POST EVENT TOUR IBTM WORLD 2016 Thursday 1 st December Monday 5 th December 2016 BRISTOL, CARDIFF & LONDON This educational trip hosted by VisitBritain will offer you the opportunity to see first-hand a number of Britain s leading conference and event destinations. Targeted for those who are currently seeking to place Association meetings within Europe, Britain welcomes your application. The events industry within the UK contributes to exports, inward investment, infrastructure development, cultural appreciation, civic and national pride and community cohesion, to the shaping of destination identity, creative enterprise, innovation, knowledge transfer, professional development, and tourism. Investing in meetings and events is a priority and so is our commitment to you. Our program has been developed with you in mind and offers an insight into the ease of access to our host destinations, unique venues and attractions only available in Britain in addition to local experiences. SUPPORTED BY:
Sample Itinerary: Thursday 1 st December 17:50 Depart Barcelona for London and travel to the Bristol in the South West of England. 21:00 Light supper on arrival in Hotel. Friday 2 nd December 09:00 Site visit selection in Bristol including a ride on Concorde at the newly anticipated Aerospace Centre http://www.aerospacebristol.org/ and Brunel s ss Great Britain http://www.ssgreatbritain.org. 12:00 Lunch walk to The Bristol along the historic harbourside. 14:00 Design your own street art and become part of Bristol s famous art scene similar to the World renowned Banksy. 16:00 Cider and Gin tasting experience hosted in the one of Bristol s historic venues. 18:00 Free time. 19:30 Hosted Dinner. 21:00 Return to Hotel.
Saturday 3 rd December 09:00 Meet in lobby with luggage to travel to Cardiff, Wales. 09:30 Visit the Clifton area and enjoy an English cup of tea overlooking Brunel s Clifton Suspension Bridge http://www.theavongorge.com/ 10:30 Travel onwards to The Celtic Manor Resort for a site visit and a first look at the Wales International Convention Centre to be completed 2019 http://www.celtic-manor.com/wales-international-conventioncentre 12:00 Lunch served overlooking the Celtic Manor resort world famous Golf Course. 14:00 Travel into Cardiff and explore key venues and historic sites relevant for your meeting and event. 17:00 Check into hosted hotel in Cardiff and enjoy some relaxation time before meeting for Dinner. 19:00 Hosted Dinner. 21:00 Return to Hotel.
Sunday 4 th December 08:00 Meet in lobby with luggage to travel to London. 10:00 Arrive in London to destination presentation and hosted morning break at the Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre. 12:00 Walk around Westminster and lunch. 14:00 Mini Tour of London to relevant venues and free time to explore the city. 19:00 Hosted Dinner and theatre experience. 23:00 Arrival back at Hotel.
Monday 5 th December All Departures London ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This itinerary is provided to you Discover Britain and Ireland working in conjunction with Visit Britain, Destination Bristol and Visits Wales. Included are: - Economy flight from Barcelona-London - Accommodation for 4 nights (1st -5th December 2016) - Transfers, tours and site visits - Meals as specified in this itinerary Please note that the itinerary arrangements do not include: - Personal extras (e.g. minibar, telephone, tipping) - Any additional meals and drinks not specified in this itinerary - Travel insurance CANCELLATION POLICY In the event of cancellation, the following fees will apply above IBTM World cancellation fee: - Cancellations received on or before 28th October 2016 do not incur a fee, unless the flight has been agreed and confirmed. If the flight has been confirmed or booked on a published fare, the cost of the flight will be charged. - Cancellations received after 28th October 2016 will incur a cancellation fee in addition to ibtm world cancellation fee of 400 (Europe, Russia & CIS) or 1000 (Non-Europe). VisitBritain Cancellation Fee is 300. Hosted Buyers who provide a valid medical reason (with a medical certificate) for not attending the event/pet may have the fee waived. Further important information about cancellation policy: - IBTM WORLD will not reimburse flight costs for buyers who cancel their participation - All cancellations must be received by the Show Team by email (IBTM Worldhosted@reedexpo.co.uk) and must be acknowledged by the show team to be effective - Charges will be debited from the credit card detailed on your application VISITBRITAIN POST EVENT TOUR CONTACT Kirsteen Scott Discover Britain and Ireland Kirsteen@discoverbritainandireland.com