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Travel Information TRAVEL INFORMATIONCairns is situated within the very heart of the Asia Pacific region with over 95 international flights servicing the region weekly, making it readily accessible to Australia and the world. International delegates should contact their travel agent for information regarding flights to Cairns. For delegates travelling from the cities of Nagoya, Fukuoka, Osaka, Singapore, Taipei, and Hong Kong, Australian Airlines is now offering direct flights to Cairns. Click here for further information and bookings. Local delegates should check both Qantas or Virgin Blue for the best available flights. CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT GROUP (CTM) The Cairns International Airport is located within 10 minutes of the City Centre. Australia Coach operates an airport shuttle bus service to hotels and the city centre. The fare is $7.00 per adult and children under 14 travel free. Alternatively, taxi ranks are immediately outside each terminal and the fare to the City Centre is approximately $12.00. PASSPORT & VISA REQUIREMENTSAll visitors to Australia need a valid passport. Entry Visas are required for visitors from many countries. For some nationalities (32 countries in total) an Electronic Visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) can be obtained from your travel agent or airline when making your travel arrangements. Applications for Visas can also be made via Australian Embassies or Consulates in major cities around the world. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU APPLY FOR YOUR VISA WELL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DEPARTURE DATE. Please click here for further information about entry Visas and travelling to Australia.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATIONThe Conference Secretariat will be pleased to make reservations on your behalf for accommodation during the ICBIC 11 Conference. Please complete the accommodation form and return this to the Secretariat prior to Friday 13 June. On-line accommodation bookings will not be accepted without the accompanying credit card payment. Signatures are not required with on-line bookings. Please indicate on your accommodation booking form your estimated time of arrival at the hotel. Check in time is 14:00. Should you wish to guarantee a room for your arrival prior to that time, it is recommended that you book and pay for the room for the evening prior to your arrival. A deposit equivalent to one night's room tariff (as indicated on the accommodation booking form) is required to secure your reservation. Reservations will not be confirmed unless this payment is received. The accommodation deposit is payable to ICMS Travel and should be paid separately from the registration fee payment. The deposit will be forfeited if the room is not occupied on the advised arrival date. All changes (ie name, room type) must be in writing. The arrival and/or departure dates can be changed prior to Friday 13 June free of charge. Any new bookings or amendments made after this date will incur an AUD25.00 processing fee and is subject to hotel availability.
Cairns International Hotel - 5 StarStandard Room - $200 17 Abbott Street The Cairns International Hotel is a five- star hotel providing accommodation in the heart of Cairns and located within five minutes of the Convention Centre. Guest room facilities include remote controlled TV, music with AM/FM and clock, individually controlled air-conditioning, direct dial phones, refrigerator in all rooms, CNN in-house movies, Japanese language TV, room safes, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, message waiting system, mini-bar, complimentary tea and coffee facilities, 240V/115V electrical points, shower and bath, balcony with outdoor furniture and data point for fax/computer. Hotel facilities include Concierge desk, 24-hour room service, parking, four restaurants, safety deposit facilities, 24-hour reception and porter facilities, laundry and valet service, business facilities (typing, photocopying, facsimile, secretarial services, word processing), gymnasium, saunas, swimming pool and spas. Pacific International Hotel Cairns - 4.5 StarStandard Room - $145 The Esplanade Located on the waterfront of Cairns, the Pacific International Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the Convention Centre. Guest room facilities include in-room safes, free in-house movies, private balconies, irons / ironing boards, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar, hairdryer, shower/bath, international electric shavers points, individually controlled air-conditioning, remote controlled TV, radio alarm clock, direct dial telephones (ISD & STD), and data points for Internet access (Executive Floors and Deluxe Rooms). Hotel facilities include swimming pool, jacuzzi, lobby shop, tour desk, room service, free parking and three restaurants. Matson Resort Cairns - 4 StarStandard Room - $140 The Esplanade The Matson Resort Cairns is located on the Esplanade, along the picturesque foreshore of Cairns and is a 20-minute walk from the Convention Centre. Alternatively, a free shuttle service will operate for delegates staying at the Resort, to and from the Centre. Guest room facilities include remote controlled TV, in-house movies, air-conditioning and ceiling fans, mini bar and refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities, dining table and chairs, digital clock radio, direct dial phones, shower and bath in all rooms, complimentary bathroom amenities, hairdryer, 240V/110V electrical points and mini safe. The Resort also offers three salt-water swimming pools and a health and fitness centre. Regency Palms Apartments - 4 StarTwo-bedroom Apartment - $126 219-225 McLeod Street The Regency Palms Apartments offer spacious two-bedroom apartments in Cairns, all fully self-contained and air-conditioned, equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, oven and microwave. All guestrooms have private balconies, overlooking a large lagoon style salt-water pool and award winning gardens. The hotel also operates a tour desk where you can book tours to local and surrounding areas. The Regency Palms offers a complimentary shuttle service to the Convention Centre until 12.00pm daily.
Mercure Hotel Harbourside - 3.5 StarMountain Room - $123 209-217 The Esplanade Best Western Acacia Court Hotel - 3 StarOcean Room $108 223-227 The Esplanade The Best Western Acacia Court Hotel is a 3.5 star property offering quality accommodation, value for money, comfort and friendly service. The Hotel is a 20-minute walk to the Convention Centre. Facilities include restaurant, lounge, swimming pool, tennis court, television, air-conditioning, free parking, tour desk, 24-hour reception, in-house movies, tea and coffee making facilities and refrigerator. All guests are entitled to a 10% discount off meals and drinks. Captain Cook Backpackers ResortDouble/Twin Rooms - $40 204-212 Sheridan Street A fun yet economical resort boasting two swimming pools in a lush tropical setting close to the City Centre. The Captain Cook Resort offers an air-conditioned restaurant, bar and nightclub, poolside bar and cafe. Budget priced rooms include extra comforts such as air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, refrigerator, tea & coffee facilities, private phones and cable television. Rooms are serviced daily. Calypso Inn Backpackers ResortDouble/Twin Rooms - $42 5 Digger Street Phone: + 61 7 40310910 Email: info@calypsobackpackers.com The Calypso Inn is set in 'resort style' atmosphere in Central Cairns. Facilities include large pool and gardens, bar & restaurant, on-site laundry Fresh white linen is included and rooms are cleaned daily. There is a free courtesy bus and pick up from the Airport. Club CrocodileDouble/Twin Rooms - from $50 87 Lake Street Phone: + 61 7 4051 4988 Email: lakestreet@clubcroc.com.au Club Crocodile Lake Street is a value for money, motel-style accommodation in a quiet setting only a short walk from the city centre and the Esplanade. With two swimming pools, spacious rooms and a tropical garden setting, most rooms also feature a bath and some have fully equipped kitchenettes. All rooms have air-conditioning, colour television, refrigerator, security safes, ISD/STD phone & Internet access and tea/coffee facilities Uptop Downunder Holiday LodgeSingle Rooms - $34 164 Spence Street Phone: + 61 7 4051 3636 Email: uptop@uptodownunder.com.au Set amongst an acre of tropical gardens, the Uptop Downunder Tropical Backpackers Resort, offers budget style accommodation and a large swimming pool. The Resort offers clean, spacious double, twin, single and dormitory style rooms. Some have air conditioning units; all have ceiling fans and refrigerators. Every night the Uptop Downunder Resort provides you with a free evening meal at the Woolshed Backpacker Restaurant in the heart of Cairns. The meals are from a set menu and for AUD4 or AUD5 you can upgrade to the full menu. The Resort is a 5-minute walk to the City Centre, however a courtesy shuttle is provided from early morning until late evening. Venue: Cairns Convention CentreThe Cairns Convention Centre is a purpose built, international meetings venue, ideal for the requirements of ICBIC 11. The venue is both flexible and functional and was recently voted 'one of the world's top ten international convention centres' by the North American Meeting Planners in the annual USA 'Beyond Borders Survey'. Destination: QueenslandDestination: Cairns |
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