Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for the seminar?
There are four (4) ways to register for Spa Industry Seminar 2008:
  1. Register online through The Turning Point web site. Click on the Seminar Registration link, fill in the form (including your credit card details) and submit. You will receive an email confirmation within a few days.
  2. Print and fax back the registration form found online. Complete the form including payment details and fax to The Turning Point at: (65) 6836 3247
  3. You can fill in and mail the registration form found at the back of the printed brochure. Please submit all the necessary details (including credit card details) and mail to:

    The Turning Point
    Tanglin Post Office
    P.O. Box 8180
    Singapore 912499
  4. You may request a PDF of the registration form to be emailed to you.
    Send us an email at: contact@turningpoint.com.sg requesting a registration form. Fill in the details and fax it back to The Turning Point at: (65) 6836 3247.
If you would like to receive a printed brochure with the complete seminar program, click on the ‘Conact Us’ link and fill in your contact details and mailing address and a brochure will be mailed to you with a few days. Back to top
Will I need a Visa to enter Thailand?
Visa applications are not required if you are staying less than 30 days and are a national of one of 41 designated countries. Please check your Visa status with a travel agent.

All visitors to Thailand must carry a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended date of entry into Thailand, and a return ticket.

For a list of Thai Consulates worldwide please visit: http://www.thaivisa.com/437.0.html Back to top
What are the registration fees?
Seminar: 4-5 April

Two sets of seminar registration fees are offered: one for individuals and the other for companies sending three or more persons.

Individual registration fees:
  • Early-Bird (before March 1st) - US$975
  • Regular (after March 1st) - US$1,200
Corporate registration fees (minimum 3 persons):
  • Early-Bird (before March 1st) - US$800 nett per person
  • Regular (after March 1st) - US$1,000 nett per person
Workshops & Interactive Focus Groups: 6 April
The Sunday sessions are optional and are subject to the following attendance fees:

Workshops (3 hours each) - US$100 per session
Interactive Focus Groups (1.5 hrs each) - US$50 per session

* Please note that the above fees do not include airfare or hotel accommodation.

Registration form (PDF) Back to top
What is included in the seminar package?
In addition to the seminar itself, the registration fee includes:
  • Refreshments, lunch and snacks on Friday & Saturday (Day 1 & Day 2)
  • Cocktails & dinner/entertainment on Friday (Day 1)
  • Cocktail reception on Saturday (Day 2)
  • Light refreshments on Sunday (Day 3)
* Please note that the seminar fee does not include airfare or hotel accommodation. Back to top
What if I need to cancel my seminar registration?
There are no refunds for cancellations or no-shows; however we welcome a substitute delegate to take your place. Back to top
What is the deadline for receiving the Early-Bird registration discount?
The deadline for receiving the early bird registration discount is March 1, 2008. Registrations received after this date will be subject to the Regular registration fee as indicated. Back to top
How can I make reservations at the Shangri-la Hotel?
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at:

Tel: (66-53) 283 888
Fax: (66-53) 253 800
Email: reservations.slcm@shangri-la.com

A special hotel room rate of US$125 per single room / per night and US$135 per double room /per night, is being offered to all Spa Industry Seminar 2008 delegates. A daily international buffet breakfast in the Kad Kafe is included.

Should you wish to stay at the Shangri-La Hotel, please email the reservation desk at reservations.slcm@shangri-la.com. Alternatively, you may download and print out the Hotel Reservation form and fax your reservation request to the hotel at: (66-53) 253 800.

Please be sure to mention that you will be attending Spa Industry Seminar 2008 in order to benefit from this special discounted room rate.

Delegate rooms for The Turning Point seminar will be blocked and secured until March 19, 2008, after which time they will be subject to availability.

Please visit the Shangri-La website for more information about the Shangri-La Hotel, visas and other helpful information.

Website: www.shangri-la.com Back to top
What are the dates and location of the Spa Industry Seminar 2008?
Spa Industry Seminar 2008 is being held from 4 - 6 April (Friday - Sunday), in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the luxurious 5-star Shangri-La Hotel.

Shangri-La Hotel
89/8 Chang Klan Road, Muang
Chiang Mai 50100
Thailand

Website: www.shangri-la.com Back to top
How do I get to Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is a major gateway to Northern Thailand and is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination. Its international airport welcomes over 2 million visitors a year and receives 130 flights a week from Bangkok as well as Singapore, China, Taiwan, Myanmar and Laos.

International flights arrive in Bangkok at the new Suvarnabhumi Airport, and from there it is necessary to take a connecting flight to Chiang Mai. For those delegates flying to Chiang Mai from Singapore, daily direct flights are offered.

Located less than 10 minutes by taxi from the city center, Chiang Mai International Airport consists of domestic and international terminals in a single building. There are travel agent offices at the airport and customer service desks for:
and a number of other airlines.

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