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2011 ACTE Global Education Sponsors - New York City - April 10-12, 2011

For Immediate Release

ACTE WELCOMES NEW MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA REPRESENTATIVE TO KEY POSITION ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alexandria, VA (18 January 2011) - The result of elections for the Middle East & Africa regional board representative for the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has been announced with Roland Bunge, General Manager, Commercial, Kanoo Travel being elected.

Mr Bunge, who is based in Saudi Arabia, will serve a three-year term from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013.

Regional Board members, who are the main liaison between the ACTE Regional Chair, ACTE members in that region, and the ACTE Board of Directors, drive strategy and growth in the region, provide leadership and guidance to the ACTE Regional Chair and ensure their region is aligned with ACTE’s overall strategy and goals.

Commenting on his appointment Mr Bunge said: “My personal goal in representing the Middle East and Africa Region will be to work on strategic initiatives that will enable ACTE to continuously provide added value, networking and information for our industry, our companies, and our members' abilities to accomplish their goals”.

Elections also took place for two other regional board seats – United States and Europe.

Mary Bastrentaz, Senior Director - Global Travel & Events, Accenture is the new regional board member for the United States.

Yves Galimidi, Global Travel Purchaser, IKEA was voted onto the board as the representative for Europe.

To download a photograph of Bunge, please click here.

ABOUT ACTE:
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) represents the USD $900bn business travel industry through its international advocacy efforts, executive level educational programmes, and independent industry research. ACTE's membership comprises senior travel industry executives from 102 countries. Members serve more than 12 million business travellers worldwide. With the support of sponsors from every major sector of the business travel industry, ACTE develops and delivers educational programmes in key business centres worldwide. ACTE has representatives in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and the United States. Visit www.acte.org.

For more Information contact:

Steve Dunne
Brighter Group
Tel: +44 (0) 7799 865118
steve.dunne@brightergroup.com

For Immediate Release

ACTE WELCOMES NEW EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVE TO KEY POSITION ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alexandria, VA (18 January 2011) - The result of elections for the European regional board seat for the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has been announced with Yves Galimidi, Global Travel Purchaser, IKEA and ACTE Europe’s Regional Chair, being elected.

Mr Galimidi, based in Belgium, will serve a three-year term from 1 January 2011 to 31 December  2013.

Regional Board members, who are the main liaison between the ACTE Regional Chair, ACTE members in that region, and the ACTE Board of Directors, drive strategy and growth in the region, provide leadership and guidance to the ACTE Regional Chair and ensure their region is aligned with ACTE’s overall strategy and goals.

Commenting on his appointment Mr Galimidi said: “I have no doubts that ACTE is today driving change through continuous improvement, being the leader in global education and defining best practices for the global business travel industry, which during the last few years has become a very complex and extremely challenging professional sector. I intend to actively contribute to the growth of ACTE and enlarge its membership base, both on the corporate side and on the supplier side. I am convinced that fostering the relations between both sides is and will remain a key element.  I also intend to enhance networking and benchmarking opportunities between ACTE members. Sharing our experiences, both good and bad, is certainly the best possible way for us to develop and advance together."

Elections also took place for two other regional board seats – United States and the Middle East & Africa.

Mary Bastrentaz, Senior Director - Global Travel & Events, Accenture is the new regional board member for the United States.

Roland Bunge, General Manager, Commercial, Kanoo Travel was voted onto the board as the representative for Middle East & Africa.

To download a photograph of Galimidi, please click here.

ABOUT ACTE:
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) represents the USD $900bn business travel industry through its international advocacy efforts, executive level educational programmes, and independent industry research. ACTE's membership comprises senior travel industry executives from 102 countries. Members serve more than 12 million business travellers worldwide. With the support of sponsors from every major sector of the business travel industry, ACTE develops and delivers educational programmes in key business centres worldwide. ACTE has representatives in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and the United States. Visit www.acte.org.

For more Information contact:

Steve Dunne
Brighter Group
Tel: +44 (0) 7799 865118
steve.dunne@brightergroup.com

For Immediate Release

ACTE WELCOMES NEW U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TO KEY POSITION ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alexandria, VA (18 January 2011) - The result of elections for the Board of Directors for the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has been announced with Mary Bastrentaz Senior Director - Global Travel & Events Accenture being elected to the United States Representative seat.

Mary Bastrentaz, who was part of the ACTE 2010 Chicago Global Education Conference planning committee, will serve a three-year term from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013.

Regional Board members, who are the main liaison between the ACTE Regional Chair, ACTE members in that region, and the ACTE Board of Directors, drive strategy and growth in the region, provide leadership and guidance to the ACTE Regional Chair and ensure their region is aligned with ACTE’s overall strategy and goals.

Commenting on her appointment Bastrentaz said: “My style is one of collaboration and teamwork, and I encourage the sharing and exchange of ideas. This aligns with ACTE's goal of knowledge exchange for the advancement of the business travel industry. In representing the U.S. Region, I will listen carefully to the members, and then help raise the bar for higher standards of education within this industry."

Elections also took place for two other regional board seats – Europe and the Middle East & Africa.

Yves Galimidi, Global Travel Purchaser, IKEA is the new board member representative for Europe.

Roland Bunge, General Manager, Commercial, Kanoo Travel was voted onto the board as the representative for Middle East & Africa

To download a photograph of Bastrentaz, please click here.

ABOUT ACTE:
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) represents the USD $900bn business travel industry through its international advocacy efforts, executive level educational programmes, and independent industry research. ACTE's membership comprises senior travel industry executives from 102 countries. Members serve more than 12 million business travellers worldwide. With the support of sponsors from every major sector of the business travel industry, ACTE develops and delivers educational programmes in key business centres worldwide. ACTE has representatives in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and the United States. Visit www.acte.org.

For more Information contact:

Steve Dunne
Brighter Group
Tel: +44 (0) 7799 865118
steve.dunne@brightergroup.com

ACTE Dubai Executive Forum
16 December 2010 | Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach

Travel Management Insights & Leading Industry Practices

Join your fellow travel industry professionals at the ACTE Dubai Executive Forum to discuss and debate pertinent issues facing the corporate travel industry. Whether you are a travel or procurement manager, a supplier of travel-related products and services, or responsible for making your company’s travel bookings, you will gain strategic insights and learn leading practices from content experts who will help you enhance the value you deliver to your company and your clients.

Education sessions and presenters at this year's Forum, include:

• The Art of Airline Contracting and Corporate Data Management
  Developing and maintaining good relationships with preferred airlines can truly be described as an ‘art.’ This session will give delegates a good understanding of the different components of airline bookings, how to implement and manage airline contracts, the changing role of the TMC, how Travel Buyers can work with TMCs to benefit from key account management, and lastly, the importance of good quality data for management reporting.
  
  Presented by: Herman J.G. Mensink, Vice President - PRISM Group Inc.

• Your Checklist for Travel Risk Management
  Are you doing enough to keep your travelers safe? This session will provide delegates with an introduction to travel risk management and share a checklist for uncovering and assessing travel-related risks in your own organization. Drawing from professional experience and real-world case studies, the presenter will share lessons learned and key practices to safeguard your travelers.

  Facilitated by: Daniel Andresen, Regional Security Manager – MEA, Travel Security Services, a joint venture of International SOS and Control Risks

• Making Sense of Social Media
  Social Media usage in the region continues to grow, proving it is not just a fad. It is a fundamental shift in the way people can and will communicate. Marketing futurist, Akanksha Goel, will help delegates navigate this confusing and often overwhelming landscape.

  Presented by: Akanksha Goel, Founder – Socialize (UAE’s first dedicated social marketing agency)

Also at the event, ACTE offers you the opportunity to make new contacts and reconnect with industry peers as you network with the region’s leading buyers and suppliers of business travel. For more information, please contact Amber Kelleher at akelleher@acte.org.

Register Today
ACTE members receive 35% off the non-member rate. Not an ACTE member? Join right on the Executive Forum registration page!

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Noel Lee at nlee@acte.org.

2010 ACTE Dubai Executive Forum Sponsors

ACTE Doha Executive Forum
15 December 2010 | Ramada Plaza Doha

Travel Management Insights & Leading Industry Practices

Join your fellow travel industry professionals at the ACTE Doha Executive Forum to discuss and debate pertinent issues facing the corporate travel industry. Whether you are a travel or procurement manager, a supplier of travel-related products and services, or responsible for making your company’s travel bookings, you will gain strategic insights and learn leading practices from content experts who will help you enhance the value you deliver to your company and your clients.

Education sessions and presenters at this year's Forum, include:

• The Art of Airline Contracting and Corporate Data Management
  Developing and maintaining good relationships with preferred airlines can truly be described as an ‘art.’ This session will give delegates a good understanding of the different components of airline bookings, how to implement and manage airline contracts, the changing role of the TMC, how Travel Buyers can work with TMCs to benefit from key account management, and lastly, the importance of good quality data for management reporting.
  
  Presented by: Herman J.G. Mensink, Vice President - PRISM Group Inc.

• Your Checklist for Travel Risk Management
  Are you doing enough to keep your travelers safe? This session will provide delegates with an introduction to travel risk management and share a checklist for uncovering and assessing travel-related risks in your own organization. Drawing from professional experience and real-world case studies, the presenter will share lessons learned and key practices to safeguard your travelers.

  Facilitated by: Daniel Andresen, Regional Security Manager – MEA, Travel Security Services, a joint venture of International SOS and Control Risks

• Making Sense of Social Media
  Social Media usage in the region continues to grow, proving it is not just a fad. It is a fundamental shift in the way people can and will communicate. Marketing futurist, Akanksha Goel, will help delegates navigate this confusing and often overwhelming landscape.

  Presented by: Akanksha Goel, Founder – Socialize (UAE’s first dedicated social marketing agency)

Also at the event, ACTE offers you the opportunity to make new contacts and reconnect with industry peers as you network with the region’s leading buyers and suppliers of business travel. For more information, please contact Amber Kelleher at akelleher@acte.org.

Register Today
ACTE members receive 35% off the non-member rate. Not an ACTE member? Join right on the Executive Forum registration page!

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Noel Lee at nlee@acte.org.

2010 ACTE Doha Executive Forum Sponsors

ACTE Sydney Executive Forum
2 December 2010 | Sheraton on the Park Sydney

Save the Date and Register Today!

Join your fellow travel industry professionals at the ACTE Sydney Executive Forum to discuss and debate pertinent issues facing the corporate travel industry. Whether you are a travel or procurement manager, a supplier of travel-related products and services, or responsible for making your company’s travel bookings, you will gain strategic insights and learn leading practices from content experts who will help you enhance the value you deliver to your company and your clients.

• The New Normal in Corporate Meetings; Are Clients and Suppliers on the Same Page?
  A panel of industry professionals take an in-depth look at the changes needed within the industry to support the needs of the client.
  
  Moderator: Benjamin Weinmann, Supply, eCommerce and Events Director, The Lido Group

Panelists:
Megan Fleming, Regional Director, Global Sales – Pacific, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Lynne Ireland, Area Managing Director, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific, Preferred Hotel Group
Chloe Lim, CEO and Chief Consultant, AOOM Art of Online Marketing
Susette van der Linden, Regional Vice President, Australia / New Zealand, HelmsBriscoe
Aileen London, Senior Manager, Global Meetings Services ASPAC, Oracle

• Corporate Travel’s “Generation Next”
  Is the industry ready for the new breed of technologically enabled and social-media savvy travellers?  This panel discussion will bring together buyers, TMC's and technologists to discuss how the demands of tomorrow's travellers can be met today - for this generation won't wait!

  Moderator: Kurt Knackstedt, Principal, Travel Technology Consulting Asia Pacific

Panelists:
Matthew Carracher, Director of Products & Online Services, Asia Pacific, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
George Freney, Managing Director APAC, conTgo
Michelle Thompson, Procurement Manager, PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand

Also at the event, ACTE offers you the opportunity to make new contacts and reconnect with industry peers as you network with the region’s leading buyers and suppliers of business travel. For more information, please contact ACTE's Asia-Pacific Regional Director, BK Sim, at bksim@acte.org.

Register Today
ACTE members receive 35% off the non-member rate. Not an ACTE member? Join right on the Executive Forum registration page!

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Noel Lee at nlee@acte.org.

2010 ACTE Asia-Pacific Educational Event Sponsors