2nd NBTA Mexico Corporate Travel Conference Education Sessions
January 21-23, 2008 | Hotel Nikko, Mexico City
January 22, 2008
Justifying the Value to your CFO | Presentation
10:00 – 11:15
Are you leaving money on the table? Or are you streamlining your negotiations via RFP, tracking unused tickets, collecting commissions, and establishing appropriate travel policies? There are many ways in which you can save money for your company and show your value to your management. Join this session to learn how you can do it.
Panelists:
- Joseph Capalbo, Travel Manager - North America, Pfizer, Inc., USA
- Monica Garcia, Travel Manager, DuPont, Mexico
Moderator: Abril Olmos Guerrero, Project Manager Officer, Cadbury Schweppes, Mexico
Technology Is Not a Solution, It Is an Enabler | Presentation
11:30 – 12:45
Technology spans across the entire process of travel management - online booking, expense management, data consolidation, etc. With so many technology tools, how do you put the puzzle of your travel management program together? Join this informative session to learn how Web and back office technology tools can enable you to create the right program for your company.
Panelists:
- Celso Cordeiro, Director of Consulting - East Region, Concur, USA
- Andres Rojas Acosta, Director of IT, BCD Travel, USA
- J. Grant Caplan, Principal, Consulting Strategies LLC, USA
Moderator: Luis Yofe, VP of Products & Configurations - Global Accounts, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, USA
Where and How to Buy Air Travel in Mexico | Presentation
13:00 – 14:15
Learn about the various channels that you can utilize to find the best air fares for the corporate traveler. Know the fare strictures and fees involved in each distribution option. Join this session to learn what you need to know before going out shopping for corporate air travel.
Panelists:
- Peter van der Lende, Manager, Sales and Reservation Mexico, Northwest/KLM Airlines, Mexico
- Beat Wille, Senior Director, Sales & Account Management, BCD Travel, Mexico
- Jose Luis Suarez, Director de Ventas, Volaris, Mexico
Moderator: Veronica Crespo, Americas Travel Agency & Technology Manager, Hewlett-Packard Company, Mexico
January 23, 2008
Industry Hot Topics | Presentation
08:45 – 10:00
This highly interactive session will give you the chance to discuss the hot trends in the industry with top experts and trend-setters from the hotel, airline, and technology sectors. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about cutting edge corporate travel services and management tools available to you.
Panelists:
- Aldo Ruiz, Regional Director, Multinational Account, Marriott International, Inc., USA
- Rodolfo Silva, Director - Latin America, GetThere, USA
- Antonio Valle, Commercial Director, Interjet, Mexico
- Kevin Maguire, CCTE; President & CEO, NBTA; Travel Manager of Intercollegiate Athletics, The University of Texas at Austin; USA
Moderator: Vince Garcia, Country General Manager, BCD Travel, Mexico
Travel Security and Visa Issues | Presentation
10:15 – 11:30
In today’s complex political environment security and visa programs are inevitably in place at border exit/entry points. Join this session to hear experts from the US explaining some of the major security and visa programs that currently impact your corporate travelers.
Panelists:
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Renee Harris, Customs and Border Protection attache in Mexico City, DHS/CBP-US Embassy Mexico City, Mexico
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Ivonne Cordova, Global Corporate & Travel Events, Ford Motor Company, Mexico
Moderator: C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., President, Monument Policy Group, Former Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, US DHS, USA