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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=091252200-09112007>Dear
Committee</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=091252200-09112007>In addition to the
proposal from The Convention Centre which you already would have received,
please find proposals from Sydney Olympic Park Venues; Telstra Stadium and Acer
Arena.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=091252200-09112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=091252200-09112007>We are currently
checking on date availability during the University holidays and conference
rooms available at UNSW and Sydney University.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=091252200-09112007>I would recommend to
the committee that during the bidding stage, we need to present the venue that
showcases Sydney in its best light internationally. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=091252200-09112007>Venues may also be
selected based on ease of travel from accommodation to the conference venue and
costs involved. Internet connection and I.T. will be another major
consideration for us.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=091252200-09112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=091252200-09112007>I also need to
advise that whilst universities on face view will provide cheaper costs, you
also need to add to that transport for delegates accessing the venue from their
accommodation, and any extras, such as lighting, AV, catering etc which may need
to be added on to some of the venues. A transport pass if approx $25 per
delegate would need to be added to the budget should a university be
selected as the main conference venue. The Convention Centre is custom
built for conferences, while some adaptations may need to be made to the
universities.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=091252200-09112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=091252200-09112007>The SCVB represent
all of these venues, so my points above are ones you may wish to consider when
selecting the venue that represents Sydney in the bid document submitted in
January. You may still also change your decision once the conference has
been won for Sydney.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=091252200-09112007></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=091252200-09112007>Best
Wishes</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=091252200-09112007>Marie-Claire</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>Marie-Claire Henry</FONT></B><FONT
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