The conference hotel is the Thistle Hotel, Cardiff (http://www.thistlehotels.com), superbly located close to Cardiff Castle and the main shopping area. It combines Victorian splendour with 20th Century sophistication. The full conference rate includes bed & breakfast and lunch at the Thistle Hotel, plus the Conference Dinner at the National Museum & Gallery.

If you are looking for alternative accommodation, Cardiff visitor centres will be delighted to assist with any information you may require: www.visitcardiff.info

They also offer an accommodation booking service: Tel: 0870 909 2005 (UK only), + 44 (0) 29 2022 7281 (from abroad) or e-mail: visitor@thecardiffinitiative.co.uk

The conference website is at www.celticconnections.info