DSBA Annual Conference 21st-23rd September 2018 Venice, Italy
Itinerary Friday, 21st September 2018 5.30am Check in at Dublin Airport with Aer Lingus for flight EI422 to Venice 7.20am Depart Dublin for Venice 11.10am Arrive at Venice airport and transfer by boat directly to Hotel Palace Bonvecchiati 12.30pm Arrive at the Hotel Palace Bonvecchiati 12.45pm Buffet lunch at La Terrazza restaurant in Hotel Bonvecchiati 2.15pm Check in at Hotel Palace Bonvecchiati 2.45pm Transfer by boat from Palace Bonvecchiati for The Venice Bar Association 3pm-6pm Business Session at The Venice Bar Association - Dress Code Business Casual 8.15pm Dinner at La Terrazza restaurant in Hotel Bonvecchiati Saturday, 22nd September 2018 7am-10.30am Buffet Breakfast 9.30-12.30am Optional historic guided walking tour of Venice 7.30pm 8.00pm 11.45pm Afternoon at leisure Depart hotel directly by boat for gala dinner at Casino De Venezia Gala dinner at Casino De Venezia Return by boat directly to hotel Sunday, 23rd September 2018 7am-10.30am Buffet Breakfast 9.30am Depart from hotel for Venice airport by boat for those returning Aer Lingus EI423 departing Venice Airport at 11.55am. 11am Hotel Check out 2.45pm Depart from hotel by boat to Piazza Roma and then transfer by coach to Treviso Airport for those returning Ryanair flight 9451 4.00pm Arrive at Treviso Airport and check in for Ryanair flight 9451 to Dublin 6.05pm Depart from Treviso airport for Dublin 7.55pm Arrive in Dublin
About Palace Bonvecchaiti The 4-Star Palace Bonvecchiati is a modern contemporary designed hotel located in the heart of Venice and within a few minutes walk of St Mark s Square, Venice Theatre and Rialto Bridge. The contemporary designed bedrooms come complete with Air conditioning, bath, flat screen TVs, safe and complimentary Wifi. As with all hotels in Italy a laundry service is provided to guests by the hotel at an additional cost. Breakfast is served in the adjoining Bonvecchiati Hotel La Terrazza Restaurant and guests have use of the fitness centre with gym, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi with panoramic views over the roofs of Venice. Guests can transfer from Venice Airport by water taxi directly to the Palace Bonvecchiati Hotel. Check in time is 2pm and check out time is 11am Address: San Marco, Calle dei Fabbri 4680, 30124 Venezia Tel +39 0412963111 Website: www.palacebonvecchiati.it Guided Walking Tour of Old Town (optional extra) Time: 9.30-12.30am Saturday, 22nd September Our guided tour will start at the Palace Bonvecchaiti and will continue to Rialto Bridge and onwards to St Marks Square and inside the Doge s Palace Cost: 60 per person
About Venice Venice is one of the world s top must see cities, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its many palaces, churches, canals and piazzas to explore and its classical music performances to enjoy along with its excellent Italian cuisine and wonderful architecture. The city of Venice is built on 118 islands all linked with 354 bridges and 177 channels. Venice is known as the city of masks, city of water, city of bridges and Queen of the Adriatic and is also the birthplace of Vivaldi, Casanova and Marco Polo. Venice has a rich trading history dating back to the 7th century when it was a republic up to the late 18th century under the rule of the Dukes of Venice and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Venice has several museums, art galleries, churches and palaces to explore with a visit to the Doge s Place next to St Mark s Square a must see while there. Venice is also famous for its carnival and film festivals.
Booking Form Please complete and return to Colette O Malley at Marketing Initiatives Limited either by email colette@marketinginitiatives.ie or post by Wednesday 28th February 2018. Once your completed Booking Form is received you will receive a confirmation by email along with an invoice for your booking. Delegate One Details Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss First Name Surname Date of Birth / / Nationality Passport No Name as per passport if different Address Expiry Date Email Telephone Mobile Delegate Two Details Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss First Name Surname Date of Birth / / Nationality Passport No Name as per passport if different Address Expiry Date Email Telephone Mobile Accommodation Delegates will be accommodated in the 4-star Palace Bonvecchiati Hotel and its adjoining sister Hotel Bonvecchiati Accommodation required: *Double Twin Single *Single room supplement 660 I am willing to share, if this can be arranged *Guests requiring a single room will be accommodated in the adjoining Hotel Bonvecchiati Guests who wish to stay at the hotel up to 2 days in advance or after the conference can avail of the group accommodation rate of 430 B&B per room per night when booking rooms through the conference organisers Marketing Initiatives Limited. Extra Nights at Hotel Yes No No. of Nights Dates Business Session
Conference Package The all inclusive conference package cost is 795 per person to include 2 nights in Double/Twin room in 4* Palace Bonvecchiati, lunch and dinner at the hotel on 21st September, private boat transfer to the hotel from Venice Airport from Aer Lingus flight EI422 on Friday 21st September, private boat transfers to and from the Business Session, private boat transfers to and from the Gala dinner on Saturday 22nd September & event management services throughout the trip. Conference package price does not include cost of flights. Flights Guests are advised to book their own flights with Aer Lingus or Ryanair online at www.aerlingus.com or www.ryanair.com A private boat transfer directly from Venice airport to the hotel will be available to delegates travelling with Aer Lingus flight EI422 on Friday, 21st September departing Dublin at 07.20 as part of the conference package. Delegates can also fly with Ryanair to Treviso Airport and transfer by coach and boat to the hotel, at your own expense. Have you booked your flight already? If Yes please provide us with your flight details If No please provide us with your flight details at a later date by email to colette@marketinginitiatives.ie Do you require a private boat transfer from Venice Airport for Flight EI422 on Friday, 21st September? Optional Extras Please indicate if you wish to pre book any of the following extras. Please note that these options have minimum and maximum numbers involved if the minimum numbers are not reached we will contact you and advise you of any changes. Venice Airport boat transfer directly from hotel on Sunday 23rd September Cost 30 Treviso Airport boat & coach transfer from hotel on Sunday 23rd September Cost 45 Saturday morning historic Walking Tour of Venice including Doge s Palace Cost 60 per person **Please note cost of optional tours may increase if the group size is less than 30. Travel Insurance We recommend that each delegate obtains travel insurance as soon as registration is made. Payment Details Deposit payment of 300 per person should accompany this booking form. Payment can be made by cheque or bank transfer to Marketing Initiatives Limited. Payment: Cheque EFT transfer Bank Details Bank of Ireland, College Green, Dublin 2. Account : Marketing Initiatives Limited IBAN: IE65 BOFI 90001794771518 BIC: BOFIIE2D Dietary Requirements If Yes please provide more information Booking/Cancellation Terms & Conditions An initial non-refundable deposit of 300.00 per person prior to 28th February 2018 is required to secure a place. The balance will then be due by 30th June 2018. Please note that availability is limited and is on a first come first served basis. Payment should be by bank transfer or cheque. The conference secretariat must receive notification of all cancellations in writing or by email to Colette O Malley, Marketing Initiatives Limited, 232 Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. Telephone 01-8665870 Email colette@marketinginitiatives.ie. Refunds will only be payable in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the organisers. We recommend that each delegate obtains travel insurance as soon as registration is made. The organisers reserve the right to alter any of the arrangements for this conference including cancellation of the event, should unforeseen circumstances require such action. The organisers accept no responsibility for resulting costs and inconvenience to delegates who are advised to have travel insurance in place. By registering for the DSBA Annual Conference, delegates give permission for their contact details to be used for official purposes, and to be included in the list of participants. NOTE: It is the responsibility of all passengers to ensure that their passport is valid for travel. I agree to the above terms and conditions Signed: Date:.