IH&RA 40th Annual Congress

5 - 9 December 2003, Cairo, Egypt

JOIN US IN THE LAND OF THE SPHINX AND PHARAOHS

Don’t miss the exceptional educational programme and elegant high-profile social events which offer power-packed networking!

Who should attend:

! Chief Executives of National & International
Hotel & Restaurant Chains and Associations
! Independent Hotel & Restaurant Operators
! IH&RA Worldwide Partners - Industry, Services &
Supply Companies
! International Hospitality Consultants
! Industry Experts from Leading International
Hospitality Educational Centres
! Chief Executive Officers of International
Organisations
! International Consultants

S E E W W W . I H - R A . C O M / E V E N T S F O R P R O G R A M M E
IH&RA, 51 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris
 ach year, the IH&RA Congress welcomes hospitality leaders from around the
E world to study industry trends and developments. As we gather in 2003 to
celebrate IH&RA's 40th Congress, and as we look back at all the successful
Congresses of the past, it is remarkable to note one constant and recurring theme
- change. “The only constant in life is change,” so it is said.

This rings especially true as the worldwide hospitality industry has faced a series
of new and difficult challenges in recent years. As crises have erupted around the
globe, hotel and restaurants have had to rethink traditional models of management,
operation and communication in order to thrive in these uncertain times. But, even
more important than adapting to crises is the ability to anticipate and prevent them or, at the very least,
favourably influence their outcome. What are the new and emerging risks? Can we be proactive in
preventing them? How can the hospitality industry not only recover, but succeed in tapping new markets
in a world marked by constant and rapid evolution?

The IH&RA 40th Annual Congress will once again bring together international hospitality industry
practitioners, consultants, and academics to study the enigma of “Managing Through Rapidly Changing
Times.” And, in what better location than in the shadow of the sphinx and in the birthplace of civilization?
We are pleased to welcome you to Cairo, one of the world’s most dynamic metropolises, where a 2,000
year old past meets the present, at the centre of all routes leading to, and from, the three continents of Asia,
Africa and Europe.

Join us there!

Eric E. Pfeffer,
IH&RA President

Dear IH&RA Members,

It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all guests, visitors and
participants on the occasion of the IH&RA 40th Annual Congress to be held in
Cairo, 5 - 9 December 2003.

I am quite confident that all participants will enjoy Egypt’s unique and rich tourism
assets. Egypt is a peace-making nation that condemns all terrorist, fanatic and
extremist acts all around the world.

Egyptians are peaceful, friendly and enjoy a diversity of cultures and religions. They are always welcoming
to their guests. Furthermore, Egypt is a safe and secure country enjoying political and social stability with
not a single incident since November 1997. Extremist groups declared publicly that these acts of violence
were wrong and will be forever abandoned. During the last five years, more than 25 million tourists have
visited Egypt and their holidays were simply described as marvellous.

Distinguished readers, let me assure you that through commitment and devotion of the entire Egyptian
tourism industry, your expectations will not only be met, they will in fact be surpassed.

Finally, I look forward to welcoming you all to Egypt, wishing you a wonderful, thrilling stay in our country
and a successful IH&RA conference.

Dr. Mamdouh El-Beltagui,

Minister of Tourism
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE * EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME

Friday, 5 December Sunday, 7 December 09.00 - 12.00

09.00 - 13.00 Chains Council Meeting ! Keynote Address: Managing Through Rapidly Changing
13.30 - 14.30 Executive Committee Lunch Times: How Will Tourism Adapt to the Changing World
14.30 - 18.00 National Associations Chief Executives Environment?
(NACE) Forum & Chains Council
Brainstorming Session Recent world events - the combination of a worldwide
18.15 - 19.30 Foundation for the Future Meeting economic downturn, terrorism activity, the Iraq War, and the
20.00 - 22.30 NACE, Board & Chains Council Dinner on SARS epidemic - have posed challenges to tourism as never
the "Scarab" river boat seen before, shaking traveller confidence, changing
consumer habits and transforming the very fabric of the
industry. Society in the 21st century is faced with a wider and
Saturday, 6 December more globalised array of risks than ever before - not just on-
08.00 - 09.30 Finance Committee Meeting going terrorism and the rapid spread of disease from one
09.30 - 13.00 National Associations Chief Executives continent to another, but also the effects of climate change,
(NACE) Forum the widening gap between haves and have-nots and
13.00 - 17.30 Delegate Registration changing customer demographics. How will Tourism cope
14.00 - 18.00 IH&RA Board of Directors Meeting with these new risks? What is the role of travel advisories in
19.00 - 20.00 Opening Ceremony & Show at the Cairo guiding tourists' choice of destination? In these rapidly
Marriott Hotel changing times, is it possible to forecast the short and long-
Guest of Honour: Dr. Mamdouh El Beltagui, term prospects for the global tourism industry and
Minister of Tourism of Egypt hospitality sector? What new strategies are needed to
20.00 - 22.00 Get-Together Reception & Dinner at the expedite recovery and to prove, once again, that tourism is
Cairo Marriott Hotel resilient?
Coffee Break & Table-Top Exhibition
Sunday, 7 December
08.45 - 09.00 Welcome Message to Congress ! Responding to the Challenge: When Change Occurs, is it
“Business as Usual” or Time for Something Brand New?
Delegates
Can existing strategies be adapted to improve security,
09.00 - 10.15 Educational Programme marketing, communications and operations in the face of
• Managing Through Rapidly Changing known and emerging risks? How can this be done in the
Times: How Will Tourism Adapt to the most cost-effective manner? Or, is it better yet to invest,
Changing World Environment? rebuild and refocus on different business models? Are
10.15 - 10.45 Coffee Break & Table-Top Exhibition options like “all-inclusive” tourism, the key to future success
10.45 - 12.00 • Responding to the Challenge: When and generating revenues?
Change Occurs, is it “Business as Usual”
or Time for Someting Brand New?
12.30 - 14.00 Lunch
14.30 - 18.30 Experience Egypt: Visit to the Pyramids
20.00 Dinner on the Banks of the Nile SOCIAL EVENTS
Monday, 8 December
09.00 - 13.00 Experience Egypt: Cairo Museum & Old City Saturday, 6 December
13.00 - 14.30 Lunch
14.30 - 15.45 Educational Programme
• Show Me The Money! - How to Attract ! Opening Ceremony & Show 19.00 - 20.00
the Astute Investor and Transform that Cairo Marriott Hotel
Investment into Profitable Product
15.45 - 16.15 Coffee Break & Table-Top Exhibition Guest of Honour: Dr. Mamdouh El Beltagui, Minister of
16.15 - 17.30 • Venturing Into New Lands - Development Tourism of Egypt
Strategies in Changing Times
20.00 Dinner at the Pyramids, Oasis of the Mena ! Get-Together Reception 20.00 - 22.00
House Oberoi & Dinner
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Tuesday, 9 December Built by Khedive Ismail as a guest Palace for the Suez
09.00 - 10.15 Educational Programme Canal inauguration celebrations in 1869, this "Palace"
• Investing in People: Changing Patterns in housed European monarchs, including Empress Eugenie,
Hotel & Restaurant Careers and in the wife of Napoleon III, and it was to be the venue of the first
Global Travel Industry performance of Verdi's opera Aïda. In his desire to impress
10.15 - 10.45 Coffee Break & Table-Top Exhibition the European community, the Khedive made the estate
10.45 - 12.00 • Investing in Food: What's the Special of open to visitors as part of a tour that continued on to the
the Day? Pyramids of Giza via a long carriage way, linking the
12.30 - 14.00 Lunch modern and ancient wonders of Egypt.
15.00 - 17.00 IH&RA General Assembly (restricted meeting)
Afternoon free for non-General Assembly
delegates
20.30 Cocktail
21.00 - 23.30 Gala Dinner

* Provisional programme. Sessions and timings

subject to change. Programme includes coffee breaks,
lunches and dinners on 7, 8 & 9 December. See
IH&RA’s website for latest programme.
www.ih-ra.com/events
 ■ learning...
Monday, 8 December 14.30 - 17.30
! Show Me The Money! - How to Attract the Astute Investor
and Transform that Investment into Profitable Product
In just 3 years, the industry has undergone vast restructuring
as hotels ave been bought and sold at a blink of an eye.
Where is the money coming from? Who is providing it and
why? What is the astute investor looking for? How can
these investments be transformed into attractive, money-
making product?
Coffee Break & Table-Top Exhibition
! Venturing into New Lands - Development Strategies in
Changing Times
Learn about development opportunities around the world
and the emerging markets of the future. How have
fundamental changes in the fabric of travel and tourism
affected hotel development strategies? Which markets have
opened, and which are suffering, specifically because of
changes in the transport sector, with reduced air service to
some destinations and increased service thanks to the
emergence of budget airlines? Discover the reason behind
new developments in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and
Eastern Europe.
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■ culture...
Sunday, 7 December 14.30 - 18.30
! Experience Egypt: Visit to the Pyramids
There are about 108 pyramids currently known in Egypt,
many in a state of great disrepair and almost unrecognisable.
Some were built as burial places for kings and others for
queens. A pyramid also may have represented a stairway for
the king to ascend to the heavens or a symbol of the primeval
mound on which the sun god/creator was born. How the
Egyptians managed the complex organisation of labour and
the physical movement of large stone blocks is still a matter
for debate. These spectacular monuments remain among the
greatest wonders of the world. This will be an opportunity
for you to visit those close to Cairo.
! Dinner on the Banks of the Nile 20.00
■ learning...
Tuesday, 9 December 09.00 - 12.00
! Investing in People: Changing Patterns in Hotel &
Restaurant Careers and in the Global Travel Industry
Faced with the rise of Generation Y and its new ideas about
hierarchy, how can the hotel & restaurant industry sector
improve its image in order to attract and retain the brightest
and best? How can current staff be made more customer-
focused and productive? More generally, how can labour
mobility be promoted to offset temporary labour shortages in
some areas while others experience unemployment?
Looking ahead, what are the overall migration patterns that
will shape labour mobility in the future? Who are our
employees of the future?
Coffee Break & Table-Top Exhibition
! Investing in Food: What's the Special of the Day?
What are the new forces driving change in the foodservice
industry and what are the emerging trends? What new
opportunities and challenges are created as multi-national
chains push into new markets? What improvements have
been made to foodservice safety and restaurant design to
balance security and comfort? What are the effective
communication strategies for boosting brand image in the
restaurant and catering sector?
■ entertainment...
Monday, 8 December 09.00 - 13.00
! Experience Egypt: Cairo Museum
& Old City
The greatest collection of Egyptian antiquities is, without
doubt, that of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. It is a place of
true discovery. The museum's ground floor follows the
history of ancient Egypt with some of the most important
items from the time of the unification of Upper and Lower
Egypt some 5,000 years ago. Among the many artefacts are
the famous slate palette of King Narmer - one of the first
documents of Egyptian history - as well as the treasures
from Tutankhamun's tomb. The visit of the Old City will
further provide you with an opportunity to experience the
most exciting city in the Middle East, Cairo - a city of
countless wonders.
! Dinner at the Pyramids 20.00
Oasis of the Mena House Oberoi
Located in forty acres of lush jasmine-scented gardens, the
Mena House Oberoi has enchanted distinguished guests
ever since it opened in 1869. Though only a short distance
away from the city centre, the Mena House Oberoi
provides an oasis of peace and luxury. Indulge in a
romantic candle-lit dinner at the Oasis with a magnificent
view of the Pyramids.
Tuesday, 9 December
! Cocktail, Conrad Cairo Hotel 20.30
! Gala Dinner, Conrad Cairo Hotel 21.00 - 23.30
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PRICING DETAILS (Prices per person in Euros - all taxes included)

Early bird Registration Nb TOTAL COSTS
ACTIVE DELEGATE Before 15 Oct. After 15 Oct. of persons All prices in €
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PAYMENT (All payments must be made in Euros) CONDITIONS: Congress registration fees
include all meals and events in the printed
By Credit Card : programme. Cancellations notified to IH&RA
before 3rd November 2003 will be refunded
❏ American Express ❏ VISA ❏ Eurocard/Mastercard ❏ Diners
less bank/credit card charges. For
Card Number cancellation between 4th and 15th November
2003, 50% of fees will be forfeited. No
Expiry Date Card Holder............................................................................................. refunds for cancellations after 16th November
2003. IH&RA Congress encourages all
By Bank transfer to International Hotel & Restaurant Association delegates to obtain personal insurance
protection as IH&RA is not liable for any
Account number: 61208920000 Swift: BPARFRPP damage, loss (including personal injury,
IBAN: FR76 3048 8001 0261 0261 2089 2000 025 death and property loss) or expense
Bank: Fortis Banque, 25-27 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris - France occasioned by any act or omission of any
By cheque / draft : ❏ Enclose cheque / draft for € ................................................ supplier providing tour services, or any
insurer or insurance administrator, or of any
other person.
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 Hotel Booking Form
Please fax to Cairo Conrad + 20 2 580 8979
Group reservation
e-mail: saeed_megahid@hilton.com
Tel +20 2 580 8182 - Fax +20 2 580 8979

■ YOUR HOTEL IN CAIRO The Conrad Cairo offers an experience of luxury and style:
situated by the Nile with 617 elegantly designed guestrooms, including 52 suites and 5
executive floors, an array of restaurants and bars, outdoor heated adult and children's swimming
pools, the largest combined meeting facilities in Cairo for up to 1200 persons and a world-class
casino. From the hotel, there is convenient access to local attractions including the Egyptian museum, Citadel, great
pyramids and Sphinx. It is also close to the business district and next to the Arkadia Mall. CONRAD CAIRO, 1191 Corniche
El Nil, Cairo 1121, Egypt. www.conradhotels.com

■ TRAVELLING TO EGYPT - EGYPTAIR Official Carrier IH&RA Congress delegates and registered accompanying persons
will benefit from a 75% discount on first, business and economy class on Egypt Air, the Official Carrier of the 40th IH&RA
Annual Congress (rates based on departure from Egypt Air gateway cities only). Please Contact Anna Öhrner, IH&RA (Tel
+33 (0) 1 44 88 92 20 - Fax +33 (0) 1 44 88 92 30 - ohrner@ih-ra.com) for flight discount details.

■ PASSPORT / VISA REQUIREMENTS A valid passport is required. Citizens from certain countries are required to obtain
a visa for entry into Egypt. Terms and conditions for obtaining a visa vary according to nationality. You are advised to
contact the Egyptian Embassy in your country.

Please reserve the following. Rates include breakfast for one or two persons per room & all taxes.
Price per night Nb of night Nb of persons All prices in USD
❏ Single ❏ Double room 96 USD ..... x 96 USD

Check-in date .............................................................................................................................

TOTAL IN USD
Check-out date ........................................................................................................................

Surname ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... CONRAD CAIRO

■ Cancellation &
First name................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pre-payment Policy
Company .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ■ 15 days - 8 days
cancellation prior to
Address .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... guest’s arrival will
result in a 50%
City .................................................................................................................State & zip code ............................................................................... cancellation fee on the
total number of rooms
Country ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... and on the total
number of nights.
Telephone............................................................................................................Fax .........................................................................................................
■ Less than 8 days
E-mail.....................................................................................................................Web .........................................................................................................
cancellation prior to
guest’s arrival will
Arrival date ...................................................................................... ................. h ................. mn Flight n°: .................................... result in a 100%
cancellation fee on the
Departure date .......................................................................... ................. h ................. mn Flight n°: .................................... total number of rooms
and on the total
Airline company .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. number of nights.

PAYMENT (All payments must be made in USD)

I authorise the Conrad Cairo to charge the following credit card number as per the cancellation
policy mentioned (see above right):

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PRE AND POST TOURS
Take advantage of this Congress to Discover Egypt !
Pre & Post Congress Tours proposed and managed by PCEO Division - EMECO Travel
2 Talaat Harb St. - 11111 Cairo, Egypt. Tel +20 2 574 9360 Fax +20 2 574 4212
E-mail: ihra@emeco.com - Contact person: Mamdouh Saba, Director PCO Division
Contact EMECO for full tour descriptions & registration !
NILE ODYSSEY
Nile Cruise
Pre tour: 1 - 5 December 2003
Post tour: 10 - 14 December 2003
COST PER PERSON:
Per person in a single room - € 548.00
Per person in a double room - € 399.00
Per person in a triple room - € 381.00
Package includes: 3 transfers in Cairo, 1 transfer in Luxor, 1 transfer
in Aswan, 1 night at Movenpick Heliopolis or similiar on a bed &
breakfast basis, 3 nights on Presidential Nile Cruise or similar on a
food & beverage basis, including sightseeing.
Package excludes: Egypt entry visa, tips & drinks, domestic airfares,
any other item not mentioned above.
Abusimbel / Aswan
Pre tour ONLY: 1 - 5 December 2003
Day 1, 1 December 2003
Morning: Check in Aswan. Full day at leisure. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2, 2 December 2003
Morning: Visit Kalabsha Temple. Rest of the day at leisure while
sailing to Wadi El Seboua.
Day 3, 3 December 2003
Morning: Visit Wadi El Seboua.
Afternoon: Sail to Amada & visit Amada. Overnight in Amada.
Day 4, 4 December 2003
Morning: Sail to Kasr Ibrim. Overview Kasr Ibrim.
Afternoon: Sail to Abu Simbel. Sound & light show in Abu Simbel.
Day 5, 5 December 2003
Checkout from the cruise after breakfast.
COST PER PERSON:
Per person in a single room - € 904.00
Per person in a double room - € 592.00
Per person in a triple room - € 573.00
Package includes: 3 transfers in Cairo, 1 transfer in Aswan, meet &
assist in Aswan, 1 night at Movenpick Heliopolis or similar on a bed
& breakfast basis, 2 nights on the Prince Abbas Nile Cruise or similar
on food & beverage basis, including sightseeing.
Package excludes: Egypt entry visa, tips & drinks, domestic airfares,
any other item not mentioned above.
ALEXANDRIA
Pre tour: 1 - 4 December 2003
Day 1, 1 December 2003
Arrival meet & assist at Cairo international airport. Transfer to
Movenpick hotel in Heliopolis. Overnight.
Day 2, 2 December 2003
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer from hotel to train station for the
morning train from Cairo to Alexandria. Meet and assist at the train
station, upon arrival to Alexandria. Transfer to hotel in Alexandria.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3, 3 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full day tour in Alexandria to visit the
Greco Roman Museum, Catacombs, Pompeys Pillar, Alexandria
library & Montazah gardens, including lunch.
Day 4, 4 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Transfer from hotel to Alexandria to
catch the train from Alexandria to Cairo. Meet & assist upon arrival
at the Cairo train station. Transfer to hotel in Cairo.
(See price per person under Alexandria Post Tour)
ALEXANDRIA
Post tour: 10 - 13 December 2003
Day 1, 10 December 2003
Transfer from hotel to Cairo train station for the train to Alexandria.
Upon arrival, meet and assist & transfer to Movenpick hotel in
Alexandria. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.
Day 2, 11 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full day tour in Alexandria to visit the
Greco Roman Museum, Catacombs, Pompeys Pillar, Alexandria
library & Montazah gardens, including lunch.
Day 3, 12 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full day at leisure. Transfer from hotel
to Alexandria train station to catch the train from Alexandria to
Cairo. Meet and assist upon arrival at Cairo train station. Transfer to
hotel in Heliopolis for an overnight or a day-use.
Day 4, 13 December 2003
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cairo international airport
for final departure.
COST PER PERSON FOR PRE & POST TOURS
TO ALEXANDRIA:
Per person in a single room - € 418.00
Per person in a double room - € 336.00
Per person in a triple room - € 318.00
Package includes: 3 transfers in Cairo, 2 transfers in Alexandria,
train ticket - first class (Cairo/Alexandria/Cairo), full day tour in
Alexandria, including lunch, 1 night at Movenpick Heliopolis or
similar on bed and breakfast basis, 2 nights at Sheraton Alexandria
or similar on bed and breakfast basis.
Package excludes: Egypt entry visa, tips & drinks, domestic airfares,
any other item not mentioned above.
RED SEA FANTASY
SAHL HASHEESH
Pre tour: 1 - 4 December 2003
Day 1, 1 December 2003
Arrival meet & assist at Cairo International Airport & transfer to a
hotel in Heliopolis. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2, 2 December 2003
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer from hotel to Cairo domestic airport
for flight from Cairo to Hurghada (guests have to be at airport one
hour before the take-off for domestic flights). Upon arrival at
Hurghada, meet and assist at the airport & transfer to Oberoi Sahl
Hasheesh hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3, 3 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full day at leisure.
Day 4, 4 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Tansfer from hotel to Hurghada airport
for flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet & assist at the
airport & transfer to hotel in Cairo.
COST PER PERSON based on Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel:
Per person in a single room - € 439.00
Per person in a double room - € 272.00
Per person in a triple room - € 228.00
Package includes:
3 transfers in Cairo, 2 transfers in Hurghada (Apt - Sahl Hasheesh,
Apt), 1 night at Movenpick Heliopolis or similar on a bed & breakfast
basis, 2 nights at Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel on bed & breakfast
basis at deluxe sea view suites.
Package excludes: Egypt entry visa, tips & drinks, domestic airfares,
any other item not mentioned above.
LAND OF TURQUOISE

Sharm El Sheikh
Pre-tour: 1 - 4 December 2003
Day 1, 1st December 2003
Arrival meet & assist at Cairo international airport. Transfer to hotel
in Heliopolis. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2, 2 December 2003
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer from hotel to Cairo domestic airport
for flight from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh (guests have to be at airport
one hour before the take-off for domestic flights). Upon arrival at
Sharm El Sheikh, meet and assist at the airport & transfer to hotel
in Sharm El Sheikh. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - 3 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full Day at leisure.
Day 4, 4 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Transfer from hotel to Sharm airport for
flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo domestic
airport, guests will be assisted at the airport & transferred to their
hotel in Cairo.
COST PER PERSON:
Per person in a single room - € 356.00
Per person in a double room - € 256.00
Per person in a triple room - € 237.00
Package includes: 3 transfers in Cairo, 2 transfers in Sharm El
Sheikh, 1 night at Movenpick Heliopolis or similar on a bed &
breakfast basis, 2 nights at Marriott Sharm El Sheikh or similar on
bed & breakfast basis.
Package excludes: Egypt entry visa, tips & drinks, domestic airfares,
any other item not mentioned above.
Post tour: 10 - 13 December 2003
Day 1, 10 December 2003
Transfer from hotel to Cairo domestic airport for flight from Cairo to
Sharm El Sheikh (guests have to be at airport one hour before the
take-off for domestic flights). Upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh, meet
and assist at the airport & transfer to hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2, 11 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full day at leisure.
Day 3, 12 December 2003
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full day at leisure. Transfer from hotel
to Sharm airport for flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. Upon
arrival at Cairo domestic airport, guests will be assisted at the
airport & transferred to a hotel in Heliopolis for an overnight or a
day-use.
Day 4, 13 December 2003
Buffet breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer to Cairo international airport
for final departure.

PRE & POST TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY • Cancellation must

be made in writing and it will be effective on the day of receipt.
• More than 5 weeks prior to departure: full refund. • 5 weeks to
21 days prior to departure: 75% of the amount will be refunded.
• 21 days to 14 days prior to departure: 40% of the amount will
be refunded. • Less than 14 days: no refund. EMECO cannot
absorb bank and credit card charges. These charges will be
added to tour payment total.

FULL DAY TOURS (with lunch) €

Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx 48.00

Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mosques & Bazaars 54.00
Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Sakkara 57.00
Post tour: 10 - 13 December 2003 Day tour Alexandria 76.00
Day 1, 10 Decemeber 2003 Day tour Fayoum 76.00
Transfer from the hotel to Cairo domestic airport for flight from Cairo Day tour Ismailia 62.00
to Hurghada (guests have to be at airport one hour before the take-
off for domestic flights). Upon arrival at Hurghada, meet and assist
Day tour Luxor by air 105.00
at the airport & transfer to Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh hotel. Rest of the
day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2, 11 December 2003 HALF-DAY TOURS €
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full day at leisure.
Day 3, 12 December 2003 Egyptian Museum 25.00
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Full day at leisure. Transfer from hotel Half-day Memphis & Sakkara 28.00
to Hurghada airport for flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Meet and
Old Cairo, Synagogue & Churches 21.00
assist upon arrival at Cairo domestic airport, & transfer to hotel in
Heliopolis for an overnight or a day-use. Pyramids & Sphinx 24.00
Day 4, 13 December 2003 Sound & Light at Giza Pyramids 24.00
Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Cairo international airport Pharaonic Village 32.00
for final departure. Dinner & Oriental Show 65.00
Nile Cruise Dinner in Cairo 47.00

Rates quoted per person in €. Above rates for full day & half-day
tours are inclusive of professional tour guide, transportation,
entrance fees and tips, all government taxes. All rates are based on
a minimum of 5 participants to run the tour. For full details on
excursions, what is included in each tour, registration and
conditions, please contact EMECO (see contact details on the
pre & post tour registration form).
 ❸ Hotel Booking Form ■ Fax directly to Cairo Conrad Hotel
HOW TO REGISTER
❶ Congress Registration Form ■ Fax or mail to IH&RA
+20 2 580 8979
❹ Egypt Air Discount ■ Please contact Anna Öhrner,
Fax +33 (0) 1 44 88 92 30 IH&RA (Tel +33 (0) 1 44 88 92 20 - Fax +33 (0) 1 44 88
❷ Pre & Post Tours ■ For full details & registration, 92 30 - ohrner@ih-ra.com) for flight discount details.
contact EMECO Travel Tel +20 2 574 9360 - Fax +20 2
574 4212 - Email: ihra@emeco.com Registration form to NB: All delegate fees must be paid in full prior to the event.
be faxed to EMECO

Pre & Post Tour Registration Form

Please fax to Mamdouh Saba, Director PCO Division
EMECO Fax + 20 2 574 42 12
Please photocopy this form to register more than one person
Surname .......................................................................................................................................

First name ....................................................................................................................................

Job title .........................................................................................................................................

Company .....................................................................................................................................

Address ........................................................................................................................................

City ......................................................... State & Zip code ....................................................

Country .........................................................................................................................................

Telephone ............................................... Fax ..........................................................................

E-mail ..................................................... Web ........................................................................

PRE & POST TOUR PRICING DETAILS (All prices in € - all taxes included)
PRE / POST CONGRESS TOURS Cost per person x nb person
1 - 5 Dec. 2003 (sgl) 548 € (dbl) 399 € (triple) 381 € x
Nile Cruise
10 - 14 Dec. 2003 (sgl) 548 € (dbl) 399 € (triple) 381 € x
Abusimbel/Aswan 1 - 5 Dec 2003 (sgl) 904 € (dbl) 592 € (triple) 573 € x
1 - 4 Dec. 2003 (sgl) 418 € (dbl) 336 € (triple) 318 € x
Alexandria
10 - 13 Dec. 2003 (sgl) 418 € (dbl) 336 € (triple) 318 € x
1 - 4 Dec. 2003 (sgl) 439 € (dbl) 272 € (triple) 228 € x
Sahl Hasheesh
10 - 13 Dec. 2003 (sgl) 439 € (dbl) 272 € (triple) 228 € x
1 - 4 Dec. 2003 (sgl) 356 € (dbl) 256 € (triple) 237 € x
Sharm El Sheikh
10 - 13 Dec. 2003 (sgl) 356 € (dbl) 256 € (triple) 237 € x
For details on half & full day tours, please contact EMECO directly. GRAND TOTAL €

PAYMENT (All payments must be made in Euros) PRE & POST TOUR CANCELLATION
POLICY ■ Cancellation must be made
By Credit Card : in writing and it will be effective on the
❏ American Express ❏ VISA ❏ Eurocard/Mastercard ❏ Diners day of receipt. ■ More than 5 weeks
prior to departure: full refund. ■ 5
Card Number weeks to 21 days prior to departure:
75% of the amount will be refunded. ■
Expiry Date Card Holder............................................................................................. 21 days to 14 days prior to departure:
40% of the amount will be refunded. ■
Less than 14 days: no refund. EMECO
cannot absorb bank and credit card
Date.......................................................... Signature ............................................................................................................. charges. These charges will be added
to tour payment total.
 WELCOME TO CAIRO

airo, one of the world's most exciting and colourful cities, is

C delighted to welcome you to IH&RA's 40th Annual Congress.

The largest city in Africa and the Middle East, Cairo was
acknowledged as Umm Dunya or "Mother of the World" by medieval
Arabs, "one of the half-dozen super-capitals - capitals that are bigger
than themselves or their countries, the focus of the whole culture, an
ideology or a historical moment".

LEARN

A three-day intensive educational programme, offering peer-to-peer information exchange for executives in
hospitality and tourism.

NETWORK & DISCOVER

NETWORK...
Take the ‘work’ out of networking: interactive sessions and educational
excursions help you maximise your networking opportunities with
experts and industry professionals from around the world. IH&RA
provides an unparalleled opportunity to expand your international
business contacts.

DISCOVER...
Seize this unique opportunity to experience the culture and treasures
of Egypt, your host country.

EXHIBIT AT A SHOWCASE FOR HOSPITALITY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Save time and money by meeting hospitality executives from around the world in one place. The table-top
showcase is an ideal focal point to maximise visibility with delegates. Don’t be left out. Register today! Contact
Anna Öhrner, IH&RA (Tel +33 (0) 1 44 88 92 20 - ohrner@ih-ra.com).

INCREASE YOUR COMPANY VISIBILITY

Have you ever wondered how you could become more involved in the
IH&RA Congress programme and increase your organisation’s profile within
the hospitality industry? Sponsorship opportunities are now available for all
IH&RA events. For more information, contact Anna Öhrner, IH&RA (Tel +33
(0) 1 44 88 92 20 - ohrner@ih-ra.com).