12th – 15th NOVEMBER 2010, MALTA


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A look at the program (program subject to change)

Friday, 12th November 2010

14:55 hrs Arrival of Munich flight.
Transfer to the assigned hotel and Check in. Show rounds of the other hotels taking part in the workshop. Welcome dinner in a popular restaurant in the lively area of St. Julians. Overnight in the assigned hotel.

20:00 hrs / 20:15 hrs Arrival of the flights from Zurich and Vienna.
Transfer to the assigned hotel and Check in. Welcome cocktail in the lobby. Overnight at the assigned hotel.

20:45 hrs / 21:45 hrs Arrival of the flights from Dusseldorf and Frankfurt.
Transfer to the assigned Hotel and Check in. A cold platter will be served in the room. Overnight at the assigned hotel.


Saturday, 13th November 2010

Breakfast in the Hotel

Workshop in The Westin Dragonara Resort
in the morning - focus on leisure business
in the afternoon - focus on MICE business
Pre-assigned meetings for all participants. Guests joining the workshop in the morning, will be visiting Malta's capital Valletta in the afternoon (and vice versa).

Stand-up lunch for the whole group at The Westin Dragonara Resort - an ideal opportunity for further networking...

In the evening gala dinner in the historical MCC (Mediterranean Conference Centre). The former hospital of the Knights of the Order of St. John is not only an ideal place for big, international conferences, but also an excellent venue for special events, such as gala dinners or Maltese weddings. Be prepared for a memorable evening.

Transfer back to the hotel and overnight.


Sunday, 14th November 2010

Breakfast in the hotel.

By gullet we will be visiting Malta's sister island Gozo. Whereas life in Malta is vivid and trendy,  life in Gozo is rural and 'slowly'. Today the participants will get to know the island with lots of humor and fun! For lunch we will meet at Ta´Frenc Restaurant, a typical Gozitan farmhouse dating from the 14th century.

In the afternoon transfer back to Malta.

In the evening it is time for a glass of good vine! Since Montekristo Wine Vaults can accommodate up to 2500 people in a welcoming and sophisticated environment, why shouldn't we have a look at this amazing location which is said to be ideal for dinners as well as for after dinner parties?


Monday, 15th November 2010

Breakfast at the hotel.

07:25 hrs Airport transfer for guests from Munich and Vienna.

In the morning hotel showrounds for guests from Zurich, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt, followed by a Brunch at Palazzo Parisio, www.palazzoparisio.com, with the possibility of viewing the majestic halls and the wonderful parc!

12:25 hrs Airport transfer for guests from Zurich.
13:15 hrs / 13:20 hrs Airport transfer for guests from Dusseldorf and Frankfurt.

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A look at the flight options

Air Malta is offering flights from Germany (FRA, MUC, DUS), Switzerland (ZRH) and Austria (VIE). Since there is no flight back to Vienna on the 15th of November, people leaving from Vienna will have to take the flight to Munich on their way back home. Kindly note that each workshop participant will have to contribute to the cost of the flights, which amounts to € 70,00 plus airport taxes.


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A look at the accommodation

Two 5-star and two 4-star-properties will be providing rooms for the workshop participants:

Marina Hotel**** www.marinahotel.com.mt
Hotel Cavalieri**** www.cavalierihotel.com.mt
Hilton Malta***** www.malta.hilton.com
The Westin Dragonara Resort***** www.westinmalta.com

Kindly note that the hotel rooms will be allocated on first come first served basis.


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A look at some interesting facts and figures about Malta

Population: ~ 400.000, most of them in Malta (360.000)
Capital: Valletta (UNESCO world heritage sight)
Religion: very important - 98% of the Maltese people are Catholics
Official languages: Maltese, English
Euro: official currency since 1st of January 2008
Climate: Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and moderate temperatures in winter

In November the temperatures are between 12° and 18°C – please keep in mind that during the day it might be hot (sunscreen), but at night it´s getting chilly. In Malta you need an adapter which is available at the hotels' reception.


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A look at the sponsors

Thank you to all sponsors supporting this event: the national carrier Air Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority, the hotels: Marina Corinthia, Cavalieri, Hilton Malta and The Westin Dragonara Resort. And also to our partner agency in Malta, EC Meetings.