Congress Venue
Alexander Beach Hotel and Convention Centre
2nd km National Road Alexandroupoli-Komotini
GR 68100 Alexandroupoli, Greece
Tel.: (+30) 25510 39290 - Fax: (+30) 25510 39070 http://www.alexbh.gr
Location
The Alexander Beach Hotel and Convention Centre is built in a beautiful coastal locality of 24 acres in a suburb of Alexandroupolis in the western entry of city.
It is located:
200 metres from the Centre of S. Chile
2,5 km from the centre of Alexandroupoli
2,5 km from the harbour of Alexandroupoli
2,5 km from the railway station.
12 km from the airport “Dimokritos”
8 km from the Western Entry of Alexandroupolis in Egnatia Av.
The centre of Alexandroupolis is within walking distance from the Hotel. Alternatively you may reach the city centre by taxi or by bus service (regular bus service every 15 minutes).
Conference Website
You may visit www.eacpt-greece.gr to get all relevant information. The website is updated regularly.
Official Language
The official language of the congress is English. Simultaneous translation is not provided.
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to deactivate their mobile phones inside the congress hall during the sessions.
Social Events
The Opening Ceremony & Reception will take place on Saturday, 19th September 2009. All participants are invited.
The Gala Dinner will take place on Monday, 21st September 2009. All participants are invited.
Certificate of Attendance Certificates of attendance will be provided on request by the Conference Secretariat on the last day of the Conference.
Electricity Electricity is 220 V/50 Hz. Plugs are the standard continental (DIN) type with two round pins.
Special Needs
Delegates and accompanying persons with disabilities are invited to advise the congress secretariat of any special requirements.
Credit Cards All major credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, shops and restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are accepted.
Passport & Visas A valid passport is generally required for entry into Greece. Citizens of the EU countries do not need a visa to enter Greece. For more detailed information regarding visa requirements to enter Greece, please visit the website of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/en-US/Services/VISAS
Banks Banks are open from Monday to Thursday 8:00-14:30 and on Friday 8:00-14:00; on Saturdays and Sundays they are closed. ATMs are widely available in Greece for Master, Diners, American Express or Visa cardholders.
Currency Euro is the official currency of Greece. Foreign currency, traveler’s checks and Eurocheques can be exchanged at the exchange office at the airport bank upon arrival or at the hotel or at banks located throughout Alexandroupolis.
Climate The climate in Greece is mostly dry and temperate. In Alexandroupolis, Greece, the climate is typical Mediterranean with mild winters. The temperature ranges between 10°C and 20°C in September.
Registration
Registration type
Until 31/8/2009
From 1/9/2009 and on-site
Delegates
200 €
250 €
Undergraduate Students
(incl. Congress material)
50 €
100 €
Undergraduate Students
Free
Free
Delegate & Undergraduate Students Fee (incl. Congress material) include:
Access to all Congress sessions & exhibition area
Lunches & coffees during the breaks of all the Congress days
Congress material
Opening Ceremony & Reception on Saturday 19th September 2009
Gala Dinner on Monday 21st September 2009
Certificate of attendance
Undergraduate Students Fee (free) includes:
Access to the Congress sessions & exhibition area
Congress program
Certificate of attendance
Accommodation
Accommodation is available through the enclosed registration/accommodation form which you may also find at www.eacpt-greece.gr
Hotel
Room Category
Single Room
Double Room
Alexander Beach Hotel and Convention Centre (5*)
Business
68 €
90 €
Executive
80 €
105 €
Important Note: * Rates quoted are per room / per night inclusive of breakfast and all taxes. The availability of rooms may vary, so early booking is strongly advised.
