Press Release
For Immediate Release
10 November 2009
ACTE Honors Three Industry Leaders as “Volunteer of the Year” at Canada Education Conference in Toronto
Toronto --
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) honored three of its members with the ti
“We are so fortunate to have such incredible community spirit here in Canada,” said Richard Crum, President, ACTE. “We appreciate the dedication shown by all of our volunteers, in particular during these challenging times. Volunteerism is essential to providing the relevant, leading edge programming our members expect and to advancing the business travel industry.”
Patrick Ilagan was honored for his vital contribution as an “ACTE City Champion, Calgary” as well as for his dedicated work on the membership committee. Carlo Rinaldi was recognized for his continuous and enthusiastic efforts to promote ACTE within the industry as well as his role on the membership committee. This year’s conference Chair, Pauline Valiquette, was cited for her active participation on a number of committees, her role as a presenter, and her reputation as an industry mentor.
“Members such as Patrick Ilagan, Carlo Rinaldi and Pauline Valiquette are the reason this association continues to provide quality educational programming to the leaders in the business travel industry,” said ACTE Canada Regional Director, Monica Hailstone. “Their efforts serve as a model for others to follow. I congratulate them on receiving this award.”
ACTE volunteers work in partnership with ACTE staff in a variety of capacities making sure ACTE meets the needs of its members and fulfills its vision. Members who volunteer for ACTE are corporate travel managers, suppliers of business travel products and services and independent consultants.
Volunteer opportunities exist in education, membership, marketing, communications, and a variety of other program areas. All volunteers must be ACTE members in good standing. Click here to learn more about ACTE volunteer opportunities.
ABOUT ACTE:
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) represents the global business travel industry through its international advocacy efforts, executive level educational programs, and independent industry research. ACTE's membership consists of senior travel industry executives from 82 countries representing the €463 billion business travel industry. Our members serve more than 12 million business travellers worldwide. With the support of sponsors from every major segment of the business travel industry, ACTE develops and delivers educational programs in key business centers throughout the world. ACTE has representation in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and the United States. For more information on ACTE, please go to www.acte.org.
For more information, contact:
Monica Hailstone
Regional Director, Canada
Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE)
Phone: 1-613-836-7652
Email: [email protected]
For more information, contact:
Debbie Flynn
CEO
Brighter Group
The Pod, London's Vertical Gateway
Bridges Wharf, Battersea
London SW11 3BE England
T: 020 7326 9880
F: 020 7326 9890
E: [email protected]
W: www.brightergroup.com