Coming to Frankfurt October 20th through 27th, Around the World in 80 Hours is an immersive training experience focused on business travel management. The program is designed for travel professionals and university students to glean knowledge in global corporate travel.
Attendees of these events are encouraged to sign on for destination specific segments, or to enroll for the whole series of instructional. Besides industry insight for professionals, the series also offers institutional credit for students and potential internship possibilities. Some of the topics covered include:
| ● | Classroom instruction on global corporate travel management |
| — Introduction to Global Corporate Travel Management | |
| — Global Business Practices for Corporate Travel Management | |
| — Global Corporate Travel Management Buying Practices | |
| ● | Economic, industry and cultural briefings |
| ● | Networking events with industry leaders |
| ● | Professional development |
| ● | Key supplier site visits industry specific |
| ● | Cultural activities |
Scheduled to be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel Frankfurt, the schedule of events further includes; a welcome dinner, practical training opportunities, and a closing reception. The participants also earn the ACTE Global Travel Executive Certification for completion of the program. Designed to help train the travel’s next generation of buyers, travel managers, account managers and business development leaders, these programs offer accredited course weight for students at travel centers around the world.
This Frankfurt event is currently sponsored by; the Institute of Travel & Tourism, Radisson Blu Hotel Frankfurt, the University of Houston – Conrad N. Hilton College, and Vision 2000. Other sponsorship opportunities in the series are available.
