Annual Conference 2023 - Lisbon, Portugal
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Lisbon, Portugal

Who should attend

Open to all AMA members, non-members, doctors in training, associated medical professionals including nursing staff and practice management.

Cost
Land Package cost

  • $4,390* land package price per person - twin share

  • $5,990* land package price per person - single

Registration fees
Category Early Bird Price
(available until 4 February 2023)		 Regular Price
Doctor – AMA member $700 $850
Doctor – non-AMA member $1,450 $1,650
Doctor in training $300 $350
Associate conference participant^ $425 $475
Non-conference participant† $210 $250
Child $105 $125
Contact

Conference registration:

Please email your conference registration form to our AMA Queensland events team for processing:

Travel arrangements:

Contact Ros Chillingworth (Bulat) at Orbit World Travel for all queries and bookings for flights, accommodation, tours and land packages: 

Annual Conference

 

AMA Queensland Annual Conference 2023

Lisbon, Portugal

Our AMA Queensland International Annual Conference has a long and proud history of bringing doctors together to discuss key issues facing the profession while immersed in unique tourism destinations. After a long three years onshore, we are thrilled to hold our international 2023 event in Lisbon, Portugal, with support from our corporate partner Orbit World Travel.

Portugal is a country of culture, colours and character. As the oldest-formed European country, this historic powerhouse has so much to offer. Visitors are drawn to Portugal’s breathtaking mix of cultural and natural landscapes including 17 World Heritage-listed convents, monasteries, cities and regions. People flock to Portugal for its food and wine experiences. Lisbon hosts a cosmopolitan community bustling with restaurants, cafes and roof-top bars. Join us at this much-anticipated conference destination.

The theme of this year’s conference is: Building a Healthier Tomorrow 

Join our program of speakers

  • If you have a session suggestion for the program or soapbox topic you would like to put forward to the planning committee please send it to events@amaq.com.au, including: your topic/session name
  • 2-4 dot points on what we may learn from it. 

Session suggestions are subject to approval of the planning committee. Deadline for submissions is 5pm Tuesday 18 April. 
 

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Ros Chillingworth (Bulat)

ros.chillingworth@orbitworldtravel.com.au 

 

Land Package

$4,390* LAND PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON - TWIN SHARE
$5,990* LAND PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON - SINGLE

Contact Orbit World Travel for a selection of airfare choices. Note: these costs exclude airfares, registration fees, travel insurance and any incidentals not listed.

The delegate package includes**:

  • Six (6) nights’ accommodation (twin share) Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel, Lisbon.  
  • Buffet breakfast daily.
  • Four (4) half-day conference sessions, including morning tea.
  • One (1) conference lunch.
  • Welcome function with entertainment, including food and beverages.
  • Tour – Half day in Lisbon, featuring Ajuda National Palace.
  • Tour – Full day to the medieval town of Óbidos and lunch at wine estate.
  • Farewell dinner with transfers, meal, beverages and entertainment.
  • Transfer – return group transfers from Lisbon Airport.

*   Due to varied delegate departure points airfares can be added based on personalised requirements by Orbit World Travel.
** Subject to change

Pre & Post Conference Tours*

OPTION 1:

Porto: Exclusive AMA Queensland tour
Pre conference

14 September – 17 September 2023 (3 nights)

  • Day 1 – Thur 14 Sep 
    Porto
    Arrive in Porto.
  • Day 2 – Fri 15 Sep
    Porto 
    Porto is known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio da Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
  • Day 3 – Sat 16 Sep  
    Porto (day tour to Braga) 
    View the oldest cathedral in Portugal and glimpse into the extensive history of this northern city.   
  • Day 4 – Sun 17 Sep
    Porto, Lisbon 
    Drive from Porto to Lisbon and sightsee along the way in Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice.
     
Post conference

23 September – 26 September 2023 (3 nights)

  • Day 1 – Sat 23 Sep 
    Lisbon, Porto
    Drive from Lisbon to Porto and sightsee along the way in Aveiro, known as the Portuguese Venice.
  • Day 2 – Sun 24 Sep 
    Porto (day tour to Braga) 
    View the oldest cathedral in Portugal.
  • Day 3 – Mon 25 Sep 
    Porto 
    Visit the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, São Francisco Church, and 19th-century Palácio da Bolsa.
  • Day 4 – Tue 26 Sep
    Porto 
    Day at leisure or depart for your next destination..
OPTION 2:

European River Cruise

Book and deposit by 31 January 2023 for special offers!
Pre conference

9 September – 17 September 2023 (9 days)
Uniworld Douro River – SS Sao Gabriel 

  • Day 1 – Sat 9 Sep    
    Porto 
    Arrive in Porto.   
  • Day 2 – Sun 10 Sep  
    Porto (day tour to Braga)
    View the oldest cathedral in Portugal and glimpse into the extensive history of this northern city. 
  • Day 3 – Mon 11 Sep  
    Porto, Entre-os-Rios
    Choice of Porto city tour or Do as the Locals Do Porto walking tour.
  • Day 4 – Tue 12 Sep   
    Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Pinhão
    Excursions: Douro Museum, lunch at a local quinta, Douro Museum.
  • Day 5 –Wed 13 Sep   
    Pinhão, Vega de Terrón
    Douro River Valley, tasting at a prestigious port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.
  • Day 6 – Thur 14 Sep   
    Vega de Terrón (Salamanca), Barca d’Alva
    Dock near the Spanish border, visit the historic university town of Salamanca – the Golden City, famous for its sand-coloured buildings and abundance of churches. 
  • Day 7 – Fri 15 Sep 
    Barca d’Alva, Régua
    Côa Valley Archaeological Park or Castelo Rodrigo.
  • Day 8 – Sat 16 Sep   
    Régua (Guimarães), Porto
    Portugal’s birthplace. Choice of Guimarães city tour or Porto surprise discovery tour.
  • Day 9 – Sun 17 Sep 
    Porto, Lisbon
    Disembark at Porto and transfer by tour via Aveiro to Lisbon for the start of the conference.
Post conference

23 September – 1 October 2023 (9 days)
Uniworld Douro River – SS Sao Gabriel 

  • Day 1 – Sat 23 Sep    
    Lisbon, Porto 
    Transfer to Porto via Aveiro.
  • Day 2 – Sun 24 Sep  
    Porto (day tour to Braga)
    View the oldest cathedral in Portugal and glimpse into the extensive history of this northern city. 
  • Day 3 – Mon 25 Sep  
    Porto, Entre-os-Rios
    Choice of Porto city tour or Do as the Locals Do Porto walking tour.
  • Day 4 – Tue 26 Sep   
    Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Pinhão
    Excursions: Douro Museum, lunch at a local quinta, Douro Museum.
  • Day 5 –Wed 27 Sep   
    Pinhão, Vega de Terrón
    Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic, UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley. Choose between a tasting at a prestigious port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.
  • Day 6 – Thur 28 Sep   
    Vega de Terrón (Salamanca), Barca d’Alva
    What adventures await you in Spain today? The ship docks near the Spanish border, where you may head across the country to the historic university town of Salamanca – the Golden City – famous for its sand-coloured buildings and abundance of churches.
  • Day 7 – Fri 29 Sep 
    Barca d’Alva, Régua
    A tiny village surrounded by mountains, Barca d’Alva is your base for today’s adventures. Choice of Côa Valley Archaeological Park or Castelo Rodrigo.
  • Day 8 – Sat 30 Sep   
    Régua (Guimarães), Porto
    Guimarães is the town where Portugal was born and its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. You can opt to explore one of Porto’s oldest neighbourhoods, picturesque Ribeira, considered the soul of the city. Choice of Guimarães city tour or Porto surprise discovery tour.
  • Day 9 – Sun 17 Sep 
    Porto
    Disembark at Porto for your onward travel.   
OPTION 3:

Morocco and Spain: 
Post conference

23 September – 4 October 2023 (11 nights/12 days)
Lisbon – Marrakesh (Morocco) - Casablanca – Fes – Malaga (Spain) – Ronda – Seville – Cordoba – Madrid and Toledo (optional extension to Barcelona)

  • Day 1 – Sat 23 Sep 
    Lisbon, Casablanca 
    Fly to Casablanca. Visit the famed Ricks Café and the Hassan II Mosque, Anfa, often described as Morocco’s Beverly Hills, and the seaside resort of Aîn Diab.
  • Day 2 – Sun 24 Sep
    Marrakech
    Visit the Koutoubia Mosque and El Bahia Palace and, after lunch, the famous Souks and Djemaa El Fna Square.
  • Day 3 – Mon 25 Sep 
    Ait Ven Haddou, Ouarzazate
    Visit the UNESCO-restored kasbahs of Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbah Taourirt.
  • Day 4 Tue 26 Sep 
    Merzouga Desert Camp
    Travel through Tinghir, the Todra Gorges to Erfoud and by 4WD to the foot of the dunes for dinner under the stars.
  • Day 5 Wed 27 Sep 
    Merzouga, Fes 
    Return by 4WD to Erfoud and continue overland to Fes via Errachidia, Midlet and Ifrane.
  • Day 6 – Thur 28 Sep 
    Fes, Marbella
    Visit one of the largest living medieval cities in the world. Private visit to an 18th century Riad (traditional Islamic courtyard house).Fly to Malaga, Spain, overnighting in Marbella. 
  • Day 7 – Fri 29 
    Marbella, Ronda, Seville
    Drive through the mountains to Ronda, one of Spain’s oldest cities. Lunch at Los Frutales Winery for lunch and join in the harvest. Evening at leisure in Seville.
  • Day 8 – Sat 30 Sep 
    Seville
    Guided walking tour including the Cathedral, the Alcazar and the Santa Cruze Quarter. Tapas lunch and optional flamenco lesson at Museo del Flamenco. Dinner and a flamenco show.
  • Day 9 – Sun 1 Oct 
    Seville Cordoba, Madrid 
    Early train to Cordoba, the Andalusian regional capital. Sights include the Great Mosque, or Mezquita, the ancient Jewish Synagogue, and Cordoba’s medieval quarter La Juderia.High-speed train from Cordoba to Madrid.
  • Day 10 – Mon 2 Oct 
    Madrid
    City tour and visit the Royal Palace of Madrid in the famous Plaza de Oriente.
  • Day 11 – Tue 3 Oct 
    Madrid
    Toledo day tour.
  • Day 12 – Wed 4 Oct 
    Depart Madrid
       

Barcelona Extension: 4 October – 7 October (3 nights)

  • Day 12 – Wed 4 Oct 
    Madrid, Barcelona
    Train from Madrid to Barcelona.
  • Day 13 – 15 – Thur 5/ Fri 6/Sat 7 Oct 
    Barcelona
    Explore sights such as La Sagrada Familia cathedral and other modernist landscapes by Antoni Gaudi. Take the opportunity to learn a little Spanish cooking and wander the famous La Rambla.

 

Bespoke options

Ros Chillingworth (Bulat) at Orbit World Travel

*Tour itinerary subject to final confirmation and changes

Registration fees

* Due to varied delegate departure points, airfares can be added based on personalised requirements by Orbit World Travel.

^ Associate conference participant includes: practice managers, registered nurses, industry professionals, other professionals.

† Non-conference participant includes: life partners, family members, friends who do not fit within other registration categories.

Reservations and payments

Your reservation will be confirmed in writing upon receipt of the registration form and deposit of $950 per person. Final payment is required by 26 June 2023.

Booking amendments

No fees will be charged for changes made prior to final payment. Once final payment has been received, changes to airline reservations are subject to particular airline rules and conditions but a minimum fee of $100 per ticket will apply. Changes to other components of this package will be on request basis and applicable fees will be advised at that time. Once tickets have been issued, name changes are treated as a cancellation by many airlines; the fee will be on application and will vary based on the airline. Please ensure the booking name matches the passport details exactly.

Cancellations

Travel insurance is essential and should be requested at the time of registration. Subject to policy conditions, travel insurance will cover cancellation due to unforeseen reasons. Notification of cancellation to Orbit World Travel must be received in writing before any action can be taken.
 

Cancellation of travel package
  • Cancellation prior to final payment date – loss of deposit
  • Cancellation up to 30 days prior to departure – 50%
  • Cancellation within 30 days of departure – no refund.
Passports and visas

For those travelling on Australian, New Zealand and UK passports, no visa is required for travel to Portugal. Please ensure your passport has at least six months’ validity beyond your intended period of stay and has two full blank adjacent pages. This is the responsibility of the traveller. It is essential that delegates check visa requirements for other destinations and passport types with Orbit World Travel.
 

Price changes

The Orbit World Travel conference package is quoted in Australian Dollars and is based on exchange rates as of September 2022. The package price is subject to change due to influences outside Orbit World Travel control, such as (but not limited to) currency fluctuation, airport taxes, government charges and airline fuel surcharges. Orbit World Travel is a fully accredited member of peak industry bodies IATA and ATAS, and an associate member of the CT Partners group of companies. These memberships provide our customers surety around our trading practices, standards and consumer protection.
 

Privacy

Your details are kept confidential and will not be provided to any other source without your consent.
 

Itinerary and schedules

Although no changes are anticipated, this itinerary may be altered or modified as required without notice or liability of change. Orbit World Travel is acting in the capacity of an Agent and cannot be held responsible for the services of operators included in this package.
 

COVID-19 policy

During these unprecedented times border closers may occur based on state government policies and restrictions. These policy changes are outside the control of Orbit World Travel, AMA Queensland and the travel suppliers. Should there be a travel restriction/ban or should the conference planning committee have concerns over heightened risk to its members, a decision may be made to alter or cancel of this conference. Should a complete cancellation of the conference occur due to COVID-19 any refunds that are obtained from the suppliers will be refunded to the delegates. Should an alternative new travel date be arranged by the conference planning committee your payments will be transferred automatically. Alternatively standard cancellation fees apply.

Tivoli Avenida Liberdade is a true landmark, delivering exceptional hospitality since 1933. It is located in Lisbon’s most luxurious shopping district and steps away from the charming historic neighbourhoods of Chiado and Alfama. From deluxe rooms to stunning suites, the hotel offers luxuriously appointed contemporary rooms with views for all tastes, making each stay an unforgettable experience.

Treat yourself to inspiring cuisine and an upbeat atmosphere at the rooftop restaurant. Sip one of the signature cocktails at the locally renowned Sky Bar, while enjoying stunning views of the city’s seven hills.

Balancing a sense of timeless glamour, the Anantara Spa is a haven of peacefulness and Asian well-being, offering unique wellness journeys deeply rooted in authentic luxury and holistic practices. The outdoor swimming pool, tucked into semi-tropical greenery, leads the way to relaxation after a stroll in the city.