Brisbane | CAPA-ACTE Queensland Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit 2017

Event Name:
Brisbane | CAPA-ACTE Queensland Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit 2017
Start Date:
10 February 2017
End Date:
10 February 2017
Address:
Pullman Brisbane King George Square Corner Ann & Roma Streets Brisbane QLD 4000
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Phone Number:
+61 2 9372 2400
Event Description:
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. 
  • Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ), Policy Analyst, Cameron Meiklejohn 

09.30 CAPA's Queensland & Australia Aviation Outlook 
  • CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Managing Director, Stephen Pearse 

09.50 The Airline Keynotes: 
The state of the aviation market, industry developments and their impact on corporate travel 
  • China Southern Airlines, Managing Director Australia & NZ, Louis Lu 
  • Virgin Australia, General Manager Industry and Corporate Sales, Stuart Pike 

Includes a Q&A with CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Managing Director, Stephen Pearse 

10.45 Coffee & Networking 

11.30 Executive Panel: Queensland Aviation Outlook 
  • Queensland’s contribution to Australian aviation 
  • Growth prospects – Domestic/International 
  • Can the state’s airports meet growing demand? 

Moderator: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Managing Director, Stephen Pearse 

Panellists: 
  • Air Canada, General Manager Australia/NZ, Paul McLean 
  • Brisbane Airport, Managing Director & CEO, Julieanne Alroe 
  • Queensland Airports, Chief Executive Officer, Chris Mills 

12.15 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. 
  • Bell Potter, Senior Analyst, John O'Shea 

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. 

Followed by 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: 
  • FCm, General Manager, James Kavanagh 
  • Mastercard, Vice President, Gregor Lochtie 
  • Travelport Locomote, Chief Finance Officer, Pip Spibey-Dodd 

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. 

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. 

16.00 Closing Keynote/Q&A 

16.30 Networking Drinks 

17.00 Conference Close 
 

Event Type:
Live Event