Sessions to Focus on Corporate Travel in the China Travel Market
CONTACT: Caleb Tiller, +1 703-684-0836, ext. 138
Nicole Hayes, +1 703-684-0836, ext. 133
Alexandria, VA (March 6, 2008) – The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) and TTG Asia Media have partnered once again to offer the China Corporate Travel & Technology World (CT&TW), an event focused on corporate travel in the China market. CT&TW will be held on April 8 & 9, 2008, in Shanghai, China’s most populated city and one of the world’s leading financial centers. This year, more than 300 corporate travel buyers and suppliers from the United States, China and other countries in the Asia Pacific region are expected to attend to be held at the Regent Shanghai.
NBTA Vice President Michael Lyons, who will be in attendance, commented, “The China economy is flourishing and business travel is on a steady rise throughout the country. Global corporate travel managers - now more than ever - need to become more knowledgeable about the dynamics of this thriving travel market. NBTA is pleased to once again partner with TTG Asia Media to assist travel managers in expanding their expertise in China.”
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural CT&TW, the event this year has expanded offer eight education sessions and three general sessions presented and moderated by renowned industry experts. These sessions will offer simultaneous translation in English and Mandarin.
TTG Asia Media’s Managing Director, Darren Ng said, “We are excited to join forces with NBTA for the second CT&TW. Combining the resources of US-based NBTA and TTG Asia last year brought together top business travel professionals from across the U.S.,, China, and other Asia Pacific Countries. We are sure the event this year will provide even more opportunities to learn, share, and establish and renew relationships with peers from around the world.”
Education Sessions at the 2008 CT&TW will include:
- Selecting the Right Travel Partner
- Building a Travel Management Program - Why It Is Important For You and Your Company?
- The Hotel Industry Challenge
- Why Should a Buyer Select You and Not Your Competition? (suppliers only)
- Data 2008 and Beyond
- What is Your Travel Program Worth?
- Airline Pricing: Fare Basis vs. Fare Class, and Revenue Management in China
- Requests for Proposal (RFP) - Necessity or Hindrance (suppliers only)
The Exhibitor & Technology World Showcase will be available at three separate times over the two days. The Showcase features current and future technologies, products and services from travel and technology suppliers from the United States and Asia Pacific countries. The event will also offer numerous opportunities to network with global colleagues.
Corporate travel professionals interested in participating in China Corporate Travel & Technology World should visit www.cttwchina.com.
About the National Business Travel Association
The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) is the world’s premier business travel organization. U.S.-based NBTA and its regional subsidiaries – NBTA Asia Pacific, NBTA Canada and NBTA Mexico – serve more than 3,000 members in 30 nations around the globe. NBTA has 42 U.S. Chapters with more than 5,000 members. NBTA members are corporate and government travel and meetings managers, as well as travel service providers, who collectively manage and direct more than US$170 billion of global business travel expenditures annually. The association provides industry-leading networking, education & professional development, research, news & information, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.nbta.org.
About TTG Asia Media
TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd is the region’s leading travel and tourism business information and access provider. With extensive industry involvement through a wide range of media products including publications, exhibitions, database management and the Internet, the company provides our partners with integrated marketing solutions and effective platforms to showcase their products and services to the industry.
TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd is also a leading organiser and event manager of travel trade shows in Asia, including IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia), CTW (Corporate Travel World) Asia-Pacific, ITS (International Travel Show) Thailand 2004 and 2005, Thailand Travel Mart (TTM) Plus 2005 and ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 1998, 2001, 2003 and 2006. It also publishes five titles targeted at distinct sectors of the travel trade: TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG India, TTGmice and TTG-BTmice China. These trade shows and publications provide the best marketing access to Asia-Pacific’s travel marketplace, influencers and deciders.
TTG Asia Media is a member company of China.com Inc. China.com Inc. is a Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS), Internet portal services and online game services company operating principally in China. It is listed on the Growth Market Enterprise (GEM) of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Its majority owner, CDC Corporation, is a provider of enterprise software, business services, mobile applications and Internal media. CDC Corporation is headquartered in Hong Kong with operations in 14 countries and listed on NASDAQ under the symbol CHINA. For more information on TTG Asia, visit www.ttgasiamedia.com
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