FAQs About Around the World (ATW)
- What is the ATW International Development Programme?
- Why should I apply as a professional?
- What is the schedule like for the ATW International Development Programme?
- Important Dates for the 2017 ATW International Development Programme?
- What is included in the ATW International Development Programme?
- What are the prices for the ATW International Development Programme?
- How can I learn more about sponsorship opportunities for ATW?
Around the World provides you with the opportunity for a hands-on global immersion training focused exclusively on how corporate travel is practiced and managed in that region. The training programme includes:
- Network with other travel managers for ongoing support and regional insights.
- Evaluate local vendors for servicing your company's regional travel operations.
- Improve local compliance through alignment with regional practices regarding business culture and technology adoption.
- Successfully introduce and integrate new vendors, technology, and policies via region-appropriate approaches and practices.
Each destination offers multiple opportunities for participants to meet, discuss, and learn from that region's key business travel professionals - both buyers and sellers - and take away unprecedented knowledge and experience.
If you are looking to do one of the following in 2017:
- Implement a new policy or technology to a certain region
- Consolidate your travel programme into a global programme
- Learn about culture nuances of a global programme
- Taking on global responsibilities
- Enhance international communication
- Internationally network with local vendors
- Learn business practices of a certain region first-hand
- Enhance your relationships internationally
- Enhance your industry knowledge
| Sample Itinerary for One City |
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| Day Two: |
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| Day Three to Six: |
- Airlines- GDSs- Hotels- Online Booking Tools- Payment Providers- Security Providers- TMCs |
| Day Seven: |
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| 13 February 2017 | Prices Increase |
| 20-26 May 2017 | New York City |
| 27 May - 2 June 2017 | Sao Paulo |
| 17-23 June 2017 | Beijing |
| 24-30 June 2017 | New Delhi |
- Hotel nights and tax at a minimum of 4 star rating hotel
- Daily breakfast
- Transport to/from airport, hotel and scheduled appointments
- Immersive, transformative week-long program that will engage participants in the travel processes and practices in each region. Learning occurs through collaborative meetings with ACTE partners--leading business travel organizations -- and may include: site visits to partner airlines, industry updates from a payment solution provider, dialogue with key corporate buyers, regional process/practice overview provided by travel management company (TMC), hotel sector updates, appointment with regional ground transportation vendor and insights on technology usage including self-booking tools, risk management tools, travel apps and expense systems.
