Hotel Information
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Book early for best selection and rates. Blocks of rooms at our host hotel, the Fairmont Royal York have been reserved for IIDEX/NeoCon Canada attendees and exhibitors. Please contact the hotel directly and mention the code IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2007 to secure these preferred, commission-free rates.
Special Single/Double Room Rate: $229 CAD
Deadline for discounted hotel reservations is September 4, 2007
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-441-1414
Website - www.fairmont.com
- All rates are in Canadian funds
- Taxes will be applied to all room rates, 6% GST, 5% PST and 3% destination marketing fee
- Unless 24 hours notice is given, cancelled or no-show reservations will be charged for one room night
- A $20 charge per person will be added for the third or fourth person in a room
- Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or advance deposit
The Royal York is Toronto’s “GREENEST HOTEL”
- In April 2005, The Fairmont Royal York became the first commercial property in the City of Toronto to be awarded $48,685.00 for its efforts to reduce water use. Earlier that year, we installed a commercial water softener that reduced water use in the laundry to one wash and one rinse per cycle, saving 476,000 litres of water per day (enough water to supply 500 homes).
- In November 2006, The Fairmont Royal York was again recognized as a Business Leader in Waste Minimization, receiving the Gold Level Business Award from the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO).
- Temperature controls have been installed in public meeting rooms saving $75,000 yearly which provides an instant monitoring of the rooms
- The hotel’s recycling program includes the following items; office paper, newspaper, coloured glass, clear glass, aluminium, tin, plastics, cardboard, batteries, compost, toner cartridges, motor oil, fluorescent light bulbs, kitchen grease, and construction/renovation waste.
- Over the span of 21 years, the hotel has donated over 400,000 lbs of food to Second Harvest that would have otherwise gone to waste.
- Rooftop Herb Garden Taking gardening to new heights and compost to good use, The Fairmont Royal York has constructed an organic, rooftop herb garden.
The Fairmont Royal York’s commitment to environmental stewardship, provides a standard in the hospitality industry. Efforts focused on a sustainable environment rely on the spirit of voluntarism and commitment of all Fairmont employees.
Air Canada
Canada’s largest international airline, Air Canada is pleased to offer special discounted rates for visitors to IIDEX/NeoCon Canada through our air travel partner Air Canada. Please book online at www.aircanada.com. When booking your ticket please ensure you enter Code RA7AQ4W1 to secure these preferred rates. Be sure and book early for best selection of times, dates and rates. Note: The promotion code provided can only be used for travel from September 21, 2007 to October 03, 2007.
If you would prefer , IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is also pleased to refer our attendees and exhibitors requiring travel services to our designated travel agency, Travel Trust International. Please contact Bernie David at 1-800-789-0083 or .
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO CANADA FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Visas are not required for U.S. citizens entering Canada from the U.S. You will need to ensure you meet teh following regulations:
Air Travel Requirements
U.S. citizens and citizens of Canada, Mexico and Bermuda traveling by air between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport to enter (or re-enter) the U.S.
Temporary Travel Flexibility for U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda
U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda who have applied for but not yet received passports can nevertheless temporarily enter and depart from the United States by air with a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through Sept. 30, 2007. Children under the age of 16 traveling with their parents or legal guardian will be permitted to travel with the child’s proof of application. More Information available at Travel.State.Gov. This temporary accommodation does not affect entry requirements to other countries. U.S. Citizens traveling to a country that requires passports must still present those documents.
For further information, including information on student or business travel, visitors can contact the Embassy of Canada at 501 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001 - (202) 682-1740, or visit their Internet home page at www.canadianembassy.org or contact the nearest Canadian consulate.
Toronto Weather
Toronto has a moderate climate and the daytime temperature at the end of September should be 15° to 18° Celsius or 59° to 65° Fahrenheit. Night time lows should range from 7° to 10° Celsius or 45° to 50° Fahrenheit. For more information on Toronto weather, please visit www.theweathernetwork.com
Tourism Partners
Toronto is Canada’s largest city with a population of 4.4 million residents and is ranked as the #1 tourist destination in Canada. Whether it is your first time to Toronto or a regular visitor, Toronto has a multitude of exciting neighborhoods, sites, events, restaurants and shops to explore during your visit. Make sure you experience the vast array of cultural and design/architectural activities that Toronto has to offer.
For more detailed information, please visit:
General Tourist Information www.toronto.com
Guide to Toronto’s Design Scene Published by AZURE magazine, DESIGNLINES Toronto is the essential guide to showrooms, stylish restaurants, local design events and resource centres. It even includes profiles of local designers and their work. Please pick up a copy of Azure Designlines at the Azure Booth.
