Welcome to ABTA Business Travel Day 2024
As a proud sponsor and active contributor, we are delighted to invite you to the ABTA Business Travel Day 2024, which will take place on 2 October in Vienna. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments and solutions in the field of business travel.
A new event format for the business travel industry
ABTA Business Travel Day is a newly introduced event format that offers participants a comprehensive overview of the current challenges and innovations in the business travel industry. Embedded in a diverse supporting programme, you will find numerous presentation opportunities as well as chances to expand your network and engage in valuable discussions.
The event will take place at the Novotel & ibis Vienna Central Station from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Save the date!
A day full of inspiration and networking
For the Austrian business travel world, especially travel managers, the ABTA Business Travel Day offers a unique platform to exchange ideas about the latest trends and developments. You can look forward to an exciting programme with inspiring presentations and lively discussions on the hottest topics in the industry.
High-profile speakers and exciting topics
We are thrilled to announce an impressive line-up of speakers who will be sharing their expertise with us:
- Jens Schliessmann, Managing Director of the VDR – German Travel Management Association, has already confirmed his attendance.
- Dr Michael Trestl, CCO of Austrian Airlines, will give a keynote speech on current developments in aviation.
- Martin Schmutz, Head of Sales and New Services at ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG, will speak about the mobility of tomorrow.
- Thomas Ebster, NDC expert at Lufthansa Group, will present the latest news first-hand.
- Robert Uitz-Dallinger, ORF foreign correspondent, will report on the AI revolution across all industries.
- Celine Polterauer, Managing Director of dsgvo-help gmbh, will introduce us to the EU AI Act.
- Anouar Mrissa from ehotel® will speak about “New technologies and potential in the hotel sector”.
- Franka Schwarz from visumPOINT discusses the topic “International talent – is immigration really that simple?”
- Thomas Wiesinger and Bettina Leibetseder from voestalpine’s Travel Management department will give a presentation on “Travel Management with STEEL”.
In addition, the event will be rounded off with topics related to sustainability in the business travel sector and many other practical inputs.
Free participation for hosted buyers
If you work in travel management, this day is a valuable investment in your professional development. Thanks to our Hosted Buyer programme, your participation is free of charge!
If you have any questions, please contact your personal ehotel® representative directly.
Register quickly: places are limited!
Due to limited capacity, we recommend registering as soon as possible. Please note that participation is only possible after registration and individual confirmation.
Registration and information about the event:
We look forward to meeting you in person on 2 October and shaping the future of the business travel industry together. Take advantage of this opportunity to make valuable contacts and exchange ideas with the best in the industry.
We look forward to your participation and exciting discussions!