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Conference Venue
The Conference will be held at the Hilton Cyprus Hotel in
Lefkosia (Nicosia). Long known as a landmark of Lefkosia (Nicosia)
and a focal point of its business and social life, the Hilton
Cyprus is a 5-star hotel, located about 40 minutes via motorway
from Larnaka International Airport. Standing at the height
of Makarios Avenue, one of Lefkosia's (Nicosia's) main arteries,
the Hilton Cyprus is a symbol of excellence. It is the choice
of business travellers, convention and conference organisers,
as well as leisure travellers who insist on accommodation,
facilities and service of international standards. But the
Hilton Cyprus is also for those who want to discover and enjoy
the warmth and hospitality that our island is known to offer.
Language:
The official language of the conference is English.
Air Travel:
Cyprus can be reached by several major international airlines
from European gateway cities. From North America, travelers
can break up the journey in the European city of their choice
or elect to keep connection time to a minimum. Popular gateways
include London, Paris, Amsterdam, Athens, Frankfurt, Zurich,
Helsinki, Rome, Tel Aviv, Dubai etc. In addition, Cyprus Airways
provides regular daily flights from major European and Middle
Eastern gateways. If you need assistance with flight itineraries
and fares, please contact the conference secretariat, Top
Kinisis Travel, is an IATA licensed travel agent and will
be happy to offer their expert knowledge.
Airport Transfers and Shuttle Bus
service:
Travellers arriving in the Republic of Cyprus may enter the
country only through the legal ports of entry: Larnaka and
Pafos International Airports. However, most international
flights arrive at Larnaka International Airport. Taxis are
always available at Larnaka Airport for your transfer to Lefkosia
(Nicosia) for approximately CY£28 per taxi. Shuttle
bus services will be available from your accommodation hotel
to the conference venue and vice versa.
Insurance:
It is recommended that participants arrange insurance for
medical expenses, loss of personal belongings and accidents
occurring during the congress. The organisers cannot be held
responsible for any losses, damages or injuries.
Dress:
Dress for delegates will be smart casual throughout the Conference.
Dress at the official functions (Receptions, Gala Dinner etc.)
is semi formal.
Conference Fee:
The conference fee includes: attendance to all sessions, welcome
cocktail/reception, morning and afternoon coffee break for
3 days, lunch for 3 days, shuttle bus service from Lefkosia
(Nicosia) Hotels to the conference venue, conference satchel,
programme and abstracts booklet, conference proceedings on
CD-ROM and certificate of attendance.
Registration:
Registration online is the preferred means of registration.
The online registration form can be found on the conference
website. For those without internet access, please complete
the registration form and return it by fax or post before
the 15th of June 2006 to the Conference Secretariat
(see details below).
Accommodation:
Rooms will be reserved on a 'first come first served' basis.
The number of pre-booked rooms is limited. The balance of
your accommodation account is to be pre-paid to the Conference
Secretariat by the 31st of August 2006. The Conference
Secretariat reserves the right to alter reservations. Notification
of such changes will be in writing and in good time prior
to arrival.
Cancellation Policies:
Accommodation: Cancellations received on or after the
20th of September 2006 will be subject to one night's
cancellation charge. No-show participants will be subject
to 100% cancellation fee.
Registration: Cancellations before the 20th of September
2006: 80% of fee will be refunded. Cancellations received
after the 20th of September 2006: fee non-refundable.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Conference
Secretariat in order to receive any possible reimbursement.
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