BE THERE IN 2010! MHA Inaugural EuropeanConference & Trade Show November 3-5, 2010 Hotel Arts Barcelona, Barcelona Spain JOIN US! download a printable brochure in pdf format Don't Delay! Scroll down to register online today!

CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010

9am-5pm: Registration

Opening Reception, Hotel Arts

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010

8-10am: Conference Breakfast
Keynote Address/Conference Program
Gonzalo "Chico" Barbier, CEO, Pullmantur Cruises
Hugh Johnson, OBE

10am-4pm: Exhibits Open

Evening Event (offsite venue)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2010

8-10am: Conference Breakfast
Presentation/Conference Program
Michael Bayley, Executive Vice President International Royal Caribbean Cruises
John B Richardson, Special Adviser on Maritime Affairs, FIPRA International

10am-3pm: Exhibits Open

Evening Event (offsite venue)

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HOTEL INFO & RESERVATIONS

With its breathtaking views over the Mediterranean at Port Olympic, the Hotel Arts Barcelona has arguably one of the best views in Spain! Dubbed by the Sunday Times Magazine as “endlessly cool”, this impeccably run Ritz Carlton property, with its privileged location, makes it an unrivaled venue for both business and pleasure alike.

This special venue that MHA has selected for its Inaugural European Conference & Trade Show will be available at the group rate for two days pre/post convention allowing more time to explore the beautiful city of Barcelona. We are pleased to offer you the following group rate at Hotel Arts.

Reservations must be received by the hotel no later than October 1st, 2010 in order to take advantage of the MHA group rates. Reservations received after that date will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

8% VAT will be added to the room rate. Rates are based on double occupancy. A maximum of two (2) children under the age of 12 are complimentary. An additional charge of €121 per day for each additional person over the age of 12. Individual reservations cancelled less than 7 days prior to arrival will be charged the full stay.

Check-In Time: 3pm Check-Out Time: 12 Noon

The utilization of hotel suites for purposes of hospitality or meetings must be limited to times that do not conflict or overlap in any way with the official Conference and Trade Show activities. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Rates
Single or double occupancy: €199

Register Online (mention group code RPSRPSA)

Register Via Phone

+34 93 221 10 00

Register Via Mail/Fax

Download and complete the hotel reservation form and return it directly to:
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Marina 19-21, 08005
Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 93 221 10 00
Fax: +34 93 221 10 70

MHA-BarcelonaHotel-Reservations.pdf

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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Booth Costs
3 x 2 sqm Booth: MHA Member Company $2,000 / Non-Member Company $2,500

Booth Information
3 x 2 sqm modular shell with white melamine panels
Fire proof carpeting
Lighting One 300w halogen spotlight
Main fuse box with 100-220v socket
Company identification sign

Exhibit Hours
Thursday, November 4, 2010: 10am-4pm
Friday, November 5, 2010: 10am-3pm

Exhibitor Move-in
Wednesday, November 3, 2010: 2pm

All booths must be ready for final inspection by show management at 10:00am, Thursday, November 4th. Each booth must have a company representative in the booth at the time of final inspection.

Tear down begins on Friday, November 5th after 3:00pm. No company may dismantle their booth prior to 3:00pm.

Full payment on all reserved booth space is due fourteen (14) days from confirmation and invoicing. Each booth reserved comes with one (1) complimentary registration which includes all social events, business sessions, seminars and trade show. Each additional full registration is $400 (spouse $200). There is no additional charge for staff assisting in your booth and not attending the social events.

Please refer to Exhibit Hall Floor Plan for booth locations, or contact us at boothinfo@mhaweb.org with your fax number for a copy of the floor plan. All booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please read the Barcelona Exhibitor Guidelines And Terms for complete details.

Register Online

Register Via Mail/Fax

MHA-Exhibitor-BarcelonaRegistration.pdf

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SUPPLIER DELEGATE REGISTRATION

Please use downloadable PDF brochure at top of page.

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CRUISELINE-FERRY DELEGATE REGISTRATION

Registration Fees
Full company registration: $400
(one-time charge covers all company staff attending the full program)

Trade Show Only: No Charge

Cruiseline and ferry companies are invited to bring as many of their purchasing and operations personnel as they wish for the cost of one full registration. Please include your list of personnel that will be attending on this registration form, attaching an additional sheet if necessary. There is no charge for cruiseline or ferry personnel attending just the trade show.

Trade Show Only Attendees: Please download the Cruiseline-Ferry Delegate registration form below and return it directly to MHA headquarters. You my also email us a list of attendees.

Payment
Registration fees may be settled by wire transfer (contact MHA for bank details), or charged to a VISA, MasterCard, or American Express account. Register online, or fax or mail a printed form with that information. You may also telephone (415) 332-1903 and provide us with the information. If paying by check, download and print the "Cruiseline Delegate Registration" form and enclose with check made payable to MHA and forward it to:

MHA/Cruiseline-Ferry Registration, P.O. Box 1659, Sausalito, CA 94966
Phone (415) 332-1903 / Fax (415) 332-9457

Register Online

Register Via Mail/Fax

MHA-CruiseFerryDelegate-BarcelonaRegistration.pdf

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SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Sponsors supporting the Marine Hotel Association and the cruise industry at our Inaugural European Conference may select from the following list of sponsorship opportunities. All monies received directly benefit the MHA Scholarship Foundation.

Sponsors will receive the following benefits:
• An invitation to the President’s Private Reception
• Acknowledgement in the conference program
• Sponsor video shown during both conference breakfasts
• Sponsor ribbons to be worn throughout the conference
• Recognition in the post-conference edition of Currents newsletter
• Special Designation in the 2010 MHA Membership Directory and website membership listing
• Event sponsor’s company logo prominently displayed at your event.

Contact MHA Headquarters regarding special social events:
Welcome Reception – Wednesday, November 5th
Conference Breakfasts – Thursday, November 6th & Friday, November 7th
Cocktail Reception – Thursday, November 6th
Dinner – Thursday, November 6th
Reception – Friday, November 7th

You can make one of the following contribution in support of the Barcelona program:
Platinum Sponsor $2,500, Gold Sponsor $1,500, Silver Sponsor $1,000 or Bronze Sponsor $500

Register Via Mail/Fax

MHA-Barcelona-SponsorshipForm-2010.pdf

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