VENUE - Eighth World Business Congress of the International Management Development Association

Eighth World Congress
GLOBAL BUSINESS IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY
June 30 - July 3, 1999
VENUE
Monterey Area * Travel Tips * Accommodation

Monterey

The Monterey area is a world class tourist destination, including Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Big Sur. Its climate is temperate year round. In summer, daytime temperature is usually close to 70 degrees Farenheit, but it cools in the evenings, and a sweater or light jacket is advised. Dress is casual, and even finer establishments do not require coat and tie.

The Monterey Bay and ocean coastline are national marine reserves to protect special marine populations, including otters, sea lions, seals, and migrating whales. Popular activities in the bay include sailing, kayaking, scuba, and boat tours. There are many beautiful beaches to walk. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the finest in the country. The conference hotel is adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Yacht Club, offering an up close look at the marine life and activities. Land-based sporting activities include the several world-ranked golf courses of Pebble Beach, tennis, and nature walks from the rugged Big Sur coast to Elkhorn Slough.

The Peninsula has many other attractions. As its first capital, Monterey houses California's Constitutional Hall, as well as many historic adobe structures from the Mexican period. Cannery Row, made famous by Nobel laureate, John Steinbeck, is a popular tourist spot with many fine eateries and the new National Steinbeck Center in nearby Salinas . Carmel possesses storybook character with scores of artists’ galleries, unique shopping clusters which defy the terms mall or center, and charming cottages among tall trees. Pebble Beach’s 17 Mile Drive is well worth the small $7 fee to cars, and Pacific Grove’s free coastline drive is additionally spectacular!

And for the gourmand, Monterey has it all. Fine restaurants abound as do many moderately priced ones. California-Mediterranean, Italian, and seafood are the most prominent cuisines. The Carmel Valley has become a producer of outstanding wines. Several tasting rooms are in Monterey, and several of the vineyards have tastings and tours.

TRAVEL TIPS

Monterey is located on California's Central Coast, 120 miles south of San Francisco and 60 miles south of San Jose. Monterey is served by connector services of United, American, Delta, Continental, and US Airways. All regular flights to Monterey are either from San Francisco or Los Angeles. Although Monterey is a small airport, it is common fare rated with San Francisco, meaning that it is no more expensive to fly here than to San Francisco.

For those flying into Monterey, Hertz, Avis, National, and Budget car rentals are available at the airport. Taxis between the airport and the conference hotel will run $8-10. Public buses are readily available, and special WAVE buses travel among the major tourist sites. Taxis from the hotel to Monterey locations will generally be under $5, and to Carmel $10-12.

For those who wish to do independent car travel outside of the Monterey Peninsula, an attractive alternative may be to fly into San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland and rent a car there. Because these major airports are close to one another, fares can be very competitive.

For foreign travelers whose U.S. gateway is San Francisco, it may be cheaper to rent a car in San Francisco rather than add a Monterey leg to the flight itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The conference hotel is the DoubleTree Fisherman’s Wharf, a 380 room, deluxe hotel in downtown Monterey, adjacent to Monterey Bay at the wharf and marina.

The conference rate through April 15 is $119 single or double occupancy, and the rate may or may not be available after that date, so you are urged to reserve early. You may cancel your reservation without penalty provided sufficient lead time is provided. Within one block of the DoubleTree are three other hotels, the Monterey Marriott, the Monterey Hotel, and Hotel Pacific. Other possibilities include less expensive motels such as Casa Munras and Colton Inn which are several blocks away, charming bed and breakfasts in Carmel or Pacific Grove, or lavish resorts in Pebble Beach or Carmel Valley. Check with your travel agent on these alternatives. There are public buses on the Peninsula, but if you stay away from the center of Monterey and do not plan to rent a car, you might ask the hotel about bus schedules and taxi fares.

International Management Development Association Monterey Institute of International Studies Venue Registration Program Call for Papers Tracks Personnel	Eighth World Congress GLOBAL BUSINESS IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY June 30 - July 3, 1999 VENUE Monterey Area * Travel Tips * Accommodation The Monterey area is a world class tourist destination, including Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Big Sur. Its climate is temperate year round. In summer, daytime temperature is usually close to 70 degrees Farenheit, but it cools in the evenings, and a sweater or light jacket is advised. Dress is casual, and even finer establishments do not require coat and tie. The Monterey Bay and ocean coastline are national marine reserves to protect special marine populations, including otters, sea lions, seals, and migrating whales. Popular activities in the bay include sailing, kayaking, scuba, and boat tours. There are many beautiful beaches to walk. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the finest in the country. The conference hotel is adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Yacht Club, offering an up close look at the marine life and activities. Land-based sporting activities include the several world-ranked golf courses of Pebble Beach, tennis, and nature walks from the rugged Big Sur coast to Elkhorn Slough. The Peninsula has many other attractions. As its first capital, Monterey houses California's Constitutional Hall, as well as many historic adobe structures from the Mexican period. Cannery Row, made famous by Nobel laureate, John Steinbeck, is a popular tourist spot with many fine eateries and the new National Steinbeck Center in nearby Salinas . Carmel possesses storybook character with scores of artists’ galleries, unique shopping clusters which defy the terms mall or center, and charming cottages among tall trees. Pebble Beach’s 17 Mile Drive is well worth the small $7 fee to cars, and Pacific Grove’s free coastline drive is additionally spectacular! And for the gourmand, Monterey has it all. Fine restaurants abound as do many moderately priced ones. California-Mediterranean, Italian, and seafood are the most prominent cuisines. The Carmel Valley has become a producer of outstanding wines. Several tasting rooms are in Monterey, and several of the vineyards have tastings and tours. TRAVEL TIPS Monterey is located on California's Central Coast, 120 miles south of San Francisco and 60 miles south of San Jose. Monterey is served by connector services of United, American, Delta, Continental, and US Airways. All regular flights to Monterey are either from San Francisco or Los Angeles. Although Monterey is a small airport, it is common fare rated with San Francisco, meaning that it is no more expensive to fly here than to San Francisco. For those flying into Monterey, Hertz, Avis, National, and Budget car rentals are available at the airport. Taxis between the airport and the conference hotel will run $8-10. Public buses are readily available, and special WAVE buses travel among the major tourist sites. Taxis from the hotel to Monterey locations will generally be under $5, and to Carmel $10-12. For those who wish to do independent car travel outside of the Monterey Peninsula, an attractive alternative may be to fly into San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland and rent a car there. Because these major airports are close to one another, fares can be very competitive. For foreign travelers whose U.S. gateway is San Francisco, it may be cheaper to rent a car in San Francisco rather than add a Monterey leg to the flight itinerary. ACCOMMODATIONS The conference hotel is the DoubleTree Fisherman’s Wharf, a 380 room, deluxe hotel in downtown Monterey, adjacent to Monterey Bay at the wharf and marina. The conference rate through April 15 is $119 single or double occupancy, and the rate may or may not be available after that date, so you are urged to reserve early. You may cancel your reservation without penalty provided sufficient lead time is provided. Within one block of the DoubleTree are three other hotels, the Monterey Marriott, the Monterey Hotel, and Hotel Pacific. Other possibilities include less expensive motels such as Casa Munras and Colton Inn which are several blocks away, charming bed and breakfasts in Carmel or Pacific Grove, or lavish resorts in Pebble Beach or Carmel Valley. Check with your travel agent on these alternatives. There are public buses on the Peninsula, but if you stay away from the center of Monterey and do not plan to rent a car, you might ask the hotel about bus schedules and taxi fares.
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