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If the concept of electronic distribution
is confusing or as a seasoned travel industry professional you’d like to know the latest trends
in electronic distribution, then you may well find some of the answers
you need at the HEDNA conference in Singapore, to be held 18 October 2007
at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.
HEDNA is bringing together
many of the top industry gurus for
the conference. The meeting kicks off with a keynote address by Craig
Hewett, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Bezurk, a leading travel search engine for the Asia Pacific region.
HEDNA has
also lined up a series of panels that will give information on how
better to achieve the results needed. The panels are:
Corporate Travel – It is no secret that online booking engines are giving tradition travel agency models a run for their money. Trends indicate
that adoption in online booking engines directly affect a travel manager's bottom line while offering a broader array of options to the
traveling executive. What impact do these booking engines have on the travel industry and what do we need to do now in terms of content
to most effectively sell under this adapted booking model?
Global Distribution System (GDS) – GDSs are flourishing as a viable part of the travel industry. What do we need to do as travel industry
partners to embrace opportunities that the GDSs have to offer? What is the best means to collaborate towards common goals and
objectives? What forums are available to work towards a better tomorrow for both parties?
Online Travel Agencies (OTA) – With growth in travel industry brand-dot-com websites, what role do OTAs really play in our business today
and going forward? This panel will address the role of OTAs in today's changing online business environment and how we as travel
industry partners can collaborate in a mutually profitable environment.
Besides this wealth of information from the top experts in the field,
participants will have ample opportunity to network with the speakers and your
colleagues. The cost of the conference is US$150.
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