Star Route Pte Ltd has been appointed the official accommodation and air-travel booking agency for the Conference. For all travel and accommodation inquiries, please contact:

Star Route Pte Ltd
67 Beach Road #01-01 NTUC INCOME
Beach Junction Singapore 189688

The official accommodation venues are:
 

Hotels	Category	Estimated Time to Event Venue	Room Only	Breakfast Rate
Marina Mandarin	5-star	5 mins drive	S$240.00	S$25.00
Grand Plaza Parkroyal	4-star	Walking distance	S$180.00	S$20.00
Novotel Clarke Quay	4-star	5 mins drive	S$170.00	S$20.00
Peninsular Excelsior	3-star	Walking distance	S$170.00	S$18.00

The following transfer rates are specially extended to the delegates of the event:
 

Type	Limousine (Merz E200)
Airport Transfer (per vehicle/per way)	S$ 55.00
City Transfer (per vehicle/ per way)	S$ 55.00
Disposal per hour (minimum 3 hours)	S$ 55.00
Midnight Surcharge (2300-0700hrs)	S$ 10.50

 

·	Transfers are available from 0000–2400 hrs daily.
·	The above charges are inclusive of the followings:
	-	5% GST
	-	Service of coordinator available on-site of boarding
Star Route offers a whole range of customer-care program including:
·	Golf Booking
·	Booking of Function Room
·	Private Pre & Post Event Tours
·	Coach & Limousine Charter
·	Dinner Arrangement & Social Function

About Singapore
Unique is the word that best captures Singapore, a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour where you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. A bridge between the East and the West for centuries, Singapore, located in the heart of fascinating Southeast Asia, continues to embrace tradition and modernity today. Brimming with unbridled energy and bursting with exciting events, the city offers countless unique, memorable experiences waiting to be discovered. For more details, visit www.visitsingapore.com.

Time
Singapore is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Currency / Currency Exchange
The local currency is the Singapore dollar. Foreign currencies can be changed either in banks or with a moneychanger conveniently located around the island.

Credit Cards
Major credit and charge cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners, are accepted at most establishments.

Water & Electricity
Water from the tap is safe for drinking in Singapore. Electricity used in Singapore is 220 to 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. Most hotels can provide visitors with a transformer, which can convert the voltage to 110-120 volts.

Shopping
Most shops are open from 10 am to 9 pm every day. One of the safest cities in the world, late shopping in Singapore should pose no security risks if normal precautions are taken.

Tipping
Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore. It is prohibited at the airport and discouraged at hotels and restaurants where there is a 10% service charge.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in all air-conditioned restaurants, shopping centres, and office. It is also prohibited in the meeting rooms and halls at the conference venue.

Information on Visa Application
National passport holders of most countries are permitted to stay in Singapore for up to 14 days without visas. However visas may be required for visitors from some other countries and participants are requested to clarify this before traveling. You should have valid passports, onward/return tickets, onward facilities (e.g. visas, entry permits, etc) to the next destination and sufficient funds for your stay in Singapore.

For more details, visit www.mfa.gov.sg/consular/visa/idx_visaFOR.htm.

Airport
The Singapore International (Changi) Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and 2. Each airline operates at only one of the two terminals. Transport to the city is available by MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), Airbus (airport bus), local bus services or taxis. Travelling time into the city is approximately 20 minutes.

For more details, visit www.changi.airport.com.sg/changi/index.jsp.
 

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
To secure room reservation, payment should be made 14 January 2006 before arrival. Any cancellation after 14 January 2006 is subject to a one (1) night cancellation charge.
 

OPTIONAL TOURS
The following optional tours are available to the participants and their accompanied partners with English speaking professional guide upon request:
 

Tour Name	Duration/Pick-Up Time	Price
Peranakan Trail (with food tasting)	3.5 hrs/0830 hrs	S$ 39.00 (Adult) S$ 19.00 (Child)
Morning at the Zoo (with jungle breakfast)	4 hrs/0800 hrs	S$ 52.00 (Adult) S$ 27.00 (Child)
Sentosa Underwater World	4 hrs/0800 hrs	S$ 51.00 (Adult) S$ 26.00 (Child)
Afternoon Till Sunset @ Sentosa	6.5 hrs/1330 hrs	S$ 56.00 (Adult) S$ 31.00 (Child)
Night Safari (with dinner)	4 hrs/1800 hrs	S$ 61.00 (Adult) S$ 35.00 (Child)

Please contact Star Route directly with regards your sightseeing arrangements.

DISCLAIMER
The organising committee is committed to staging a successful conference; however it reserves the right to cancel or postpone the conference, change its venue or any of the other details published.