THE DETAILS
When: Wednesday & Thursday, 22nd & 23rd June Where: ExCel Centre, East London How to get there: The easiest way of reaching ExCel is by travelling on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Custom House. The London Underground’s Jubilee, District, Circle, Central and Northern lines all connect with the DLR. Register: Sign up to attend at
www.businesstravelmarket.co.uk
again committed to BTM as sponsors, while Airplus Inter- national, FCm Travel Solutions, Egencia, Skyline and Mint Hotels have confirmed sponsorship for the first time in 2011. “We are delighted with the level
of sponsorship renewals and new sponsors who have committed to BTM 2011,” says Robin. The Business Travel Magazine is once again the exclusive trade magazine partner.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME BTM has joined forces with the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) to formulate this year’s educational pro-
gramme, with an objective to ensure that relevant, timely topics are discussed openly in an interactive environment and will appeal to buyers from across both the UK and wider Europe. Members of the education planning committee include senior buyers, business travel consultants and major suppliers. The educational programme is comprised of four streams with several sessions taking place under each one. The Special Interest stream features sessions on self-booking tools, Duty of Care law and developing a winning formula for the 2012 Olympics. The Programme Management
CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS INCLUDE...
Qatar Airways, Starwood Hotels, Accor Hospitality, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Eurostar, HRS, Grange Hotels, Airplus International, Mint Hotels, Skyline, FCm Travel Solutions, Egencia, Sol Melia, Cathay Pacific, Flybe, GetThere, Finnair, TRX, Millennium Hotels, Best Western, Concorde Hotels, Worldhotels, Rotana, Oberoi Hotels, HBAA, Frasers Hospitality, Carino Hotels, Maldron Hotels, Conference Care, Choice Hotels Europe, 3Sixty Global, Swiss Quality Hotels, Virgin Atlantic, Gulf Air, United Continental, ATPI, Travelodge, Supranational Hotels, Priority Pass, Amadeus, Hillgate Travel, Chambers Travel, BridgeStreet Worldwide, Heathrow Express, HBAA, Great Hotels of the World, GlobalStar. For a full list of exhibitors, see
www.businesstravelmarket.co.uk
theme includes sessions on high- speed rail, KPIs, travel policy and the value of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace. The Personal Development stream tackles ‘the two-minute pitch’, social media and the safety of company data and personal indentity. Finally, the Market Place, Trends & Environment stream explores the future of the GDS, mobile technology, how best to get to grips with ancillary fees, and the
HOSTED BUYERS
BUYERS can still apply for VIP Hosted Buyer status which includes complimentary flights, accommodation, ground transport and access to the exhibition, all seminar sessions and social events. In return buyers must attend a minimum of six meetings with suppliers. See:
www.businesstravelmarket.co.uk for more information, or email
loraine@businesstravelmarket.co.uk.
“Formulated by ACTE, the educational programme is comprised of four streams with several sessions taking place under each one”
importance of travel policy, control and process cost transparency. Sponsored by HRS and Airplus International, all seminar sessions are free to attend for buyers and suppliers alike so visitors are advised to book seats at their preferred sessions at the time of registering to attend the event.
NETWORKING As with all industry events, the opportunity to network with like- minded peers is an all-important facet of Business Travel Market. An Opening Reception will take place on the eve of BTM to which VIP Hosted Buyers and sponsors will be invited, while the legendary BTM Party will take place at the end of day one in a venue close to the main event at ExCel – details
to be confirmed. There will be plenty of food on hand and live entertainment too. Back at the show, the VIP Hosted Buyer Lounge is available for meetings and includes a hospitality area, while the cafe is open to all visitors for informal meetings, drinks and snacks.
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