The FFP Conference 2008, co-hosted by Hitit Computer Services in association with Airline Information, was held at the Hilton Istanbul…

The 4th Annual FFP Conference, one of the most important events in the airline marketing calender, took place at the Hilton Istanbul, 11-12 March 2008.  Hitit Computer Services in association with Airline Information, was proud to co-host the event which attracted over 300 senior executives from more than 75 airlines from all corners of the globe, as well as organisations from many other industries which implement loyalty programmes.  The two day Conference which holistically addressed the issue of “Taking Loyalty to Financial Heights”, included keynote speeches from leaders of some of the worlds most prominent airlines and industry innovators, as well as presentations and panel discussions.

Traditionally the highlight of the conference is the FFP Programme Innovations Award Ceremony and this year was no different. The Awards Ceremony which took place at the Gala Dinner hosted by Hitit, saw Aeroplan collect the Gold accolade for their Retail Ghost Cards innovation. Hitit Systems Development Director Mr. Hakan Unlu, presented the award to Sandra Diem, Aeroplan GM for Travel & Loyalty Services & New Venture. SAS picked up the Silver award for EuroBonus as a result of their online Award Seat Prognosis innovation.

For more detailed infomaton and downloads of conference presentations, please visit:http://www.airlineinformation.org/conferences/2008_annual_ffp/FFP2008_agenda.html