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1. Event Venue
LA-PALM ROYAL BEACH HOTEL
Tel: +233-21-771700/7010348/710970-9/710981-3
Fax: +233-21-771717/7010354
Location: La Beach Road (20 minutes from Kotoka Airport)
Email: lapalm@gbhghana.com
Website: www.gbhghana.com or
www.la-palm.com
2. Accommodation
The complete list of hotels available is attached for the
benefit of delegates.
To benefit from the preferential rates negotiated by the
Planning Committee for this conference, participants are
requested to book their rooms directly with the hotel of
their choice. (See list of hotels).
3. Transportation
Transportation will be available for delegates from the
airport to their respective hotels, as well as from the
hotels to the conference venue and back.
4. Airport
Kokota International Airport is the international airport
for Ghana and is served by the major international airlines.
5. Entry Requirements and Visa Information for Ghana
A valid passport and an entry visa are required to enter
Ghana. Visas must be obtained prior to arrival and are
required by all except nationals of ECOWAS, Kenya and
Singapore. Visas can be obtained and extended in Ghana,
especially for those who wish to stay beyond the conference
period.
For countries without Ghana High Commissions and Embassies,
the Host Country may apply for visa on your behalf and it
would be issued upon arrival. The single entry visa fee is
at a cost of $100, which will be paid at the point of entry.
Participants who wish the Host country to apply for entry
visas on their behalf should provide a copy of their
passport biodata to Mr. Desmond Boateng, email:
des67b@yahoo.com;
fax: +233-21-667114.
Note:
You may be refused entry on a passport that is due to expire
within six months of your departure date.
6. General Information
6.1 Insurance
Participants are advised to obtain supplementary
medical/travel insurance. However, excellent private medical
facilities in Ghana provide for all of your medical needs.
First aid services will be available at the conference
venue.
6.2 Vaccination requirements and medical facilities
For information about vaccination requirements and health
information for travellers please consult the World Health
Organization’s (WHO) website at
http://www.who.int/ith/countries/gha/en/
6.3 Climate
Ghana’s low latitude and proximity to the equator give it a
typically tropical climate. Temperatures approach or exceed
30 degrees (80 Fahrenheit) most days of the year, with
virtually no seasonal variation. The month of May is in the
middle of the wet season. Accra tends to receive less rain
than other areas, but you should plan to bring a waterproof
windbreaker, umbrella, waterproof shoes and clothes that dry
quickly.
6.4 Time Zone: GMT
6.5 Currency
The official currency is the Ghana Cedi (GH¢) (Cedi
pronounced See Dee).
Current rates:
Credits cards are not widely used in Ghana, although they
are of use in Accra. Plan on bringing much of your budget in
the form of travellers cheques and some cash, particularly
if you plan to spend time outside the capacity city, Accra.
Foreign currency can be exchanged at any foreign exchange
bureau. Banks are open weekdays from 8.30 am. - 3.00 p.m.
6.6 Telecommunications
Five reliable telecommunications networks are available in
Ghana (two fixed and four mobile). Ghana country code is
+233. Wireless Internet connectivity will be available at
the cyber cafés for delegates.
6.7 Safety
Ghanaians pride themselves on being some of the friendliest
people in the world, and the level of crime against
visitors/tourists in Ghana is remarkably low in Ghana.
However, normal precautions are still advisable.
6.8 Electricity
Electricity is 220V AC at 50 cycles. Stabilizers are
required for sensitive devices, and adapters are required
for appliances using 110V.
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