Welcome to Malta!

We’re finally on our way to beautiful Malta! For three days, we’ll enjoy some of the best experiences the Mediterranean has to offer. Many different adventures await us this weekend: boat trips, jeep safaries, and cycling trips. We’ll all get together for meals at some of the island’s best restaurants, as well as a combined shopping and sightseeing trip to Valletta. On Friday, we invite you all to join us for a mini conference, where we will present the latest news from Omega. This will also give you the opportunity to meet Department Managers and other colleagues from The Service Center and Administration, to further discuss Omega’s latest news.

Enjoy the weekend, the weather, our team, and Malta!

Hotel

Westin Dragonara Resort is a five-star hotel featuring a gorgeous view of the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel is located close to the capital, Valletta, with about a half-hour drive to get there. Hotel guests will stay in large rooms with balconies and will also have the opportunity to utilize the hotel’s pool, sauna and spa facilities.

There is a desk by the entrance to the hotel pool where the guests can borrow towels by stating their room number.

Address
Dragonara Road
St. Julians STJ 3143 Malta
Tlf.: 00356 21381000

Important Information

Travel Insurance

Omega’s employees are covered by Gouda Travel Insurance. In the event of sickness, accidents, or loss of luggage, you can contact Gouda’s insurance line:

Gouda Alarm: (+45) 33 15 60 60
Gouda Forsikringsnummer: NO – 6379466

Emergency Numbers

General Emergency Number Malta: 112
Ambulance: 196
Fire: 199
Police: 191

Valuta

Malta uses the Euro: 1 EUR = 8.12 NOK

Precautions

• May in Malta is a warm and dry month and the temperature will most likely be around 20 degrees celcius this weekend
• Remember to drink enough water during our stay
• Protect yourself against the sun - use sunglasses and apply sunscreen
• We encourage you to not go swimming after consuming alcohol. Let the drink wait until you are done with your water activities

Group Activities

• Before the boat trip on Fernandes I, the captain will provide us with safety instructions. Life vests for all passengers are on the boat.
• The cycling trip will follow a route through heavy traffic, but will also go through country areas with less traffic. Two guides and a car will accompany the cycling team; despite the level of security in this, we would like to emphasize that the traffic does not take cyclists into consideration and it is therefore important to be aware of your surroundings during the trip
• Attending the cycling activity while being under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited
• Remember to use the helmet provided to you

Beverages

Beverages accompanying the food are preordered for each meal. Beverages consumed at other times are to be paid for by the individual.

Photos

During the trip, some of the participants will take pictures that will be used for our websites and internal publications. If you do not wish to have pictures of yourself used in this way, please send an email notifying us about this to service@omega.no.

Program

Thursday 29 May

11:00	Flight departs Stavanger Airport Sola
15:00	Flight arrives Malta Guides will meet us at the airport and take us by bus to the hotel
approx. 16:00	Arrival at the hotel Check-in We will be served a welcome drink on arrival
18:30 -20:00	Welcome and presentations in the Pavillion room We will be served snacks and drinks
20:00	Dinner at the Reef Club Pool Dinner buffet at the elegant outdoor grounds of the hotel

Friday 30 May

06:30- 10:30	Breakfast
09:00 -12:00	Conference Program to be announced
12:30	Bus departs to Mdina
13:00	Lunch in Mdina We will be served a two-course dinner on the terrace of Palazzo de Piro
approx. 14:30	Bus from Mdina to Valletta
15:00	Sightseeing and shopping in Valletta
18:00	Bus departs Valletta to the hotel
20:00	Bus from the hotel to the countryside of Rabat
20:30	Dinner at Xara Lodge We will enjoy a four-course dinner at the outdoor restaurant
approx. 24:00	Return to the hotel

Saturday 31 May

	Breakfast
09:00	Optional group activities You can spend the rest of the day as you wish, or sign up for one of our optional group activities: A day trip on the Fernandes I ship Jeep Safari Outing to "The Three Cities" with a tour on fregantina boats Cycling outing
13:00	All the groups exept the participants on the Fernandes outing will meet for lunch at Restaurant Pintonio
14:30	Return to the hotel
	After the outings you may spend the day in Malta as you wish
20:00	Bus from the hotel to the Valletta Waterfront The old waterfront area is a group of old renovated buildings in baroque style, from the 17th century We will be served an aperitif, canapés and a four-course dinner at Magazzino Hall
approx. 24:00	We return to the hotel

Sunday 1 June

	Breakfast and check out
12:30	Departure from the hotel
15:00	Flight departs Malta Flight: JTG834
19:00	Arrival Stavanger Airport

Activities and outings

Friday

Omega mini conference

For Omega employees

We would like to invite the Omega team to a mini conference, where you can hear all of our latest news. We start with a short presentation of relevant Omega themes: New Connect, Improve, and an update regarding opportunities in the market.

Following this presentation, you will have the opportunity to chat with our Department Managers from the Consultant, Service and Administration Departments. They will be available at information stations in the conference venue until noon to answer your questions and receive your feedback.

09:30	Welcome! Introduction to Omega’s mini conference with Anders Lunde
	Presentation: Get to know the new Connect! with Anne Bergan, Omega Service Center
	Presentation: Improving Omega with Karl Berge, Improve Coordinator
	Presentation: Market, clients and jobs with Pablo Tveita, Department Manager
10:00- 12:00	Open information stations for anyone who would like to discuss the themes further: Timesheet and Expenses: Siw Elisabeth Økland (Administration) and Britt-May Stene Løtvedt (Department Manager) Connect: Anne Bergan (Service Center) Improve: Karl Berge (Improve Coordinator) The market, clients and job opportunities: Pablo Tveita, Anders Lunde, Leon Dyngeland and Britt-May Stene Løtvedt (Department Managers)

Sightseeing og shopping i Valletta

For everyone

Sightseeing and shopping in Valetta Our tour starts at the Upper Barracca Gardens where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the harbour and “the three cities”. We will walk through the streets of Valletta before we stop at St. John’s Cathedral. We will have some time for shopping after the sightseeing trip and before we return to the hotel.

Boat ride on the Fernandes I

Speed boats will take us from the hotel to the ship, Fernandes II, heading north on the Mediterranean towards the island of Gozo. The route and program will be adjusted according to the weather. We will have the opportunity to stop for a swim during the trip.

NB! Please note that there may be waves and it is unfortunately not possible to return to shore by other means.

09:30	We meet at the hotel pier Speed boats will take us out to the ship
	We sail down St.Julians, towards Gozo. The route is planned according to weather.
	We will be served lunch and drinks
ca. 17:00	We return to St. Julians, and speed boats takes us back to the hotel

Host
Pablo Tveita, phone: +47 9052 2184
Britt-May Stene Løtvedt, phone: +47 9828 6911

Participants
Bjørn Helge Berge, Anita Higgins Berge, Lina Naroznienè, Vadim Naronznji, Steinar Fagerland, Åse Kari Gilje Thommessen, Kjetil Hauge, Marianne Ankervold, Timo Heikki Kunnas, Anna Bjørnsen, Britt-May Stene Løtvedt (Tour Leader), Harald Løtvedt, Mirela Marasescu, Florian-Dan Marasescu, Leif Strand, Pablo Tveita, Per Tønnessen, Brit Tønnessen, Oseyiomo Justina Uagboe, Mie Toft Uagboe

Jeep Safari

A local Jeep Safari tour leader will guide us to some of the most beautiful places on Malta, many of which are seldom visited by tourists. We end the safari at the lunch restaurant.

09:00	Guides will pick us up in Jeeps at the hotel
	Our route will go by several look out posts not often visited. The tour leader will guide us via radio during the trip.
ca. 13:00	We will drive to the restaurant for lunch.
14:30	We drive back to the hotel

Host
Anne Bergan, phone: +47 9300 7464

Participants
Anne Bergan, Christian Bergan, Dmitrij Derkac, Margarita Derkac, Ove Eikeland, Hans Christian Eikeland, Anna Forsberg, Victor Hegerland Havik, Per Arvid Jacobsen, Edith Therese Jacobsen, Loreta Gedgaudienè, Redas Gedgaudas, Bjørn Kvamme, Dagny Irene Ravninger, Ingvar Lygren, Vidar Nordnes, Johanna Cachia, Gro Annette Noremark, Erik Løvby

Visit "The Three cities"

We will start our tour with a guided bus tour of the historical “Three cities” area: Vittoriosa, Cospicua og Senglea. In Vittoriosa, we will walk through the old streets and through the historical buildings and churches. From Senglea we can enjoy a great view of the harbor, before we end our tour with a boat ride on the characteristic "fregantinas" harbor boats.

09:00	We depart the hotel by bus
	After the sightseeing we end the outing with a trip in a fregantina boat by the old pier
ca. 13:00	We drive to the restaurant for lunch
14:30	Return to the hotel

Host
Leon Dyngeland, phone: +47 9074 9748
Siw Elisabeth Økland, phone: +47 9016 6725

Participants
Richard Beadsmoore, Vildana Beadsmoore, John Bellika, Reidun Bellika, Karl Berge, Valborg Berge, Leif Magne Berge, Ragna Reistad, Tove Lill Christensen, Leon Dyngeland (Tour Leader), Birte Dyngeland, Øistein Døsen, Linda Andersen Døsen, Lillian Eide, Aslaug Ekrheim, Konrad Vikedal, Mette Kråvik, Freddie Fosse, Jone Grude, Trine Andreassen, Elina Hjelmervik, Helge Boganes, Trevor David Hooker, Jane-Marie Erland, Ellen Iversen, Magne Iversen, Ole Michael Mikkelsen, Kjersti Mikkelsen, Anders Kristian Nilsen, Inger Elise Hauan Nilsen, Are Johan Olsen, Camilla Berge Johansen, Helge Osland, Sylvi Stene, Jan Egil Paulsen, Madel Vihovde, Ole Martin Simonsen, Aud Kristin Andreassen, Izet Belinda Smit, Jan Kjetil Borge, Kristian Våg, Kirsti Våg, Siw Elisabeth Økland (Tour Leader), Terje Økland, Ola E. Ånestad, Torill Ånestad

Cycle Malta

We cycle through some of Malta’s beautiful scenery from one view post to another.

NB! We recommend you bring a change of clothes for the trip.

09:00	A bus picks us up at the hotel and drives us to the starting point for the cycle trip
ca. 13:00	We end up at the restaurant for lunch
14:30	We return to hotel

Host
Anders Lunde, phone: +47 4123 0251

Participants Svein Berg, Margrethe Hervik, Svijetlana Bihor, Damir Bihor, Torunn Bødtker, Truls Kannelønning, Gro Kirsti Ørpetvedt, Anders Lunde, Elisabeth Lunde, Odin Rasmussen Otterå, Julie Lillebostad Svendsen, Vigdis Vada, Gunnar Eggen

Participants

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