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Learn from the global leaders in travel

Frank Petito, SVP Corporate Development, Orbitz Worldwide

Tammy Peter, VP Global Distribution Strategy, Wyndham

Hotel Group

Brian Robb, SVP Corporate Development, The Mark Travel

Corporation

Matthew Cummack, SVP Lodging, Expedia

Ken Penny, Sr. Director, e-Commerce and Distribution Planning, Continental Airlines

Noreen Henry, VP Hotels and Packaging, Travelocity

William Koo, Chief Marketing Strategist, Castle Hotels and

Resorts

David Gross, SVP Global Airline Distribution, Sabre Travel

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Keith Melnick, EVP Corporate Development, Kayak

Kristen Celko, VP Marketing, STA Travel

• Hear how the rise of next-generation travel intermediaries will change the distribution landscape

• Find out how to sell more travel even in a period of economic downturn

• Maintain the profitability of your online advertising campaigns despite rising costs

• Discover how to enhance your website content and usability to increase traffic and improve conversion rates

• Assess how evolution and innovation in the GDS space will impact distribution

• Get valuable insights in customer behavior and fine-tune your distribution strategy for maximum results

• Use social media, widgets, mobile and videos to distribute to a wider audience

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This year we have co-located three conferences under one roof to provide you with the opportunity to network with a greater variety and number of travel executives. And purchasing one conference pass gives you access to all

three conferences, meaning that you can choose from over twenty in-depth sessions examining Technology, Ancillary Revenue, CRM, Revenue Management, Pricing, Distribution, eCommerce and Online Marketing. Tailor your two-day

conference experience by selecting the sessions that suit your areas of expertise and come away with a wealth of information and a list of contacts that simply isn’t available anywhere else.

LUNCH BREAK

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Digital Trends for 2008

Online advertising Campaigns

Website Optimization

using social media to Enhance Distribution

Customer Behavior

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ancillary Revenue and loyalty

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Role of innovation in Online Travel

The staying power of Traditional Tour Operators

meta-search: Who, How & When

How to sell Travel in an Economic Downturn

The Rise of next-Generation Travel

intermediaries

The Evolution of the GDs

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pricing in an Economic slowdown

align Distribution With Revenue management

The Role of Revenue managers

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Gain Unlimited Access to Three Co-Located Conferences with One Pass and Choose from Over Twenty In-depth Sessions!

For over a decade, the Travel Distribution Summit North America has been renowned for bringing together thousands of marketing, technology and distribution executives. Quite simply, our shows go from strength to strength. We attract world class speakers. And we create an environment where business is not only talked about – but also gets done. Thanks to our unrivalled power to bring together high-powered people who recognize the vital importance of finding new inventory, new routes to market, and new business partners who can help turn strategy into lucrative reality, this event is a must-attend for so many.

This year, two factors make your attendance more important than ever before. Firstly, because 2008 is turning out to be a year of great economic uncertainty. And secondly, because history shows us that rocky economic times also create a climate of opportunity. For those of us in travel, this opportunity may well have arrived in the shape of Web 2.0, along with the latest shifts

in the travel distribution landscape.

At the Conference, we’ll firmly address the overriding issue on travel professionals’ agenda right now: Weathering the storm and staying profitable. You’ll discover how to maximize the potential rewards of embracing Web 2.0 – and ensuring your business grows, whatever happens to the economy – by optimizing your website, targeting the right people, and reducing your current distribution costs.

Take a look at the Conference Agenda and see how the emphasis is on taking business intelligence – plus lessons learned by the global leaders in travel distribution – and applying it to boost your own bottom line. The sessions on distribution, for example, will help you achieve maximum value, by enabling you to pinpoint exactly how you should adjust your current strategy to better exploit the evolving landscape, the latest moves by online intermediaries, and developments in the GDS space.

As for the Web 2.0 opportunities, everyone’s talking about social networking, user-generated content, online communities, blogs, RSS, videos, podcast videos and podcasts. And travel customers are using these dynamic new online resources more and more frequently. Which features are most important? Which can remain lower priority? What are the implications for partnerships? And how do you actually monetize the ‘bells and whistles’ that every self-respecting website appears to need? As for widgets and mobiles… budget-eater or money-maker? We’ll give you the information you need to decide what will work best for your business – and what can be safely put on hold for now.

With hundreds of the world’s most successful travel distribution experts in the same room as you, you are guaranteed to meet the people who can help take your business to the next level, no matter which way the economic wind blows. Reserve your place right away, before the ‘Sold Out’ sign appears again.

“EyeforTravel delivered a proactive, forward-thinking and highly relevant agenda, with great speakers, excellent discussions and frank audience interaction. A great opportunity to network and participate in innovative discussion

about the present – and the future – of America’s travel industry” Dena yahya, General Manager, Onetime.com, on last year’s Conference

Day One: How is the Distribution Landscape Evolving and How Can you Benefit?

for More Information Call James Brown on +44 (0) 207 375 7551 - UK

October 1st: 8.45am – 7.30pm

8.45 – 9.15: Keynote Presentation:

The Role of innovation in the sale of Online Travel •Howhaveinnovativesalesandmarketing

techniques kept travel as one of the largest and fastest moving online verticals from 1999 to now? What is predicted for the future?

•WhatrolehavetheGDSsandOnlineTravelAgencies played in the growth of travel?

•HowhavecompanieslikeOrbitz,KayakandTripAdvisor led the way in online innovation?

•Willsocialnetworkingactuallyhelpselltravel?


9.15 – 10.50: session 1:

The Rise of next-generation Travel intermediaries: How is the Distribution Landscape shifting? •Wheredoonlineintermediariesbelievetheir

future growth is coming from? Will they invest in online marketing to drive traffic? Or attempt to steal market share from one another?

•Howareonlineintermediariesdrivingbookingsthrough search? What Web 2.0 tools are proving particularly successful?

•TravelocityandInterContinentalHotelsGrouphave implemented direct connectivity across their systems. How do XML interfaces between suppliers and third parties benefit both supplier and customer?

•Farecastwasrecentlysoldfor$75millionandKayakisnowthefifthbiggesttravelsiteinthe world. With so many consolidations and acquisitions in this space, what is predicted for the next phase of evolution?

•DoOTA’sdeliverthesamevaluepropositionasmeta-search sites? Can they co-exist and form a symbiotic relationship?

•Howcansuppliersdevelopmeaningful,mutually beneficial relationships with OTA’s?

•Howcanyoumeasurethesuccessofyourthirdparty distribution strategy? Should you invest more resources into third party channels in a bid to fight back against economic slowdown?

Noreen Henry, VP Hotels and Packaging, TravelocityTammy Peter, VP Global Distribution Strategy, Wyndham Hotel GroupCraig Cooley, VP Business Development, Allotz William Koo, Chief Marketing Strategist, Castle Hotels and Resorts

Matthew Crummack, SVP Lodging, Expedia

10.50 – 11.20: Networking Coffee Break

11.20 – 12.00: session 2:

Expert financial advice: How to sell Travel in a Time of Economic instability •Willdownturnleadinevitablytorecession–and

if so, what can the online travel industry do to protect itself?

•Whatsignsshouldyouwatchfor–andwhatplans must you have ready to implement?

•Whichsegmentsofthetravelindustryaremostvulnerable to economic downturn?

•Willtheweakdollarbetheprimaryfactorinkeeping the American hospitality industry strong?

•Whichinternationalmarketsareripeforgrowth?

•Shouldyoutargetemergingmarkets–orconcentrate your efforts in Europe and Asia?

•Howisownershipstructurechangingtheonlinetravel industry – and how is market share shifting?

Jake Fuller, Managing Director, Thomas Weisel Partners Mark Mahaney, Director of Internet Research, Citigroup Investment Group

12.00 – 1.10 Roundtable Lunch Break


What’s behind the staying Power of Traditional Tour Operators and Travel agents in Leisure Travel•Afteradecadeofforetellingtheendofthe

travel agent, why are they still here?

•Howhavethetraditionaltouroperatorsandleisure, unmanaged business travel agents, adapted,evolvedandremaina$44billionbusiness?

•Whattechnologyaretheyutilizinginorder to thrive?

•Understandtheimportanceofaddressingone-to-one customer needs and get advice on achieving this whilst keeping costs down

Brian Robb, SVP Corporate Development, The Mark Travel Corporation

1.45 – 2.20: Presentation:

Meta-search and the Consumer: How and When Do Customers use Meta-search Engines? •In-depthexplanationofhowconsumersbehave

on Meta Search engines: Are they used for flight shopping only – or can Meta Search be usefully deployed to sell other travel products and services?

•Atwhatpointdoyourpotentialcustomersdecide to use Meta Search? And how do they get there?

•WillMetaSearchcontinuetogrowsofast–and which categories are benefiting most?

Gregory Saks, Director, Compete

2.20 – 3.50 Networking Coffee Break

3.50 – 5.20: session 3:

How is Evolution and innovation in the gDs space impacting the Distribution Landscape? •HowareGDS’sevolvingtomeetthechanging

distribution requirements for travel suppliers and travel agents?

•AreGDS’sevolvingintoITserviceproviders?What new IT products have they developed to create efficiencies in distribution and reduce costs?

•IsGDStechnologysufficientlyflexibleforcomplex fare structures, like Air Canada’s? And are GDS’s capable of unbundling?

•SabreisnowusingXMLstandardstoenticelow-cost carriers like Air Tran. Will we see a full-scale adoption of XML standards across the GDS’s? And if so, what impact will this have on distribution costs?

•AftertraditionallyavoidingaGDS,whyhasJetBlue now reversed its decision? Does this signal a change in the distribution landscape?

•Manythirdpartyvendorscanequaltherichness of GDS content – but how much of the GDS role is being fully eroded by the competition?

•HowaretheGNE’sfaring?CouldGNEpartnerships – and their willingness to work together – be their greatest strength?

David Gross, SVP Global Airline Distribution, Sabre Travel Network Owen Wild, Director of Marketing, North America, Amadeus North AmericaTore Wick, VP Business Development, Pegasus Solutions If you are a supplier and would like speak on this session email [email protected]

5.20 – 7.30 Cocktail Party

“Exceptional quality of speakers and

presentations, and the entire experience was invaluable. I’m

looking forward to sharing many great ideas with my company”

Sara Atwell, Director of Sales, Tropicana Las Vegas

DAY 2: find Out how to Optimize your Website and Capture Online Customers

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October 2nd: 9.00am – 5.00pm


What Digital Trends Will impact your business in 2008? •YourConsumersareonline24/7“AlwaysOn”–

How do you support this?

•Alignyourofflineandonlinemessagesoyouare always ready online, for what is happening offline

•Shouldyoumakevideoacenterpieceofyour online strategy? And how do you make your video message consistent when selling multiple products?

•Howcanyoubalancesearchandsocialmedia?

Ted Souder, Midwest Director of Sales, Google

9.30 – 11.00: session 4:

update your Online strategy to Keep ahead of Changes in Customer behavior •Whatarethelatestchangesinonlinesearch

behavior – and how are they affecting paid search?

•WhichWeb2.0featuresdotravelcustomersfind most useful?

•WhichWeb2.0toolsarereallydrivingbookings for suppliers and online intermediaries?

•Whattypesofcontentdoonlinetravelersprefer – and which sources are perceived as being most trustworthy?

•Towhatextentdoesuser-generatedcontentinfluence travel purchasing decisions?

•Howeffectiveispersonalization,customizationand relevant content as conversion and retention tools – and how can you measure your results?

•Howaresocialnetworksandweb2.0toolschanging customer expectations of online travel – and how should you respond?

•Whichtravelcompaniestrulysatisfytheneedsand preferences of today’s customers?

•PodcastingNewsreportsthattheaverageAmerican viewer watches at least two videos online every day. How can you best capitalize on this?

Amy Scarth, Head of Research, EyeforTravel

Ken Penny, Sr. Director, e-Commerce and Distribution Planning, Continental Airlines

Diane Clarkson, Travel Analyst, JupiterResearch


11.30 – 1.00: session 5:

Maintain the Profitability of your Online advertising Campaigns - Even when Costs are Rising •Whereshouldyoubefocusingyouradvertising

spend online to drive maximum traffic? Local search, long-tail queries, meta-search: Which channels deliver the best Return on Investment?

•Howcanyougenerateincrementaltrafficthrough a comprehensive search strategy?

•Ensuringyouronlineadvertsarerelevant: Why is contextual advertising so valuable?

•AccordingtoForresterResearch,40%ofpeople search for something they see in a television or print advert. So how do you close the loop between offline marketing and search to deliver the maximum revenue?

•Howwillcontinuedcostinflationimpactonthe future of pay-per-click as an effective advertising model for travel? And how can you create realistic ROI metrics for your pay-per-click campaigns?

•Wheredoblogs,RSS,onlinevideosandsocialnetworking fit into your online advertising campaigns? Do they actually deliver a ROI – or can you manage without them?

•Thebestkeywordsintherightquantity: What’s best practice – and how can you take advantage?

Keith Melnick, EVP Corporate Development, Kayak Charlie Coniglio, VP eCommerce and Global Distribution, Dollar Thrifty Automotive GroupAnil Aggarwal, CEO, Milestone Internet Marketing (panel) “Caribbean Jim” Hobbs, President/Founder, CheapCaribbean.com

1.00 – 2.00: Roundtable Lunch Break

2.00 – 3.20: session 6:

using social Media to Enhance your Distribution strategy•Doesinvestinginasocialmediastrategyreally

deliver return on investment? Or is it more about creating brand advocacy?

•Howdoyouidentifysocialmediasitesthatyour customers use frequently and rely on to make purchasing decisions? And more importantly – how do you work with them?

•Howdoyoumeasuretheimpactofyoursocialmedia efforts?

•Howshouldyoupromoteandprotectyourbrand in the social media space?

•Whatimpactwilluser-generatedcontenthaveon your search engine rankings and click-through rates?

•Howcanyouusesocialmediatoretainandacquire customers?

•Hearfromcompanieshavesucceedinbuildingan online community to build loyalty

•Whatarethelegalimplicationsofconsumer-generated media content for hospitality organizations? What liability do you have?

Kristen Celko, VP Marketing, STA TravelNathan Clapton, Senior Director, Brand Distribution, TripAdvisor Neil Salerno, CHME, CHA, Consultant & Author, Hotel Marketing Coach


3.50 – 5.00: session 7:

How to Enhance your Website Content to increase Traffic and improve Conversion Rates•Howcanyouoptimizeyourwebsitetodrive

traffic, highlight your unique selling points and appeal to specific customer segments?

•AccordingtoForrester,43%ofsurfersbelieveshopping on travel websites has become less useful. Does your website match up to the expectations of increasingly demanding customers?

•Whatarethesecretsofreducingabandonrates during the research phase – and how much user-generated content, mapping and video does it take to capture your customer along the purchasing path?

•Howcanyouenhancewebsitedesign,siteperformance and loading times to significantly improve conversion rates?

•Largerimagery,easiernavigationandadditional search options: To what extent do they improve the user journey – and produce bottom line paybacks?

•TripAdvisorisaprimeexampleofdeployinguser-generated content to dominate search engine rankings. How can you integrate UGC into your own SEO strategy – and boost your visibility?

Bob Barnes, CEO, ZonderMore speakers for this session to be announced soon – please check the website for updates

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EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDEBrian Robb, SVP Corporate Development, The Mark Travel Corporation


Gregg Schulze, VP Air, The Americas, Expedia

Noreen Henry, VP Hotels & Packaging, Travelocity

Tammy Peter, VP Global Distribution Strategy, Wyndham Hotel Group

William Koo, Chief Marketing Strategist, Castle Hotels & Resorts

Ben Druce, Director of Revenue & Pricing, WestJet

Dr. Peter Belobaba, Principal Research Scientist, MIT International Center for Air Transportation

Brett Cochran, Director of Business Development, JetBlue Airways

Diane Clarkson, Travel Analyst, Jupiter Research

Dr. Natasa Christodoulidou, Ph.D, Assistant Professor of Marketing, California State University, Dominguez HillsElizabeth Churchill, VP Sales & Marketing, Aqua Hotels & Resorts Barry Biffle, SVP & CMO, Spirit Airlines Glen Harvell, VP & General Manager, Travelocity On LocationGreg Webb, Chief Marketing Officer, Sabre Travel Network & Sabre Airline SolutionsAmy Scarth, Head of Research, EyeforTravel Chinmai Sharma, VP Revenue Management, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Chris Amenechi, Senior Director International eCommerce & Distribution Planning, Continental Airlines Chris Anderson, Assistant Professor, Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration

Cormac Wheelan, CEO, Datalex

Dave Jones, Director, Web Business, WestJet

David Gross, SVP Global Airline Distribution, Sabre

Gregg Chapman, Senior Manager Revenue & Profit Management, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts

Gregory Saks, Director, Compete

Jake Fuller, Managing Director, Thomas Weisel Partners

Jay Hubbs, Director of Revenue Management, Expedia Partner Services Group

Jim Rozell, Senior Director Revenue Optimization, Carlson Hotels Group

Julie Szudarek, VP of Revenue Management, The Americas, Orbitz Worldwide

Kate Varini, Senior Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University & Founder, betterrevenue.com

Kim Nugent, Corporate Director of Revenue Management, Benchmark Hospitality

Rob Bunker, Director, Revenue Management Consulting & Analysis, Harrah’s Entertainment

Jim Young, VP Sales, Distribution & Marketing, Frontier Airlines

John Lambe, CTO, OpenJaw Technologies & Vice-Chairman of the OpenTravel Board of Directors

John McEwan, Director of Revenue Strategy, Vail Resorts

Robert Buckman, Director of Airline Distribution Strategies, Amadeus North America

Rod Cuthbert, CEO, Viator

Rom Hendler, VP Strategic Marketing, The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino

Steve Pinchuk, Corporate VP Revenue Management, SAS

Stowe Shoemaker, Associate Dean of Research, University of Houston

Susan Cary, Director of Revenue Management, AlaskaAir

Mark Mahaney, Director of Internet Research, Citigroup Investment Group

Melissa Skluzacek, Director of Revenue Management, Midwest Airlines

Owen Wild, Director of Marketing, North America, Amadeus North America

Patrick Murphy, Chairman, Aviation Group, Performance Consultants International (former Executive Chairman of RyanAir)

Rick Zeni, VP Revenue Management, JetBlue Airways

Ted Souder, Midwest Director of Sales, Google

Warren Lieberman, President, Veritec Solutions

Charlie Sultan, MD Sales, Planning & Analysis, American Airlines

Dr. Bill Brunger, Internal Consultant, Continental Airlines

Neil Salerno, CHME, CHA, Consultant & Author, Hotel Marketing Coach

Keith Melnick, EVP Corporate Development, Kayak

Charlie Coniglio, VP eCommerce & Global Distribution, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group

“Caribbean Jim” Hobbs, President/Founder, CheapCaribbean.com

Kristen Celko, VP Marketing, STA Travel

Nathan Clapton, Senior Director, Brand Distribution, TripAdvisor

Bob Barnes, CEO, Zonder

Sandy Gantt, Managing Director E-Commerce, United Airlines

Travel Distribution Summit N. America 2008

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Ample opportunities to network with fellow attendees and meet potential partners…

Travel Distribution is based on partnerships and at this event distribution deals are initiated, refreshed and most importantly sealed. Our delegates are some of the most senior decision-makers in the travel industry and with 800+ people expected at our 2008 Summit the networking possibilities are endless. We know how important your time is, which is why we have specifically designed this event to allow you to meet your fellow delegates and start talking. These include:

ONLINE CONTACT CENTER – Organize meetings in advance and touch base with those crucial contacts through our online networking center. This online system will be up and running before the event so you can make initial contact and after the event to catch-up with the people you missed. By limiting the number of emails we’ll ensure that you only hear from potential partners and avoid spam.

PRE-REGISTRATION PARTY – 30th September – Once arriving at Caesars Palace, come and meet your fellow delegates in the Hotel bar. Collect your badge and avoid the morning rush. It’s an ideal place to meet old friends and start your networking before heading out into Las Vegas.

MAKE THE ESSENTIAL CONTACTS YOU NEED TO REDUCE YOUR DISTRIBUTION COSTS AND MAXIMIZE SALES



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COCKTAIL EVENING – 1st October – We know that you want to meet your fellow delegates and speakers in a social environment at the end of an information-packed first day - which is why our networking receptions are always such a great success! Being held in the exhibition hall, this informal environment is the perfect opportunity for you to see the products on offer, meet your fellow delegates and discuss the issues that have been raised.

COFFEE AND LUNCH BREAKS – The backbone of your networking; you’ll be able to cement relationships and discuss future business opportunities during two lunch breaks and four coffee breaks. We promise you’ll have ample time to network with your fellow attendees across the two days.

“This is the most valuable conference I attended this year. It always covers very relevant

issues – very informative”

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