Designed for: Emory University MBA Program Casablanca, Morocco & Madrid, Spain February & March 2016

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1 Designed for: Emory University MBA Program Casablanca, Morocco & Madrid, Spain February & March 2016 Designed by: Rachel Velebny Date: 7/14/2015

2 Itinerary Your eye-opening, educational trip. Learn more. 2 Learn more

3 Fri, Feb 26, 2016 Morocco's startup scene day 3 morning afternoon late afternoon evening visit: meeting the needs of Casablanca's growing startup community: investment, mentors and office space e.g. Endeavor Morocco labs: team-up with local entrepreneur teams to exchange information & ideas and tackle real-world challenges facing their businesses management presentation, discussion, labs, networking activity with local entrepreneurs group lunch with local entrepreneurs visit: local startup success stories - example 1 e.g. Global Navigation management presentation, discussion visit: local startup success stories - example 2 e.g. Com Par Magie (leading Moroccan communications agency) management presentation, discussion networking event: networking evening with local entrepreneurs e.g. Com Par Magie (leading Moroccan communications agency) take this opportunity to get to know and interact with local entrepreneurs; learn about the reality of the startup environment in Morocco and create contacts for future business relations bus full day restaurant Sat, Feb 27, 2016 exploring the capital of Morocco day 4 evening cultural event: full-day trip to Rabat come and explore Rabat, the capital of Morocco, the symbol of durability of the kingdom; located at the mouth of the river Bouregreg, Rabat is home to the Royal Palace of his majesty King Mohamed VI; explore the headquarters of the government, parliament, ministries and administrations; breath-in the magic of important archaeological heritage dating back from 12th century lunch on your own in Rabat return to Casablanca bus full day 3 Learn more

4 Sun, Feb 28, 2016 transfer to Madrid day 5 morning check-out, load luggage on the bus transfer to Madrid (duration approx. 1 hour 40 mins.) afternoon transfer to, check-in bus transfer cultural event: guided tour of Madrid this tour will take you to some of the most spectacular locations of the city; Madrid offers travelers a unique, modern infrastructure with a historic feel and a wide variety of landmarks and sites known as some of the world's best tourist attractions. The most notable landmarks include the Royal Palace of Madrid, home to the Spanish Royal Family, Buen Retiro Park, Villahermosa Palace and much more air bus/walk Mon, Feb 29, 2016 Spanish business climate day 6 morning afternoon visit: from a model country to deep crisis - how bad is the pain still in Spain? e.g. European Commission presentation, discussion group lunch visit: business going green: clean & renewable energies e.g. Gamesa (global leader in the wind industry) management presentation, discussion bus full day restaurant Tue, Mar 01, 2016 think global, act local day 7 morning afternoon visit: from Spain to the rest of the world - a prescription for success e.g. Genomica (biotech) management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities group lunch visit: Americans doing business in Spain: the ins & outs & everything in between e.g. IBM Espana Madrid management presentation, discussion bus full day restaurant 4 Learn more

5 Wed, Mar 02, 2016 industries in the spotlight day 8 cultural event: full day trip to the medieval city Toledo enjoy this trip to one of the oldest towns in Europe; start with a panoramic tour and a stop to enjoy the Cathedral - the Church of St. Tome, home to one of the masterpieces of El Greco; visit the Synagogue of Sta Maria la Blanca, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and learn about the famous technique of damasquinado (encrusting precious stones and metals in steel) lunch on your own in Toledo bus full day Thu, Mar 03, 2016 post-crisis strategies day 9 morning afternoon evening presentation: adjusting marketing strategies - how to boost a descending demand? e.g. Campofrío presentation, discussion coffee break panel discussion: leadership experience - ways to overcome economic downturn e.g. local business leader, journalist, entrepreneur group lunch with panelists free for sightseeing & shopping farewell dinner with flamenco show enjoy a drink and a meal and see an intimate, traditional flamenco show; flamenco in Madrid is amongst the best in all of Spain conference room conference room restaurant bus transfer/restaurant Fri, Mar 04, 2016 depart for USA day 10 morning check-out, transfer to the airport bus transfer depart for USA own arrangements 5 Learn more

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7 Pricing 30 students + 2 faculty members/administrators The price for this program is USD 2,530 per student * * based on 30 students and 2 faculty members/administrators traveling with the group Total program price is USD 75, students + 2 faculty members/administrators The price for this program is USD 2,415 per student * * based on 35 students and 2 faculty members/administrators traveling with the group Total program price is USD 84,525 Note 1: The prices above are based on the exact number of participants. Should the number of participants change, the price will be subject to change as well. Note 2: The prices above are based on the following exchange rate(s): 1 USD = EUR 1 USD = MAD 7 Learn more

8 Services Academics & Facilities Connecting the classroom to reality. Learn different. Your proposed itinerary includes: 9 x company visits 1 x presentation 1 x networking event with local entrepreneurs, including refreshments and drinks 1 x panel discussion 1 x half day (4 hrs) conference room including technical equipment, coffe break & group lunch with panelists Accommodation A good night s sleep. Sleep well. Twin rooms for the students* Single rooms for faculty members/administrators One single room for one odd student, for the 35 students quote Breakfast each day Internet City taxes *Should a single room be required by either an odd number of students, or an odd ratio of male to female students, or should a single room be requested by (an) individual student(s), a Single Room Supplement will be added to the trip cost. Single Room Supplement for this proposal: USD 730 per person per entire stay Proposed s: Casablanca e.g. Moevenpick Hotel, 5*- Madrid e.g. Grand Ambassador, 4*- Meals You can t learn on an empty stomach. Eat well. Welcome dinner Farewell dinner with flamenco show 3 x group lunch 8 Learn more

9 Cultural events Immersion is essential to understanding the country, its people, and their businesses. Experience more. City tour of Casablanca, including a bus, a guide and entrance fees to Hassan II Mosque City tour of Madrid, including a bus and a guide 1 x full-day trip to Rabat including a bus and a guide 1 x full-day trip to Toledo including a bus and a guide Program Management and Ground Support Relax and leave the details to your dedicated ISP staff so you can be part of the experience. Worry less. 1 x ISP Program Manager to accompany the group throughout their stay 1 x ISP Tour Coordinator in each city to accompany the group throughout their stay excluding the transfer between cities Transportation ground Safe and comfortable. Nap more. 4 x airport transfer one way to or from the airport 1 x full day bus use 8 hours max, outside city limits 3 x full day bus use 8 hours max, within city limits 3 x evening bus for use to and from evening activities *water on the bus included Tips for guides and drivers at USD 300 Studentzone Mobile App Miscellaneous 9 Learn more

10 Important notes Validity of prices The prices quoted here are valid for 90 days. Exchange rate fluctuations ISP can arrange a currency exchange contract to secure your program s price in USD. Visas ISP is happy to assist with any necessary visa arrangements. Please contact us for more information about the visa process and associated fees. Insurance ISP holds extensive liability insurance. Should you require copies of our insurance policies please contact us. And should you wish to have additional group insurance for your trip or need special insurance arrangements, please discuss this with your ISP contact. Emergency Plan ISP has a comprehensive emergency plan for two unlikely events: an emergency on the ground, and the need to relocate or postpone a trip due to the situation in the particular destination. During the program phase we will go through the Emergency Plan with you. All ISP employees are fully trained in first aid and emergency situations handling. Confidentiality The recipient agrees to retain and protect the confidentiality of this document and its parts herein. This document, its contents and any attachments thereto are intended for use solely by the addressee(s) named herein, and the contents may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. This document should not be shown to or forwarded to a third party without the explicit prior consent of ISP. ISP is proud to be associated with the EMBA Council. ISP is a registered Seller of Travel in the States of California ( ), Washington ( ), and Iowa (971). Please note that travel providers are no longer required to be registered in Nevada. 10 Learn more