Venue

The symposium venue is the Sheraton Perth Hotel, located at 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, tel (08) 9224 7777, fax (08) 9224 7788. (International area code 61).
The Sheraton Hotel offers world class accommodation and service and is only a short stroll from Perth’s business, commercial and retail district.

All conference and accommodation enquiries should be directed to Promaco Conventions 
on tel (08) 9332 2900, or fax (08) 9332 2911 (International area code 61)

Widely believed to be the most beautiful city in Australia, Perth is located on Australia’s Sunset Coast on the banks of the Swan River, between the Archaean hinterland of the Yilgarn Craton and the Indian Ocean. In its architecture and layout, Perth reflects its early history of European settlement, yet its cosmopolitan atmosphere owes much to recent decades of multiculturalism. With a current population approaching 2 million, it is Australia’s most rapidly growing city, hosting the same range of facilities found in Sydney or Melbourne, but preserving a relaxed ‘outdoor’ lifestyle, where tourists and locals alike can enjoy its mediterranean climate, broad sweeping beaches, numerous sporting events and proximity to vineyards and wildflowers in the hills to the east of the city.

We hope you find these links useful in planning your trip to Perth.

• Rottnest Island: www.rottnest.wa.gov.au
• Lonely Planet Guide to Perth: www.lonelyplanet.com/dest/aust/perth.htm
• What’s On in Perth and Fremantle: www.whatson.com.au

International Access

Perth is serviced by a range of major airlines, with a choice of routes for international travellers. It has direct international flights to New Zealand and several capitals in Asia and is the only Australian capital city with direct links to Africa. Other international flights are routed to Perth via Sydney, or to Europe and North America via Asia. Domestic carriers are active within Western Australia and provide airlinks to regional centres and other State capital cities. Perth International Airport is about 20 minutes drive from the centre of Perth and is serviced by taxis and a shuttle bus service, which also services the nearby domestic terminal (located about 15 minutes drive on the opposite side of the airport complex from the international terminal.

Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has been appointed the official travel agency for the symposium. CTM offers special flexible/changeable symposium airfares at up to 40% discount for Australian domestic economy class fares on Qantas services or the best Internet or published Australian domestic airfares available on Qantas and Virgin Blue Airlines.

To ensure the BEST possible airfare available, ALL delegates are urged to contact CTM (http://www.travelctm.com&cc=IGES2005)  
on TOLLFREE: 1800 630 866 or Email: groups@travelctm.com and quote the Conference Profile IGES05 when making their travel booking.

Conference Fares: Qantas is proud to offer its support to the Conference with a special discount of up to 40% off the FULL economy fare (excluding taxes). The conference fare is flexible and fully refundable with no cancellation fee up until 72 hours prior to departure.

Discount Fares: Delegates may prefer to take advantage of the best Internet or published airfares. Promotional fares are often more affordable than the conference fare. However, they do have conditions attached. Most are non-refundable if cancelled. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

VISAS
Anyone who is not an Australian citizen requires a valid Visa/Electronic Travel Authority to enter and spend time in Australia.  With the exception of New Zealand citizens travelling on New Zealand passports, all foreign nationals must obtain a Visa/ETA before travelling to Australia.  (New Zealand citizens are issued with a Visa upon arrival).

Visas are available from Australian Visa Offices such as Australian Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates.  For the location of your nearest Australian Consultate, go to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website at www.dfat.gov.au/missions/

Visas are also available in ETA form from travel agents and airlines in certain countries.  There are no visas or border checks required when moving between Australian states.  www.immi.gov.au

Customs Requirements: www.customs.gov.au

Accommodation

Accommodation at special rates has been reserved for delegates from 17-24 September. To avoid disappointment, early booking is essential.

Rates quoted are per room per night and THESE SPECIALLY NEGOTIATED RATES can only be obtained by booking through Promaco Conventions. For rooms required before or after the symposium dates, early booking is essential. Breakfast is not included in the rate unless stated.

Deposit - All bookings require a deposit of one night’s tariff and a credit card number. Please note that bookings without a deposit or a credit card number cannot be confirmed. The deposit is non-refundable and may be forfeited at the hotel’s discretion, if you cancel within 30 days of the date required or, if you do not arrive on the date you have nominated. Delegates are to settle their own accounts, including incidentals, upon checking out.

Amendments - Amendments to accommodation will only be accepted in writing and must be advised to Promaco Conventions in advance. Changes made after Monday 15 August 2005 cannot be guaranteed and will be subject to availability.

Preferences - Please indicate your first two hotel preferences with your booking via the registration form. Limited rooms are available at some properties and we recommend that accommodation is booked early.

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 checkout 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.

Deadlines - Hotels impose strict release dates for block accommodation bookings. Unused rooms will be released 30 days prior to the meeting and accommodation bookings received after Monday 15 August 2005 will be subject to availability.

All Hotels listed below have internet facilities available.
Click map to view hotel locations.

Sheraton Perth Hotel - 5 star deluxe rooms and river views, central city location, 3 restaurants, elegant cocktail lounge and outdoor pool. www.sheraton.com/perth
Rate: sgle/twin/dble - AUD $185 (room only)

Novotel Langley Hotel - 4 star hotel close to the city centre, 3 restaurants, bars, spa, 24hr room service.
Rate: single/twin/dble - AUD $170 per night

Mercure Hotel - in the heart of the CBD with all the facilities of a 5 star hotel, swimming pool and spa, 2 restaurants and bars, 24hr room service. www.mercure.com.au
Rate: single/twin/dble - AUD $170 per night

Swedish Miss Mauds Hotel (limited rooms available)
Rates: single - AUD $99 per night; twin/double - AUD $129 per night
Rate includes smorgasbord breakfast.

Kings Perth Hotel - central city with rooftop pool, room service, bars, restaurant, coffee shop. www.kingshotel.com.au
Rate: single/dble/twin - AUD $95 per night

Aarons Hotel Perth - 3.5 star hotel rooms featuring spacious desk, broadband internet access and lounge area. 24hr reception, bar and grill. www.aaronsperth.com.au
Rates: single - AUD $95, twin/dble - AUD $75, triple - AUD $89

Crowne Plaza Perth - overlooking Swan River. Facilities include gym, pool, business centre and restaurant.
Rate: single/twin/dble - AUD $155 per night

Alderney Apartments on Hay - quality air-conditioned and fully contained apartments in the heart of the city. Facilities include pool, gym, spa and sauna. www.alderney.com.au
Rate: Standard 2 bedroom apartment - AUD $123 per night
Platinum 2 bedroom apartment - AUD $143 per night

Aarons All Suites - 4.5 star apartments, with ensuite, kitchen, 24hr room service and daily servicing. Facilities include broadband internet access, cafe, bar and rooftop spa. www.aaronssuites.com.au
Rates: Studio apartment - AUD $115 per night
1 bedroom apartment - AUD $144 per night
2 bedroom apartment - AUD $172 per night

Goodearth Hotel - 3.5 star, centrally located, overlooking Swan River. Facilities include 24hr reception, internet access, free in-house movies, bar and restaurant. www.goodearthhotel.com.au

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship offers your company an outstanding promotional opportunity. The various options are flexible and are designed to fit your requirements.  We are happy to work with you to establish a package that will give your company maximum exposure, and create unique business opportunities.

Click here to download a copy of our Sponsorship Options brochure.

Trade Exhibition

The exhibition is a very important feature of the IGES Symposium meeting and we value the support from our exhibitors. As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to raise your company profile and gain maximum exposure by promoting your products and services to a highly qualified and influential international audience.

If you are associated with the many areas linked with geochemistry, whether as a product manufacturer or supplier, services or technology supplier or information service provider, then this event is for you.

The meeting traditionally attracts about 300-400 attendees and maximum exposure to delegates and speakers will be assured. 

Click Here to download a layout of the exhibition and a booking form. See below for costs and inclusions.

Symposium Program
Each trade display will be entitled to register one delegate to the Symposium @ 50% of the full-time registration fee. The delegate pass may be shared by staff of the display. Allowing your staff access to the program sessions will enable valuable insight into the wide range of issues relating to the Geochemical Industry.

Morning and afternoon teas will be served in the Trade Exhibition area so that exhibitors get full exposure of their technical displays.

Full details of the Symposium and the program will be available in April 2005.

Stand Includes:

• Stand size 3.0m x 2.0m x 2.4m high
• Fabric covered back and side walls (velcro compatible)
• Fascia board with Company name in coloured lettering
• 2 spotlights and 1 power point
• Tea and coffee on arrival in the trade area and access to tea and coffee facilities daily
• (2) tickets to the Opening Cocktail Party 
• (2) Lunch tickets per day
• (1) ticket to the Conference Dinner 
• (1) Conference kit including participants list
• (1) 50% of General delegate registration fee

Stand Costs
AUD$2200 (inc $200 GST)

A deposit of 30% of the total must accompany the attached form to confirm your stand booking.

Stand preference will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Multiple stands may be negotiated.

Static table displays (brochure display only) may be purchased depending upon space availability. 
Cost: $330 (inc $30 GST)