Papua New Guinea | The 2008 ACP-EU Conference

 

The Conference Venue

ACP-EU

The 16th ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly, from 17th - 28th November 2008,
will be held at the Sir John Guise Indoor Sports Complex, Waigani. The opening of
the Assembly is scheduled for November 20th at the Indoor Sports Complex. 


Access to Meeting Venue

Access to the Conference Venue is by Security Pass only. Movement within the Conference Venue is restricted by the colour-coded
Security Pass.

Delegates Handbook and Program

A Delegates Handbook is being prepared separately and will be given to each delegate, participant, guest on registration. The
information content will be more detailed and include the programs.

Registration

The formalities to register delegates will start when the Accreditation Form 1 and Media Accreditation Form 2 are received by the PNG
Events Council Secretariat. The registration will be done at the conference venue on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May.

Meals

Delegates will be provided with refreshments throughout the morning and afternoon sessions. A food court and the Beehives Bar
are located on the first floor of the conference venue.

Health Requirements

Malaria is endemic to Papua New Guinea, thus visitors are advised to seek medical advice before travelling. There is no outbreak
of bird-flu, however the Department of Health is prepared for this emergency should the need arise. HIV Aids is an ongoing concern
and visitors are urged to take precautions when socialising.

Travel

Air Niuigini is located on the ground floor of the conference venue.

Bank/Money Change

Banking facilities at the Bank South Pacific are located on the ground floor of the building.

Telephone

Telephone booths for prepaid cards are located around the foyer and outside the building. Such cards will be on sale in the foyer.

Internet Café

An internet café is located on the first floor.

Trade and Tourism Exhibition

Booths displaying trade and tourism exhibitions will be in the area adjacent to the conference venue.

Medical Centre

A medical centre staffed with a nurse will be located on the ground floor of the conference venue. Paramedics from St. John Ambulance,
will also be available. Delegates with special medical needs should notify the PNG Events Council Secretariat as soon as possible so
that their needs are attended to.

Hotel Accommodation

The following hotels have been designated to accommodate the ACP-EC delegates. They been selected for security, comfort
and accessibility. (You can indicate your preference for hotel accommodation in the space allocated in Official Accreditation
Form 1 and the Media Accreditation Form 2.) To avoid disappointment, delegates should already have indicated their
preference of accommodation or made their booking through the PNG Events Council Secretariat. Accommodation in Port
Moresby ranges from five star ratings to budget accommodation and they are all within reasonable distance from the
Conference Venue. The hotel bookings can be made by contacting directly or via this office. For more information
on hotels/accommodation contact rkalaung@yahoo.com

                                                                                                           

                                16th ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Session

Port Moresby ~ 17–28 November 2008

 

A C C O M M O D A T I O N

1.         CROWNE PLAZA PORT MORESBY

Crowne Plaza Port Moresby conveniently located 15 minutes from Jackson's International Airport, is situated on a hilltop in the heart of the business district and commands panoramic views of the Coral Sea and surrounding inland areas. 

 

Rates:                         Weekend Special

                                    2 Queen bed smoking                                     K816 per night

                                    1 Queen bed non smoking                               K816

                                    1 Queen bed smoking                                     K816

                                    1 King bed executive level non-smoking       K864

                                    1 King bed executive level smoking             K864

                                    2 Queen beds executive level smoking        K864

                                    1 King bed presidential suite non-smoking  K1032

 

                                    Advance Purchase

                                    2 Queen bed smoking                                     K882 per night

                                    1 Queen bed non smoking                               K882

                                    1 Queen bed smoking                                     K882

                                    1 King bed executive level non-smoking       K936

                                    1 King bed executive level smoking             K936

                                    2 Queen beds executive level smoking        K936

                                    1 King bed presidential suite non-smoking  K1125

 

                                    Advance Purchase Breakfast

2 Queen bed smoking                                     K922 per night

                                    1 Queen bed non smoking                               K922

                                    1 Queen bed smoking                                     K922

                                    1 King bed executive level non-smoking       K976

                                    1 King bed executive level smoking             K976

                                    2 Queen beds executive level smoking        K976

                                    1 King bed presidential suite non-smoking  K1165

 

                                    Best Flexible Rate

2 Queen bed smoking                                     K980 per night

                                    1 Queen bed non smoking                               K980

                                    1 Queen bed smoking                                     K980

                                    1 King bed executive level non-smoking       K1040

                                    1 King bed executive level smoking             K1040

                                    2 Queen beds executive level smoking        K1040

                                    1 King bed presidential suite non-smoking  K1250

 

 

 

                                    Best Flexible Rate w Breakfast

2 Queen bed smoking                                     K1020 per night

                                    1 Queen bed non smoking                               K1020

                                    1 Queen bed smoking                                     K1020

                                    1 King bed executive level non-smoking       K1080

                                    1 King bed executive level smoking             K1080

                                    2 Queen beds executive level smoking        K1080

                                    1 King bed presidential suite non-smoking  K1290

 

Contact Address:      Cnr of Hunter & Douglas Street

PO Box 1661, Port Moresby, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 309 3000 / 309 3227         Fax:  (675) 309 3333/309 3500

                                                Email:  reservations@crowneplazaportmoresby.com.pg

                                                             www.crownplaza.com 

 

50 rooms have been allocated/pre-booked for ACP-EU Delegates.

 

2.         HOLIDAY INN PORT MORESBY

Located in the heart of the Government district, the Holiday Inn Port Moresby is set in 5 hectares of landscaped gardens with accommodation totalling 166 rooms including standard and Premium rooms, two room suites, executive suites and serviced apartments.


Rates:                         Weekend Special

                                    2 double beds garden smoking                     K490 per night

                                    1 Queen bed 1 single bed tower smoking   K490

                                    1 King bed tower smoking                             K510

                                    Garden premium suite smoking                   K510

                                    1 Queen bed garden flat smoking                 K570

                                    1 Queen bed tower suite smoking                 K610

 

                                    Advance Purchase

                                    2 double beds garden smoking                     K518 per night

                                    1 Queen bed 1 single bed tower smoking   K518

                                    1 King bed tower smoking                             K540

                                    Garden premium suite smoking                   K540

                                    1 Queen bed garden flat smoking                 K603

                                    1 Queen bed tower suite smoking                 K648

 

                                    Advance Purchase Breakfast

                                    2 double beds garden smoking                     K553 per night

                                    1 Queen bed 1 single bed tower smoking   K553

                                    1 King bed tower smoking                             K575

                                    Garden premium suite smoking                   K575

                                    1 Queen bed garden flat smoking                 K638

                                    1 Queen bed tower suite smoking                 K683

 

 

 

                                    Best Flexible Rate

                                    2 double beds garden smoking                     K575 per night

                                    1 Queen bed 1 single bed tower smoking   K575

                                    1 King bed tower smoking                             K600

                                    Garden premium suite smoking                   K600

                                    1 Queen bed garden flat smoking                 K670

                                    1 Queen bed tower suite smoking                 K720

 

                                    Best Flexible Rate w Breakfast

                                    2 double beds garden smoking                     K610 per night

                                    1 Queen bed 1 single bed tower smoking   K610

                                    1 King bed tower smoking                             K635

                                    Garden premium suite smoking                   K635

                                    1 Queen bed garden flat smoking                 K705

                                    1 Queen bed tower suite smoking                 K755

 

Contact Address:      Waigani Drive

PO Box 1981, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 303 2000 / 309 3227         Fax:  (675) 309 3500/325 0837

                                                Email:  reservations@holidayinnportmoresby.com.pg

                                                             www.holiday-inn.com 

 

50 rooms have been allocated/pre-booked for ACP-EU Delegates.

 

3.         AIRWAYS HOTEL & APARTMENTS

Airways Hotel & Apartments is situated on the hill at 7 mile, within minutes from the Jacksons International and Domestic terminal.

 

Rates (excl. GST):      Bachus Wing Room                                     K630

                                    Executive wing rooms – executive room             K750

                                    Executive wing rooms – orchid room      K850

                                                Aviator suites                                               K1750

                                    Clinton suite                                                             K2500

 

Contact Address:      Jackson Parade

PO Box 1942, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 324 5200   Fax:  (675) 325 0759

                                    Email:  reservations@airwayshotel.com.pg

 

15 rooms have been allocated/pre-booked for ACP-EU Delegates.

 

4.         ELA BEACH HOTEL

The Ela Beach Hotel overlooks popular Ela Beach and is within the CBD.  Tower rooms and apartments contain modern facilities. 1 & 2-bedroom service apartments now available from overnight to long-term rental.  Premier (Tower) Room rates are for up to two (2) people. Maximum occupancy is three (3) people. Bedding configuration is one Queen and one Single bed. Children up to 12 years are FOC when sharing with an adult. Satellite cable TV includes CNN and movie channels.

 

Rates (GST incl):       Premier (Tower)                               K550 - weekdays

                                    Premier (Tower)                               K374 – weekends

                                    Premier Suite (Beach View)           K660 - weekdays

                                    Premier Suite (Beach View)           K467.50 – weekends

 

Contact Address:      Ela Beach

PO Box 813, Port Moresby, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 321 2100               Fax:  (675) 321 2434

                                                Email:  elabeach@coralseahotels.com.pg

                                                             www.coralseahotels.com.pg

 

12 rooms have been allocated/pre-booked for ACP-EU Delegates.

 

5.         GATEWAY HOTEL

The Gateway Hotel is a short drive from both the international & domestic terminals has a quiet atmosphere, surrounded by rich tropical gardens.  All 95 modern rooms, some with Internet access, plus 20 serviced apartments surround a pool which is centrally located. A 24-hour Foreign Exchange desk is located at Reception.  Premier Room Rates are for up to two (2) people. Maximum occupancy is three (3) people. Bedding configuration is one Queen and one Single bed. Children up to 12 years are FOC when sharing with an adult.

 

Rates (GST incl):       Premier                      K550 - weekdays

                                    Premier                      K374 – weekends

                                    Premier Suite            K660 - weekdays

                                    Premier Suite            K517 – weekends

 

Contact Address:      Jacksons Parade

PO Box 1215, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 327 8100               Fax:  (675) 325 4585

                                                Email:  gateway@coralseahotels.com.pg

                                                             www.coralseahotels.com.pg

 

40 rooms have been allocated/pre-booked for ACP-EU Delegates.

6.         LAMANA HOTEL

Lamana Hotel is situated within the heart of the Government district with access via a modern four-lane highway 6 kilometres from the airport. The National Parliament, various Government Departments, Embassies and High Commissions are situated close by.  Lamana Hotel has 103 modern rooms and apartments to choose from.

 

Rates:                         Deluxe Single           K495 per night

                                    Deluxe Double         K495

                                    Deluxe Twin share   K522.50

 

Contact Address:      PO Box 495, Waigani, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 323 2333               Fax:  (675) 323 2444

                                                Email:  info@lamana.com.pg

                                                             www.lamanahotel.com.pg

 

50 rooms have been allocated/pre-booked for ACP-EU Delegates.

 

7.         DREAM INN

Dream Inn has 16 Apartments – 8 Executive, 4 Luxury and 4 Presidential Suites.  All apartments have two bedrooms, lounge area with self-contained kitchen.  Extra beds can be placed in Executive and Luxury Rooms if requested by guests.

 

12 Apartments (with 24 beds) have been allocated/pre-booked for ACP-EU Delegates.

 

Rates:                         Executive       K500 per night

                        Luxury           K550

                        Presidential   K605

 

Contact Address:      Cr. Waigani Drive & Toliman Cresecent

                                    PO Box 2129, Port Moresby, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 323 3600   Fax:  (675) 325 3609

                                                Email:  dreaminn@daltron.com.pg

 

7.         THE WEIGH INN HOTEL

This Hotel has two (2) wings – Main Wing and Premier Wing.  There are 38 rooms altogether in this hotel – 23 in the Main wing and 15 Executive rooms in the Premier wing.

 

14 Rooms (10 rooms in Premier Wing and 4 rooms in Main Wing) have been allocated/pre-booked for ACP-EU Delegates.

 

Rates:                         Standard Double (1x double bed)             K500 per night

                        Standard Twin Share (2x single beds)      K190

                        Family Room (1x double bed/1x single)  K200

                        Premier Double (1x double bed)               K210 per night

                        Premier Twin (2x single beds)                   K210

 

 

Contact Address:      Poreporena Highway, Konedobu

                                    PO Box 2883, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 321 7777   Fax:  (675) 321 3888

                                                Email:  theweighinn@global.net.pg 

 

8.         AKU LODGE, BOROKO

 

There are 42 rooms altogether – 8 single standards rooms with common bathroom and toilet, 2 single self-contained, 20 double self-contained without kitchen facilities, 2 double self-contained with kitchen facilities and 10 double self-contained with kitchen facilities.

 

The lodge have a recently established restaurant for all in-house guests.

 

20 Double self-contained rooms (without kitchen facilities) have been allocated/pre-booked for the ACP-EU Delegates.

 

Rates:                         Single Standard                                            K170 per night

                        Single self-contained                                   K250

                        Double self-contained                                 K330

                        Double self-contained (with kitchen)       K300

                        Double self-contained (with kitchen)       K363

 

Contact Address:      Kaubebe Street – Sect. 9 Lot 3

                                    PO Box 7946, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 323 2645   Fax:  (675) 323 2755

                                                Email:  nkulimbua@akulodge.compg

 

9.         PONDEROSA FAMILY HOTEL

There are currently 36 self-contained rooms are currently under construction and will be completed by August 2008.

 

Rates:                         Self-contained rooms           K185

                                   

Contact Address:      Nuana Road, Gordons

                                    PO Box 6361, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 323 4888   Fax:  (675) 323 4555

Email: hideaway@accommodationpng.com.pg

 

10.       GRANVILLE MOTEL

 

This motel is situated minutes from the airport.  All rooms are available and booked on a first-come first-serve basis.

 

Rates:                         Standard single Rooms                   K143 per night

                                    Executive single room                    K176

                                    Double                                               K176

                                    Twin share                                        K155

                                    Family                                                K198

                                    Executive Twin                                K264

                                    Executive Double                            K308

 

Contact Address:      Morea Tobo Road, 6 mile

                                    PO Box 1246, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 325 7155   Fax:  (675) 325 7672

                                                Email:  granville@online.net.pg

 

11.       NOKO GUEST HAUS

A small Guest Haus situated in Boroko with 24 hour security and high fencing.  The rooms are small with own showers and toilets in the new wing.  A restaurant is available for guests.  No liquor is served or permitted on the premises.  A wing rooms have a common toilet and shower that can be shared.

 

Rates (incl GST):       A-Wing:         Fan Rooms                            K160 per night

                                                            Air-con rooms                       K204

                                    B-Wing:          Self contained rooms           K215  

 

Contact Address:      Noko Place, Boroko

                                    PO Box 3211, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 323 9963   Fax:  (675) 323 5221

                                                Email: 

 

18 self-contained rooms have been allocated/pre-booked for the ACP-EU Delegates.

 

12.       SHADY REST HOTEL

This hotel can provide 25 rooms – 15 Premier rooms and 10 VIP Deluxe rooms.

 

Suites             - Two bedrooms       *           at K499 with VIP package (optional)

*           at K500 with VIP package (optional) includes breakfast for 2, bottle of wine, 2 fruit platters, newspaper, free transport to and from airport, ½ hour massage, and laundry service.

 

Contact Address:      PO Box 5367, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 323 0000   Fax:  (675) 323 0060

                                                Email:  reservations@shadyrest.com.pg

 

13.       HIDEAWAY HOTEL

Hideaway Hotel has 5 Executive rooms, 7 Queen rooms, 20 Double rooms and 7 Deluxe rooms.  The Executive, Queen and Deluxe rooms are spacious and clean.  Continental Breakfast inclusive with room.

 

Rates (GST incl):       Standard twin/single           K200

                        Deluxe                                   K225

                        Queen                                                K280

                        Executive                               K330

 

Contact Address:      PO Box 6361, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 323 6888   Fax:  (675) 325 5991

                                                Email:  hideaway@accommodationpng.com.pg

                                                                 www.accommodation.com.pg

 

40 rooms have been allocated/pre-booked for the ACP-EU Delegates.

 

14.       KWADI INN

 

This Inn is situated in Boroko and has 15 rooms (6 Twin share and 9 Deluxe) and 1 service apartment.  The rooms are self-contained and with free continental breakfast inclusive.

 

The Manageress/Owner indicated that all rooms be allocated to ACP-EU Delegates.  However, a letter from the Department to confirm the rooms will be required.

 

Rates (GST incl):       Self-contained rooms           K275

                        Service apartment                K385

 

Contact Address:      Mrs Mary J. Nali

                                    General Manager

PO Box 430, Waigani, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 323 7222   Fax:  (675) 323 7222  Mob:  (675) 687 1255

 

15.       COMFORT INN LTD

 

Comfort Inn is situated in Boroko and has various rooms and apartments. 

 

Rates:                         Standard rooms                    K170 per night (K50 key deposit)

                                    Deluxe Rooms                      K220 (K50 key deposit)

                                    2 bedroom units       K330 (K100 key deposit)

                                    3 bedroom units                   K380 (K100 key deposit)

 

 

Meals (VAT incl):      Breakfast                                K15.00 per person

                                    Cut Lunch                             K13.00

                                    Evening                                 K30.00

 

Laundry:                    K20.00 per token

 

Rates are subject to change without notice.  To qualify for special rates, guests must have a minimum stay of seven days continuous.  Advance payment is required for “SPECIAL” rates to apply.

 

Contact Address:      Cnr of Angau Drive & Mairi Place, Boroko – Sect 24 Lot 24

PO Box 1248, Boroko, NCD

                                    Papua New Guinea

Tel:  (675) 325 5091/0624      Fax:  (675) 325 9565

                                                Email:  comfortinn@daltron.com.pg

 

 

SUMMARY OF ROOM ALLOCATIONS

 

#          HOTELS                               QTY OF ROOMS ALLOCATED

1.         Crowne Plaza           -           58 (50 rooms + 8 V-VIP rooms)

2.         Holiday Inn               -           50

3.         Airways                     -           15

4.         Ela Beach                   -           12

5.         Gateway                    -           40

6.         Lamana                      -           50

7.         Dream Inn                 -           24 rooms (12 Apartments with 2 separate bed rooms)

8.         The Weigh Inn          -           14

9.         Hideaway Hotel       -           40

10.       Aku Lodge                -           20

11.       Ponderosa                 -           36

12.       Granville                   -                      

13.       Noko                          -           18

11.       Shady Rest                -           25

12.       Kwadi                                    -           15 

13.       Comfort Inn               -           32

 

TOTAL                                              449

 

A total of 449 rooms have been made available for the ACP-EU Delegates to be accommodated.  Only 1 room required to reach the target of 450.  With Granville, this target should be reached.

 

Ponderosa will be visited for the new 36 self-contained rooms currently under construction.

                                                                        Papua New Guinea