Business Traveller Africa Awards – Running Order
07h00 to 08h00
– Registration
08h15
– Welcome
08h30
– Breakfast
09h00 – 09h45
– Aviation panel discussion
‘The state of aviation in South Africa’ – Looking at the current state of the country’s airlines, the growth of the private aviation industry, the entry into the market of new low-cost carriers, the impact of aggressive Middle Eastern carriers, how to remain profitable whilst the fuel price soars, ancillary fees, and what the business traveller can look forward to.
09h45 – 10h30
– Hospitality panel discussion
‘The state of the hotel industry in South Africa’ – Looking at the nagging issue of billbacks, who is making the most aggressive moves, the African expansion plans of South Africa’s hotel groups, the danger of the local groups having their lunch eaten by their international counterparts, and where the battle for corporate business will be won and lost.
10h30 – 11h00
– Tea break
11h00
– Awards presentation
12h30
– Close