Marco Willa
General Manager Sales UK, Ireland & Iceland | Lufthansa Group
Airline Showcase: London
Sponsored By Lufthansa Group, Etihad Airways, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Finnair, CWT Solutions Group
Airline Showcase: London
The landscape of airline distribution is changing rapidly and keeping up to date can be a challenge. Airlines have very different approaches to distribution and NDC and as suppliers adapt to these new market dynamics, keeping up to date can be a challenge.
This full day event provides the perfect platform to discover what’s new in the industry and be aware of developments that could benefit your programme. See four airlines present individually, with the added benefit of being able to discuss their presentations and review comments as a group.
Learn about the new developments and offerings from:
- Etihad
- Lufthansa
- ANA
- Finnair
We will also be joined by two speakers:
Louise Kilgannon, FESTIVE ROAD/IATA Advisory Board - NDC: Fact or Fiction?
CWT Solutions Group who will be sharing details about how to approach negotiations and how to get RFP ready!
Delegates have the unique opportunity to put forward questions in advance to the suppliers, helping to shape their presentations. Get straight to the details that matter to you!
Why attend?
Please see below delegate quotes outlining the value of attending:
Please see below delegate quotes outlining the value of attending:
“The ITM Showcase was a valuable exercise to be part of. We constantly seek to improve the services we provide for our staff, and the day provided a welcome forum for frank and open discussion regarding the companies that presented to us. It also was a good opportunity to benchmark the services we currently use.” Chris Button, Travel & Facilities Manager, IGT
"I would thoroughly recommend an ITM Showcase to anyone looking to wanting to see what is happening in the market or looking to make a change within their programme. I will certainly be keeping an eye out for future ITM showcase." Procurement Manager, Global Financial Services Company
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Title Sponsor
CWT Solutions Group
Title Sponsor
Etihad Airways
Title Sponsor
Finnair
Title Sponsor
Lufthansa Group
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Kevin Young
Senior Key Account Manager | Lufthansa Group
Louise Perrin
Sales Manager Business Travel UK&I | Etihad Airways
Sue Randle
Key Account Manager | Etihad Airways
Julie Murphy
Head of Trade Relations and Partnerships EMEA | All Nippon Airways (ANA)
Carlo De Caprio
Consulting Manager | CWT Solutions Group
Naomi Jones
Owner and Nutritionist | --
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Marcio Kugelmeier
Global Travel Manager | --
Louise Kilgannon
Consultant | FESTIVE ROAD
Venue
The Principal London
About Venue
Originally opened in 1898 by the Frederick Hotels Company, and designed by Charles Fitzroy Doll, The Principal London is a Grade II* listed ’grande dame’ hotel that occupies the eastern flank of Russell Square in Bloomsbury. The hotel is currently undergoing refurbishment from top to toe and will combine the rich heritage of the original building with a thoroughly modern sensibility. The Principal London will combine the glamour of its heritage with the character of its location, which
Address
8 Russell SquareLondon, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC1B 5BE
View On MapPublic Transportation
By Train
Kings Cross St. Pancras London Euston
By Tube
Russell Square (Piccadilly Line)
Parking
The Principal London is a 20-minute drive from the A40 and the A13: simply type in the post code WC1B 5BE to your SatNav or smart phone. The nearest car park is located in Bloomsbury Square, Holborn, WC1A 2RJ.
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Registration Fee
Business Buyer
Free
Business IP Buyer
Free
Connect Buyer
Free
Connect IP Buyer
Free
Registration Closes
Saturday Jun 09, 2018
1:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Monday Jun 11, 2018
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
The Principal London
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