In Partnership with GBTA and PATA
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will host their inaugural PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the new, state-of-the-art Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from December 8-9, 2022.
The joint event in Asia will address best practices in the corporate travel, MICE and tourism spheres. The two-day educational and tradeshow event, under the theme “Getting Back to Business Travel, Tourism and MICE,” will highlight the challenges and solutions as the industry continues to take shape post pandemic including business travel best practices in procurement-oriented approaches in policy, risk management, sustainability and the future of business travel within the context of the global and Asia-Pacific region’s pandemic recovery. Targeted attendees include corporate travel managers and regional and global travel suppliers including top airlines, hotel and ground/car rental brands – as well as MICE and corporate travel decision-makers from the world’s largest travel companies and travel management companies.
The press release: https://www.pata.org/press-release/pata-and-gbta-to-host-apac-travel-summit-in-bangkok-thailand-from-december-8-9-2022
Agenda*
*subject to change
Registration
Buyer | Buyer registrant | $499 – Register Here |
Conference Member | Supplier Member of PATA/GBTA registrant | $799 – Register Here |
Conference Non-Member | Supplier Non-Member of PATA/GBTA registrant | $999 – Register Here |
Exhibitor Member | Supplier Member of PATA/GBTA with booth and 1 registrant | $2,799 – Register Here |
Exhibitor Non-Member | Supplier Non-Member of PATA/GBTA with booth and 1 registrant | $3,299 – Register Here |
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Cancellation policy
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) or GBTA must be notified in writing of any cancellation at eventsupport@gbta.org. A cancellation fee of 50% of the total amount payable will be applicable for written cancellations received by PATA on or before November 7, 2022.
Substitution Policy
• An attendee may transfer his/her registration to another eligible party if he/she is unable to attend.
• All substitution requests must be made in writing to GBTA at eventsupport@gbta.org and handled on the backend of the registration system.
• The substitute is responsible for any and all financial arrangements between the original registrant and the substitute.
Location
Venue
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)
Bankok, Thailand
Air Discount
PATA-GBTA APAC Travel Summit Delegates can book their flights at a preferred rate with Thai Airways.
To get a discount code, please contact events@pata.org
Hotel
Modena By Fraser Bangkok – Book Hotel
0.6 kilometers from venue
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok- Book Hotel
1.7 kilometers from venue
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit – Book Hotel
1.9 kilometers from venue
SO/ Bangkok – Book Hotel
2.5 kilometers from venue
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Exhibit at PATA-GBTA APAC Travel Summit
PATA-GBTA APAC Travel Summit is coming to Bangkok this year for the first time. This is a unique event for business travel and meetings management professionals to gather, innovate and learn about the region’s return to travel and new products and services.
Exhibit and give your organization the best opportunity to connect in person with the region’s influential business travel community. Generate new leads and expand existing customer relationships at this inaugural Summit.
Having a presence on the Expo floor gives your organization:
- Access to key networking during the dedicated expo floor time (no other sessions can occur during this time)
- A set location for current clients and prospects to know where to find you
- Access to all sessions and events during the conference
Interested? Contact our exhibit/sponsorship team with any questions about exhibiting.
Why Exhibit?
To view floor plan please contact Melanie mgarrett@gbta.org
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CEO, Star Alliance
Siew Kim Beh
CFSO / Managing Director, CapitaLand Investment, Lodging / The Ascott Limited
Sanghamitra Bose
Vice President & General Manager Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand
AmexGBT
Ingrid Picard
Head of Commercial Resellers and Corporations,
Amadeus
Andy Winchester
Asia Pacific Travel Manager
Bloomberg LP
Ben Wedlock
Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Asia Pacific, BCD Travel
Andrew Chan
CEO, ACI
HR Solutions
Bart Bellers
CEO, Xpdite Capital Partners
Gregory O’Neil
President, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa & Global Network, BCD Travel
Chirodeep Chakraborty
Regional Director of Sales – Asia, Minor Hotels
Kieran Tempest
Senior Manager, APAC Operations, Travel & Meetings Global Procurement, GSK
Kishore Mahbubani
Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
Melissa Gan
Chief Commercial Officer APAC, WorldHotels / BWH Hotel Group
Milena Jankovic
Director of Strategic Sales APAC, Enterprise Holdings
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Regional Travel Manager and Immigrations, Amdocs Development Center India, LLP
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Vice Chair, PATA / Chairman, Forte Hotel Group
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Director, APAC Travel, Bain & Company
Fenady Uriarte
Business Development Southeast Asia, STR
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Vice Rector, Student Affairs, Dusit Thani College
Rizki Handayani
Deputy Minister for Tourism and Product (Events), Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Indonesia
Paul Pruangkarn
Chief of Staff, PATA
Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya
President, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau
Andrea Giuricin
CEO, TRA Consulting
Tanya Pirapokin
Executive Director, FCM Thailand
Dylan Wilkinson
General Manager – International & Partnerships, nib travel / World Nomads
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