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In partnership with<br />
<strong>British</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Mission</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Brazil</strong><br />
São Paulo <strong>and</strong> Rio de Janeiro<br />
6 -13 August 2011<br />
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 June<br />
Pre-departure Briefing: Wednesday 6 July<br />
Organised by <strong>London</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> <strong>and</strong> Industry (LCCI),<br />
33 Queen Street, <strong>London</strong> EC4R 1AP,<br />
T: +44 (0)20 7203 1822, F: +44 (0)20 7203 1905,<br />
E: salziati@londonchamber.co.uk, W: londonchamber.co.uk<br />
This high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile mission will be led by Willie Walsh, Chief<br />
Executive, IAG <strong>and</strong> President <strong>of</strong> <strong>London</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Commerce</strong>. <strong>British</strong> Airways has a pivotal role in this<br />
mission <strong>and</strong> is <strong>of</strong>fering free business class flights <strong>to</strong> help<br />
UK companies explore business opportunities in this<br />
important market. In addition, Accor Hotels are <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
very favourable rates at their hotels. Our business<br />
partner, KPMG, will be hosting networking receptions <strong>to</strong><br />
help participants make business contacts <strong>and</strong> providing<br />
expertise on doing business in <strong>Brazil</strong>.<br />
As the world’s 10th largest economy <strong>and</strong> 5th largest<br />
consumer market, <strong>Brazil</strong> is on its way <strong>to</strong> becoming ‘the<br />
country <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>morrow’. Expected <strong>to</strong> become the 5th<br />
largest economy in the world in the next 10-15 years,<br />
the country is geographically the size <strong>of</strong> Western Europe,<br />
with a population <strong>of</strong> close <strong>to</strong> 200 million. <strong>Brazil</strong> is simply<br />
<strong>to</strong>o big a market <strong>to</strong> ignore.<br />
THE BENEFITS<br />
• FREE return business class flights <strong>to</strong> <strong>Brazil</strong> for eligible<br />
companies <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>British</strong> Airways (subject <strong>to</strong><br />
availability)<br />
• Preferential hotel rates through Accor Hotels<br />
• Networking opportunities <strong>and</strong> client entertainment<br />
provided through receptions hosted by KPMG in<br />
São Paulo <strong>and</strong> Rio de Janeiro<br />
• <strong>British</strong> Embassy support <strong>and</strong> advice through a team <strong>of</strong><br />
dedicated commercial <strong>of</strong>ficers in São Paulo <strong>and</strong><br />
Rio de Janeiro<br />
• Pre-visit <strong>and</strong> in-country briefings providing market<br />
information <strong>and</strong> advice on how <strong>to</strong> do business in <strong>Brazil</strong><br />
• Your company details in the trade mission brochure,<br />
distributed <strong>to</strong> companies in São Paulo <strong>and</strong> Rio de Janeiro<br />
• Subsidised market research provided through UKTI’s<br />
Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) scheme.<br />
OMIS reports provide in-depth market analysis,<br />
identification <strong>of</strong> contacts <strong>and</strong>, if required, arrangement <strong>of</strong><br />
a full programme <strong>of</strong> meetings.<br />
• Shared intelligence through group visit<br />
• Services <strong>of</strong> an experienced <strong>Mission</strong> Manager before <strong>and</strong><br />
during the visit<br />
londonchamber.co.uk/international<br />
Our Business is Your Business
<strong>British</strong> <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Mission</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Brazil</strong> São Paulo <strong>and</strong> Rio de Janeiro<br />
6-13 August 2011<br />
PROGRAMME<br />
Sat 6 August 9.50pm Depart <strong>London</strong> Heathrow on flight BA 247<br />
Sun 7 August 5.20am Arrive São Paulo <strong>and</strong> transfer <strong>to</strong> Pullman Hotel<br />
pm<br />
Visit <strong>to</strong> Embu for lunch (informal/optional)<br />
Mon 8 August 9.00am - 10.30am Briefing by <strong>British</strong> Consulate-General, São Paulo<br />
pm<br />
Free for participants’ own meetings<br />
Tues 9 August am Free for participants’ own meetings<br />
7.00pm - 9.00pm Networking Reception hosted by KPMG in conjunction with<br />
<strong>British</strong> Consulate-General, São Paulo<br />
Wed 10 August am Free for participants’ own meetings<br />
6.29pm - 7.30pm Depart São Paulo for Rio de Janeiro on TAM flight JJ3950<br />
Arrive Rio de Janeiro <strong>and</strong> transfer <strong>to</strong> Novotel Hotel<br />
Thu 11 August am Free for participants’ own meetings<br />
7.00pm - 9.00pm Networking Reception hosted by KPMG in conjunction with<br />
<strong>British</strong> Consulate-General, Rio de Janeiro<br />
Fri 12 August<br />
Free for participants’ own meetings<br />
Sat 13 August 10.45pm Depart Rio de Janeiro on flight BA 248<br />
Sun 14 August 2.00pm Arrive <strong>London</strong> Heathrow<br />
Programme subject <strong>to</strong> change<br />
COSTS<br />
• <strong>Mission</strong> Participation Fee: £1,000 for Premier Plus<br />
Members / £1,100 for Non-Members<br />
• Refundable Commitment Fee: £500 (returned after the<br />
mission subject <strong>to</strong> meeting the participation rules)<br />
• Hotel accommodation on a bed <strong>and</strong> breakfast basis,<br />
airport transfers <strong>and</strong> internal flight from São Paulo <strong>to</strong><br />
Rio de Janeiro: estimated cost £760<br />
TRAVEL<br />
<strong>British</strong> Airways are providing a limited number <strong>of</strong> free return<br />
business class flights <strong>to</strong> <strong>Brazil</strong>. <strong>Mission</strong> members will be required<br />
<strong>to</strong> book airport transfers <strong>and</strong> the internal flight from São Paulo<br />
<strong>to</strong> Rio de Janeiro with Tam Airlines through our appointed agent,<br />
Baxter Hoare Travel Management. Accor Hotels are <strong>of</strong>fering<br />
mission members preferential rates for accommodation on a bed<br />
<strong>and</strong> breakfast basis at their hotels; the Pullman Hotel in São Paulo<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Novotel in Rio de Janeiro. All mission members are<br />
required <strong>to</strong> book their accommodation directly with these hotels<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> departure.<br />
ELIGIBILITY<br />
To accompany this trade mission, your business must be a small<br />
<strong>to</strong> medium-sized enterprise (maximum <strong>of</strong> 250 employees <strong>and</strong><br />
turnover <strong>of</strong> less than £20m) selling or marketing a <strong>British</strong> product<br />
or service. Your business must also be well-established, trading<br />
for more than three years with a minimum annual turnover<br />
<strong>of</strong> £1m, registered with Companies House <strong>and</strong> employing a<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> two employees that travel overseas on business. Your<br />
company must register for <strong>British</strong> Airways’ free loyalty<br />
programme for small <strong>to</strong> medium-sized businesses ‘On Business’<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> the mission. All applications will be subject <strong>to</strong> approval.<br />
All participants must attend the pre-mission briefing in <strong>London</strong><br />
on Wednesday 6 July, the briefing <strong>and</strong> networking receptions in<br />
São Paulo <strong>and</strong> Rio de Janeiro, <strong>and</strong> fill in a post-visit questionnaire.<br />
HOW TO APPLY<br />
If you are interested in applying please contact:<br />
Sabina Alziati, Events Executive, World <strong>Trade</strong> team,<br />
E: salziati@londonchamber.co.uk, T: +44 (0)20 7203 1822 for<br />
the full application pack. Complete the application forms by 8<br />
June, or as soon as possible, as only a limited number <strong>of</strong> free<br />
flights are available.<br />
londonchamber.co.uk/international<br />
Our Business is Your Business