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Whistler, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
July 17-18 Site Visit Visited 3 hotels in Vancouver and 2
hotels in Whistler Best options are Fairmont Chateau
Whistler and Sheraton in Vancouver U.S. per diem rate Excellent facilities and strong
indication of professional support for conference planning
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Sheraton Hotel, Vancouver
Recommendation
Split venue, 3 nights in Whistler followed by 2 nights in Vancouver
Chartered bus transfers between Vancouver and Whistler
2nd option – entirely in Whistler 3rd option – entirely in Vancouver
Split Venue Scenario Most participants arrive Sunday All day reception (light refreshments) at
Vancouver airport, with hourly departures to Whistler on a chartered bus
“On board” conference registration while on the bus to Whistler
Sunday evening arrivals stay at Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel and transferred early Monday morning to Whistler
Split Venue Scenario (2) Monday and Tuesday – usual
conference activities Wednesday morning – transfer by
chartered bus to Sheraton Hotel in Vancouver
Wednesday afternoon – usual conference activities
Wednesday evening – offsite at Vancouver Aquarium
Thursday and Friday – usual conference activities
Transportation (1) Vancouver Intl. Airport is well served
by most U.S. and overseas airlines, e.g., 6 hours direct from Washington DC 4.5 hours direct from Chicago and Dallas 3 hours direct from San Diego
Airport reception with refreshments, charter buses to Whistler with “on route” conference registration
Transportation (2)
Whistler “Things to Do”
50+ different mountain-related sports activities ranging from summertime glacier skiing to fly fishing
Mountain resort village atmosphere Jack Nicklaus designed golf course 100+ shops and spas
Vancouver “Things to Do”
Many different attractions within walking distance, ranging from ocean swimming beaches to a renown Shakespearian festival
Within 15-20 minute driving time, mountain hiking, ocean sailing, golf, salmon fishing
Wednesday Evening Offsite
Conference Team Jeff Joyce, Chair Intend to build an international team
including overseas representation May “outsource” some key
responsibilities to established chapters with conference experience
Will aim to have team fully identified by November 2006
Conference Theme
“Developing the next generation of system safety professionals”
Many current members will retire within 15 years; aim to attract some younger members to ensure sustainability
Encourage contributions from graduate students, e.g., travel bursaries
Additional Possibilities Post-conference Alaskan cruise
departing from Vancouver Possibility of co-locating related
meeting in the week prior or week after the ISSC #26
Pre- or Post-conference tours, e.g., visit to Vancouver Area Control Centre (ATC).
