Press Release
For Immediate Release
2 March 2007
ACTE Hosts First Educational Procurement and Expense Management Event in the Gulf Region
Johannesburg, South Africa -- ACTE Hosts First Educational Procurement and Expense Management Event in the Gulf Region
Johannesburg, South Africa --The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE Global) has announced it's first Middle East Executive Forum to be held at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai on 2nd April 2007.
Iftikhar Haque, Director, Corporate Supply Chain and Procurement, Siemens LLC Dubai Internet City said, "Having heard much about ACTE and the events it hosts globally, I am delighted that ACTE has now decided to launch in the Middle East. I feel that a platform that allows for open communication, problem solving and idea sharing is much needed and I am very excited to see the role that ACTE will play in assisting to advance the industry in the region."
Peter Nunn, journalist for the BBC, will be moderating the day and will be leading a panel of professional travel procurers and speakers including Iftikhar Haque, Siemens and Dr. Costas Verginis, Deloitte & Touche (ME) regarding pertinent Travel Management issues inlcuding:
• Airline Commissions and the impact to the Corporate Buyer
• Relationship or Policy-driven Purchase? – Best practices in Hotel Programmes
• The Value and Implementation of Corporate Credit cards
• Overview of the Changing Business Trends within the Gulf Region and its impact on the Corporate Travel Market
Delegates attending the event can expect to network with their peers and participate in corporate case studies reflecting the change in business trends due to the explosive growth of this region in the past 5 years.
In recognition of the Gulf Region Education launch, ACTE is inviting all participants to become ACTE Members, at a special one-time discounted offer of € 85.00. (AED 405.00). This offer represents a 75% saving and is valid until 9 April 2007.
ACTE Executive Director, Susan Gurley said "With our Membership growing in the Gulf region, ACTE is delighted to host our first Executive Forum in Dubai which is such a growing and dynamic market. We see this event to be the first of many such Educational and Networking activities in the Gulf Region."
ACTE's primary focus is to provide global and regional best practice solutions through the exchange of knowledge and presentation of case study examples at its open forums. ACTE facilitates understanding of market trends and issues in business travel and creates environments to develop strategies that allow its stakeholders and their organizations become more efficient and successful.
For more information, please contact:
Monique Swart
Regional Manager, Africa & Middle East
Tel: 27-118888178
[email protected]
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Debbie Flynn
CEO
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The Pod, London's Vertical Gateway
Bridges Wharf, Battersea
London SW11 3BE England
T: 020 7326 9880
F: 020 7326 9890
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W: www.brightergroup.com