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AT@CHINA

2019 CHINA AVIATION

AND TOURISM FORUM

24TH-25THOctober 2019
Four Seasons Hotel, Beijing, China

Hosted by Travel Link / G&W Consulting
Supported by ICSCC

WHAT IS AT@CHINA FORUM?

It is a first for China, having the opportunity to bring key international personnel from airlines, airports and tourism boards together; with the key goal of discussing the China phenomenon, and, ground this in what can be a SMART way to manage the future travel experiences.

In attracting the different sectors of aviation and travel, the AT @China Forum aims to communicate the key benefits in looking to work with the outbound Chinese market, as well as understand how we need to be SMARTER in the way we manage the approach. The link to Smarter Travel – understanding, and planning for sustained success…

Li Jun

Chairman of the Board,China Air Transport Association

Li Jun

Chairman of the Board,China Air Transport Association

Li Jun, a native of Baoding in Hebei Province, was born in November 1952.
He joined the CPC in 1972, and is with a college degree, and certificates for Senior Economist and Senior Political Worker.
In 1972, joined CAAC;
In 1986, Deputy Director of CAAC Policy Research Office (as Acting Director);
In 1989, Deputy Director General and Director General of CAAC Planning Department;
In 1996, Director General of CAAC General Affairs Department, and Personnel and Education Department;
In May 2001, CAAC Deputy Administrator (Vice Minister level);
In September 2006, Secretary of Party Group of China Eastern Air Holding Company;
November 2011--March 2014, CAAC Deputy Administrator, CAAC Deputy Party Secretary and Chairman of National Civil Aviation Trade Union;
August 2012--now, Chairman of CATA.

Mr. Li used to serve as a member of the 11th and 12th National Committees of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. And he is the author of the Annals of China’s Civil Aviation (1949-2010), co-author of History of Civil Aviation of China, author of Collection of Civil Aviation Studies, Documents on the Reform and Development of Civil Aviation, Beijing: Poems and Photos,and co-author of Shanghai: Poems and Photos.
D1
Opening Speech on October 24
Li Xiaomei

General Secretary of China Civil Airports Association

Li Xiaomei

General Secretary of China Civil Airports Association

Li Xiaomei, Female, ethnic Han, was born in Xin Zhou city of Shan Xi province in Feb. 1959, has joined in Communist Party in Feb. 1979, has graduated from Cheung King Graduate School of Business with EMBA master degree. She has well experienced in Labor Economy, Human Resources, Airport Operation，Service Management, Communist Party Construction, Enterprise Cultural Construction. She has initiated her career from Nov. 1976, and has successively held the posts of Chief Officer, Deputy Director and CEO in Human Resources Division, Deputy Secretary of Communist Party, Secretary of Discipline Inspection Commission, Chairman of the Union and promoted to Secretary of Communist Party in Beijing Capital Int'l Airport Co., Ltd since Feb. 2010.During the period, she was Chairman of BAIK concurrently. Since Jul. 2014, she has held a post of First Deputy Secretary and promoted to Secretary of China Civil Airports Association since Jun. 2017 to present.
D2
Welcome Speech on October 25
Zhao Wei

Professor, Civil Aviation Management Institute of China (CAMIC)

Zhao Wei

Professor, Civil Aviation Management Institute of China (CAMIC),Doctor of Engineering in Management, Youth Scientific and Technical Talents Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, Member of International Aviation Panel of CAAC.

Monographs: Development Mode and Growth Experience of American Aviation Hub, From Transcendence to Leading - the Mission and Responsibility of China's Civil Aviation in the New Era, Competing in the Sky-Global Aviation Industry Structure and the Development of China, Strategy Code of Low Cost Carrier, Theory and Practice of the Franchise System in Civil Airports, Uncertain Value and Asymmetric Structure of Corporation.

Professional Thesis: Published over 100 theses on International Aviation,China Civil Aviation, Civil Aviation Management, Air Transport & Business,Civil Aviation Finance, Transportation Enterprise Management, Jetliner,，International Aviation Research, CAAC News, etc.

Direction of research: Aviation industrial economics, development planning of civil aviation, operation model and strategy of airport hub, business model and operational strategy of airlines, low cost carriers, techonology innovation in aviation industry, senior civil aviation management training, etc.
Presentation1
Now & the Trends of China International Aviation
Kong Yue

Vice General Manager of Beijing Daxing International Airport

Kong Yue

Vice General Manager of Beijing Daxing International Airport

Education background: MBA of Peking University Language: Chinese and English Kong Yue has held the positions of Business Director of Beijing Capital International Airport, General Director Assistant of Construction Command of Beijing New Airport, Vice-director of Preparatory Operation Office of Beijing New Airport. Mr. KONG now serves as the Vice General Manager and Member of the Party Committee of Beijing Daxing International Airport. He has an extensive experience in airport operation and management.
Presentation2
A New Impetus for the Growth of China - the Building & Operation of BDIA International Air Hub
Li Xiaoping

Senior Vice President of Ctrip

Li Xiaoping

Senior Vice President of Ctrip

Mr. Li Xiaoping joined Ctrip in Jan 2009. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Ctrip. He oversees all aspect of business including flight/railway/coach ticketing，insurance and government relationship.

Previously, Mr. Li Xiaoping served as vice president of commerce department in Shanghai Airline. Prior to that, Mr. Li worked in China Pacific Insurance Company.

Mr. Li Xiaoping holds MBA degree from Shanghai Fudan University. At present,focus on training new managers, transportation, destination marketing,government public affairs, Nantong Branch, etc.
Presentation3
Innovative Service for Airports, Make Travel Happier
Muhammed Ibrahim Kavranoglu

General Manager Northern
China,Turkish Airlines

Muhammed Ibrahim Kavranoglu

General Manager Northern
China,Turkish Airlines

Mr. Muhammed I. Kavranoglu has held the positions of Turkish Airlines Commercial Manager USA Western Region, Turkish Airlines General Manager Finland & Norway, and now serves as Turkish Airlines General Manager Northern China. He is an aviation management professional with 8 years of experience and has extensive knowledge in aviation marketing strategies.
Presentation4
Connecting The World with Turkish Airlines
Zhu Yaochun

Deputy Secretary General,China Air Transport Association

Zhu Yaochun

Deputy Secretary General,China Air Transport Association

A native of Chongqing born in 1972. Mr. Zhu currently serves as Deputy Secretary General of China Air Transport Association. He received master's degree in economics in Renmin University of China, and Ph.D. in economics in National Development Institute, Peking University.

He used to serve as a principal staff member of the General Office of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China, principal staff member of China National Aviation Fuel Group, principal staff member of the General Office of Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform, Deputy Director of the General Division of Research Department of the People's Government of Anhui Province, Deputy Secretary-General of Ma’anshan Municipal Committee of the CPC, Director of the International Economic Division of the Research Department of the People's Government of Anhui Province and Director of the Division of Macro and Industrial Economics,Party Secretary of Beijing Fangshan District Commission of Development and Reform, and Deputy Secretary-General of China Air Transport Association.

He received the first prize of China Development Research from the Development Research Center of the State Council.
Panel Discussion1
Chinese Airlines and Their International Strategies:
What Is Needed for Sustainable Success
Alan Yang

General Manager, Revenue Management Dept.
Commercial Committee,
China Eastern Airlines

Alan Yang

General Manager, Revenue Management Dept.
Commercial Committee,
China Eastern Airlines

Mr. Yang joined China Eastern airlines in 2004 and has 8 years of airline revenue management experience and 7 years of sales channel management experience. Successively served as marketing committee of cea headquarters, sales department of Hangzhou, marketing center of south China (Guangzhou) and other management positions. Current position is the general manager of revenue management department of China Eastern airlines business committee, responsible for revenue management of passenger flights.
Panel Discussion1
Chinese Airlines and Their International Strategies:
What Is Needed for Sustainable Success
Li Xue

Senior Manager of SalesCenter, Marketing and Sales Department, Beijing capital airlines co., ltd

Li Xue

Senior Manager of SalesCenter, Marketing and Sales Department, Beijing capital airlines co., ltd

Li Xue, graduated from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in 2002, Bachelor Degree. She jointed to Deer jet Co., ltd of the Hainan airlines group.
Y2002 - Y2006 Manager of the international business center of the marketing and sales dept. in Deer Jet Co., ltd which changed the name to Deer Air Co.,ltd in the year of 2006. In responsible of the international routes development and sales.
Y2006 - Y2008 Assistant director of Planning and Cargo dept. in Hongkong Express Airlines. In responsible of the traffic right matter and data analysis.Y2008 - Y2015 Marketing Director of Beijing xinhua airport catering co., ltd. In responsible of the marketing, sales and after-sales service.
Y2015 - today Senior manager of the sales center marketing department in Beijing capital airlines co., ltd. In responsible of the marketing and sales,international routes development, international cooperation, Channel,E-commerce.
Panel Discussion1
Chinese Airlines and Their International Strategies:
What Is Needed for Sustainable Success
Yang Yang

Deputy General Manager,Spring Airlines,
Shanghai Spring International Travel Service,Ltd.

Yang Yang

Deputy General Manager,Spring Airlines,
Shanghai Spring International Travel Service,Ltd.

After graduation from university in 1994, Mr.Yang joined Shanghai Spring International Travel Service Beijing Branch and in charge of the foundation of Beijing Spring Travel Service, Ltd. From 1994-2002, he served as Department Supervisor, Department Manager, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Spring Travel. Since March 2002, he worked as GM of Tianjin Spring Travel then worked as GM of Beijing Spring Travel. Now, he is Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, Ltd, vice president of Beijing Travel Service Association, Beijing Tour Guide Association and Dongcheng District Tourism Association.

He has been awarded the title of “The Capital Traveling Forbidden Cup” Advanced Personal which is the highest award in Beijing tourism industry. Beijing Spring Travel has also won the best title of “Capital Tourism Forbidden Cup” Best Organization.
Panel Discussion1
Chinese Airlines and Their International Strategies:
What Is Needed for Sustainable Success
Sandeep Bahl

Chief Airline Advisor,Q&A Business Consulting;
Program Director, USIndia Aviation Cooperation Program

Sandeep Bahl

Chief Airline Advisor,Q&A Business Consulting;
Program Director, USIndia Aviation Cooperation Program

Sandeep has over 25 years of business aviation experience, much of which has been in the Asia Pacific Region. He is a Director for US-India Aviation Program (ACP) since past two years and Chief Airline Advisor for Q&A Consulting China. Earlier Sandeep has held key leadership roles executing Market Access and Entry, Developing Multi Sales Channels for Revenue Generation, Building Marketing, Finance and Operations related infrastructure for a number of major Airlines and related industries.

Sandeep is a visiting professor of aviation economics and marketing at Civil Aviation University of China for its Aviation MBA program and at Fudan University for MTA program. Sandeep previously acted as Co-Chair of subcommittee on Aviation Economic Regulation – under US-China Aviation Cooperation Program to drive sustainable economic and service performance for Chinese Aviation Sector.
Panel Discussion2
International Airlines and a China Strategy:
Insights and Actions for Future Development
Tanes Kumar

Commercial Director of Myanmar Airways International

Tanes Kumar

Commercial Director of Myanmar Airways International

Tanes Kumar joined Myanmar Airways International (MAI) on 01 January 2019 as its Commercial Director, overseeing the Commercial aspects of the turnaround and growth of both MAI and its sister airline, Air KBZ. A versatile professional with nearly a decade of successful track record in leading strategic planning, Tanes has been a core team member that oversaw significant business expansion and turnaround implementations in the region, as well as spearheading overall market analysis for major airlines in Southeast Asia.His previous experiences include being a member of the Group Business Development team overlooking mergers & acquisitions (M&A) for AirAsia Group, and as the Head of Distribution & Commercial Strategy for Malindo.Since joining MAI & Air KBZ, Tanes has been an integral part of the merger between MAI & Air KBZ within Myanmar aviation market to increase synergies across both airlines as the airlines’ pursues aggressively market share and ambitious fleet growth.
Panel Discussion2
International Airlines and a China Strategy:
Insights and Actions for Future Development
James W. Foster

Chairman and Founder of AirlinePros International

James W. Foster

Chairman and Founder of AirlinePros International

James W. Foster is Chairman and Founder of AirlinePros International since March 2016. AirlinePros is the largest airline distribution company in the USA and Canada serving 72 airline clients, with 50 staff spread over 5 offices,generating $300m in annual revenues. The company is a two- time winner of the US Airlines Reporting Corporation “Sales Partner of the Year” Award.Effective October 1, 2019, the company has opened a China office in Shanghai headed by Peng Fei (Felix) Kan, who recently relocated from the company’s New York office.

AirlinePros has recently embarked on an internationalization program from January 2019 opening offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore,South Africa, Zambia, Korea, and India.

Mr. Foster previously was the Chief Operating Officer of the APG Network based in New York; Chief Operating Officer of Dragonair based in Hong Kong;and Managing Director for Europe, Africa and the Middle East for NorthwestAirlines, based in Copenhagen.
Panel Discussion2
International Airlines and a China Strategy: Insights and Actions for Future Development
Lilian Abisai Massawe

Head of Commercial & Ground handling, Precision Air PLC

Lilian Abisai Massawe

Head of Commercial & Ground handling, Precision Air PLC

Lilian is currently the Head of Commercial and Ground handling at Precision Air PLC, prior to this role she held different roles in the airline industry within the commercial department. She has been the Head of Network Planning and Strategy, Manager Strategic planning, Market analyst and Sales.

Additional to aviation experience she has worked as a Head of Finance & Administration with a construction company. She also worked with LafargeHolcim Cement producers in Tanzania as a Business Unit controller.

Lilian has more than Twelve (12) years of experience in the commercial field with ten (10) years in managerial levels. Substantial experience in Network Planning, Strategic planning, Market Research, Business analysis and Finance Management & Administration.
Panel Discussion2
International Airlines and a China Strategy: Insights and Actions for Future Development
Joshua Law

Vice President for North Asia, Qatar Airways

Joshua Law

Vice President for North Asia, Qatar Airways

Joshua Law joined Qatar Airways in Jan 2017 as the Vice President of North Asia, based in Beijing. He started his career at Accenture, a global consulting firm where he was involved in Financial and Energy (Oil & Gas) sectors. Prior to Qatar Airway, Joshua registered 12 years with Malaysia Airlines where he was involved in the airline operational and commercial departments such as Airport Operations, Flight Operations, Engineering Maintenance, Global Sales & Revenue Management. He was appointed as Regional Manager China in 2011 when he was posted to China and subsequently promoted to Regional SVP North Asia in 2013. Joshua is a Malaysian and he holds a Master of Applied Science in Mathematics.
Panel Discussion2
International Airlines and a China Strategy: Insights and Actions for Future Development
Ali Bora Isbulan

CEO of TAV Operations Services.

Ali Bora Isbulan

CEO of TAV Operations Services.

Ali Bora Isbulan, graduated from Boğaziçi University Mechanical Engineering in 1998. He received his MBA degree in Business Administration in 2000 and his master’s degree in Industrial Engineering in 2002 from University of Texas at Dallas.Isbulan joined TAV Airports Holding in 2010. As CEO of TAV Operation Services, he is in charge of full concession management program at TAV Airports and leading Group’ s renowned hospitality program in 26 countries as TAV’ s “primeclass” Lounge Operations, TAV Passport Membership Programme, "primeclass" Lounge Card,Lounge Me mobile application,TAVPORT.COM and Airporteasy.com , airport hotels, car park management,various facility management projects and several digital ventures of the group.Isbulan is an active speaker on airport hospitality and he is also board member of Turkish Basketball Federation and International Turkish Business Council.
Presentation5
The Airport Perspective - Being China Ready… Is Your Airport Ready for Chinese Travellers?
Ni Lu

Managing Director,G&W Consulting

Ni Lu

Managing Director,G&W Consulting

Ni Lu joined G&W Consulting as the Chief Representative in 2002. Before joining G&W, he worked for the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) between 1992 and 1997. After that，he has been in the aviation consulting business for over seventeen years and has been involved in most of the major aviation developments and innovations in the last decade of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) aviation development, and his advice and assistance have been sought by virtually all sectors of the aviation business: PRC airlines,foreign airlines, PRC airports, North American airports, concession operators and information system suppliers. Recently, he also co-led the team to advise a number of PRC major airports and provincial governments in developing international routes planning, air service strategy, airport facilities planning,airport investment and financing strategies, airport city and aerotropolis planning strategies.
Panel Discussion3
How Can Airports (International and Chinese) Work Closer to Develop Sustainable Air Services?
Matthew Findlay

Director, Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting

Matthew Findlay

Director, Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting

Matthew has considerable experience in the aviation industry having worked in a variety of roles and countries during his time in the sector. Matt was retained by NTAirports from April 2017 to June 2019 and was focused on the development and growth of airline and passenger services for NT Airports and aero pricing. A recent notable achievement has been successfully launching the first ever intercontinental B737-800 air service linking China with Australia,with the start of Donghai Airlines services between Shenzhen and Darwin – the Northern Territory’s first ever link with China. Prior to this he led the team responsible for aviation revenues, growth and commercial activities as well as community engagement and marketing at Australia’s, Newcastle Airport.Before that, he has worked for Christchurch Airport and Auckland Airport.
Panel Discussion3
How Can Airports (International and Chinese) Work Closer to Develop Sustainable Air Services?
Máté Ritter

Airline development manager of Budapest Airport

Máté Ritter

Airline development manager of Budapest Airport

Máté Ritter’s key activities in this role include proactive account management of the existing airline partners with in-depth market analysis using qualitative and quantitative data tools, building a strong pipeline and nurture potential client relationships, strategic analysis in developing markets, create and manage account strategy plans with the marketing team and stakeholder coordination in various commercial projects aiming to develop air connectivity at Budapest.

Over the last four years he was deeply involved in the project of the Shanghai-Budapest route launch. The brand new nonstop air service, commenced in June 2019, is the second direct connection between China and Hungary beside a direct operation by Air China from Beijing.
Panel Discussion3
How Can Airports (International and Chinese) Work Closer to Develop Sustainable Air Services?
Patrine Tay

Marketing Business Development Director of VINCI Airports,representing Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport

Patrine Tay

Marketing Business Development Director of VINCI Airports,representing Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport

As Marketing Business Development Director, Patrine Tay seeks to bring VINCI Airports’ expertise to airport privatization projects in Asia-Pacific, working hand in hand with grantors and stakeholders to maximize the value that an airport brings to the economy and its surrounding community. Prior to this role, Patrine served as the Marketing & Sales Director of Cambodia Airports, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, in 2012-2016. She was responsible for developing the aeronautical and non-aeronautical businesses of all three international gateways into Cambodia. With her team of dedicated professionals, she grew passenger traffic at 13% CAGR to >7-million annually, improved the destination awareness of the country in untapped markets, and oversaw the retail execution of an ambitious airport extension project to double the capacity of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap International Airports. She has also worked for SilkAir of Singapore Airlines, Thales and Images In Motion.
Panel Discussion3
How Can Airports (International and Chinese) Work Closer to Develop Sustainable Air Services?
Petri Vuori

Vice President Sales and Route Development,Finavia Plc

Petri Vuori

Vice President Sales and Route Development,Finavia Plc

Petri Vuori is Vice President Sales and Route Development at Finavia Plc,which operates 21 airports in Finland. He joined Finavia from Finnair where he was responsible for Network Planning and prior to that Global Sales and distribution. Before joining the aviation industry Petri has worked in sales and finance management roles at global cable, packaging and paper industry companies. Petri holds a Master of Science degree in Finance.
Panel Discussion3
How Can Airports (International and Chinese) Work Closer to Develop Sustainable Air Services?
Nathalie Jongma

Acting Head - Aviation Business Management,Dubai Airports

Nathalie Jongma

Acting Head - Aviation Business Management,Dubai Airports

With 12 years’ experience in the UAE Aviation Industry across Sales, Marketing and Business Development functions for General Aviation and Commercial Aviation; Nathalie joined Dubai Airports 7 years ago and leads the Aviation Business Management team in the delivery of Aeronautical Revenue,Key Account Management and Air Service Development for both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).
Panel Discussion3
How Can Airports (International and Chinese) Work Closer to Develop Sustainable Air Services?
Chen Ye

General Manager of Aviation Marketing Development Department of Shenzhen Airport (Group) Co.,Ltd.

Chen Ye

General Manager of Aviation Marketing Development Department of Shenzhen Airport (Group) Co.,Ltd.

Mr. Chen Ye is the General Manager of Aviation Marketing Development Department of Shenzhen Airport (Group) Co.,Ltd. He got bachelor degree of land management from Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping and master degree of aviation safety engineering management from Civil Aviation University of China. He was one of the first airport inspectors in the Chinese civil aviation history. Prior to joining Shenzhen Airport, Mr. Chen worked for Shenzhen Civil Aviation Safety Oversight Management Bureau as Director of Airport Division. He has also worked in Shenzhen airport as an Operation Director, as well as the General Manager of Safety Management Department in 2018. He was appointed as the Head of Aviation Marketing Department in 2019, responsible for strategy research and key resources.
Panel Discussion3
How Can Airports (International and Chinese) Work Closer to Develop Sustainable Air Services?
Li Jinsong

Vice General Manager and Chief Financial Officer,Senior Engineer, China Travelsky Holding Company Speakers

Li Jinsong

Vice General Manager and Chief Financial Officer,Senior Engineer, China Travelsky Holding Company Speakers

Mr. Li Jinsong graduated from Tsinghua University and holds a bachelor degree of engineering, master degree of business administration and a doctor of philosophy degree in law from Tsinghua University. He is currently a certified public accountant, lawyer and an arbitrator of the Beijing Arbitration Commission.

Mr Li served as the assistant to general manager of China Huaqing Industrial Corporation from September 2000 to March 2002. He served as a certified public accountant of Xinhua Accounting Firm from March 2002 to February 2004，and served as associate professor and a member of the Academic Committee of Beijing National Accounting Institute from February 2004 to March 2007 (during this period, he was also a research scholar at the London School of Economics and Political Science). In March 2007, he held the position of general counsel of China Travelsky Holding Company.From August 2007 to December 2008, he also served as the general manager of Department of Corporate Audit Monitoring and Law Affairsof China Travelsky Holding Company. From December 2008 to March 2014, Mr Li has been the general counsel of the Company. Mr Li served as the chief accountant of China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology from March 2014 to September 2016.Since October 2016, Mr Li has been serving as the vice general manager of the Travelsky and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
Presentation6
New Trend of Integration of "Transportation + Culture and Travel" in 5G Era
Ming Foong

Managing Director, Asia,Travelport

Ming Foong

Managing Director, Asia,Travelport

Responsible for commercial growth and strategy across the Asia region (excluding Japan and India). Ming joined Travelport in 2012 as Global Account Director after extensive experience in the digital and e-commerce industries,including various product and category management, as well as commercial management roles within eBay, MSN and Bing.

The travel industry is rapidly changing, and travel businesses are looking to remain relevant and competitive by evolving and catering to shifting consumer behavior. We have seen the move from offline to online,consumer adoption of technology in choosing and experiencing travel.How do travel businesses adapt to cater to the Smart Traveler?
Presentation7
Navigating a Dynamic and Smarter Marketplace to Find Growth and Development
Richard Cutting-Miller

Executive Vice-President,Resonance Consultancy LLLP

Richard Cutting-Miller

Executive Vice-President,Resonance Consultancy LLLP

Richard Cutting-Miller is a senior Travel & Tourism industry executive with more than 25 years of international experience, focused on Travel & Tourism strategy, policy and planning, economic and travel trends research, policy analysis, lobbying and advocacy. He has worked in more than 65 countries and 350 destinations around the world.

His most recent work has included producing the Tourism Master Plan for the City of Los Angeles, Tucson Arizona, Vancouver, BC, developing a destination development plan for Tulsa, OK, producing a destination growth strategy for Cincinnati OH, and developing the Strategic Business Plan for the Aruba Tourism Authority.

Previously, during his 16-year tenure with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Richard played a principal role in shaping and directing the organization, policy agenda, research program, communications and membership services for the organization.
Presentation8
The Future of Chinese International Travel
Andrew Hogg

Regional General Manager of North Asia, Tourism Australia

Andrew Hogg

Regional General Manager of North Asia, Tourism Australia

Andrew Hogg joined Tourism Australia in June 2015 as Regional General Manager Greater China, promoted to North Asia Regional General Manager in November 2015. Andrew based in Shanghai, work closely with colleagues over the North Asia Region from China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.

As the Regional General Manager for North Asia, Andrew Hogg is responsible for driving Tourism Australia’s strategies to grow demand from Australia’s fastest growing tourism market for international visitors.
Mr Hogg’s career has included a number of senior roles in a career spanning more than 26 years with Australia’s national carrier, Qantas Airways, across finance, sales, marketing and operations. Most recently he was General Manager China for the airline, taking up this role in in 2011.
Presentation9
Destination Management – Airlift & Tourism Development
Gavin Eccles

Managing Partner,GE Consulting & Advisory

Gavin Eccles

Managing Partner,GE Consulting & Advisory

Gavin has worked across the world to make the link between Aviation and Tourism development, and, has been associated with airlines, hotels, airports and tour operators. Previous roles have included the position of CCO of Azores Airlines and development positions in British Airways, as well as consultancy projects for United Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas, as well as supporting the development of low-cost carriers to tourist destinations. In Portugal, Gavin has been the advisor to the Board of Visit Portugal on aviation development,as well as working on numerous projects with ANA Airports Portugal on aviation development. With hotels, Gavin has worked with numerous chains,and, has had secondment positions to TUI, the world´s largest tour operator.
Presentation10
Connectivity & Tourism: Two Sides of the Same Coin…
Why should I fly? Understanding the importance of airlines and their contribution to the popularity of tourism destinations... Insights & Actions...
Dang Haipeng

Director, Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC Institute)

Dang Haipeng

Director, Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC Institute)

Mr. Dang Haipeng has a profound education background in the field of finance & economics and rich working experience in international organizations. He has worked at World Bank, Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Canada, Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China and other institutions.

Experienced in multilateral, bilateral international cooperation, Mr. Dang works closely with United Nations, World Trade Organization, World Bank,International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,Boao Forum for Asia and other well-known international institutions, and has organized and participated in many large-scale international conferences.He has strong resource integration capability, outstanding communication skills in politics, academic, research, production and other fields, great ability in policies communication and project strategy design and extensive knowledge in information integration and publicity. Mr. Dang maintains a good relationship and communication with well-known domestic and overseas media, especially with the People’s Daily, Xinhua News Agency, CCTV and other mainstream media in China. He has organized several large-scale forums and seminars, planned and organized the translation and publication of flagship research reports in China, such as World Bank, World Trade Organization and United Nations.
Panel Discussion4
Hand-in-hand with Airlines and Airport, How Does Destination Marketing Break Through the Boundary?
Bradley Brouwer

Head of Global Trade and Air Access, South African Tourism

Bradley Brouwer

Head of Global Trade and Air Access, South African Tourism

Mr. Bradley Brouwer, Head of Global Trade and Air Access: at South African Tourism, is responsible for Global Trade support and Aviation support developing Global tourism opportunities for South Africa. Key activities in the role include strategic analysis and marketing planning to build the South African brand and to further develop relations with the Global travel trade,airlines, media and other stakeholders in these markets.

Mr. Brouwer spearheaded the opening of the 1st South African Tourism office in China and is also a seasoned executive in the tourism and hospitality industry with over 35 years of professional experience. He has worked as a senior executive in more than 6 countries with a strong emphasis on Asia and South Africa. He has participated and chaired in more than two dozen business boards and technical committees in tourism associations and the private sector influencing the landscape of the South African Tourism industry and strategic relations with international partners.
Panel Discussion4
Hand-in-hand with Airlines and Airport, How Does Destination Marketing Break Through the Boundary?
Filipe Silva

Board Member at VisitPortugal

Filipe Silva

Board Member at VisitPortugal

Past experience：
Director at VisitPortugal (Benelux office)
Director at VisitPortugal (UK office)
Market Research and Development at VisitPortugal
Project analysis at Portugal Trade and Investment Office
Senior auditor at KPMG Peat Marwick
Panel Discussion4
Hand-in-hand with Airlines and Airport, How Does Destination Marketing Break Through the Boundary?
David Wu

Director, Greater China,Buiness Finland Oy,Visit Finland

David Wu

Director, Greater China,Buiness Finland Oy,Visit Finland

David Wu joined Visit Finland in 2013 and is now heading Visit Finland Greater China team. After working in the industry for many years, he has a solid understanding of Chinese outbound travel market. David graduated from University of Utah with a master degree in Parks, Recreation & Tourism.
Panel Discussion4
Hand-in-hand with Airlines and Airport, How Does Destination Marketing Break Through the Boundary?
Frederico Fernandes

Partner of GulfAvia,Aviation Development Powerhouse

Frederico Fernandes

Partner of GulfAvia,Aviation Development Powerhouse

Frederico Fernandes is the project manager of the world leading investment in aviation platform, a United Arab Emirates Federal Initiative, promoted by the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority. Frederico executes the strategies that supports the UAE’s ambitious plans to lead, innovate and disrupts the aviation sector in the future, while ensuring an investment ecosystem for all countries by scouting the world best projects, in need of financing, and connecting them with investors. Frederico is currently a member of the board of the Arab Aviation Summit, and is the co-founder of NewsAvia the world leader in aviation news in the Portuguese speaking countries. Frederico is the founder of the LusoAvia movement, a platform that establishes new bridges of dialog and business opportunities, in the aviation sector between the Portuguese Speaking Countries.
Panel Discussion5
China In & China Out… Investment Opportunities for Travel & Tourism
Xianyong ( Eric ) Gao

Investment Officer with International Finance Corporation

Xianyong ( Eric ) Gao

Investment Officer with International Finance Corporation

Eric Gao is an Investment Officer with International Finance Corporation and is currently leading IFC PPP Transaction Advisory business in China.He is an experienced multilingual and multicultural professional in Public Private Partnership and infrastructure sectors in Emerging Markets. He has been involved in Airline privatization, Airports, energy and water sectors PPP projects in East Asia and Pacific region, as well as the Middles East and North American region.
Panel Discussion5
China In & China Out… Investment Opportunities for Travel & Tourism
Diogo Lacerda Machado

Board Member and Chairman of the Strategy Committee at TAP Air Portugal

Diogo Lacerda Machado

Board Member and Chairman of the Strategy Committee at TAP Air Portugal

Now worked as: Board Member and Chairman of the Strategy Committee at TAP Air Portugal (Airlines); Board Member at Geocapital Holdings – Macau (Holding Company); Board Member and CEO at Geocapital Participations – Macau (Sub-holding Company); Board Member at Mystic Invest Holdings – Portugal (Cruises & Leisure). Previously acted as: Special Adviser to the Prime-Minister of Portugal (State Affairs); Secretary of State of Justice in the Government of Portugal (State Affairs); Member of the National Judiciary Council of Portugal, by Parliament.
Panel Discussion5
China In & China Out… Investment Opportunities for Travel & Tourism
Yue Guoyong

Vice General Manager,Henan Aviation Development & Investment Co.(HADIC) Speakers

Yue Guoyong

Vice General Manager,Henan Aviation Development & Investment Co.(HADIC) Speakers

Mr. Yue holds a Master degree of Business School of Zhengzhou University and he is Senior Visiting Scholar of University of Maryland and Senior Economist.He has worked in Zhengzhou University of Technology (Zhengzhou University),Henan Yuxin International Co., Ltd, Yuxin International Co., Ltd, China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, with extensive international working and investment & financing experiences. Since April 2014, he serves as Vice President of HenanCivil Aviation Development & Investment Co., Ltd. (HADIC),in charge of development and reform, property, airport and other business.
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China In & China Out… Investment Opportunities for Travel & Tourism
Wang Lunmao

General Manager Assistant,Beijing New Aerotropolis Holdings Co.,Ltd.

Wang Lunmao

General Manager Assistant,Beijing New Aerotropolis Holdings Co.,Ltd.

Wang Lunmao graduated from Shenyang Polytechnic University，holds the position of General Manager Assistant,Beijing New Aerotropolis Holdings Co.,Ltd.

With 14 years of experience in investment promotion in the park, He has worked at Tongzhou District Investment Promotion Bureau, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone Industrial Promotion Bureau, Beijing Yizhuang Holdings Co., Ltd. and other units serve.
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China In & China Out… Investment Opportunities for Travel & Tourism
AGENDA

  • Day 1

    Thursday, October 24

  • Day 2

    Friday, October 25
  • Time
    Activity
    Topic
  • 09:00-09:30
    Welcome & Introduction
    Introduction to the Forum
    ● Aims & Objectives
    ● Developing Best Practice & Benchmarks
  • 09:30-10:15
    Key Note:
    The Aviation Sector: Now & the Future
    Focus on determining the key drivers, and, drawing out some of the challenges facing airlines; particularly what is in their drive for enhanced operations, and, links with airport
  • 10:15-10:35
    Coffee Break
  • 10:35-11:05
    Presentation 1:
    The China Market – Managing the BOOM
    ● Understanding the China Travel Perspective
    ● What does the future hold
    ● Highlight the key trends
    ● Focus on showing the outbound potential
  • 11:05-12:20
    Roundtable Discussion (Airline personnel to discuss)
    Opportunity for a selection of International airlines to discuss their approach with China; focus on a carrier that has experience, a carrier that is just starting, and, an airline that is yet to develop their China strategy
    ● What have we learnt
    ● What should we do differently
    ● How to sustain the development
  • 12:20-12:30
    Key Learning's
    The moderator from the roundtable session to draw out some analysis from the airline discussions; support the White Paper development on how International Airlines can break in to China…
  • 12:30-14:00
    Lunch
  • 14:00-14:30
    Presentation 2:The Airport Perspective -Being China Ready…
    Understanding the Chinese passenger and adapting the airport experience
    ● Preparing the airport for the China market
    ● How to work in partnerships; airports together to build route development projects
    ● Working SMARTER with airlines to build sustainable routes
    ● How to we build business cases for pushing Chinese and International airlines to fly
  • 14:30-15:45
    Roundtable Discussion
    (Airport personnel to discuss)
    Opportunity for a selection of airports (mix of International and Chinese) to discuss their approach with their China development;
    ● How do we attract routes to and from China
    ● How can the arriving and departing airports work better together
    ● How to we build business cases for pushing Chinese and International airlines to fly
  • 15:45-16:00
    Key Learning’s
    Drawing out some analysis from the roundtable; to support the White Paper development on how Airports (International and Chinese) can benefit from working the Chinese outbound passenger flow more effectively…
  • 16:00-16:20
    Coffee Break
  • 16:20-17:05
    Key Note:
    SMARTER Travel – Adapting to the Realities of the Future Passenger
    Focus on discussing how airlines and airports are working towards a SMARTER travel experience; drawing out cases and insights on the changes needed to have enhanced experiences and build the links between what both providers can do that makes travel for easy for all
  • 17:05-17:20
    Day One Review
    Wrap-up of the day; key learning’s, insights and opportunity to highlight how airlines and airports can see potentials of managing the Chinese travel potential
  • 18:30-20:30
    Gala Dinner

Registration

  • Forum Package includes 2-Day pass to the conference and all social activities within 2 days, offering an opportunity to listen to speeches given by industry leaders from different sectors from aviation and travel, as well as to network with 200+ delegates during Coffee Break, Lunch and Gala Dinner, etc.
    Total Price for Forum Package: €800 / $900
    *Complete a payment before 30th June 2019, you can enjoy a discount of 12 percent.
    *3 and above participants from one company, can enjoy a discount of 12 percent.
    *These 2 offers can be used together.

SPONSORSHIP

  • Social Activities Sponsor
    AT China is committed to creating the best participating experience for the attendees. Attendees can network with 200+ delegates during the Coffee Breaks, Lunches and Gala Dinner. If you want to expose your brand during the social activities, please feel free to contact us for further details, and, to discuss co-operation accordingly. We can work with you to support the following:
    Gala Dinner
    Lunches
    Coffee Breaks
    Branding
    Would you be interested to expose your brand at this top event aimed at China's Aviation & Tourism sector; we can work with you on both online and offline actions, such as:
    Logo representation on the sign-in boards and event programme
    Delegate materials: badge lanyard, bags, chair cover, tablecloths, microphones, etc.
    Others
    Booth
    AT China will offer valuable opportunities during Networking and Business Opportunities with following service:
    One on-site booth
    Company logo and name display on Display Board of Networking and Business Opportunities;
    Signage board with company name by the booth
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Tel: (8610)64301593
Email: service.atchina@tlmchina.com
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Tel: (86)15011375390
Email: BD@tlmchina.com
LOCATION
Address:
No.48, Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
How to arrive?
By subway: Take Line 10, get off at Liangmaqiao Station. The venue is only 4-minutes-walk (400m) from Exit B of the station.
By taxi: Taxi from Beijing Capital International Airport takes 50 minutes (21KM), costing RMB 60.
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction
3. Understanding Chinese air services development
3. Understanding Chinese air services development
4. China outbound tourism – who benefits?
5. Chinese airport infrastructure explained
6. The constrains of airlines route planning to and from China
7. China & the World: An evolving landscape – are you ready?
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