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Corporate hospitality program
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will officially open on Friday 8 August this year and will provide a unique opportunity for Australian companies to build international business connections in the all-important China market, while delivering the sporting experience of a lifetime.
Australian companies who will be represented (at executive level) in China during August 2008 are invited to participate in a range of networking activities that will take place throughout the Olympic Games period from Business Club Australia’s base at the Hilton Hotel.
As part of this business matching program, Australian exporting organisations can apply for hospitality packages to Olympic sporting events to be used to host existing or prospective international customers. The nominated international customer must have an interest in acquiring goods or services from Australia, or be an existing importer of Australian goods or services.
Tickets are available to 52 Olympic sessions from the following (15) sporting disciplines: Judo, Swimming, Equestrian, Athletics, Cycling, Badminton, Table Tennis, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Football, Diving, Taekwondo, Water Polo, Hockey and Basketball.
Two (2) tickets will be allocated to each successful applicant, to be utilised by a representative of the Australian exporting organisation and by their international guest.
Australian companies (must have ABN) can obtain further information or an application form by contacting Hayley Wheatley at hayley.wheatley@austrade.gov.au.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate why the Australian business and their customer should be hosted by BCA. Nomination forms will be assessed by the ticket allocation committee, with tickets be awarded to customers with the strongest international business case. Applications will be accepted until our ticket allocation has been exhausted.
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Business Club Australia at the Hilton Hotel
The Hilton Hotel, Beijing will be the epicentre of Australian business activities during the Olympic Games. In the heart of the city and close to key sporting venues, the Hilton Hotel is the ideal venue for BCA Beijing 2008 to host networking events bringing the Australian and Chinese business communities together. Business Club Australia will be open for the duration of the Games – 8 to 24 August 2008.
The events calendar is currently being finalised. Register your interest now to receive further information.
Press Play for a preview of Business Club Australia's lounge and event ballrooms at the Beijing Hilton Hotel.
You can also download bi-lingual directions and a map of the Hilton Beijing Hotel and surrounding areas.
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Business matching for Australian companies
BCA can assist Australian companies visiting China and North East Asia by incorporating customised business assistance in their visit, including identifying and introducing them to potential Chinese business partners, arranging personalised meetings and providing tailored market research (Austrade’s hourly rates apply for these services).
With 15 offices throughout China and a dedicated team of close to 100 industry specialists with local market knowledge, Austrade provides Australian businesses with a competitive advantage in accessing export and investment opportunities in the highly competitive Chinese market. 3,000 Australian companies have received assistance in 2007.
Australian companies wishing to make international business connections can register your interest now to receive further information.
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Country Comfort, Beijing
The Comfort Inn is located in the heart of Beijing and close to Business Club Australia at the Hilton Hotel. The hotel is offering standard rooms and suites during the Olympic period and has special rates available to BCA members. For further information visit the Comfort Inn website or to make a booking email: beijing@businessclubaustralia.com.au.
Sino Star Sports
Sino Star Sports are offering accommodation and ticket packages to individual and group guests. They have a large number of pre-reserved rooms available in hotels ranging from 3- to 5-star. Packages start from US$3500. For more information visit their website: www.sinostarsports.com
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Visas
On behalf of the Australian business community, Austrade undertook to follow up the issue of visas for Australian businesspeople visiting China during the Games and has since clarified the matter directly with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canberra.
The detailed understandings reached regarding the issuing of visas can be viewed here.
For more information and contact details for the Chinese Embassy or your closest Consulate visit: www.dfat.gov.au/geo/china/index.html |
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Artist: Helicopter Tjungurrayi, Warlayirti Artists.
Title: Waruwiya | Activities in Beijing
Canning Stock Route Project
August 8-18
A highlight of Olympic Expo Beijing 2008, the Canning Stock Route Project exhibition features Aboriginal paintings that celebrate the lives, culture and history of Western Australia’s Aboriginal people. Sponsored by BHP Billiton, the Official Diversified Minerals and Medals sponsor of the Games, the paintings on display offer a sneak peek at many of the Project’s most important works that will tour Australia from 2010.
Olympic Expo Beijing 2008 @ Beijing Exhibition Centre, Hall 12. Tel: 6641 9756. www.2008expo.org
Global Harmony: The Divas in Beijing Concerts
August 7-16
The Divas in Beijing concerts comprise of five performances featuring the world’s leading
opera stars to be held in Beijing during the first week of the upcoming Olympic Games. The concerts feature Renee Fleming, Angela Gheorghiu and Sumi Jo, with special guests
including the ‘next generation Three Tenors’ – Marcello Giordani, Salvatore Licitra and Ramon Vargas – plus baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky and tenor Jonas Kaufmann.
Never before have operatic superstars of this calibre come together in a concert series of
such global cultural significance.
www.divasinbeijing.com
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