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Industry debates the issues surrounding GDS deregulation
The future of corporate travel management comes under the microscope this
autumn when the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) holds one in
its series of Executive Forums in the UK. The Forum is being held at London's
Melia White House Hotel on September 9.
The event is designed to give delegates both an insight into industry trends
and an opportunity to contribute to ACTE's ongoing research and work. Over 100
senior level corporate travel executives from around the world are expected
to attend.
An extensive line-up of top-level speakers from across Europe will be
addressing issues as diverse as airline regulations and the impact of the internet on
travel purchasing. Guest speakers include:
- David Radcliffe, chief executive of BTI, who will open the event with
his views on the role of travel agencies in the distribution process.
- Philip Carlisle, Chief Executive of GBTA and Ann Cleveland-Oey, Global
Travel Manager of Wartsila Corporation, who will speak on the financial
implications for companies of out-dated regulations.
- Mark Avery, Head of Business Services at PWC who will be joined by
Floyd Widener, Managing Director of Sabre's GetThere, Dirk Verhoeven of GM
OnlineSales and Global Contracts and
Martin Warner, Senior Vice President of Carlson Wagonlit, in a talk on the
consequences of GDS deregulation.
- KDS chief executive officer, Yves Weisselberger and BSkyB's travel
procurement manager Ray Wooldridge will discuss online access to content
strategies.
The Forum will also include a round-table debate on distribution
technologies, led by Professor Fariba Alamadari and Dr. Keith Mason, both researchers from
the acclaimed Air Transport Group at Cranfield's College of Aeronautics,
Cranfield University.
Professor Alamadari says: "The issue of deregulation of the global
distribution systems is one of the hottest topics in the industry today. Gathering
together some of the leading thinkers in the field will ensure an event that is
both colourful and enlightening."
Nadine Dewart, ACTE EMEA Regional Council Chair, adds: "Corporate travel's
pace of change in areas like new technologies is simply breathtaking, but in
other areas - notably restrictive airline practices - change is all but
non-existent. The Executive Forum will provide a unique opportunity to share
experience and expertise on a wide range of critical issues. Delegates will be able
to leave the session with a collection of stimulating data, as well as knowing
that they have contributed to our ongoing research programme."
October sees the major event in ACTE's calendar - the Global Conference in
Stockholm, which will feature the world's foremost management debating key
issues facing the travel industry. This three-day conference promises to be ACTE's
most innovative programme to date, thanks to an exciting line up of keynote
speakers, educational sessions and roundtable discussions.
To register for the exclusive Executive Forum in London and for further
information on ACTE's Education and Networking Calendar, visit www.acte.org
For more information, contact:
Tracey Jennings/Naomi Dulfer
Brighter PR
Tel: 020 7603 2168
Fax: 020 7603 2424
Email: [email protected]
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