The 200-plus participants were updated on latest hot topics such as the evolution and predictions of the corporate travel landscape, as well as lessons in travel procurement.

Pavel Spitsyn, general manager of Abacus Central Asia, said the conference served as an excellent forum for the corporate agencies, corporations and Abacus to discuss and exchange ideas on the latest industry trends and developments.

“Travel agencies are growing rapidly in the region, and Abacus wants to work closely with them to help improve their productivity, work processes and customer experience,” he added.

Abacus also shared other general industry trends seen in Central Asia,

A delegate from Kazakhstan, Victoria Pavlenko, travel projects manager from ITE Group Plc., Iteca, said Abacus’ new online travel management solution – Abacus TripPlan – has helped her company to stay at the forefront of competition.

“Productivity is king, and with an easy-to-use graphical view, this new solution simply makes travel compliance easier,” she noted.

Other delegates also highlighted the need for innovative solutions, such as Abacus TravelIntelligence, to help in their work.

Abacus boasts a robust network in Kazakhstan and Central Asia to complement its extensive reach and expertise throughout the region.

Pictures below show speakers in action & delegates networking at the conference.