Friday 24 May 2019

08:00

Registration, Networking and Coffee

09:00

Chairperson’s Welcome
CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison

09:05

Overview and Outlook for the Melbourne & Australian Aviation market
CAPA Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison

09:25

Industry: Case Study
The a2 Milk Company, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jayne Hrdlicka

09:45

Melbourne Airport Host Keynote
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10:10

Industry outlook: Big picture outlook for aviation, travel and tourism in Melbourne and beyond

Our experts, each with a unique 30,000 ft view of our industry, assert their views on the most important issues facing aviation and travel in Australia amidst a politically charged environment.Our audience will also help us debate the most pressing issues facing our industry including:

Australia’s capacity growth is slowing, as fares rise;
The role of long haul LCCs in the Australian international market;
Qantas’ Sunrise Project moving ahead;
The trans-Tasman market impacted by a shift in loyalties;
Visas, security & screening;
Driving value from the premium and corporate traveller.

Moderator: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison

Association of Travel Management Companies, Chair, Rob Dell
Board of Airline Representatives of Australia, Executive Director, Barry Abrams

11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

AVIATION STREAM
11:30	Driving Inbound Tourism A surge in inbound tourism to the region from China has rapidly inflated growth in Australia, where a dozen Chinese airlines operate at various levels of activity. Chinese tourists to Australia now exceed New Zealanders, the longstanding #1. As by far the largest spenders when on their holidays, this has offered a bonanza to the economy and the national tourism industry. But it is unlikely that the growth rates experienced in recent years will be maintained. Already there are signs of a slowdown. Much of the growth has been led by supply at very low fares and as some of the enthusiasm by provincial governments to provide subsidies wanes, a period of stabilisation is likely.
12:15	New route opportunities: Are markets opened up by new generation aircraft viable over the long term? A look at how a new generation of long haul aircraft and airlines are creating new route development opportunities. The 787 and A350 enable routes of increasing range, while the 737 MAX, A321neo LR and A220 potentially offer new route opportunities. While these advances create the potential for many new markets, route developers still face the inherent challenges of long haul flying. What examples of implementation of new aircraft types has been successful around the world? What opportunities still exist to tap into new aircraft types? What routes will be opened up to Melbourne thanks to new aircraft technology? How much reliance is there on premium traffic to make ultra long haul routes sustainable? At what point will the traveller reject ultra long haul? What are ULCCs looking for in an airport

CORPORATE TRAVEL COMMUNITY EDUCATION FORUMS
11:30	NDC + airline distribution buyer education forum: What do we want? The first ever “Corporate Travel Community Educational Forum” kicks off in Melbourne with a focus on air and particularly the impact of NDC. In this session we ask the custodians of key corporate travel programmes in Australia to bring their “burning” questions related to air and NDC. Hear how other buyers are feeling, learn from their programmes and voice your own opinion.
11:50	NDC + airline distribution education forum: The experts weigh in As airlines work on enhancing their retail offering and improving their merchandising capability via both direct and indirect channels, a resounding message from industry players is that the real impact to corporate programmes is yet to be understood. In response to concerns from corporate travel buyers, we bring together key industry experts to educate our audience on this important topic. Is this increasingly fragmented and complex commercial and technological distribution landscape sustainable? How are business models evolving in response? What impact will direct channels have on corporate programmes? What benefits do direct channels have for the corporate traveller?
12:30	ATPI Fireside Chat

13:00

Lunch Break & Networking
Hosted by United Airlines

AVIATION STREAM
14:00	Regional Airline Keynote
14:15	Regional development and access Victoria’s network of public-use airports is a valuable asset that makes an important financial and social contribution to regional communities in areas such as tourism, air freight, accessibility, and availability of emergency services. What is the demand outlook for travel to/from regional centres? Is there scope for more intraregional connectivity at ports not served by point-to-point regional services? How important is government funding to support regional development? What are the constraints and barriers that regional/domestic carriers face? How vital is it to have air service links to regional areas? Are these regions being adequately serviced? By whom? What role do commercial interline agreements between smaller regional airlines and larger carriers play in enhancing the visibility of regional flight routes, and making customers aware that such options are available for travel?
14:50	Essential Infrastructure: Accessing the airport Australia's Government and the Victorian State Government signed an agreement, setting out strategic objectives, governance arrangements and information sharing processes for the AUD10 billion joint commitment towards the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL). According to the agreement MARL is designed to alleviate congestion on the main road connection to the airport, the Tullamarine Freeway, and unlock capacity for the growing population in Melbourne's north west. Planning and development of the MARL business case is already underway, with Rail Projects Victoria engaging expert technical and commercial advisers for the project. The business case will be delivered by 2020 and will assess station and procurement options, value capture and creation opportunities, and economic analysis of the recommended solution. The total cost of the project is estimated to be in the range of AUD8 billion to AUD13 billion, with construction to take up to nine years and due to commence in 2022. With Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's traffic is expected to almost double to 67 million passengers p/a by 2038, this would be a welcome addition to the airport.

CORPORATE TRAVEL COMMUNITY EDUCATION FORUMS
14:00	The accommodation outlook and technology innovations buyer education forum: What do we want? In this session we ask the custodians of key corporate travel programmes in Australia to bring their “burning” questions related to their accomodation programmes. Hear how other buyers are feeling, learn from their programmes and voice your own opinion.
14:15	The accommodation outlook and technology innovations education forum: The experts weigh in In response to concerns from corporate travel buyers, we bring together key industry experts to educate our audience on: Benchmarking Melbourne against the national average; Reviewing the supply/demand balance - which side of the ledger are we at in 2019? What's really happening locally with rates, occupancy rates, new properties and seasonality. How can buyers create a high performing hotel program, and reduce spend? What are the best practices for negotiating rates?
14:50	Payments and expense buyer education forum: What do we want? In this session we ask the custodians of key corporate travel programmes in Australia to bring their “burning” questions related to payments and expense.Hear how other buyers are feeling, learn from their programmes and voice your own opinion.
15:05	Payments and expense education forum: The experts weigh in In response to concerns from corporate travel buyers, we bring together key industry experts to educate our audience on : Virtual payments and the benefits for corporate programmes; Maximising reporting capabilities; New technologies available to improve payments and expense.

15:40	Networking & coffee break
16:10	Tigerair Australia Keynote: Is ‘quota’ a dirty word? Tigerair Australia, Chief Executive Officer, Merren McArthur
16:30	Social impact in the travel and aviation industry - gender diversity, Indigenous affairs, environment and more As customers, employees, suppliers and society at large begins to place increasing importance on corporate social responsibility, corporate leaders have started to implement practises which positively contribute to society.The big challenge for executives is how to develop an approach that can truly deliver on these ambitions. Some innovative companies have managed to overcome this hurdle by partnering with other businesses with social responsibility at its core.In this important discussion, we will hear from organisations who live and breathe social responsibility, empowering female leaders and those businesses who are drivers for change.
17:15	Closing Remarks from Chairperson and end of summit CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison
17:20- 18:20	Networking Drinks

CAPA Melbourne Aviation Summit