Location & Venue

Belfast has been welcoming visitors for over four hundred years. Today the topography is characterised by dramatic hills rising on three sides of the city, the shores of Belfast Lough on the other. The friendliness of the people hasn’t changed; a people renowned the world over for their warmth and hospitality.

The city’s skyline is rapidly changing with large scale developments taking place at an unprecedented rate, manifested in new hotels, retail centres, office accommodation and entertainment complexes revolutionising this city which is now confidently reflecting social and economic prosperity.

Throughout its history, Belfast has been at the cutting edge of technological change. Its story is one of ceaseless invention – the linen industry, ship building, engineering and aircraft manufacture have all been shaping forces in the city’s growth. The spirit of enterprise and innovation which gave the city its proud industrial profile is now creating a fresh reputation as a centre of excellence for information and communication technologies.

The following web site provides useful information for visitors to Belfast: www.gotobelfast.com 

CONGRESS VENUE – Hastings Europa Hotel

The main venue will be the internationally famous 4 star hotel, superbly located in the heart of Belfast close to the cultural, shopping and entertainment hub of the City. Having recently undergone major refurbishment, the hotel is one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most luxurious hotels. See www.hastingshotels.com  Click on Europa

The Grand Ballroom is one of Northern Ireland’s largest hotel function suites which together with ten break-out rooms and a newly opened state-of-the art Exhibition Centre makes it ideal for large professional Conferences.

ACCOMMODATION

Many hotel bedrooms, within and close to the Europa Hotel, have been reserved for Delegates at discounted rates until 30th September 2008. Full details of the special Conference Hotel website and rates will be provided on completion of on-line registration – www.isbc2008.org/registration.php  Early booking of hotel accommodation is advisable as Belfast has become an extremely popular destination.

There is also a wide range of lower cost bed and breakfast accommodation just a short bus or train ride away. For details contact your local Tourist Office or the Belfast Visitor & Convention Bureau on +44 (0) 28 9023 9026 or www.gotobelfast.com 

ISBC 2008 Congress Secretariat, PO Box 288, Dept NC805, Harrogate, HG1 9AX, UK

Tel: +44(0)1423 879208  Fax: +44(0)1423 870025 E-mail: info@isbc2008.org  Website: www.isbc2008.org