The Future of Hotel Procurement and How Technology is turning the Old World on its Head
“Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
― Margaret
Mead
Hotel procurement is changing. The rise of aggregated hotel booking sites for leisure, such as Expedia, Trivago, and Booking.com have changed the hotel booking landscape and are increasingly enticing corporate travellers into their world - and outside of managed travel programs. Supply and demand for hotels is fuelling rate increases and causing availability issues. The time to challenge the status quo of corporate hotel procurement is upon us. There are dramatic and disruptive developments happening around you. Are you aware of them? How informed are you and is your business well placed to take advantage of opportunities?
Come
to this Forum prepared to have views shared and questions answered and gain
industry foresight for moving your travel program forward with the times.
This private event by invitation only is being presented by ACTE in conjunction with Serko
This event is free of charge – Numbers are strictly limited
Agenda
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Registration & Networking Luncheon |
13:00 - 13:15 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks Kurt Knackstedt, President, ACTE Global Darrin Grafton, CEO & Founder, Serko |
13:15 - 13:45 |
Overview of Deloitte Access Economics Tourism and Hotel Market Outlook 2016- Will it impact your next hotel negotiations? Just released 29 Feb! Featured Speaker: Bryon Merzeo
Consultant Tourism and Hotels
Deloitte Access
Economics
|
13:45 - 14:15 |
The Buying Behaviour of Millennials Featured Speaker:Lisa Akeroyd
Managing Director
Australia and New Zealand
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
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14:15 - 14:45 |
Is the World of Hotel Procurement Really Changing? Featured Speaker: Georgie Farmer
Group Manager, Global Travel & Expense
Sourcing Strategy & Operations
Microsoft Procurement
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14:45 - 15:15
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Networking Break
|
15:15 - 15:45 |
Airbnb for Business Featured Speaker: Bond Leung Business Travel Lead Airbnd |
15:45 - 16:15 |
Traveller's Motivations Featured Speaker: David Peller
Director Strategic Partnerships, Asia Pacific
Booking.com
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16:15 - 16:45 |
Polling Results |
16:45 - 17:00 |
Wrap Up and Closing Remarks Tim Nichols Chief Product Officer Serko |
17:00 - 18:00 |
Networking Drinks and Reception |
