Burnside Joins ABTS, Bringing over 20 Years Financial Strategy and PlanningExperience in the Corporate Travel and Hospitality Industry
MIAMI, FL (January 25, 2010) – ABTS Convention Services (ABTS), a corporate travel provider specializing in serving U.S. medical associations and their international attendees, has announced today that industry veteran James Burnside, DBA has joined ABTS as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Burnside will work closely with President Davide Veglia and the ABTS team in Miami, Rome and San Francisco to implement strategic financial plans, oversee revenue analysis and cost control and lead overall financial and operational quality efforts to support the company’s ongoing expansion.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Burnside to ABTS as our new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,” said Davide Veglia, ABTS President. “Dr. Burnside is a proven travel industry leader skilled in revenue performance and business administration success across global lines. He will be a chief architect in the evolution of key worldwide financial and business strategies for us during this exciting time of growth and momentum.”
Burnside brings a wealth of experience in financial and revenue management, strategic planning and analysis, business planning and infrastructure, global customer service and team leadership. He was formerly Vice President of Revenue Performance and Passenger Services for Silversea Cruises, and Director of Revenue & Itinerary Planning for Norwegian Cruise Line, as
well as Vice President of Revenue Management for Renaissance Cruises. Prior to his experience in the cruise industry, Burnside was Senior Director of Revenue Technology for Autonation, Inc./Alamo Rent a Car. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration, a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Aviation Management, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami.
ABTS proudly serves major medical associations, association management companies, and housing & registration partners with internationally friendly group housing, corporate travel, on site support, and global sales and marketing. With offices in the international gateways of Miami, Rome, San Francisco, and Belgrade and three call centers serving the U.S., Europe, and Asia, our multilingual multicultural team maintain a global network of over 9,000 international planners.
ABTS also serves top pharmaceutical companies, medical meeting planning companies, congress agencies, and incentive houses throughout the world, delivering high quality services which enhance client vision and promote medical exchange. ABTS has specialized in providing the comprehensive range of services essential for the creation of successful congresses, corporate meetings, exhibitions and special events for almost 15 years.
