Louise Perrin
Sales Manager Business Travel UK&I | Etihad Airways
ITM Manchester Summit
Sponsored By Etihad Airways, Melia Hotels International, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, Barclaycard, British Airways, American Airlines, TRIPBAM, Qatar Airways, Clarity, SACO The Serviced Apartment Company, HRS - Hotel Reservation Service, Amex GBT
ITM Manchester Summit
ITM is once again setting its sights on the Business Travel Industry in the North.
At this year’s Manchester Summit, we will examine all the latest news, trends and insights to help you achieve your business travel objectives and stay one step ahead. We will review the role of technology and its impact, NDC, compliance and priorities for 2019.
- Technology in travel - where next?
- Getting the best from airline experience
- Virtual payment solutions vs blockchain - what’s best?
- Should we give an NDC about the change in distribution?
- Managing compliance in an accommodation programme
- Priorities for 2019 - are they clear?
Speakers include:
- Daniel Murphy, NDC Onboarding & Support Manager, British Airways
- Gianni Salvadori, Head of Global Sales, UK & I, Meila Hotels International
- Pat McDonagh, CEO, Clarity Travel Management
- Jo Redman, Marketing Manager, SACO The Serviced Apartment Company
- Lynne Walker, VP Services Delivery, American Express Global Business Travel
- Peter Grover, Managing Director, TRIPBAM
Why not also join us for the ITM Manchester Ball which takes place after the Summit on 1st November - click here
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
American Airlines
Title Sponsor
Amex GBT
Title Sponsor
Barclaycard
Title Sponsor
British Airways
Title Sponsor
Clarity
Title Sponsor
Delta Air Lines
Title Sponsor
Etihad Airways
Title Sponsor
HRS - Hotel Reservation Service
Title Sponsor
Melia Hotels International
Title Sponsor
Qatar Airways
Title Sponsor
SACO The Serviced Apartment Company
Title Sponsor
TRIPBAM
Title Sponsor
Virgin Atlantic
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Jon Bolger
Head of Travel | Deloitte
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
Roman van Alten
Manager International Distribution Strategy - EMEA | American Airlines
Peter Grover
Managing Director | TRIPBAM
DM
Daniel Murphy
NDC & Revenue Management Product Owner - EMEA | Flight Centre Travel Group
Pat McDonagh
CEO | Clarity
Gianni Salvadori
Director Global Sales, Corporate & MICE, UK&I and Italy | Melia Hotels International
Helen Hodgkinson
Head of Travel Product and Sustainability Options | Barclays
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Lynne Walker
VP Infrastructure Transformation | Amex GBT
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James Stevenson
CEO | GlobalStar Travel Management
Venue
INNSIDE Manchester
About Venue
Innside Manchester by Melia is located in the city centre and within 5 minutes’ walk of the train stations at Deansgate and Oxford Road. The hotel offers contemporary décor and bright colours. Each room at Innside Manchester by Melia offers smart design and comes with a safe, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and free WiFi. The restaurant offers a range of cuisine, including traditional Spanish dishes and other Mediterranean cuisine.
Address
1 First StreetManchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, M15 4RP
View On MapPublic Transportation
By Train
Manchester Piccadilly
By Tube
Deansgate
Parking
INNSIDE Manchester work in partnership with Q-Park First Street car park. If you are using a Sat Nav please use the post code M15 4FN. Hotel visitors are entitled to a 25% discount off parking, simply visit reception to validate your ticket.
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Registration Fee
Business Buyer
Free
Business IP Buyer
Free
Business IP Supplier
Free
Business Supplier
Free
Connect Buyer
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Supplier
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect Supplier
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Non-Member
£ 149.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Monday Oct 29, 2018
12:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
INNSIDE Manchester
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