CTC Sydney Corporate Travel Summit & Awards
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Day 2 - Friday 24 November 2023 |
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09:00- 09:05 |
Chairperson’s Welcome |
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09:05- 09:30 |
Industry Leader Keynote - Converting Data into a useful, meaningful and powerful tool {Download Presentation} Speaker: Airplus, Commercial Director APAC, David Newington |
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09:30- 09:40 |
Accommodation Outlook STR Global, Regional Director, Matthew Burke STR, Business Development Manager, Pacific, Paul Hammond |
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09:40- 10:20 |
CTC Accommodation Branch Masterclass - Navigating the Future of Corporate Accommodation: Trends, Challenges, and Innovations The accommodation sector plays a crucial role in shaping the corporate travel landscape. In this panel we bring together key accommodation providers to discuss emerging trends in Australia, challenges, and innovative solutions that are helping redefine the way corporates approach lodging. From the impact of remote work on accommodation preferences to the integration of sustainable practices we explore the evolving demands and expectations of business travellers. Industry leaders and experts will share insights on leveraging technology, enhancing safety protocols, and prioritising personalised experiences to meet the needs of today's corporate travellers. Key Themes include but not limited to:
Moderator: STR Global, Regional Director, Matthew Burke Panel: Accor Pacific, Senior Vice President Commercial, Anne Gill Shangri-La, Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Robert Miletic BAI Communications, Procurement Specialist, John Xegas TOLL, Global Travel & Expense Lead, Alex Moloney |
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10:20- 10:45 |
Industry Leader Keynote - The future of mobility In this session, Avis Budget Group’s Kurt Knackstedt will illustrate to the corporate travel community how the convergence of electrification, connectivity, autonomy and new mobility services is gaining traction and what it all means for both the corporate travel and company itself. Speaker: Avis Budget Group, Head of Sales, Pacific, Kurt Knackstedt |
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10:45- 11:15 |
Coffee break & Networking |
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11:20-12:00 |
CTC RFP Masterclass The way many tenders are conducted needs a revamp. In this interactive session we will delve into what everyone wants, values and how all parties could benefit from an improved process. Technology, relationship, strategic partnership, price, environment, social responsibility, cultural awareness, defining service and other key elements will be discussed. Buyers can then decide how to proceed and as importantly, suppliers may change their marketing. Speaker: Changing Times, Business Founder, Richard Savva |
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12:00-12:05 |
The Great Debate CTC - Corporate Travel Community, Executive Director, Benson Tang |
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12:05-12:55 |
The Great Debate: The future of corporate travel Moderator: CTC – Corporate Travel Community, Executive Director, Benson Tang Panel: Avis Budget Group, Head of Sales Pacific, Kurt Knackstedt ATMC (Association of Travel Management Companies), Executive Director, Oliver Tams Snowfall, VP Sales, Richard Viner ResMed, Director Procurement Operations, Ama Aidoo-Sam Western Sydney University, Senior Manager, Procurement Business Partnerships, Jen Barclay Roche, Snr Procurement Partnering Manager, David Staples |
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13:00 |
Chairperson’s wrap up |
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13:00- 14:05 |
Closing Lunch & Networking |