OpenTravel Alliance Names Timothy O’Neil-Dunne Keynote for 2010 Conference

The OpenTravel Alliance announces Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, Managing Partner at T2Impact Ltd. as its keynote speaker and conference moderator for the 2010 Advisory Forum.

With a theme of Merchandising, Partnering and Product Alignment for a New Decade, sessions at the event, including the keynote, will touch on the rapidly changing dynamics of the travel industry.

“While our industry is in a constant state of flux, some things have remained constant - people fly, sleep and drive. But now the consumer expects a Google-like search experience for even the most complex of products,” said Mr. O’Neil-Dunne. “And let's make no mistake, travel is complex. The industry needs to work together to provide solutions for the consumer to enable this easier, less explicit process. Anyone who stands in the way of change will become road kill.”

Mr. O'Neil-Dunne has over 30 years of experience in the travel and distribution technology industry. His expertise is broadly in all areas of travel distribution, including the implementation of OpenTravel standards.

"Timothy has a unique perspective on the travel industry, given his varied background," said John Lambe, CTO of OpenJaw Technologies and chair of the OpenTravel board of directors. "He has been both a proponent and a challenger of XML messaging standards, and we're looking forward to an open and candid exchange of ideas during the two-day event."

Click here to see a current agenda of all conference topics.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Ms. Valyn Perini
P: +1 978 263 7606
E: valyn.perini@opentravel.org

Event: OpenTravel Alliance North American Advisory Forum

Date: April 26 - 28, 2010

Location:
Marriott Seattle Waterfront
2100 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121 USA

Time: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 9:00 AM – Wednesday, April 28, 2010 5:00 PM

Cost:
Fees lower than our 2008 event!

$599 for OpenTravel Alliance members by February 26, 2010

$699 after February 26, 2010

$749 for non-members before February 26, 2010

$849 after February 26, 2010

Those interested in speaking or have a topic to be addressed can contact Valyn Perini at valyn.perini@opentravel.org.

About the OpenTravel Alliance

OpenTravel’s mission is to engineer specifications that make data transmission flow smoothly throughout travel, tourism and hospitality. OpenTravel creates, expands and drives adoption of open universal data specifications, including but not limited to the use of XML, for the electronic exchange of business information among all sectors of the travel industry.

With a diversified membership representing influential names in all sectors of the travel industry, OpenTravel is comprised of representatives from airlines, car rental firms, hotels, cruise lines, leisure suppliers, service providers, tour operators, travel agencies, and trade associations. For more information, visit www.opentravel.org.

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