| AGENDA Managing Travel in an Uncertain World |
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| 08.00 | Registration & Coffee |
| 09.00 | Chairman’s Welcome Association of Corporate Travel Executives, President, Kurt Knackstedt |
| 09.05 | Keynote Address: State of the Queensland Economy The state of the economy determines who travels and where. To add perspective to the day, the chief economist from Queensland’s leading industry association provides an overview of the economic climate in Queensland examining growth industries, regional differences, key international trading partners and predictions for future growth.
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| 09.30 | CAPA's Queensland & Australia Aviation Outlook
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| 09.45 | The Airline Keynotes: The state of the aviation market, industry developments and their impact on corporate travel
Includes a Q&A with CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Managing Director, Stephen Pearse
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| 10.40 | Coffee & Networking |
| 11.20 | Executive Panel: Queensland Aviation Outlook
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| 12.05 | The Supply Market: External Perspective - how do the financial markets view travel and tourism
The amount of money spent on corporate and related travel is ultimately driven by the level of business activity and confidence in the market place – both domestically and internationally. Australia & NZ remain attractive markets for international travel and investment as well as driving high domestic and international travel levels. Within Australia the economy is still vulnerable to some post-resources adjustment (although generally has adjusted well), however externally a rise of protectionism could present new challenges. NZ faces 2017 with continued natural disasters impacting their economy and a new PM after the resignation of John Key. John O’Shea from Bell Potter will provide an overview from the market perspective of trends and expectations that may impact on the local buyers’ market for travel.
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| 12.25 12.45 |
Hotels An analyst presents the latest summary of market conditions and predictions of rate movements in Australia’s key domestic markets. This data will help travel managers plan and negotiate for the year ahead and will be augmented with advice on getting your accommodation mix right.
Audience Q&A We tap the pulse of business travel with a snap poll and share the results instantly |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00 | Panel discussion / showcase: Getting ready for mobile Travellers are demanding information, booking capability and expense management solutions on the go. This expert panel will discuss the range of solutions currently available, explore how they add value and what do you have to do to implement them. The session brings together some of the region’s leading suppliers. Moderator: Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), President, Kurt Knackstedt Panellists:
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| 14.45 | Understanding the risks of the new accommodation environment The rise of the private apartment rentals websites means that corporate travellers are now staying in private residences and exposed to a range of risks not evident in the mainstream accommodation market. If your organisation is embracing the new options, this session will highlight some of the duty of care issues you need to consider. Moderator: business travel BUZZZ, Editor, Allan Leibowitz Panellists:
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| 15.30 | Leveraging smaller volumes (Buyer case study) Queensland-based organisations sometimes lack the critical mass of their Southern counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they can’t run efficient travel policies. This case study examines maximising leverage and the benefits of consolidation. We’ll hear how a Queensland-based organisation has got all its ducks in row for an efficient, effective programme that delivers benefits to all stakeholders.
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| 15.55 | Closing Wrap/Round Tables - what have we learned? Moderator: Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), President, Kurt Knackstedt
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| 16.30 | Networking Drinks |
| 17.00 | Conference Close |
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