How to Host PPAMcon

Expressions of interest to be considered as a host region is via submission of a conference bid.

Expressions of Interest close 30 November 2006

Management Solutions (Qld) works closely with interested organisations/regions to ensure they develop a strong offer for their organisations/regions. However, there are a number of steps you can take to ensure your bid to host PPAMcon makes an impact. It is highly recommended you involve your local convention and/or tourism bureau when preparing the submission. The following information is useful in helping select the host of PPAMcon conference and should be included, where possible, in your bid.

Considerations for PPAMcon conference submissions:

• An overview of the organisation, and potential venue, highlighting the organisations or areas unique story of parks and protected area management. Include relevant details for study tours such as the attractions, activities, and particular economic initiatives available in your region. Tourism promotional brochures for your region may be included.
• Letters of commitment from supporting agencies.
• Detailed information of suitable conference venues. Relevant details include:
  • Location;
  • Distance from major transport terminals (e.g., Airport, train station, bus station);
  • Number of conference rooms;
  • Theatre style seating capacity of each room;
  • Number of accommodation rooms ;
  • Menus for breakfasts, lunches, morning & afternoon teas, dinners and cocktail functions and
  • The associated costs of each of the items above.

Most potential venues have conferencing packages which they can provide in this regard. Any other information you feel is relevant should also be included.

• Outline the support offered for famil visits for two members of staff. For example, flights, accommodation, meals and any other support offered.
• Information on getting to your region including transport schedules (e.g., flight schedule, bus/train timetable) from major cities to your region and returns around the proposed conference dates.
• Alternative accommodation options including their distance from the conference venue, number of accommodation rooms and single and twin share corporate and rack rates.
• The availability of an audio-visual technician.
• The availability of audio-visual equipment – 5 data projectors, 5 laptops – often sourced internally through sponsoring organisations.
• Administrative support available.
• Events and conventions previously hosted by the region as well as any relevant references.
• The size and general demographic of databases available for conference promotion and any other marketing support available.

This list is not exhaustive. Please include any additional information which you feel will strengthen your bid to host the PPAMcon conference.

For further information about hosting PPAMcon 2007 please contact Kate Charters at Management Solutions (Qld) via email executive@managementsolutions.net.au or phone (07) 3210 0021.