TC Secretariat Farecogaz Congress 2013 For the attention of the members of FARECOGAZ Technical Committee FARECOGAZ - The European Association of Manufacturers of Gas Meters, Pressure Regulators and associated Safety Devices and Stations FARECOGAZ CONGRESS 2013 To be Held in Desenzano del Garda (BS) – Italy on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th of April 2013 LOCATION: PALACE HOTEL DESENZANO **** Viale Francesco Agello, 114/A - 25010 Desenzano del Garda (BS) ITALIA www.palacehoteldesenzano.it The Palace Hotel Desenzano is located on the shores of Lake Garda, between Desenzano and Sirmione, known for its renowned thermal water and their historical beauty. The hotel is immerse in a big garden and to enjoy best all comforts the guests can relax in the wellness area as well as at our 2 furnished outdoor swimming pools equipped with hydromassage. ACCOMODATION PROPOSAL HOTEL rooms price list 17&18 April 2013 Double as Single Room – (only 5 rooms available) 115,00 € Double Room 130,00 € Rate to be intended per night and per room with American breakfast included. Tourist tax:1 euro per person at night (it is not included in the prices and must be paid by directly at the hotel) Services included: Wi-Fi in room and public areas, SKY satellite channels, Wellness SPA (Free access to sauna, turkish bath, relaxation area), outdoor swimming pool in the park, garage and parking PAYMENTS : - HOTEL Rooms to be paid by the attendees - Remaining charges (meeting room, food and beverage, Gala Dinner, trips, …) to be splitted among the FARECOGAZ Companies. NR. 2 MEETING ROOMS 18TH APRIL → RATE 363€ each one Conference rooms which can host up to 15/20 people for full day meeting, equipped with flip chart, Wi-Fi internet connection, audio system, microphones, video projector and widescreen MEETING ROOM 19TH APRIL → RATE 484€ Conference room which can host up to 30 people for full day meeting, equipped with flip chart, Wi-Fi internet connection, audio system, microphones, video projector and widescreen FOOD AND BEVERAGE Coffee break: price starting from 6/8,00 € per person; Working lunch: price starting from 32,00 € per person; Gala dinner – 4 courses + Happy Hour in the Restaurant Terrace: price starting from 68,00 € per person. FARECOGAZ CONGRESS 2013 PALACE HOTEL DESENZANO, Desenzano del Garda (Brescia), Italy Draft Programme 17th April 2013 17:00 HOTEL CHECK IN STARTING FROM (IF NEEDED AND ACCORDING TO THE BOOKINGS) 18th April 2013 FREE TIME IN HOTEL (SPA Relaxation) 12:30-13:30 LUNCH IN HOTEL (ALL) DELEGATES 13:30-17:00 WORKING TIME PARTNERS 13:30-17:00 SALO’ & GARDONE RIVIERA VISIT ALL 18:00 VISIT TO SIRMIONE (Transfer by Boat) ALL 20:00 GALA DINNER IN SIRMIONE (Ristorante Signori) 19th April 2013 DELEGATES 9:00-12:30 WORKING TIME PARTNERS 9:00-12:30 VALEGGIO SUL MINCIO VISIT 12:30-13:30 LUNCH IN HOTEL (ALL) TO BE ORGANIZED: - 1 GALA DINNER; - 1 VISIT FOR ALL; - 2 VISIT FOR PARTNERS ONLY; - 2 COFFEE BREAKS FOR MEETINGS 17TH AND 18TH APRIL (MORNING AT 10:45-11:00); - 2 WORKING LUNCH FOR MEETING 17TH and 18th APRIL; PROPOSAL FOR THE LOCATION PALACE HOTEL DESENZANO, Desenzano del Garda - Brescia PHOTOGALLERY HOTEL OUTDOOR MAIN ENTRANCE – HALL LUNCH ROOMS HOW TO GET TO DESENZANO DEL GARDA, PALACE HOTEL DESENZANO The Palace hotel is also easily reachable from all over Italy: it is located only 20 km from the airports of Verona and Montichiari, less than three kilometers from the A4 motorway exits of Desenzano and Sirmione and only a few minutes from Desenzano railway station Milan-Venice. BY CAR From North/South Brenner to Modena autostrada (A22 motorway) then take the East/West Milan to Venice motorway (A4 motorway) towards Brescia and then take take the Sirmione exit, turn right onto Via Colli Storici. Continue along Via Colli Storici indication Rivoltella. Turn right Via F. Agello to 200 meters, you will find Palace Hotel on your right. In the garage of Palace Hotel, a parking space is disposal free of charge. BY TRAIN The closest station is in Desenzano Del Garda - Sirmione (use this when using online timetables and route planners), only a few minutes by car from Palace Hotel. Taxi transfer to the hotel (rates of the local taxi company). The following services could be helpful for your planning: Departure in Switzerland: www.sbb.ch Departure in Germany: www.bahn.de Departure in Austria: www.oebb.at Departure in Italy: www.ferroviedellostato.it/ BY PLANE From Verona Villafranca (30 km/30 min away): If you rent a car, take the A4 Brescia-Padova expressway towards Brescia. Take the Sirmione exit, turn right onto Via Colli Storici. Continue along Via Colli Storici indication Rivoltella. Turn right Via F. Agello to 200 meters, you will find Palace Hotel on your right. Taxi transfer to the hotel (rates of the local taxi company). From Brescia Montichiari (28 km/30 min away): If you rent a car, take the Via Aeroporto to the A4 Brescia-Padova motorway towards Padova. Exit at Sirmione exit, turn right onto Via Colli Storici. Continue along Via Colli Storici indication Rivoltella. Turn right Via F. Agello to 200 meters, you will find Palace Hotel on your right. Taxi transfer to the hotel (rates of the local taxi company). From Bergamo Orio al Serio (80 km/50 min away): If you rent a car, take the A4 Brescia-Padova expressway towards Padova. Exit at Sirmione exit, turn right onto Via Colli Storici. Continue along Via Colli Storici indication Rivoltella. Turn right Via F. Agello to 200 meters, you will find Palace Hotel on your right. Taxi transfer to the hotel (rates of the local taxi company). From Milano Malpensa (215 km / 1.30 min away): If you rent a car, take highway 336 and continue on the Viale dell’Aeronautica. Take the A8/E62 Autostrada dei Laghi (Laghi expressway) towards Milano/E35/A9/Como-Chiasso and bring yourself onto the A4 junction towards E66/Venezia/Milano/Viale Zara. Exit at Sirmione exit, turn right onto Via Colli Storici. Continue along Via Colli Storici indication Rivoltella. Turn right Via F. Agello to 200 meters, you will find Palace Hotel on your right. Taxi transfer to the hotel (rates of the local taxi company).