Day 2 - Thursday 3rd May, 2012
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Time
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Session
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8.00–9.00am
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Registration
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9.00–9.45am
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Airline insight
The airline environment is constantly changing and it’s important to keep an eye on developments. An expert looks at the domestic, regional and international aviation scene, identifying trends likely to impact on corporate travel buyers.
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Stephen Pearse
Pinc Management Consultancy
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9.45–10.30am
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Accommodation outlook
This joint session will prepare buyers for the next round of contract negotiations by:
1) Identifying accommodation trends, rate movements and occupancy levels;
2) Looking at access to inventory through online booking tools; and
3) Providing a hotelier’s perspective.
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Bryon Merzeo
Sales Manager –
Aus & NZ
STR Global
Chris Waite
Amadeus Jakki Temple
Echo Entertainment Group |
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10.30-11.15am
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Refreshments:
Served in Exhibition Area
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11.15-12.15pm
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Business Travel and the Carbon Tax
The looming carbon tax will have impacts on all aspects of the economy, and business travel will not escape. This session will identify some of the effects and the options for organisations, with a case study showing how one company is preparing.
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Freddy Sharpe
CEO
Climate Friendly
Richard Savva
CEO
Voyager Travel
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12.15 –1.15pm
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Lunch served in Exhibition Area
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1.15–2.00pm
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Must-have apps
Mobile technology is a key aspect of business travel, and looks to be becoming even more entrenched. In this practical session, Johnny Thorsen demonstrates some of the apps your travellers should be using.
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Johnny Thorsen,
Co-founder & CEO,
conTgo
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2.15-2.55 pm
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Ask the experts
What have we learned? What are the big challenges ahead and what do you need to know to overcome them?
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Panel Facilitated by:
Allan Leibowitz,
Editor,
Business Travel Monthly and Procurement Professional
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2.55pm
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Exhibitor Prize Draws and Close of Conference
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3.10pm
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Buses depart for Airport
Courtesy Voyager Travel
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