Contacts
Integrity International Events Limited
Ali Mitchell / Rebecca Hannah            
T: +44 (0) 131 624 6040
F: +44 (0) 131 625 6045
E:becky@integrity-events.com

Integrity On site contact numbers:                                  
Ali Mitchell: +44 (0) 7720 441 776                                             
RebeccaHannah:+44 (0)794 934 2237

World Canals Conference
Information Desk at the EICC                          
T: +44 (0) 131 519 4131   

Information Desk Opening Times:

Wednesday 24th September 2003     0800 – 1800 hrs
Thursday 25th September 2003         0800 – 1000 hrs
Friday 26th September2003              0800 – 1400 hrs

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Meeting Overview

The meeting agenda may be subject to further adjustments and a final version will be available when you register.

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Site Visits

The conference site visits offer delegates an excellent opportunity to visit the Scottish Lowland Canal Network, exploring key examples of planned and completed urban and rural regeneration initiatives, and the challenges faced and overcome.  On Thursday 25^th September you will have the option of either visiting the East or West and surrounding areas.

In order to ensure that all arrangements are in place, we would appreciate it if you could complete and fax back the attached reply form to let us know which site visit itinerary you would prefer. There is a limit to the number of available places on each site visit but we will do our best to accommodate your first choice. However, please note that allocation will be on a first come, first served basis.

Partners may also attend the site visit, if they wish, at a price of £40 + VAT.  However, we are unable to offer advanced bookings for this and therefore tickets may be purchased at the registration desk in the reception of the EICC during conference hours.

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Work Shops

Work shops have been combined to produce three comprehensive topic areas, all of which will encompass “commercial” approaches to development, leisure and tourism. You will have the opportunity to attend all three workshops during the conference and your workshop allocation will be shown on your name badge.  A brief synopsis of each workshop is outlined below:

Regeneration – Empowering People & Communities

Explore methods of consultation and communication with people and communities – key elements of any regeneration initiative.  Discuss the importance of involving local people in all stages from design and planning through to launch.

Leisure and Tourism

Where does the future of leisure and tourism lie?  Discuss alternative methods of enhancing the visitor experience, attracting new target audiences and developing waterways for future tourism.

A Technical and Innovative Approach to Development

Explore, by example, use of technical expertise and innovative methods to overcome obstacles, create new attractions, whilst observing feats of engineering.

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Busing/Coaching for social events and site visits

Below is a brief outline of coach departure points and times.

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General Information

As the conference takes place on several different levels at the EICC, connected by just one escalator plus stairs. We would be grateful if you could advise us if you have any mobility problems, if you have not already done so on your reply form.

Car parking at the EICC

For those of you travelling to the EICC by car, there are three car parks near the conference centre, however it must be noted that Edinburgh city centre parking is fairly expensive and costs approximately £8-£9 for 8 hours. 

Flights

Edinburgh International airport has approximately 40 flights daily from London’s airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted.  There are also daily direct flights from Amsterdam, Belfast, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich.

Edinburgh is accessible to travellers from the United States and Canada either through one of London’s airports, or by flying directly into Glasgow International Airport which has daily flights from Chicago (American Airlines) and New York (Continental Airlines.)

On arrival at Edinburgh International Airport:

Edinburgh International airport is located 8 miles (12km) from the city centre.  Excellent coach and taxi connections make the journey to the city just 20 minutes from the airport.  An average taxi fare is £15.00.  Lothian buses operate regular city centre transfers with fares starting at £3.30 for a single adult fare. 

Taxis:

Edinburgh is serviced by fleets of black hackney cabs (although many are painted with unusual and colourful advertising!) which can be flagged down on the street at any time of the day.  Alternatively, you may wish to use a rickshaw, which are available to hire in the evenings.  These can also be flagged down on the street.  Not so comfortable for long journeys though!

On arrival at Glasgow International Airport:

Glasgow International Airport is located 8 miles (12km) west of Glasgow city centre.  There are no direct trains or buses connecting the airport to Edinburgh, however there are regular buses into Glasgow city centre and bus or train connections to Edinburgh.  The distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh is 50 miles, and by train the journey is one hour.  Further information for those wishing to connect from Glasgow is available at www.baa.co.uk (select Glasgow and “Getting here”).

Dress Code

The dress code for the conference sessions and both evening functions is smart casual (jacket required, tie not required). Comfortable shoes are recommended for both the site visits and the evening events along with a warm jacket or coat, particularly for the Edinburgh Castle reception as it can get a bit chilly in the evenings. We would also suggest you bring a raincoat or umbrella, just in case!  

Climate

The weather conditions in Edinburgh in September can be pleasant but often variable and occasionally quite wet!   The average daytime temperature is in the region of 12 ^oC-16 ^oC.  (54 ^o - 60 ^o F)

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