Melbourne Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit | 30 May 2017
Japan Airlines Launching Narita-Melbourne Route
July 11, 2017 | CAPA
Mark Lucas from Japan Airlines explains the reasons behind the launch of Narita-Melbourne services launching in September 2017. Melbourne has a strong Japanese business community which is a key target for the carrier, while it also foresees strong leisure demand.
Commonwealth Bank On The Benefits Of Virtual Cards
July 11, 2017 | CAPA
Rebecca Tissington explains how corporates can now issue one-time use virtual cards, which works extremely well for companies with contractors, have ‘non-traditional’ travel and expense (T&E) profiles and improve security. Expect to see more from Commonwealth Bank in the travel … Read More
FCm Sees Changes In The Workplace Driving TMC Evolution
July 11, 2017 | CAPA
Rob Dell explains that Generations X & Y have come into the workforce and changed the game. Travel management companies are reinventing themselves around the traveller experience with a big focus on mobile.
The Lido Group’s Top Tips For Hotel Contracting Success
July 11, 2017 | CAPA
John West delves into the future of the accommodation market and offers hints on getting a successful outcome from an accommodation RFP. He also explains the rising significance of independent travel review sites on hotel contracting.
QBT On People, Process And Technology
July 11, 2017 | CAPA
Nick Sutherland says there is a strong emphasis on travel policy compliance, which is ensuring a good outcome for corporates. He also describes the three pillars of ensuring travel management company success: people, process and technology.
Think – Procurement Is Ripe For Disruption
July 11, 2017 | CAPA
Peter McGregor’s view is that procurement is about much more than price alone. He says travel is a unique category, and the wider procurement industry is ‘ripe for disruption’.
ATMC Provides A Strong Voice For Travel Management Companies
July 10, 2017 | CAPA
Rob Dell, Chair of the Association of Travel Management Companies (ATMC) explains how the industry association, whose members account for 90% of corporate travel bookings in Australia, is taking an active role in challenges and opportunities affecting Travel management companies.
NAB Sheds Light On Melbourne And Australia’s Economic Outlook
June 21, 2017 | CAPA
NAB Senior Economist Gerard Burg talks economic outlooks for Melbourne and Australia. Gerard touches on the Trump effect, growth in the Asia Pacific region, anti-globalisation and Australia’s transition post the mining boom.
Infrastructure Is Key To Facilitating Capacity Growth In Melbourne
June 21, 2017 | CAPA
Michael Jarvis, Executive Planning at Melbourne Airport, discusses the need for strong development and infrastructure to assist with increasing demand and growth. Infrastructure includes a third runway, rail link and new lounges.
Air Canada Talks Long Term Strategy
June 21, 2017 | CAPA
Air Canada GM Australia and New Zealand Paul McLean talks strategy for the Australian market which includes the introduction of nonstop services between Melbourne-Vancouver, the introduction of Air Canada’s own frequent flyer programme and a possible leisure brand.
