KEY CONTACTS

ICMAT 2003 Secretariat
Materials Research
Society (Singapore)
c/o Institute of Materials
Research & Engineering
3 Research Link
Singapore 117602
Tel: (65) 6874 1975
Fax: (65) 6777 2393

 
 
 
   
[ ACCOMMODATION ]  

Special accommodation rates have been secured in the Official Hotels for conference delegates, exhibitors and registered visitors of 2nd ICMAT & IUMRS - ICA2003.

The lists of official hotels are as follow:
Code Official Hotel/Hostels+++ Early Bird Rate
By 1 October 2003
Rate after
1 October 2003
Breakfast Rate
HT01 The Pan Pacific Hotel
(5-Stars)
S$160+++ (inc. of America breakfast for one) S$160+++ S$20+++
HT02 Carlton Hotel Singapore
(4-Stars)
S$140+++ (inc. of America breakfast for one) S$140+++ S$18+++
HT03 Hotel Rendezvous (4-stars) S$130+++ (inc. of Buffet breakfast for one) S$130+++ N.A
HT04 Furama Hotel Singapore (4-Stars) S$115+++ (Single)
S$125+++ (Twin)
S$115+++(Single)
S$125+++(Twin)
Room Rate is inclusive of breakfast
HT05 Peninsula & Excelsior Hotel (3-Stars) S$120+++ (inc. of America breakfast for one) S$120+++ N.A
HT06 YWCA Fort Canning Lodge
(3-Stars)
S$80++ (Single)
S$90++ (Twin)
S$80++(Single)
S$90++ (Twin)
Room Rate is inclusive of breakfast
*HT07 University Hostels (Dormitories) S$30 nett S$30 nett N.A

+++ The above room rates are subject to prevailing taxes which is 10% service charge, 1% government tax and 4% Goods and Services Tax. Rates are applicable to Single, Twin, or Double Room Types and DO NOT include breakfast.

** Special room rates will be secured until 1 November 2003 or until the room block is
sold out. After 1 November 2003, discounted rates will be offered on a space-available basis only.

* * University Hostels is applicable for students only and require full payment for the whole duration. (Eg: S$30 x 6 nights = S$180). Evidence to proof of student identity is required upon the submission of accommodation reservation form.

The hotels' official check-in time is 1400 hrs and check-out time is 1200 hrs. Requests for early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Additional charges will apply for guaranteed early check-in or late check-out.

All room requests require a deposit of one-night accommodation charge per room except that the hostel requires full payment for the whole duration. The Secretariat will not process a request without a deposit. All deposits must be submitted to the Secretariat in either of the following way:

1. Credit Card: Your credit card will be charged by your booked hotel 7 days prior to your arrival. This deposit is non-refundable.

2. Bank Draft: Payment must be made to:Parkway Promotions Pte Ltd

3. Telegraphic Transfer should be made to:
Account Name: Parkway Promotions Pte Ltd
Account No.: 001-017-787-7
Bank: Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)
Shenton Way Branch, Singapore
Note:
1) for T.T, please attach a remittance confirmation together with your hotel and tour registration form.
2) All payments must be nett of all bank charges. All bank charge incurred must be borne by delegate.

The 2nd ICMAT secretariat will process hotel reservations based on choice and availability. All reservation requests must be made through the 2nd ICMAT secretariat. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served, space available basis. You may make your reservation by:

1. Mailing your Accommodation Form to the address indicated on the form, or
2. Faxing our completed Accommodation Form to ICMAT secretariat at
Fax: (65) 6777 2393
NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE.

 
   
[ CUT-OFF DATE ]  

The cut-off date for receipt of your Accommodation Form is 31 October, 2003. After this date, rooms will be assigned on a space-available basis and are subject to higher rate.

 
   
[ CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS ]  

To cancel or make changes to reservations prior to 31 October, 2003 must be submitted in writing, you may contact the Secretariat by Fax: (65) 6777 2393. In the event if the reservation is cancelled on or after 31 October, 2003, there is a cancellation charge equivalent to a one-night room rate charge for each room cancelled. Similarly, the hotels charge a one-night rate should there be a no-show of guest on the check-in date for each room.