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Conference Costs

The 5th Annual Sino-International Freight Forwarders Conference 2008

Conference Costs and Details

Hong Kong

Conference Period
Saturday, 21st June – Tuesday, 24th June 2008
Conference & Exhibition Venue

AsiaWorld-Expo
Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong
Tel : (852) 3606 8888,  Fax : (852) 3606 8889
http://www.asiaworld-expo.com

Conference Registration Fees

Origin

Registration Fee Per Person

Member of
CIFA or WCA Family

Non-Member of
CIFA or WCA Family

 

 

 

From China mainland

US$ 695

US$ 795

Other countries

US$ 895

US$ 995

Spouses (all) **

US$ 525

US$ 525

 

 

 

Inclusions
(Conference Delegates)

 

  • Admission to all meetings including general session and One-On-One meetings
  • Daily buffet lunch and coffee breaks on meeting days only
  • Admission to the exhibitions area   
  • Admission to all evening social functions including 2 cocktail receptions and a gala dinner
   
Inclusions
(Spouses)
  • Daily buffet lunch at the exhibition centre
  • Admission to the exhibitions area
  • Admission to all evening social functions including 2 cocktail receptions and a gala dinner

Spouse
For registration purposes, a spouse will be defined as a wife, husband, girlfriend, or boyfriend accompanying one who has registered as a main delegate. 

Spouses are not entitled to take part in the plenary session or One-on-One sessions. Spouses are also not entitled to collect conference materials.

   
Participating Hotels

 

Regal Airport Hotel
Cheong Tat Road, Hong Kong International Airport,
Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong

Tel : (852) 2286-8888, Fax : (852) 2286-8686
http://regalhotel.com

 

Novotel Citygate Hong Kong
51 ManTung Road, Tung Chung, Hong Kong
Tel : (852) 3602 8888, Fax : (852) 3602 8899
www.novotel.com

 

L'hotel Nina
8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2280-2878, Fax: (852) 2280-2826
www.lhotel.hk

 

Accommodation

Regal Airport Hotel
(5 minutes by shuttle or train, 10 minutes walk)

Room Category

Single
Occupancy

Twin / Double Occupancy

Standard Room

HKD 1,550
(Approx. US$ 200)

HKD 1,700
(Approx. US$ 220)

Regal Club Room

HKD 2,445
(Approx. US$ 320)

HKD 2,445
(Approx. US$ 320)

Deluxe Suite

HKD 5,290
(Approx. US$ 690)

HKD 5,290
(Approx. US$ 690)

Extra bed including breakfast = HKD 725 /bed/night (approx. USD 95)

“Regal Club Guest” Privileges apply to Regal Club Room and Deluxe Suites only.  Click here to view list of benefits.

Novotel Citygate Hong Kong
(7 minutes by shuttle or 5 minutes by train)

Room Category

Single
Occupancy

Twin / Double Occupancy

Superior Room

HKD 1,260
(Approx. US$ 165)

HKD 1,370
(Approx. US$ 180)

Executive Room Premier Floor

HKD 1,775
(Approx. US$ 230)

HKD 1,775
(Approx. US$ 230)

Suite Premier Floor

HKD 2,000
(Approx. US$ 260)

HKD 2,000
(Approx. US$ 260)

Extra bed including breakfast = HKD 675 /bed/night (approx. USD 90)

L’hotel Nina
(Located in city.  25 minutes by shuttle or train)

Room Category

Single
Occupancy

Twin / Double Occupancy

Superior Room

HKD 970
(Approx. US$ 125)

HKD 1,060
(Approx. US$ 140)

Harbour View Room

HKD 1,190
(Approx. US$ 155)

HKD 1,280
(Approx. US$ 165)

Delux Harbour View Room

HKD 1,300
 (Approx. US$ 170)

HKD 1,390
(Approx. US$ 180)

Extra bed including breakfast = HKD 420 /bed/night (approx. USD 55)

     

 

Important:   If you had already booked the Ritz-Carlton, JC Mandarin, or Hilton at Shanghai then your bookings will automatically be moved to Regal Airport Hotel and you will be notified by email from our reservations staff.  Please review the details and if you have any problems or wish to change your hotel booking then please send an email to our reservations staff and they will assist youto make the required changes.  For more information, please contact apple@wcafamily.com

 

Notes :

  • Room rates listed above include 13% service charge and daily American Buffet Breakfast.

 

  • Room rates are per room per night basis.

 

  • Extra bed rates are per bed per night basis.   

 

  • Maximum one extra bed allowed per room at all hotels.

 

* USD rates given for indicative purposes only and are subject to fluctuations between now and the time of the conference.

 

 Check-In :

  • Normal check-in time is 14:00 hrs (2:00 pm).  Hotels will try their best to allow you to check-in earlier subject to availability.
  • For guaranteed early check-in between 00:00 hrs – 06:00 hrs (12:00 am – 06:00 am) you will be charged for the previous night.
  • For guaranteed early-check-in between 06:00 – 14:00 hrs (06:00 am – 2:00 pm) you will be charged at 50% of the room rates quoted.

* For guaranteed early check-in, please be sure to book with us well in advance to ensure that the hotels have rooms available.

 

 Check-Out :

  • Normal check-out time is 12:00 hrs (12:00 pm).  However, hotels will allow you to check-out until 14:00 hrs (2:00 pm) at no additional charge, subject to availability.  If you wish to check-out at 14:00 hrs (2:00 pm) then please advise us in advance so that we can put in a request to the hotel.
  • Guaranteed late check-out from 12:00 hrs – 18:00 hrs (12:00 pm – 6:00 pm) will be charged at 50% of the room rates quoted.
  • Guaranteed late check-out after 18:00 hrs (6:00 pm) will be charged at 100% of the room rates quoted.
Cancellation

Period

Charges

Before 30th May 2008

  • No charge

On or after 30th May 2008
(inclusive)

  • You will be charged for two nights accommodation.
  • Conference registration fees will be fully refunded.
  • Due to the recent re-location of many conferences from mainland China to Hong Kong, hotels are running at near full capacity and are applying strict cancellation terms for all conference groups. 

*Hotel cancellations do not affect your registration fees.  REGISTRATION FEES are under the complete control of CIFA / WCAF and 100% REFUNDABLE.

Sponsorship Level

Price

Silver

US$ 2,500

Gold

US$ 4,500

Platinum

US$ 7,500

Click here for more details

Price, US$ 3,500 per sponsor
(limited to three sponsors only).
Click here for more details

Basic
(US$)
Advanced
(US$)
Optimum
(US$)
Members
3,500
4,500
5,500
Non-Members
4,500
5,500
6,500
Inclusions
1. Booth space
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2. Standard 3m x 2m booth (9.8’ x  6.6’)
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3. Booth artwork design
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4. Inkjet printing for booth panels
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6. Booth removal
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* Conference organizers will be responsible for setting up, dismantling and removing all exhibition booths provided by us only.  Any parties bringing their own booths will be responsible for setting up, dismantling and removing them within the allotted times (information regarding setup and dismantling can be found further below).  Those using Basic or Advanced options will be responsible for putting up and taking down their own booth artwork / inkjet prints.   Conference organizers will not be responsible for collecting or storing any booth artwork / inkjet prints, or any promotional materials left behind during dismantling unless arrangements have been made in advance.
Special Benefits

1. Free conference pass for general session and One-on-One meetings

1 pass
  • Welcome cocktail reception on Saturday, 21st June
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  • Gala dinner on Sunday, 22nd June
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  • 2nd cocktail reception on Monday, 23rd June
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2. Free conference guide book   advertising

  • Full page B&W advertisement in conference guidebook
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  • Full page color advertisement in conference guidebook
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Half page, Black & White (size: 8.25” x 6.00” / 210mm x 152mm)
US$ 300
Full page, Black & White (size: 8.25” x 11.75” / 210mm x 298mm)
US$ 450
Half page, Color (size: 8.25” x 6.00” / 210mm x 152mm)
US$ 650
Full page, Color (size: 8.25” x 11.75” / 210mm x 298mm)
US$ 1,000

 Translator (English-Chinese)

Half day on Sunday, 22nd June 2008

US$ 60

Full day on Monday, 23rd June 2008

US$ 115

Full day on Tuesday, 24th June 2008

US$ 115

Special rate for 3 days during Sunday-Tuesday, 22nd – 24th June 2008

US$ 265

For other languages or more information on translator services, please contact translator@sinoforeignforwardersconference.com no later than 21th May, 2008.

Saturday, 21st June 2008 : Full day site seeing tour including lunch (tour details)
US$ 125
Payment Information

 

CIFA and/or WCAF Members

 

Before
19th May, 2008

Payment to be made directly to CIFA or WCA Family for the following:

  • Conference registration fees
  • 1st night’s accommodation
  • Any other services such as exhibition booths, sponsorships, optional tour, etc.

If you register after this date, then payment will be due upon receiving our invoice and your accommodation will be considered ‘tentative’ until payment is received.

 

 On Check-Out

Payment to be made directly to your hotel for your accommodation for the 2nd night onwards.  Payment will be collected in HKD at the rates shown above.

 

 

Non-member

 

Before
19th May, 2008

Payment to be made directly to CIFA or WCA Family for the following:

  • Conference registration fees
  • 100% of your total accommodation requirements
  • Any other services such as exhibition booths, sponsorships, optional tour, etc.

If you register after this date, then payment will be due upon receiving our invoice.  Your accommodation and registration will be considered ‘tentative’ until full payment is received.

 

Accepted Payment Methods
Credit Card
Only American Express, VISA and MASTER CARD are accepted.


Bank Transfer

If you wish to make payment through China International Freight Forwarders Association in RMB, please transfer payment to the following account and kindly fax a copy of the transfer slip to 086-10-64916401 or mail to: cgln@cifa.org.cn.

Account Name:         China International Freight Forwarders Association

Bank:                           Industrial and Commercial Bank of ChinaBeiJing
                                      BeiChenLu Sub- Branch

Account Number:     0200041809026401541

If you wish to make payment to WCAF in USD, please transfer payment to the following account and kindly fax a copy of the transfer slip to 66-2-726-9070.

Account Name:         WCA Family of Logistic Networks, Ltd

Account Number:     110-853504-838

SWIFT Code:
             HSBCHKHHHKH

Bank:
                          HSBC Hay Wah Building Branch 71- 85B,
                                      Hennessy Road Wanchai, Hong Kong


Cheque

WCA Family of Logistic Network, Ltd can accept and deposit a check for your payment but the CHECK MUST BE DRAWN ON A U.S. BANK. Please send check payments via courier or mail to the following address:

WCA Family of Logistic Networks, Ltd
10795 W.Twain Ave., Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV 89135 USA

Phone: (702) 586 7893
Fax: (702) 586 7013


Please note that all funds received by the conference organizer must be in net amounts.  Delegates are responsible for paying any surcharges or fees associated with all bank transactions.


 
     
       
   
       

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