2010 Newsletters
1 August 2010
In This Issue
- NBTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXPO - UATP HOSTS ISSUER SHOWCASE
- UATP WELCOMES CHINA EASTERN AS ISSUER
- NEW BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS ANNOUNCED
- CALENDAR UPDATES
NBTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXPO - UATP HOSTS ISSUER SHOWCASE
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NBTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXPO - UATP HOSTS ISSUER SHOWCASE |
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During the annual NBTA International Convention, visit UATP at booth #903. During exhibition hours on Tuesday, 10 August at 4:00 pm, UATP Issuer representatives will be on hand at the UATP booth to discuss how the Network and Issuers can help with your travel payment needs. |
UATP WELCOMES CHINA EASTERN AS ISSUER
CHINA EASTERN LAUNCHES UATP PROGRAM
Program Offers Corporate Clients Superior Information Management and Security
Press release excerpt:
Shanghai, China, 18 June 2010 - China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd., (Shanghai), announced today the launch of its prestigious UATP-based business travel program, offering Chinese corporations China Eastern Airline's UATP accounts for global air travel spend. To meet customer demands, China Eastern Airlines chose to become a UATP account provider and expand its corporate market share.
"Within the new strategic structure, China Eastern Airlines is trying to become a customer oriented airline. In the past year, China Eastern Airlines has done in-depth analysis of different customer groups and integrated their air travel requirements which resulted in creative products, such as Easy Travel Card (E card)," said Mr. Ma Xulun, General Manager of China Eastern Airlines. "Account E is an upgraded program related to corporate clients. The product provides stronger and more comprehensive cost analysis support to corporate clients with first hand data. The launching of the program shows that China Eastern Airline's programs are in healthy development and expanding."
"UATP is pleased to launch a program in China with such distinguished companies as China Eastern Airlines and 99Bill. We look forward to seeing the success of the program," Ralph Kaiser, president and CEO, UATP said. "UATP is helping China Eastern Airlines expand its corporate program and build customer loyalty to their brand; we will continue to work with China Eastern Airlines for the future expansion of the program."
China Eastern Airlines UATP account holders will receive state-of-the-art air travel activity through detailed informational reporting. China Eastern Airlines will utilize 99Bill, the leading independent payment service provider in China, to complete its comprehensive suite of secure, safe and convenient payment solutions.
To read the entire press release, please visit: China Eastern Launches UATP Program
CHINA EASTERN, 99BILL, UATP PRESS CONFERENCE, SHANGHAI
To launch the China Eastern program, a press conference was held in Shanghai, 18 June 2010. The event brought all three partners, plus China Eastern corporate clients to Shanghai for the launch of the program as well as the signing of official documents. Below are representative pictures from the event.
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS ANNOUNCED
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS ANNOUNCED
During UATP’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on 27 April 2010, the Shareholders of UATP elected several Members to the Board of Directors of UATP. Each Member will serve a two-year term.
Eduardo Bernardes Neto
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Commercial Sales Director
Bernardes Neto was elected as the newest Member of the UATP Board of Directors. He has more than 10 years of experience in aviation and has been with GOL since the beginning of the airline’s operations, in 2001. He was responsible for coordinating the launch of GOL’s domestic and international bases.
Patrick Diemer
Lufthansa AirPlus Servicekarten GmbH, Managing Director, Chairman of the Executive Board
Diemer joined AirPlus International in April 2003 where he serves as Chairman of the Executive Board. He leads all marketing and sales activities including the international expansion of AirPlus. Diemer has been a Member of the UATP Board of Directors since 2003.
Shigeyuki Kamei
Japan Airlines, Vice President, Industry Affairs & Alliance Marketing
Kamei began his career with JAL in 1981 and has worked throughout several areas of the airline during his career. In 1998, as Director of Passenger Marketing & International Affairs, he first represented JAL on the UATP Board of Management. In line with UATP’s incorporation in 2000, he was elected to the Board of Directors and continued to serve until 2006.
Ralph A. Kaiser
UATP, President and CEO
Kaiser was re-elected as Chairman of the Board. He has served as President and CEO of UATP since his unanimous election by the Board of Directors in 2003. He has launched and led UATP on several important growth initiatives resulting in network growth of nearly USD 5 billion in charge volume.
Chris Phillips
Delta Air Lines, Director, Market Development and Distribution Planning
The UATP Board of Directors elected Phillips to complete the remaining term for Delta Air Lines guaranteed Board seat vacated by Tim Kraft earlier this year. Phillips previously served on the UATP Board and brings more than 15 years of experience with Delta Air Lines.
CALENDAR UPDATES
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8-11 August |
Houston |
NBTA International Convention & Exposition |
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10 August |
Houston |
UATP Issuer Showcase - Booth #903 4:00pm |
| 25 August | Frankfurt | UATP Board of Directors Meeting |
| 20-22 September | Chicago | The Beat Live, Sponsor |
| 29-30 September | Seeheim, Germany | UATP Sales & Marketing, Technology & Operations Councils |
| 13-14 October | Montreal | Mega Event, Sponsor |
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17-19 November |
Panama City |
ALTA Airline Leaders Forum |
| 30 Nov-1 Dec | San Francisco | Airline & Travel Payment Summit, Co-Host |
| 1 December | San Francisco | UATP Board of Directors Meeting |
