68 th AIPH ANNUAL CONGRESS

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1 68 th AIPH ANNUAL CONGRESS 26th Sep - 1st Oct 2016 Antalya, Turkey

2 68 th AIPH ANNUAL CONGRESS ANTALYA, TURKEY Antalya first came to the limelight with the discovery of the Karain Cave, one of the oldest human settlements in the world. It hosted many civilizations from near and far thanks to its favourable climate and abundant plant and animal life. With its natural environment, historical attractions and world-class facilities Antalya today is one of the most important tourist centres in the world. Dear member, We are delighted to invite you to join us for the 68th AIPH Annual Congress which will be held in Antalya, Turkey from 26th September to 1st October This Congress will be packed with content and inspiration, all in the setting of this beautiful Mediterranean location. The activities will be held both on the site of Expo 2016 Antalya ( expo2016.org.tr/) and at the Xanadu Resort Hotel ( com.tr/en/otel/xanadu_resort_hotel). The week will include an International Green City Conference, an AIPH Expo Conference, tours of Expo 2016 Antalya, visits to local nurseries as well as the AIPH Committees including a joint meeting with Union Fleurs. During this event we will enjoy wonderful Turkish hospitality as well as a programme full of valuable industry insight and many opportunities for networking within the international horticultural industry. Accommodation will be provided at the all inclusive Xanadu Resort Hotel in the holiday resort of Belek. We look forward to welcoming you to Antalya. Yours sincerely, Bernard Oosterom AIPH President Osman Bagdatlioglu President Turkish Plants and Products Exporters Associaton 2

3 Expo 2016 Antalya

4 AT A GLANCE Sunday, 25th September Monday, 26th September Tuesday, 27th September Wednesday, 28th September Thursday, 29th September Friday, 30th September Saturday, 1st October Sunday, 2nd October Arrival of Board AIPH Board Meeting Main arrival day and registration International Green City Conference AIPH Expo Conference Tour of the Expo and the Antalya Region AIPH Annual Congress Meeting Professional Tours Main Departure Day 4

5 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Sunday 25th September, Xanadu Hotel AIPH Board & Accompanying Persons arrive at the Xanadu Resort Hotel. For the entire week, including Sunday 25th September, breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as all drinks (alcohol too) are included in the price. Monday 26th September, Xanadu Hotel : 09.00: : at 17.00: at 18.00: at 19.00: at 20.00: at 22.00: Hotel Breakfast Opening of AIPH Board Meeting Lunch at the Xanadu Resort Hotel - Open Buffet Closure of AIPH Board Meeting AIPH Welcome Drinks Reception Dinner at the Xanadu Resort Hotel - Open Buffet Opening of IGOTY Jury Meeting Coffee / Tea Station Closure of IGOTY Jury Meeting All day : Arrival of AIPH Members & Accompanying Persons throughout the day. Important: Registration Desk for AIPH Board and Members in the hotel foyer. Please collect your Delegate Pack & Badge. The Xanadu Hotel takes its primary inspiration from the geographical location of Turkey at the crossroads of civilization, as well as from the famous city Xanadu (aka Shang-Du) nearby Beijing in China (inner Mongolia) during the reign of Kublai Khan, the fifth great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century and his magnificent summer palace. 5

6 Tuesday 27th September, Expo Site : at 08.00: : : 17.00: 17.30: : Hotel Breakfast Depart from the Hotel to the Expo Registration Desk Opening of the International Green City Conference Exploring the economic value of greening in cities International case studies of best greening practice Lunch Innovations and trends in urban development Green City discussions and networking Closure of International Green City Conference Depart from the Expo to the Hotel Dinner: Hotel Open Buffet at your leisure Accompanying persons : Enjoy a day at your leisure at the Xanadu Resort Hotel 6

7 Wednesday, 28th September, Expo Site Expo Site of Expo 2016 Antalya AIPH President, Mr. Bernard Oosterom at the Expo 2016 Antalya Opening Ceremony : Hotel Breakfast 07.30: Depart from the Hotel to the Expo : Conference Coffee and Registration 09.00: Opening of AIPH Expo Conference including Marketing Committee How it benefits a city to host an International Horticultural Exhibition Expo 2016 Antalya, experiences in planning and organising an expo Introduction to Expo Tour on 29th Sept. Inspiring people to visit Mobility solutions for Expo : Lunch Securing International Participation Progress reports from organisers; Tangshan, Taichung, Beijing Progress reports continued, Gold Coast Australia and Almere Netherlands New Expo Applications 17.00: Closure of AIPH Expo Conference : Networking Drinks Reception : Visit the Expo Site : Conference Dinner 21.00: Depart from the Expo to the Hotel All day - Accompanying Persons Guided boat tour and visit to the ancient city of Kemer, Phaselis. Lunch is included. Evening Join the main group for conference dinner at the Expo All day - Union Fleurs Arrival Registration, Board Meeting Welcome Reception and Dinner AIPH Garden at the Expo 2016 Antalya. 7

8 Thursday 29th September, Tours : Hotel Breakfast Accompanying Persons join the AIPH Main Group : Depart from the hotel to the Expo : Tour the Expo 2016 Antalya Site : Lunch : Departure from the Expo / Arrival at the Old Town of Antalya : Tour of Antalya: This will include visits to The Old Town, Hadrian s Gate and the Communities in Bloom Award Site. Opportunities for spectacular scenery and shopping from local markets : Depart from Antalya city to hotel : Dinner: Hotel Open Buffet at your leisure : Meeting: Novelty Protection / Sparring Partner Group Floral displays at Expo 2016 Antalya. 8 The Old Town, Antalya.

9 The Hadrian s Gate or Üçkapılar ( The Three Gates in Turkish) is a triumphal arch in the city center of Antalya which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in the year 130. It has three arched gates. According to local legend, Sultana Belkis, the Queen of Sheba, is said to have passed under those gates and enjoyed a happy day in the palace in Aspendos on her way to visit King Solomon. The gate is considered to be Pamphylia s most beautiful gate. The upper part has three apertures in the shape of a cupola, and except for the pillars is built entirely of white marble with a striking ornamentation. International Association of Horticultural Producers 9

10 Friday 30th September, Xanadu Hotel : : : ( ): ( ): : : : : : : : at18.30: at Hotel Breakfast Joint Meeting: AIPH and Union Fleurs AM Coffee Break Individual Meeting: Union Fleurs Individual Meeting: AIPH Congress Novelty Protection Committee Environment and Plant Health Committee Lunch Green City Committee Marketing & Exhibitions Committee PM Coffee Break General Meeting Welcome Cocktail Reception Gala Dinner with Live Music. Dress Code: Smart All day: Evening: Accompanying Persons Guided Tour with Union Fleurs, to the Alanya Castle, the Red Tower & Cave including lunch. Join the Main Group for Gala Dinner. International Association of Horticultural Producers 10

11 Saturday 1st October, Professional Visits : at 09.00: : Lunch: : Hotel Breakfast Accompanying Persons join the AIPH Main Group. Coach departs from Xanadu Resort Hotel Professional visits incl. lunch (Joint: AIPH and UF) Patara Tarım Çiçekçilik FleurAntalya (Pot plants, cuttings) com.tr Antalya Balık Evi City Park Visit (Düden Park) Eksper Peyzaj (Landscape company) Dinner: Hotel open Buffet at your leisure Sunday 2nd October Departure: All International Association of Horticultural Producers 11

12 PARTNERS TOUR Tuesday 27th September All Day Enjoy a day at the Xanadu Resort Hotel. Enjoy a day full of fun and entertainment at the Xanadu Resort Hotel. Benefit from a large scale of activities and a great soft entertainment program or spend your day at the Shang-Du Spa, where you will be pampered from tip to toe by a professional team with a beautiful smile on their lips. Select from an exquisite menu of massage and beauty treatments from Europe and the Far East. Wednesday 28th September All Day Guided boat tour and visit to the ancient city of Kemer, Phaselis. Tour includes lunch. Departure from the Hotel: Departure from the boat: The beautiful coastal town of Kemer, at the foot of the majestic Taurus Mountains, lies to the southwest of Antalya. Evening: Join the main group for dinner at the Expo site. Please note, the coach will not return to the hotel after the tour. As such, please bring a change of clothing when you depart from the hotel in the morning, should you wish to change clothes in the evening. After having breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Kemer Yacht Harbour where our boat tour begins at am. After one or two swimming breaks in the crystal clear water, we will anchor for our lunch break at the bay of Phaselis, which used to be the south harbour in ancient times. After this break, we will travel to the Antique City by boat. There, we will discover the ancient bath, which is said to have been enjoyed by Cleopatra herself, the ancient market place, aqueduct, as well as the theatre that dates back to the Roman period. Afterwards, we will return to our boat with smaller boats. On our way back to the harbour of Kemer, we will enjoy at least one more swimming break before our tour ends at approximately 5 pm. 12

13 Thursday 29th September All day: Partners join the AIPH Group for a Tour of the Expo Site and a Tour of Antalya afterwards. This day will include: A tour of the Expo 2016 site followed by a visit to the Old Town of Antalya, Hadrian s Gate and the Communities in Bloom Award Site and will offer opportunities for shopping at your leisure and of your choice. Friday, 30th September All day: A guided tour together with Union Fleurs, to the Alanya Castle, the Red Tower and Cave. After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Alanya, which, situated on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Antalya, was originally established as a pirate town. This day will include: A visit to the castle of Alanya which was built by the audacious pirate Tryphon in the 13th century. A visit to the Cleopatra Beach with its crystal clear sea. Exploration of a unique natural wonder, the Damlatas Cave, renowned for its healing effects and thus used for asthma treatments by the locals. The Dim Cave, providing a feast to the eyes of visitors with its stalagmites and stalactites. Evening: Join the main group for a gala dinner. Dress code: Smart. We will return to the hotel after the tour, with ample time to refresh and change. Saturday, 1st October All day: Partners join the AIPH Group for professional tour visits. 13

14 WHICH AIRPORT? We recommend the Antalya International Airport (AYT). International participants may opt for one of the following alternatives. TRAVEL Direct flight to the Antalya International Airport Direct flights to Antalya are offered from Germany, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom and some other EU countries. Flight via Istanbul The Airport of Antalya is well connected to Istanbul with more than 15 domestic flights from Istanbul to Antalya. Therefore, flying to Antalya with a stopover in Istanbul is also a very convenient travel option (Istanbul-Antalya is a 1-hour flight). Participants who prefer this option should pay attention to which Istanbul airport they are flying to. There are two international airports in Istanbul (Ataturk International (IST) and Sabiha Gökcen (SAW)), which are quite far away from each other but offer both very convenient connections. AIRPORT TRANSFER The conference site is about 40 km (25miles) from the Antalya Airport. There are no public transportation services from the airport. Discounted rates for Private or Group transport will be provided for the congress participants upon request. No. of persons Single journey Return journey 1 to 4 60 Euro 70 Euro 5 to Euro 180 Euro 24/7 service No supplements, in case of flight delays HOW TO BOOK AIRPORT TRANSFER To book, please aoguz@bidunyanet.com Please include the following details in your Your name Your inbound and outbound flight number & destination Your inbound and outbound arrival / departure time Please remember to quote AIPH Group For queries, please call +90 (0) , Ms. Aysegül Oguz ON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT TERMINAL The driver will wait outside the terminal Please look out for a sign with your name and the AIPH logo VISA REQUIREMENTS Please visit the website of the Turkish Ministry for Foreign Affairs for information about visa procedures and fees for your country. CURRENCY Please bring Turkish Lira as Euro is not accepted in most places. 14

15 VENUE & HOTEL Belek Tourism Center Acisu Mevkii, Antalya, Turkey Hotel Standard Room in the Main Building. BOOK BY 31 ST JULY AND ENJOY A 15% DISCOUNT ON THE HOTEL ROOM RATES. HOW TO BOOK HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Fill in booking form on For enquiries, please send an to aoguz@bidunyanet.com See price list below, for rates which include the 15% discount. ROOM TYPES SEPTEMBER / Rate per Night OCTOBER / Rate per Night Single Room 168,75 Euro 150 Euro Double Room 235 Euro 195 Euro Junior Suite 300 Euro 245 Euro Family Room (up to 4 ad.) 120 Euro, per person 120 Euro, per person 1st child free in parents room aged up to 11 years. The hotel operates evening music entertainment until midnight. Please state clearly at the time of making your booking, if you would prefer a quieter room. Please note, the prices include all FREE meals and drinks, including alcohol. For bookings made AFTER the 31 st July, the prices will increase by 15%. The prices apply from 24th September to 10th October. Should you wish to arrive earlier or stay later than these dates, please enquire with the agency, when you book for the congress. OFFICIAL HOTEL MEAL TIMES Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: All meals, including soft and alcoholic drinks are all inclusive during your stay. 15

16 HOW TO PAY Please refer to the booking and payment instructions on: DRESS CODE INFORMATION Friday dinner: Smart evening wear. Please bring a thin jacket / sweater to protect against evening chills. Should you wish to take advantage of the swimming pool and spa facilities, we recommend you bring swim wear. For Delegates: Formal on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday meetings. Casual on Thursday and Saturday tours. International Association of Horticultural Producers For Accompanying Persons : Casual during all tours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Wednesday, please note you will travel directly from the tour to the Expo site to join the delegates for dinner. Conference delegates will be dressed in formal attire and you may wish to bring a smart blouse or change of clothes for the dinner, but this is not a requirement. On Friday, you will be returning to the hotel after the tour, to give you time to change to smart evening wear for the Gala Dinner. During some of the tours, you may have the opportunity to swim, so do please bring your swim wear. 16

17 DELEGATE FEES & ACCOMPANYING PERSON S FEES CHECKLIST: Have you booked your: Flight Airport transfer Hotel accommodation Congress attendance Partners attendance DEADLINES: 31 st July For Guaranteed Discounted Hotel Room Rates 2 nd September : BOOKINGS CLOSE ACTIVITY DATE DELEGATE FEE ACCOMPANYING PARTNER S FEE CONGRESS WEEKLY FEE 26th Sep-1st Oct 590 Euro 490 Euro (Save almost 15% by booking for the entire week!) DAILY FEES DATE DELEGATE FEE ACCOMPANYING PARTNER S FEE International Green Tue, 27th Sep 50,00 Euro 0,00 Euro City Conference AIPH Expo Conference (Accompanying Persons Tour) Wed, 28th Sep 150,00 Euro 120,00 Euro Tour of the Expo and Thu, 29th Sep 150,00 Euro 150,00 Euro the Antalya Region AIPH Annual Fri, 30th Sep 250,00 Euro 200,00 Euro Congress Meeting (Accompanying Persons Tour) Professional Tours Sat, 1st Oct 100,00 Euro 100,00 Euro BOOK TODAY! QUESTIONS? Please contact Ms. Aysegül Oguz: aoguz@bidunyanet.com - Telephone: or Mr. M. Emin Ermanhan: eermanhan@bidunyatatil.com - Telephone:

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