Finding the Key to Controllable Accommodation

Sponsored By Hilton


Finding the Key to Controllable Accommodation

What is a workshop?

Designed for buyers only, ITM Workshops bring the latest best practices in developing, negotiating, and managing programmes. You will be provided with guidance on how to understand and implement processes associated with the sector, and how you can incorporate that in your day-to-day role. 

ITM Workshops provides an excellent opportunity to network with and learn from like-minded buyers. 

Why attend?

We’ll be discussing everything you need to consider to negotiate and manage a global accommodation programme.

Cost reduction remains a key focus area for 2017 and need to rein in maverick travellers puts further pressure on the necessity to ensure content and booking channels support compliant behaviour.

This event is worth 7 CPD hours. 

Join us to unlock the door to controllable accommodation programmes.

Topics we’ll cover

  • - Why should you have a preferred programme?
  • - What is involved in conducting an RFP (Request For Proposal)? 
  • - How to get the most from the process and suppliers
  • - How to handle unsolicited bids
  • - What data should you be sending in the RFP?
  • - What data should you be monitoring during the ongoing account management?
  • - Who are the potential suppliers in the market?  TMCs/HBAs/OTAs/OHAs?
  • - Content is king!
  • - Integration with Apps
  • - Payment – the rise of the virtual card when no corporate card is available
  • - Value of convergence of transient and M&E spend

Partners & Sponsors

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Title Sponsor

Hilton

Speakers

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Venue

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About Venue

Address

Riverside Building, Belvedere Road

London, Greater London, United Kingdom, SE1 7PB

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Registration Fee

No Fees for Registration

Registration Closes

Tuesday Mar 14, 2017

12:00 AM Europe/London
Event Time

Friday Mar 17, 2017

9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Europe/London
Venue

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