Telecommunications Earthing Training

20 - 22 August 2007

Suva, Fiji

PARTICIPANTS’ GENERAL INFORMATION

TrainingVenue

The trainingwill be held at the Tanoa Plaza Conference Room, Tanoa Plaza Hotel, on Gordon Street, Suva, Fiji.

Participation

Participation for this training is free to PITAmembers. All trainees are requested to please register with the PITA Training and Field Operations Coordinator.

For logistics purposes, registration will close on Monday 30 July2007.

Accommodation

Attached as Annex 1is a Suva hotel listing for reference, for accommodation around Suva. Delegates are requested to book early and direct with the hotel of your choice and comply with booking requirements to hold rooms.

Transport from NausoriAirport:

Suva is located about a 30 minute drive from NausoriAirport and taxi fare is about FJD$30.00

Visa and Immigration Requirements

All travelers to Fiji must have a valid passport for at least three months of the date of arrival. Please check with your travel agents the appropriate visas and documentation necessary for your entry into Fiji.

Departure Tax

There is a departure tax of F$40.00 but this should already be included in your airline ticket.

Climate

Fiji has a tropical climate with July being more cooler, temperatures ranging between 14-25 degrees Celsius. A jacket or light warm clothing, especially for the evenings, is recommended.

Electricity

Electricity voltage is 240 volts with pin configuration similar to Australia and NZ. You are advised to take along your universal adaptor if you are from the USA, Japan or any other country with dissimilar pin configurations and voltages.

Currency

Fijian Dollars. International Banks presently in Nadi are Westpac and ANZ. Major Credit Cards accepted at hotels.

Time

Local time in Fiji is GMT +12hrs (00.00)

About Fiji

Fiji is known for its natural beauty and tropical climate and more commonly as a resort destination and Fijian hospitality. For more information you can check out the Fiji Visitors Bureau website:

There is lots to do in Suva should you have spare/leisure time, including the movies (Village 6 Theatres), the Fiji Museum, various restaurants and cafes, shops, nightclubs and bars, and art exhibitions and other cultural shows. In August (from the 17th to the 25th), Suva will be hosting the Hibiscus Festival, the annual pageant contest with a week long of festivities and activities.

Ask your hotel reception for more information on Suva sites and activities.

PITA CONTACT

14.For queries you may contact: Ms Alisi Tuqa, Training & Field Operations Coordinator. Contact details are:

PHONE / FACSIMILE / EMAIL
Ms Alisi Tuqa / +679 3311 638 / +679 3308 750 /

17 July 2007

PITA

Suva, Fiji

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ANNEX 1 – HOTEL LISTING, Suva, Fiji as at Friday 13 July 2007

(prices subject to change)

Hotel / Address / Room type & rate per night in FJD / Email and website / Telephone / Fax
1 / Holiday Inn / Victoria Parade / Standard Room $200.00
Superior Room $300.00 / Email:
url: holiay-inn.com / (679) 3301 600 / (679)3300 251
2 / Suva Peninsula Hotel / Cnr MacGregor Road and Pender St, Suva / Standard Room $75.00
Deluxe Room $85.00 / Email:
url: / (679) 3313 711 / (679) 3314 473
3 / TanoaPlaza / Gordon Street, Suva / Standard Room $142.00
Deluxe Room $159.00 / Email: / (679) 3312 300
4 / Suva Motor Inn / Cnr Mitchell Rd and Gorrie St / Studio self contained
$115.00
2 bedroom apartment:
$180.00 / Email:
url: hexagonfiji.com / (679) 3313 973 / (679) 3300 381
5 / Five Princes Hotel / 5 Princes Road, Suva / Deluxe Room $120.00
Superior Room $150.00
Garden cottage $180.00 / Email:
url: fiveprinceshotel.com / (679) 3381 575 / (679) 3380 490
6 / Quest Apartments / Suva Central Mall, Renwick Road, Downtown Suva / Studio $138.60
1 bedroom Apartment $190.58
2 bedroom Apartment $329.18 / Email:
url: questapartments.com.au / (679) 3319 119 / (679) 3319 118
7 / Townhouse Apartments / 3 Forster St, Suva / One bedroom $87.00
2 bedroom $87.00 (plus $15 for 2nd person).
Standard studio $67.00 / Email: / (679) 3300055 / (679) 3303 446

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ANNEX 1 – Nadi Hotel Listing as at 27 March 2007

Hotel Name / Phone/Fax Numbers / Email / Website / Quoted rates (as at 27 March 2007. Subject to change). In FJD
1 / TANOA HOTEL, Votualevu Road, Nadi. / P: (679) 6720 277
F: (679) 6720 191 / / / Standard Room $140 per night (maximum 2 person to a room) and is inclusive of full buffet breakfast for 1 person.
For $160 per night (2 sharing room) – this will be inclusive of full buffet breakfast for 2 persons.
2 / RAFFLES GATEWAY HOTEL, Queens Road, NadiAirport. / P: (679) 6722 444
F: (679) 6720 620 / / / Standard Room: $95.00
Deluxe Room: $147.50
Inclusive of taxes; excluding breakfast
3 / TOKATOKA RESORT, Queens Road, NadiAirport / P: (679) 6720 222
F: (679) 6720 400 / reservations @ tokatokaresort.com.fj / None / Apartment (sleeps 3 persons): $212 per night.
Double Room (1 double bed & 1 single bed): $162 per night
Both inclusive of taxes.
4 / MERCURE HOTEL NADI
Queen Road, Martintar, Nadi / P: (679) 6720 272
F: (679) 6720 187 / / website: / Superior Room: $140 per night.
Deluxe Room: $175 per night
Inclusive of taxes; excluding breakfast.
5 / MOCAMBO HOTEL, Votualevu Road, Nadi. / P: (679) 6722 000
F: (679) 6720 324 / / / Superior Room: $116 per night
Executive Room: $136 per night
Deluxe Room: $158 per night
All inclusive of taxes.

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