CONFERENCE LOCATION AND VENUE
The conference will be held at the Esplanade Hotel, corner of Marine Terrace and Essex Street, Fremantle. This relaxed and historic port city has a diverse mix of old and new. Convict era buildings stand beside stylishly refurbished bars and restaurants and the range of activities available for all ages is endless.
Tour the streets and discover art and craft galleries and the famous Fremantle Markets. Sample boutique beers in one of the nearby brewery pubs or enjoy seeing the sun set over the ocean, a must for those from the Eastern side of the continent and beyond. Fremantle is within easy reach of the beaches of the Indian Ocean, Rottnest Island and Western Australia’s capital, Perth with the Margaret River wine region only a few hours away.
Airport transfers: Taxi fare to Fremantle is around $48 from Perth Domestic Airport. Travelling time by car is approximately 45 minutes. Coach transfers to Fremantle operate 24 hours daily to suit flight arrival and departure times. The special return fare is currently $40 for conference delegates. Bookings can be made by calling the Fremantle Shuttle on 08 9335 1614, Tollfree 1300 668 687 or rez@fremantleairportshuttle.com.au.
Please note that all conference and accommodation enquiries should be directed to the secretariat: Promaco Conventions on tel: 08 9332 2900, fax 08 9332 2911 or email: promaco@promaco.com.au
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
The longer you wait to book travel - the more you will pay.
If you would like to see ALL flight options to the MAN Second National Conference on a single computer screen, then use the latest delegate flight booking technology at http://www.travelctm.com/bookings. Alternatively, contact Corporate Travel Management (CTM) direct for the best airfare rates available on 1800 630 866 or email: groups@travelctm.com.
Remember to quote your event code MAN2008
Accommodation has been blocked at the following venues. The conference rates below can only be obtained by booking through Promaco Conventions. For rooms required before or after the conference dates, early booking is essential. Breakfast is not included in the rate unless stated.
Deposit: Bookings require a deposit of one nights tariff and a credit card guarantee. The deposit is non-refundable. One night’s room rate will be deducted from the credit card if the reservation is cancelled within 30 days of the date required or, if you do not arrive on the date you have nominated. Delegates are to settle their accounts, including incidentals, upon checking out. Your hotel will provide an accommodation tax invoice/receipt.
Amendments: Amendments to accommodation will only be accepted in writing and must be advised to Promaco Conventions in advance. Changes made after Friday 4 July 2008 cannot be guaranteed and will be subject to availability.
Check-in and Check-out: Standard check-in time of 2.00pm and check-out time of 11.00am applies to all venues. Requests for late check-out must be made with the venue as you arrive. Please note that early check-in may require the booking of an additional room night prior, to guarantee immediate access to your room.
Booking deadline: Hotels impose strict release dates for block accommodation bookings. Unused rooms will be released 30 days prior to the conference and accommodation bookings received after Friday 4 July 2008 will be subject to availability.
VENUES
Fremantle Esplanade - the venue has 4.5 star facilities including three restaurants, bar, gym, two swimming pools and three spas.
www.esplanadehotelfremantle.com.auHarbour Village Quest Apartments - 4 star selfcontained, two and three bedroom apartments, ocean views, luxurious facilities, walking distance from the venue.
www.questwa.com.auTrade Winds - 4 star hotel with river views. Twenty minute walk to venue. Regular bus service and taxis also available.
www.tradewindshotel.com.auFor B’n’B, Backpacker or other accommodation options go to www.staywa.net.au.