Press Release
For Immediate Release
24 May 2007
ACTE Hosts its First-ever Educational Event in Nigeria
Johannesburg, South Africa -- The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) is holding their first-ever education event in Nigeria. The ACTE Lagos PowerTalk will be held at the Protea Hotel Oakwood Park on 25 June 2007.
Based on ACTE's seven year history hosting events in South Africa and requests from corporate buyers to host events in extended African countries, further expansion into the African continent has become a key focus for ACTE’s membership. The Lagos education event is the first of a series of educational sessions, with subsequent meetings planned for the ACTE Middle East & Africa region in the near future.
"My staff and I have attended several ACTE Global Education Conferences and are delighted that ACTE will be expanding into Africa with a launch event in Lagos. I have found ACTE's educational offerings to be extremely valuable and am excited about the role that ACTE will play to assist the Nigerian travel industry with education and networking opportunities." said Olwale Faba, Head of Corporate Travel for Shell Nigeria.
The curriculum, designed by ACTE in conjunction with Africa-based corporate travel professionals, will focus on procurement issues that are of high importance to the market and will include sessions on:
. Working in a Commission-Free Environment
. Airline Commissions - How they impact the Corporate Buyer
. Delivering Value in a Competitive Environment
The regions leading travel management professionals will present sessions and panel discussions regarding these pertinent issues. Delegates attending the event can expect to network with their peers and participate in corporate case studies reflecting the changing trends within the Region.
In recognition of the Nigeria PowerTalk launch, ACTE is inviting all participants to become ACTE Members, at a special one-time discounted offer of $95.00usd. This offer represents a 65% saving and is valid until 30 June 2007.
ACTE's Global Executive Director, Susan Gurley said "ACTE is pleased to support the growing membership in Nigeria and hopes that this inaugural event will be the first of many collaborative education events in this Region."
In addition, ACTE is currently seeking nominations for the ACTE Board of Directors seat representing the newly created ACTE Middle East & Africa Region. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an ACTE Board of Directors member for the ACTE Middle East & Africa region, please submit your nomination by 13 June 2007.
For more information please contact:
Monique Swart
Regional Manager, Middle East & Africa
Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE)
Tel: +27 11 888 8178
E-mail: [email protected]
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