The 2016/17 Corporate Travel Outlook In Asia

A selection of today’s leaders of Corporate Buyers and Travel Industry Suppliers will provide their insight and opinions into the latest trends and developments (both macro & micro) that will affect global and local travel managers, buyers and their programmes over the next 12-18 months. Given the volatility our programmes and travellers face in terms of economics, disruptive technologies, geo-politics & security (amongst other things), these leaders’ thoughts will help shape your corporate travel programme. Our leaders will comment on: • Currency volatility and its impact on suppliers’ pricing (aviation, hotel, etc.) • Fuel price volatility and its impact on airlines with their different hedging strategies and surcharge policies • The impact of LCCs and “Sand Carriers” on your corporate travel programme • The evolving travel distribution landscape Moderator: talking business, Founder, Allan Leibowitz Panellists: • Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Senior Director, Global Program Management, Asia Pacific, Michael Valkevich • IATA, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific, Conrad Clifford • Jetstar Asia, CEO, Barathan Pasupathi • Revidio Limited, Director & Managing Consultant, Richard Edwards • Standard Chartered, Global Head - Non IT Procurement, James Gleeson