PRACTICAL INFORMATION  US Thanksgiving Holiday   We would like to reassure delegates and speakers from the US, that flight schedules to both East and West Coast allow for return before the Thanksgiving Holiday on 24 November.   For specific airline details, please see the attached flight schedules. Venue Details The Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Conference is being held at the: Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Address: Pacific Place , Supreme Court Road , Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2877 3838 Fax:  +852 2521 8742 Email: isl@shangri-la.com Web: http://www.shangri-la.com/hongkong/island/en/index.aspx Accommodation Conference fees do not include hotel accommodation.  For hotel reservations,  please contact the hotel directly and mention The Diversity & Inclusion in Asia Conference.   Community Business has arranged special rates at the following hotels.  To avoid disappointment, please book by 21 October 2005. - Island Shangri-La Hong Kong - The Excelsior, Hong Kong - The Bishop Lei Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Special Rate: HK$2,460* (US $315) for Deluxe Peak View room Address: Pacific Place , Supreme Court Road , Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2877 3838 Fax:  +852 2521 8742 Email: isl@shangri-la.com Web: http://www.shangri-la.com/hongkong/island/en/index.aspx Remarks: Please make reservations by downloading the booking form and fax the completed form to the hotel directly. * Rate is inclusive of one buffet breakfast at coffee shop daily. * Rate is subject to 10% service charge and 3% government tax per room per night. * Supplement of HK$300 per person is applicable for double occupancy. * Only a limited room block is reserved, bookings are processed on a first-come-first-served basis.   All reservations made after 30 October, 2005 are subject to availability. * Credit card guaranteed is required upon booking made.  Hotel requires written information to include the name of the cardholder as it appears on the card, the card number and expiry date.  Guaranteed reservation cancel after 30 October will be subject to a one night charge. The Excelsior, Hong Kong Special Rate: HK$1,720 (US$221) for Superior Room/  HK$1,920 (US$246) for Deluxe Full Harbour View Room Address: 281 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2837 6918 Fax:  +852 2240 0718 Email: rical@mohg.com Web: http://www.excelsiorhongkong.com Remarks: Remarks: Please make reservations by downloading the booking form and fax the completed form to the hotel directly. * Rate is inclusive of one buffet breakfast. * All room rates quoted are subject to 10% service charge and 3% government tax.    The Bishop Lei Special Rate: HK$620 (US$80) for Standard (Single/Double) Address: 4 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2868 0828 Fax:  +852 2868 1551 Email: resvtion@bishopleihtl.com.hk Web: http://www.bishopleihtl.com.hk Remarks: Please make reservations by downloading the booking form and fax the completed form to the hotel directly. * Rate is inclusive of one breakfast. * The above room rate is subject to 10% service charge for single or double occupancy on per room per night basis.