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Shaken, Not Stirred?
Minneapolis, MN
Radisson Plaza Hotel
27 September 2005
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Agenda |
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7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Registration & Continental Breakfast
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8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Opening & ACTE Welcome
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8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Corporate Perspective
As the corporate travel industry continues to change, often at lightning speed, corporate travel manager's are responsible to stay aware of new technologies, best practices and industry news & trends. To kick-off the day Tom Barrett, Travel Manager at American Standard will share his thoughts and perspectives on the current state of the Corporate Travel Industry.
Tom Barrett, Global Sourcing Director, American Standard
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9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
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State of the Hotel Industry
As a follow-up to last year's session on the rebound of the hotel industry,
Maureen O'Hanlon will provide context to current published hotel industry statistics.
Learn how current trends may impact the 2006 hotel negotiation season and what are the big issues
facing the lodging industry for 2006 and beyond. Maureen is a 25-year veteran of the
travel and hospitality industry and will provide unbiased insight and analysis.
Presenter:
Maureen O'Hanlon, Senior Partner, The Prism Partnership
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10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Break
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10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
Form of Payment Panel
As the travel industry looks to control the costs of doing business,
one area that is getting renewed attention, especially by the airlines,
is credit card fees. Are there viable options to the traditional credit card?
A panel of topic experts will investigate this topic and share their points of view.
Moderator:
Pascal Berg, Edgar & Dunn
Panel:
Terry Bodensteiner, Vice President US Commercial Card Sales, American Express
Scott Stachowiak, Manager of Distribution Planning, Continental Airlines
Scot Bealer, Vice President of Sales, UATP
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11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
Networking Lunch
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
State of the Airlines
Low-cost carriers...major airlines in bankruptcy…new fare structures from major network carriers…concerns about the financial stability…etc.
There's a lot of attention directed at the airline industry right now. Julius Maldutis, an expert on the airline industry, will share his
perspective on the current state of the industry and what can be expected during the next 12 months. Dr. Maldutis a transportation economist,
has had a broad experience and a distinguished career in aviation and transportation.
Presenter:
Julius Maldutis, PhD., President, Aviation Dynamics, Inc.
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2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
GDS Panel Discussion
Back by popular demand…one of the highlights from last year's Executive Forum was the GDS deregulation session.
Cheryl Weldon (Worldspan) and Al Lenza (Northwest Airlines) will be back again this year to continue the highly volatile
and interactive discussion. Derek Lewitton (ITA) and Mike Qualantone (American Express Travel) will join Cheryl and Al to
further delve into one of today's hottest topics: Emerging Distribution Strategies.
With all of the buzz in the industry regarding GDS and GDS "Alternatives" it's difficult to know what's fact and what's fiction.
The goal of this session is to provide updates, perspective and the information you need to evaluate options and make the best decisions for your company.
Panel:
Cheryl Weldon, Vice President, Strategic Accounts, Worldspan
Al Lenza, Vice President, Distribution & e-Commerce, Northwest Airlines
Derek Lewitton, Vice President of Sales, ITA Software
Mike Qualantone, Vice President, Global Distribution Strategy, American Express
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3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Concluding Remarks
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3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Networking Opportunity
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Planning Committee |
Tom Akin, Travel Manager, UnitedHealth Group
Kerry Bergen, Director of Sourcing and Procurement, Best Buy Co.
Mary Jo Driscoll, Director, Coporate Sales, Carlson Hotels Worldwide
Colleen Hagg, Corporate Account Manager, Advantage Travel Management
Dave Knudsen, Account Executive, TQ3 Navigant
Nancy Koski, Vice President, Travel & Security Services, Piper Jaffray & Co
Jan Tolle MacDonald, Sales Manager, Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fredrice Nord, Manager, Travel Services, Andersen Corporation
Paulette Olsen, Sales Manager, National Car Rental System, Inc
Jan Scoblic, Senior Administrator, Travel Management, 3M Company
Mary Suerth, Manager, Corporate and Agency Sales, Northwest Airlines
Terese Tomlinson, Sales Manager, Continental Airlines
Tony Wagner, Director, Business Development, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
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Forum Location & Hotel Accommodations |
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Radisson Plaza Hotel
35 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-4900
www.radisson.com/minneapolismn_plaza
The hotel is sold out of sleeping rooms.
OVER FLOW HOTEL
Radisson University Hotel - Minneapolis
615 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-8888
http://www.radisson.com/minneapolismn_metrodome
The hotel has reserved a block of guest rooms at a discounted rate of $129.00. When making a reservation, ask for the special group rate for the ACTE Executive Forum.
The Radisson University Hotel - Minneapolis is located half a mile from the Radisson Plaza Hotel. A shuttle will be available to take attendees to the meeting starting at 7:15am. If you need the shuttle to take you back to the Radisson University Hotel - Minneapolis, please inform an ACTE representative at the Minneapolis Executive Forum Registration Desk.
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