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CONFERENCE
LOCATION – BELFAST
Belfast has been welcoming visitors for over four hundred years.
Today the topography is characterised by dramatic hills rising on
three sides of the city, the shores of Belfast Lough on the other.
The friendliness of the people hasn’t changed; a people renowned
the world over for their warmth and hospitality.
The
city’s skyline is rapidly changing with large scale developments
taking place at an unprecedented rate, manifested in new hotels,
retail centres, office accommodation and entertainment complexes
revolutionising this city which is now confidently reflecting social
and economic prosperity.
Throughout
its history, Belfast has been at the cutting edge of technological
change. Its story is one of ceaseless invention – the linen industry,
ship building, engineering and aircraft manufacture have all been
shaping forces in the city’s growth.
The
spirit of enterprise and innovation which gave the city its proud
industrial profile is now creating a fresh reputation as a centre
of excellence for information and communication technologies.
The following web site provides useful information for visitors
to Belfast: www.gotobelfast.com
CONFERENCE
VENUE – Hastings Europa Hotel
This internationally famous 4 star hotel is superbly located in
the heart of Belfast, close to the cultural shopping and entertainment
hub of the City. Having recently undergone major refurbishment,
the hotel is one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most luxurious
hotels. See www.hastingshotels.com
Click on Europa.
The
Grand Ballroom is one of Northern Ireland’s largest hotel function
suites which together with ten break-out rooms and a newly opened
state-of-the art Exhibition Centre makes it ideal for large professional
Conferences.
Click
here for Belfast City Centre Map
Click
here for Travel page
ACCOMMODATION
Many hotel bedrooms, within and close to the Europa Hotel, have
been reserved for Delegates at discounted rates until 30th September
2008. Full details of the special Conference Hotel website and rates
will be provided on completion of on-line Registration. See Hotels
page for details.
Early
booking of hotel accommodation is advisable as Belfast has become
an extremely popular destination.
There
is also a wide range of lower cost bed and breakfast accommodation
just a short bus or train ride away. For details contact your local
Tourist Office or the Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau on
+44 (0) 28 9023 9026 or www.gotobelfast.com
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