Business needs to reduce the cost of travel. The industry will achieve this goal through the improved use of technology and changing their business practices…
Business needs to reduce the cost of travel. The industry will achieve this goal through the improved use of technology and changing their business practices. Corporate travel managers who change the way they buy travel can shave millions from their budgets. Travel suppliers selling through cheaper distribution channels can keep their product price down, and increase their market share. Agencies with innovative strategies can differentiate themselves, add value and gain new clients.
e-Corporate Travel Europe is the conference where you will meet the people leading this revolution and form the partnerships that will allow your business to grow.
Taking place on 5-6 February 2003, e-Corporate Travel Europe is going into its second successful year and will be a thriving forum for the corporate travel industry’s most dynamic players. The event is taking place in London at the Kensington Hilton, in partnership with the Business Travel 2003 exhibition.
This high level conference and networking event will give you the knowledge, understanding and business opportunities that would take you months to research through other channels. And you’ll have ample opportunity to learn from and do business with the people at the forefront of developments in corporate travel. Just some of the key industry executives speaking at the event include:
- Jeff Kurn, Global Travel Technology Manager, Hewlett Packard
Mike Platt, Managing Director, BTI UK - Damian Hinds, VP e-Commerce, Six Continents Hotels
- Gordon Locke, Vice President, Marketing & Enterprise Development, Rosenbluth International
- Andrew Pilkington, Vice President, Acquisition and Usage EMEA, American Express
- Tim Wright, VP e-Commerce EMEA, Worldspan
- Adam Knights, Sales Director, ATP International
- Peter Waters, Director of Corporate Solutions, Amadeus
- Floyd Widener, VP e-Commerce Business Development, Sabre
Whether you’re a travel manager, agency or travel supplier, you will find the people you need to partner with at this event. And you’ll come away with a clear understanding of how online booking strategies can impact your company’s bottom line. Key topics to be discussed include:
- How can online booking systems significantly cut corporate travel spend? And when will you see a return on your investment?
- How do travel managers and agencies work together to create mutually beneficial e-procurement strategies? And who takes the financial risk?
- How can these tools increase price transparency and ensure that you get the best deal from your supplier? And how can suppliers use the same systems to build stronger, more trusting partnership with their corporate clients?
- Can today’s systems handle the complex, multi-itinerary requirements of the European business traveller? If so, are they user friendly enough to replace a travel consultant?
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.
