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Airline arrangements

You are responsible for your own airline reservations and flight costs.

Airport

Ferihegy Airport is located in the south east of Budapest and it takes about 20 - 30 min to get to the hotel - depending on traffic.

Arrival transfers

Airport transfers will be provided for everyone arriving on Monday 28th September 2009.

If Budapest is your point of entry into the European Union, you should make your way to immigration, collect your luggage in the baggage claim area and then pass through customs. An HP hostess will be waiting in the arrival hall, outside customs to escort you to your ground transportation.

If you landed at another European Union airport prior to arrival in Budapest you will already have passed through Immigration and Customs. An HP hostess will be waiting in the arrival hall to escort you to your ground transportation.

NOTE: If you are not traveling on the above date, you will be responsible for your own transportation to the hotel. Taxis are readily available at Budapest Ferihegy Airport. A Taxi ride from Ferihegy Airport to the Budapest city centre will cost about € 25,00.

Please plan to arrive no later than 12:00 hrs on Monday 28th September 2009. You are invited to join us for a welcome lunch.

Arrival at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus

Upon arrival at the hotel, please proceed first to the hotel reception for check-in. After check-in, please come and collect your welcome package at HP's Registration Desk located in the lobby area.

If you arrive at the hotel prior to 28th September, please do not forget to pick-up your program material on Monday.

Check-in time at the hotel is 15:00 hrs but the hotel will make every effort to accommodate you, should you arrive earlier.
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Badges

Delegate name badges should be worn at all times. Access to the conference area and other events will be restricted in case you do not wear your delegate badge.

Breakfast

Breakfast is included in your arrangement and is served daily between 06:30 and 10:30 hrs in the Bistro Jardin Restaurant.
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Check-in

The regular check-in time at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus is 15:00 hrs. Subject to availability the hotel may agree to give you your room earlier.

Check-out

The official check-out time of the hotel is 12:00 hrs. We kindly ask you to settle your incidental charges such as telephone, laundry and bar bills etc. before leaving the hotel. For late check-outs and luggage storage please contact the hotel concierge.

Contact details

For any assistance on site please contact:
Dagmar Conzelmann +49 160 5300 297
Robert Pasternak, HP +41 792 50 2699

Credit Cards

MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club credit cards are widely accepted throughout Hungary though not by most taxis.

Currency

Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF) as currency.
1 Hungarian Forint = 0,003580 Euro
1 Euro (EUR) = 279,317 Hungarian Forint (HUF)
(Exchange rate dated 26.05.2009)
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Departure

The official check-out time of the hotel is 12:00 hrs. For late check-outs and luggage storage please contact the hotel concierge. We kindly ask you to settle your incidental charges before leaving the hotel.

Departure transfers

Transportation to Ferihegy Airport will be provided for everyone departing on Tuesday 29th September 2009.

NOTE: If you are not traveling on the above date, you will be responsible for your own transportation to the airport. Taxis are readily available at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus. A Taxi ride from the hotel to Ferihegy Airport will cost about € 25,00.

Please ensure that you arrive at Budapest airport at least 90 minutes prior to flight departure!

Dress Code

During the day and during the evening event, the dress code is smart business attire.
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Electrical Current

Electrical appliances in Budapest operate on 220 Volts with continental style sockets, so you may wish to bring an international adapter in order to use your own electrical equipment as the hotels only have limited numbers.

Emergency telephone number

In case of an emergency, the police can be alerted by dialling 107, the fire department on 105 or medical assistance can be reached by dialling 104.

Evening events

Monday, 28th September 2009
Exclusive dinner at the Museum of Ethnography

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Museum of Ethnography.
The Museum of Ethnography is one of Europe's largest of its kind. Around 200 000 textiles, ceramics, and pieces of furniture are held alongside the collection of crafts and religious artifacts in the Hungarian and international sections, covering almost every corner of the world.
The building itself is also worthy of attention; this eclectic palace, designed by Alajos Hauszmann, was finished in 1896. Until 1949 it housed the Supreme Court.
It is an extraordinary place for an evening event with the dinner being served in the aula.

Event package

Hewlett-Packard has created a special conference delegate package which includes the following services:
  • free admission to the conference
  • conference handouts and documentation
  • possibility of 1:1 meetings with various experts
  • 1 overnight in the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Hotel 28th - 29th September 2009
  • 1 buffet breakfast
  • 2 lunches with drinks
  • 1 exclusive dinner in an attractive location

For Customers

The event package is free of charge.
You will be responsible for your flight, visas and room extras (minibar, telephone etc...).

The rate for extensions (before/after 28. and 29.09.) is € 130,00 per single room/night incl. breakfast and taxes.
Please note that extension nights are subject to availability.

For HP

You are kindly asked to pay for your accommodation directly at the hotel. The rate is € 130,00 per single room/night incl. breakfast and taxes.

The rate for extensions (before/after 28.and 29.09.) is € 130,00 per single room/night incl. breakfast and taxes.
Please note that extension nights are subject to availability.
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Family members

Partners/spouses are welcome to travel with you to Budapest at their own costs, however please note that they are not intended to participate in the conference, event meals or social activities. We thank you in advance for honouring this request.
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Hotel

Your accommodation has been booked at the
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Erzsébet tér 7-8
1051 Budapest
Hungary
Tel: +36 1 429 3777
Fax: +36 1 429 4777
E-mail:hotel.corvinus@kempinski.com
Internet: www.kempinski-budapest.com Non-HP site
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Local Time

Budapest is in the time zone GMT/UTC +1.

Lunches

Complimentary lunches and beverages will be provided on Monday, 28th September and Tueaday, 29th September 2009 in the Bistro Jardin Restaurant at the hotel.
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Meals

The following meals will be served on a complimentary basis:
  • Breakfast will be provided on Tuesday and is served in the Bistro Jardin Restaurant between 06:30 and 10:30 hrs.
  • Lunches are provided on Monday and Tuesday in the Bistro Jardin Restaurant. Please see agenda for timings.
  • Dinner is provided on Monday (details see evening events).
If you have any dietary requirements, please indicate those on your registration form.

Mobile phones

We kindly ask you to switch off your mobile phones during the presentations.
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Passports

Non-EU passport holders are advised to contact the appropriate diplomatic or consular authorities for visa requirement details.
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Registration & Information desk

Registration will take place on Monday, 28th September, from 08:00 - 14:00 hrs.
If you need any assistance or if you have specific questions on site, please come to the information desk at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest. Opening hours are as follows:
Monday, 28th September: 08:00 to 19:00 hrs
Tuesday, 29th September: 08:00 to 16:00 hrs
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Security

While Budapest hotels are generally secure facilities, we recommend that traveller’s cheques, jewellery, passports and other items of value be kept in the hotel's strongbox or safe. We do not recommend carrying large sums of cash or traveller’s cheques with you when out in the city. Please do not leave bags unattended in public areas of the hotel or the congress area of the hotel.

Smoking

As for most European cities, smoking is allowed in designated areas such as in restaurants, bars and clubs. For your information, smoking is generally not allowed in public buildings, airports and hotels (except in designated areas).

Also, smoking is not permitted in any of the conference rooms. If you are a smoker, please make sure that you request a smoking room when you check-in at the hotel.
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Taxi companies in Budapest

City Taxi: +36-1-2 111 111
Taxi2000: +36-1-2 000 000
Tele 5: +36-1-3 555 555

Timings

To ensure that the event runs smoothly, we would highly appreciate if you could respect the timings given.

Transfers

Arrival transfers
Airport transfers will be provided for everyone arriving on Monday 28th September 2009.
If Budapest is your point of entry into the European Union, you should make your way to immigration, collect your luggage in the baggage claim area and then pass through customs. An HP hostess will be waiting in the arrival hall, outside customs to escort you to your ground transportation.
If you landed at another European Union airport prior to arrival in Budapest you will already have passed through Immigration and Customs. An HP hostess will be waiting in the arrival hall to escort you to your ground transportation.
Please include your flight details through the online registration process.
NOTE: If you are not traveling on the above date, you will be responsible for your own transportation to the hotel. Taxis are readily available at Budapest Ferihegy Airport. A Taxi ride from Ferihegy Airport to the Budapest city centre will cost about € 25,00.
Please plan to arrive no later than 12:00 hrs on Monday 28th September 2009. You are invited to join us for a welcome lunch.
Departure transfers
Transportation to Ferihegy Airport will be provided for everyone departing on Tuesday 29th September 2009.
NOTE: If you are not traveling on the above date, you will be responsible for your own transportation to the airport. Taxis are readily available at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus. A Taxi ride from the hotel to Ferihegy Airport will cost about € 25,00.
Please ensure that you arrive at Budapest airport at least 90 minutes prior to flight departure!
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Visa requirements

To enquire about visa requirements please contact your nearest Hungarian Embassy or visit http://www.learn4good.com/travel/hungary_visa.htm#req.
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Weather

The average temperature in Budapest/Hungary during September is between 12°C and 23°C. For detailed weather report please access: http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/Hungary.htm
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