May 20-22, 2014. 4th USAfrica Air Transportation Summit/Expo

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The 4th USAfrica Air Transportation Summit/Expo is approximately 3 weeks away,  May 20-22, 2014, and here are few announcements: We are pleased to let you know that Mr. Francesco Violante, CEO, SITA is our luncheon keynote speaker on Wednesday, May 21. Francesco Violante has been CEO of SITA since 2006. Under his leadership,  SITA has undergone a dramatic transformation with the merging of previously separate entities into a single company, delivering complex IT solutions to the world's air transport industry.  His vision is to strengthen SITA's position at the heart of the air transport industry by using technology to solve industry and business issues. To this end, he initiated the creation of the SITA Lab as a world class R&D facility and oversaw the opening of a software center of  excellence in Ireland. Francesco has grown the company to achieve consolidated revenues of  US$1.57 billion in 2012 and employ over 4,500 staff in 200 countries and territories. In addition, over 1,800 people work for SITA in offshore operations, predominantly on software development in India. SITA won over  $1 billion worth of new business for the first time in 2006 and has repeated this achievement every year since.   Read more!    It's not too late to register, but please do so immediately if you have not already done so - Register here!

Hotel Accommodations: We have secured the special rate of $129.00 per night plus applicable taxes at the Summit/Expo hotel, the Double Tree by Hilton located at 711 NW 72 nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33126, Tel: 305-261-3800  The Doubletree is conveniently adjoins the Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC), and offers complimentary 24 hour shuttle to and from Miami International Airport (MIA).   To receive this special rate you  must  register by May 7, 2014, and use  the special rate code, Group Code:  AVI  to receive  the discount Click here to make hotel reservations! We look forward to seeing everyone next month!

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