ST Alphe Taiwan Preparation for Agents
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If you need us in Taiwan
Our mobile numbers are;
Stephanie Helliwell:
+44 753 565 4656
Stephen Roberts:
+44 795 894 5865
Date: 21-23 February 2016
Venue: Shangri La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel,
201 Tun Hwa South Road,
Section 2,
Taipei, 106,
Taiwan
t: +886 2 2378 8888
http://www.shangri-la.com/
Before the workshop
Registering on Meeting Manager
All conference communications are sent through our
online system, Meeting Manager, so please register
on the site as soon as possible. Simply go to www.
hothousemedia.com/mm – click on Advisor Registration
and follow the steps. To complete the registration
process, select the conference(s) you wish to attend.
If you are already registered on Meeting Manager,
please log in and tick to apply for this conference.
Booking your hotel room at the Shangrila’s Far
Eastern Plaza Hotel
After selecting the conference(s) you wish to attend, the
system will prompt you to book your accommodation.
Click ‘yes’ and enter your required dates. You will then
receive a confirmation email. Should you wish to make
any changes, simply log in, go to conferences and click
‘hotel booking’ to edit.
As an agent, you will get two nights free
accommodation if you live outside of Taipei.
Accomodation cancellation charges
Please note cancellation or reduction of bookings made
within 30 days of the event will incur a cancellation fee to
be determined by the hotel.
Check-in time is 15:00
Check-out time is 12:00
Rough currency guide:
US $1 = 32.85 New Taiwan Dollar
See www.x-rates.com for latest rates
Appointment scheduling
All meetings are booked through Meeting Manager. You
will be able to access the educator list and begin making
appointments from Wednesday 20th January. Make sure
your profile is complete and up to date by Wednesday 3rd
February. Any changes made after this will not be printed
in the conference catalogue.
You will receive a reminder email just before you are
given access to the educator list.
Visas
Citizens from most countries do not require visas
in order to enter Taiwan. To check, go to www.
worldtravelguide.net/taiwan/passport-visa. If needed,
please apply for your visa at least four weeks before the
conference.
During the workshop
Getting around
The hotel is 45 minutes from Taiwan Taoyuan
International Airport. Taxis are available outside the
arrivals areas, 24 hours a day. Fares to Taipei are metered
and vary according to traffic conditions and road tolls.
Several bus companies serve city centre destinations and
take around 50-60 minutes costing around NT$1250.
Hotel facilities
breakfast, lunch & refreshments
The conference café will be open from 8am on the
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Monday and Tuesday mornings with a complimentary
refreshment ordering service available from your table via
ordering forms that will be on your desk.
Water will be available throughout the day from a
central water station. Lunch will be included on the
Monday. There are also a host of eateries within the hotel
as well as a good selection within easy walking distance.
Restaurants within the hotel
Lobby Court - Snacks & drinks
The Cake Shop - Bread, cakes & pastries
Shang Palace – Cantonese
Café at Far Eastern - Asian & Western
Li Bai Lounge – Snacks & drinks
Ibuki – Japanese
Marco Polo Restaurant – Italian
Marco Polo Lounge - Contemporary cocktails, snacks
and afternoon tea with view of Taipei 101
Shanghai Pavilion - Shanghainese
on earth.
Taipei is the political capital as well as economic and
cultural centre in Taiwan. Taipei is known for its many
night markets, the most famous of which is the Shilin
Night Market in the Shilin District. Most night markets
feature individual stalls selling a mixture of food,
clothing, and consumer goods.
The newly developed Xinyi District is popular with tourists
and locals alike for its many entertainment and shopping
venues, as well as being the home of Taipei 101, a prime
tourist attraction famous for being one of the world’s
tallest buildings.
Internet
Wi-fi internet connection is provided free of charge all
around the hotel (Accommodation rooms,meeting rooms
and public areas).
About Taiwan
The island of Taiwan lies some 180 kilometres off the
southeastern coast of mainland China. Formerly called
the Island of ‘Formosa’ (Portuguese for ‘beautiful’),
Taiwan is relatively small despite its population of over 23
million people. The country has plenty to offer, from truly
unique scenery to exciting sporting activities and colorful
festivals, not to mention the most varied Taiwanese food
Conference itinerary
Sunday 21st February 2016
17.00 - 19.30
Registration and welcome reception for all delegates in the Shangri-La Ballroom - Floor 2
Educators & Exhibitors can set up their tables
Monday 22nd February 2016
08:00
Venue and conference café open - ST team available.
09.00 - 13.00
Meetings (30 minutes each) in the Shangri-La Ballroom - Floor 2
13.00 - 14.30
Lunch (included) in the Cafe at Far Eastern – Floor 6
14.30 - 17.30
Meetings in the Shangri-La Ballroom - Floor 2
18.00 - 18.45
ST Directors’ Club drinks reception in the Marco Polo Bar – Floor 38
18.45 - 22.00
Dinner for all delegates (included) in the Marco Polo Bar – Floor 38
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
08.00
Venue and conference café open – ST team available
09.00 - 13.00
Meetings (30 minutes each) in the Shangri-La Ballroom - Floor 2
14:00
Clear venue
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