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Bridges of Understanding: Airlines, GDSs and Asian Markets
Singapore
Raffles Hotel
10 November 2005
The educational forum presents an analysis of the different markets' responses in Asia to new developments in the field of online bookings, the impact of distribution on the cost structure of airlines and what costs are passed on to corporations. Finally view the latest findings from the recent Power Survey on India's managed travel practice.
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Agenda |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Registration
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9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
Welcome & ACTE Update
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9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
New Online Offerings: Asia's Response
Online Booking Tools are making quantum leaps in technology, enabling it to roll out new product benefits. But exactly how enthusiastic are corporations in Asia to accept these offerings? The presentation makes a quick assessment of the different Asian markets' responses and where the real gaps are in the online realm.
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10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Morning Coffee/Tea
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10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Airlines Distribution Costs: Knock-On Effect or Knock-Down?
GDS fees, agency fees and credit cards are significant contributors to airlines' cost structure. So what can airlines do to manage this and their impact on ticket prices? Do they work on finding ways to knock them down or are they passing them on to corporations?
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12:15 p.m. - 13:45 p.m. |
Lunch and Presentation of India Power Survey
ACTE recently conducted a survey to rank the top ten concerns regarding managed travel in India. Listen to the top-line findings.
Presenters:
Srinivas Rao - Multinational Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Kenneth Phua - Regional Director, Asia-Pacific, ACTE
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13:45 p.m. - 14:00 p.m. |
Wrap Up & Closing Remarks
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Global Executive Forum Sponsors |
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Asia-Pacific Sponsors |
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