Exclusive interview with Qantas CEO scheduled for release at CAPA-ACTE 2017 Perth - July 4th

29 June, 2017

The CAPA-ACTE 2017 Perth Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit, scheduled for 4 July, at the Mercure Hotel, will include the release of an exclusive video interview with Qantas CEO Alan Joyce.

Qantas' planned Perth-London non-stop service begins in Mar-2018, the first time Australia has been linked directly by air to Europe. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce believes the record breaking service has already generated AUD90million in marketing. But it also is a game changer, both for Qantas and for Perth as it opens up the prospect of a "western hub" to complement Sydney's eastern hub role. And it can be transformational for West Australian tourism and corporate activity.

It's not too late to register for the Perth Summit and be there in person and hear from Alan and our highly sort after speakers, click here.

Join us and a team of airline and airport executives, economists, hotel sourcing specialists and procurement leaders as we delve into the new air services opportunities available to Perth. Guest will witness presentations with in-depth data, have access to specifically designed white papers and receive the latest trends and updates direct from a variety of subject matter experts, as well as aviation and hotel specialists.

The key discussion points from the event will include:

  • How are organisations both locally and nationally managing the challenges of supply versus savings;
  • Where are hotel rates going in 2017/18;
  • Aviation Air Ticket Data Trends-Local Perth Update;
  • Presentations from Air Asia, Qantas and Perth Airport on their investment in the state;
  • Engage in a live test of your approach to Duty of Care management;
  • Understand what are the latest technologies and payment products coming to market, with a quick look at what you need to be across in the next year;
  • An exceptional presentation from a leading CPO on how to identify value for your business in contracting savings versus the need to ensure continuity of business services.

Example guest speakers:

International SOS manager - people risk Beth King

Based in Perth, Beth provides consulting to the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors on people risk management solutions helping organisations to manage the medical and security risks associated with global projects, travel and international operations. With a client portfolio that spans across high risk travel destinations like West Africa, South America and Asia, Beth is well positioned to share practical examples and best practice when it comes to managing a global workforce in the current environment.

The Lido Group chief operating officer Peter Beveridge

Peter is the Chief Operating Officer of The Lido Group and has been in that role since 2014. Lido is Australia and New Zealand's market-leading corporate and government accommodation aggregator and provider of managed accommodation programs and integrated payment solutions. In the role, Peter is responsible for running all technical development and internal operations with full oversight of the Accommodation Services and Hotel Partnerships teams.

Peter works with all of Lido's clients and supplier partners to drive innovative solutions and ensure Lido remains the indispensable provider of hotel booking and payment solutions. Originally from the UK, Peter has worked in a number of retail and wholesale travel businesses. He held the role of Chief Information Officer at Jetset Travelworld Group for five years and prior to that he worked for Sabre Pacific for 10 years in key commercial and operational roles.