of Hogg Robinson plc, the business services company specializing in outsourcing and consulting, David Radcliffe will open ACTE's London executive Forum by sharing his industry vision with the assembly. Recognised as a true visionary and leader in the global travel industry, David will discuss the current turmoil and confusion in the industry focusing on the roles travel agencies must play in the distribution process.
Presenter:
David Radcliffe, CEO, Business Travel International
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9:40 - 10:45 |
Out-dated regulations are penalizing corporate finance. Together we can influence change.
In 2003, ACTE and a coalition of business travel associations petitioned the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to change outdate regulations that hobbled business in Europe. Join us for a session examining direct and indirect costs incurring to business travel in complying with certain IATA regulations. We will clarify the issues and their impacts to your business. The session will bring you the reality behind these complex rules updating you on progress and telling you how you can help accelerating changes.
Moderator:
Nadine Dewart, EMEA Travel Manager, BMC Software
Panel:
Ann Cleveland-Oey, Global Travel Manager, Wartsila
Mike Platt, Managing Director, BTI UK
Philip Carlisle, GBTA, GEBTA, ATAA
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10:45 - 11:00
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Coffee Break
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11:00 - 12:15 |
Consequences of GDS Deregulation for Corporations in Europe
Each of the main GDSs present in Europe has developed regional strongholds. In the light of the future European Commission deregulation, this geographical split of Europe between Amadeus, Sabre and Galileo is particularly important to consider. Multi-national corporations need to understand the impact of GDS deregulation. Will all GDSs provide access to all suppliers? Will corporation need several GDS to operate in Europe? How will GDS fees be affected by the new rules? An expert panel will launch the Forum programme with a discussion of these and other possible scenarios that will impact travel in Europe.
Moderator:
Mark Avery, Head of Business Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Presenter:
Floyd Widener, VP Corporate EMEA, Sabre Travel Network
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12:15 - 1:15
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Networking Lunch
Sponsored by Airplus International
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13:15 - 14:45
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The Great Distribution Debate
Researchers from the acclaimed Air Transport Group at Cranfield's College of Aeronautics, Cranfield University will lead a thought provoking roundtable session to bring into focus the fundamental economic debate of the travel industry.
- What are the issues/implications of current market changes i.e. access to content issues, ensuring best price with so many channels to market
- If we can understand total trip/process costs (total cost of ownership), what aspects/costs can corporate buyers influence? How?
- Possible strategies to address various scenario
Facilitator:
Dr. Fariba Alamdari, Dr. Keith Mason, Cranfield University
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15:15 - 16:30 |
Online Access to Content Strategies for 2005
The GDS alternatives - Apprehending the Distribution Shift
GDS are not going away but rather reinventing themselves like every other player in the travel industry. This session will look at the various viable travel distribution alternatives and their benefits to corporations in Europe.
Moderated by BSkyB's Travel Procurement Manager Ray Wooldridge, the session will use Ray's insights with SBT and draw from his deep understanding of the corporate costs control struggle.
KDS Chief Executive Officer Yves Weisselberger's thought provoking views on
the benefits of online travel management solution will be echoed by Brad
Holman, Managing Director EMEA, Cendant TDS, explaining his company's vision
of distribution. These discussions might be challenged by Amex Vice President, Head of Supplier Relations for EMEA Brian Mogler when he describes the growing need for Travel Management Companies in our increasingly dematerialised industry.
Moderator:
Ray Wooldridge, Travel Procurement Manager, BSkyB
Panel:
Brian A. Mogler, VP Supplier Relations Europe, American Express
Yves Weisselberger, Chief Executive Officer, KDS
Brad Holman, Managing Director EMEA, Cendant TDS
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16:30 - 18:00 |
Closing Remarks
Cocktail Reception - Celebration Drawing - Complimentary Registration to Global Conference in Stockholm.
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Forum Location & Hotel Accommodations |
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Melia White House at Regents Park
Albany Street, Regents Park
London NW1 3UP
Tel. 44 (0) 20 7391 3000
Please make sure to mention ACTE while booking your room.
Special ACTE rate of 145 GBP including breakfast, available when reserving by 16 August 2004.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund less a handling fee of 50 GBP per registrant will be granted to requests received in writing before or on 2 September 2004. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted.
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Networking Lunch Sponsor |
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Forum Host |
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Planning Committee |
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Ian Epps, Vice President Network Development, TQ3 Travel Solutions
Mike Perkin, EMEA Travel Manager, Cisco Systems
Julie O'Leary, UK Business Travel Manager, Pilkington Plc
John E. Powell, Sourcing Specialist Travel EMEA, ExxonMobil
Annabel Wilson, Director of Sales North America, InterContinental Hotels Group
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