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Visa, Venue, Accommodation and Transport Information
Information on the meeting venue location, accommodation and getting around.
1. Meeting venue, location map and transportation
This year’s meetings venue is Wyndham Legend Halong in Quang Ninh Province,
Viet Nam. Wyndham Legend Halong is the first hotel in Bai Chay District claimed the international five-star standard by a global hotel chain (Wyndham Hotel Group). Located in the most beautiful coastline of Ha Long, the hotel boasts the incredible and panoramic views of the World's Natural Heritage site Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay Bridge, Ha Long downtown and Sun Wheel. Check out the venue location. 
 
Guests enjoy proximity to gorgeous caves (Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, Luon), Bai Chay Beach, Quang Ninh Museum, Sun World Halong Complex, Halong Walking Street. The hotel is situated 176 km from the Noi Bai International Airport and would take approximately 2.5 hours by car. 
 
Additional information of how to get to Ha Long can be found here. You can check out transport options for Noi Bai – Hanoi, Noi Bai – Ha Long, Hanoi – Ha Long. http://hoabinhtourist.com/aplmf/airport-transfer.html
Please note:  although the transfer service from Hanoi Airport to Ha Long operates 24 hours, it is recommended that if your 
flight lands between 1:00am to  5:00am that you to stay the night in Hanoi.
From Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi center, it takes 30 - 40m only.
From Noi Bai Airport to Ha Long, it takes 2,5 - 3 hours.
2. Accommodation at the meeting venue and options close by
Accommodation is available at Wyndham Legend Halong and we have secured a special rate at three other options (all within walking distance of the meeting venue), which we hope will suit all budgets.
  • Halong Dream Hotel 4-star (1.1 km from Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel)
  • Halong Eden Hotel 3-star (1.3 km from Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel)
  • SunQueen Halong Hotel 3-star (1.4 km from Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel)
To access the special rates negotiated for this meeting, reservations need to be made online before Friday 25th October 2019 via booking site link:
If you need assistance to reserve accommodation or need any additional information regarding the hotels, please kindly contact Ms Vicky Nguyen vicky@hoabinhtourist.com

3. Visa information for Viet Nam
  • Check out if your country has Vietnam Visa Waiver Status. 
  • Read the Visa Guidelines for additional information here
  • Please allow at least 10 business days if you require a visa to enter Vietnam.  
  • If you are one of 46 countries that allowed e-Visa issuing, please apply for e-Visa here.
  • 4. Other useful information

Local currency:  
  • The official monetary unit in Vietnam is Viet Nam Dong.
  • The exchange rate can be found at Vietcombank website. Currency exchange is available at the airport, hotels, and banks.
  • US dollar is also accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops. Travelers cheques are accepted in some places. Most hotels, travel agencies and restaurants accept major credit cards. Most banks are equipped to process credit card cash withdrawals.
  • There are no restrictions concerning the amount of foreign currency that may be brought into Viet Nam but if the amount exceeds 5,000 USD then this should be reported to customs on arrival at the airport.

Climate: 
  • The average daytime temperature in Ha Long in November is around 19ºC.  
  • We recommend you bring a warm coat, windbreaker.

Language: 
  • Vietnamese is the official language. English is also used widely in hotels, restaurants and shopping centers. However, most taxi drivers only speak a little English; therefore, be sure to write down the Vietnamese address of your destination.

​Dress Code:  
  • Business dress for meetings and smart casual attire is appropriate for the social events.
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Electricity power supply: 
  • The standard supply is 220 - 240 volts, 50 Hz. The following electrical types of plugs are used in most hotels and you should bring travel adapters if needed:​​
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5. Contact details of the host 

​Name: Mr Phan Thanh Son
Position: Officer - Department of International Cooperation
Email: sonpt@tcvn.gov.vn 
Telephone: +84 24 37911630
Mobile: +84 9031060386 (Viber/Whatsapp)
Name: Mr Bach Viet Cao
Position: Officer - Metrology Department
Email: bachcv@outlook.com
Telephone: +84 24 37911632
Mobile: +84 917798844 (Viber/Whatsapp)
 
6.  Contact details for Accommodation Assistance:
Name:  Ms Vicky Nguyen
Email:  vicky@hoabinhtourist.com 
Telephone:  +84 913 631 936

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