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Changing Landscapes: Towards a sustainable economy in Asia

Logistical information

Visa

Any foreign visitor to the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport when entering the country. Participants are responsible for organizing their own visa applications and any associated costs. For information on visa requirements please contact your local Korean embassy or the Korean National Tourism website: english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_1_1.jsp

Travel information

Please visit the Korean National Tourism website for various travel information on Korea: english.visitkorea.or.kr

By Air:

There are two international airports in Seoul: Incheon International Airport and Gimpo airport.

From Incheon International Airport to the city center:

KAL Limousine Bus ( Incheon Int'l Airport - Grand Hyatt Seoul) The KAL airport limousine bus, operated by Korean Air, provides comfortable coach limousine transportation between the airport and Grand Hyatt Seoul. The trip between Incheon International Airport and hotel takes about 80-90 minutes and operates on a schedule with departures every 20-30 minutes. Tickets may be purchased at the KAL Airport Limousine Bus counter outside customs or at the front desk at the hotel.

Bus line # : 2 Airport Bus Stops: Outside Exits 4B & 11A Bus Route : Incheon Int'l Airport - Seoul Garden Hotel - Ramada Suite - Seoul Railroad Station - Hilton - Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel Bus Stop : Outside Hotel main entrance Ticket Price : KRW14,000 (one way)

Taxi Taxis are available 24 hours a day. Taxi fares will vary according to type of taxi and route, but will range from approximately KRW70,000 for regular taxis to KRW90,000 for deluxe taxis(black colour).

Charter Limousine Service If you are staying at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, the hotel can arrange chauffeured limousine services for airport pick-up and drop-off's, through Hertz Rent-a-Car. Hertz Rent-a-Car Desks are located on the Arrivals Level of the airport in front of Customs Hall Exits A & F. English speaking Hertz personnel are on duty to provide assistance. Reservations can be made through the Grand Hyatt hotel's Reservation (phone:+82 2 799 8888 or rsvn@grandhyattseoul.com_

Fare :
Incheon International Airport: KRW110,000 (Pick-up) / KRW100,000 (Drop-off)
Gimpo Airport: KRW70,000 (Pick-up) / KRW60,000 (Drop-off)

From Gimpo Airport:
Taxi: Taxi fares range from approx. KRW40,000 - 50,000. It takes about 50 minutes from the airport to the hotel.

Event venue: Grand Hyatt Seoul

Address:
Grand Hyatt Seoul
747-4 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-ku, Seoul 140-738, Republic of Korea
Phone: (82) 2 797 1234, Fax: (82) 2 798 6953
www.changinglandscapes.org/08_venue/01_venue.htm

Map of hotel:

Accommodation

Participants are kindly asked to organize their own accommodation; here is a list of hotels for your reference:

Grand Hyatt Seoul

We have arranged for reduced room rates at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (which is also the venue for the entire event). In order to benefit from these reduced rates, please book your room through the following link and mention the name of the overall conference and group code:

Name of Conference: Changing Landscapes: Towards a Sustainable Economy in Asia , June 17-18, 2008
Group Code: (G-UNGL)

Link to online room booking service for the Grand Hyatt Hotel: seoul.grand.hyatt.com/groupbooking/selrsungl2008

or send your registration form (download here) to:

Reservation Dept. Grand Hyatt Seoul
Email: selrs-rsvn@hyatt.com
CC: winnie.suh@hyatt.com
Phone: 82-2-799-8888
Fax: 82-2-794-1873

Shilla Hotel

202 Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-856 Korea
Telephone: +82 2 2233 3131
www.shilla.net/en/main.jsp

Note: The 2008 ICGN Annual Conference is held at the Shilla Hotel;ICGN delegates benefit from deeply discounted room rates at the Shilla Hotel, reduced by around 50% from the standard rate.

Grand Intercontinental Seoul

159-8 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea (135-732)
Tel : +82-2-559-7777
seoul.intercontinental.com

COEX Intercontinental Seoul

159 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu Seoul, Korea (135-975)
Tel : +82-2-3430-8888
seoul.intercontinental.com

Grand Hilton Seoul

Tel: +82-2-3216 - 5656, Fax. (82-2) 3216 - 7799
www.grandhiltonseoul.com/kr/kmain.asp

Imperial Palace Seoul

248-7 Nonnyun-Dong Kangnamgu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: +82-2-3440-8000
www.imperialpalace.co.kr/eng/reservation/room/reservation.asp

Marriot Seoul

Tel : +82-2-6282-6282, email: mhrs.seljw.reservations@marriotthotels.com
www.jw-marriott.co.kr

More hotels on english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/1031_Accommodations.jsp

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