On October 7 ITM will be holding its latest travel symposium in Edinburgh Scotland, where leading industry experts discuss the latest issues affecting business travel.
One of the key topics of the day will be the personalisation of risk management. A panel of industry executives will discuss issues from MH17 to the Ebola outbreak, and how steps can be taken to put every preventative measure in place to ensure traveller’s safety.
The event, held at The Carlton hotel Edinburgh, will also see the following issues discussed:
Challenges in the accommodation sector across Scotland
- The legacy from the commonwealth games - and how inventory has been impacted
- The broader issues when buying accommodation in busy cities around the world
- The trends in accommodation negotiations including dynamic pricing
The personalisation of travel and the distribution revolution
- Will IATA's New Distribution Capabilities for airlines have a serious effect on the business travel industry?
- How does this compare to the way hotels already distribute today?
- Content is increasing challenge - what will the future hold?
- How will sharing economies such as Air BNB and Uber effect the corporate travel programme.
Air transport industry in Scotland
- Airports and the future growth and expansion in air travel
- The role the aviation industry plays in the Scottish economy
- Capacity and developing new routes
Confirmed speakers for the event include:
- Peter Morris - Chief Economist, Ascend
- Colin Pereira – Head of Security, ITN
- Kevin Thom – MD QA Travel
- Gary Hance – COO UK, ATPI
- Ken McNab – The Travel Company Edinburgh
- Paul Cronje – GM, Clyde Travel Management
- Pauline Houston - Global Director of Supplier Management, CWT
- Graham Ross - Director of Sales, FCM Travel Management
- Lisa Scholes - Global Account Director, Hilton Worldwide
Click here for more information and to register