Pacific ICT Ministerial and Officials’ Meetings
Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting & Pacific ICT Officials’ Meeting17-19 June 2015, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
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PARTICIPANTS’ INFORMATION
The Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting on 19 June 2015 and the Pacific ICT Officials’ Meeting on 17-18 June 2015 are hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Information, Disaster Management, Energy, Climate Change and Communications, Tonga and facilitated by the University of the South Pacific (USP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) which also act as Secretariats of the Meetings. The Meetings are supported by the Department of Communications (COMMS), Australian Government, and the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT).
1MEETING VENUE
The Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting and the Pacific ICT Officials’ Meeting will be held at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre(FCC) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
2REGISTRATION
Registration for the Meetings must be done online at:
Last date of registration is 29thMay2015.
On-site registration and distribution of badges will commence from9.00am on Wednesday17thJune 2015. The registration desk at FCC will be located outside the conference room.Participants are required to bring their pre-registration confirmation to receive their badges.
3PARTICIPATION
Only those who have submitted online pre-registration and received their confirmation can attend the meetings. There is no registration fee.
4HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
All participants are required to book directly with the hotels. We recommend participants to stay at the hotels provided in the list below. Please note that rates may change without notice. Please check with these hotels directly for the latest rates.Please make early reservation due to limited availability of rooms.
No. / NAME / RATES / CONTACTS1. / Emerald Hotel
18 rooms total / 4 sea view rms – TOP$238
4 double rms – TOP$225
10 garden view king size – TOP$199
Airport transfer $15
Includes: continental breakfast & WiFi Access of 100 MB/person when check in.
1 min walk to FCC / Tel: +676 22888 or +676 872 2888
Email:
Web:
2. / City Hotel
9 rooms total / 4 x Single - $160
5 x Double - $180
Internet hotspot @ $10/$20 voucher
3 min walk to FCC / Tel: +676 27 999/8627999
Email:
Website:
3. / Jezami Hotel
5 rooms total / 5 x Spacious Suites all with Queen Deluxe & Double Deluxe Beds.
TOP$230 per first head + 100 next head
FREE breakfast, WiFi Internet, airport transfer…
5 min walk to FCC / Tel: +676 23660/22910/8702976
Email:
Website:
4. / Malau Lodge
3 rooms total / Double deluxe beds
$140 – 1 Double
$160 – 1 Double + 1 Single bed
$200 – Master Bedroom
Free Breakfast/WiFi Internet
2 mins walk to FCC / Tel: +676 777 3228 or +676 844 8369
Email:
Web Blog:
5. / Kahana Lagoon Resort
14 rooms total / 6 x Elegant Double Rooms - $280 (2 Queen size beds)
3 x Mongolian Yurt Double Rooms (1 Queen size bed) - $250
5 x Pleasantness Suite (1 Queen size bed) - $150
Free Breakfast and WiFi Internet
5 mins drive to FCC / Tel: +676 22398 or +676 7739840
Email:
Website:
6. / Villa Lodge
7 rooms total / Single Spacious Rooms - $189
Double Spacious Rooms - $225
Free Breakfast/WiFi Internet / Tel: +676 24998 or mob: +676 7748193
Email:
Website:
7. / Little Italy Hotel
10 rooms total / 8 x Standards rooms - $280
2 Ocean View rooms - $330
Free breakfast/WiFi Internet
3 mins drive to FCC / Tel: +676 25053
Email:
Website:
8. / Black Pearl
10 rooms total / Executive Suite $450
Standard suite $250
Continental breakfast
Daily supply of water
One complimentary WiFi Internet at first request.
5 mins drive to FCC / Tel: +676 28393
Email:
9. / Nukuma’anu Lodge
3 rooms apartment / 3 Self-contained apartments - $150
Free WiFi Internet
Breakfast on order from Escape Cafe
5 mins drive to FCC / Tel: +676 26 328 or 21 190
Email: ; ;
10. / Scenic Hotel
110 rooms total / TOP$240.00 Room only
TOP$256.00 Bed and Breakfast, single occupancy
TOP$290.50 Bed and Breakfast, twin occupancy
All rates include CT.
Free WiFi Internet of 200MB per day
35 mins drive to FCC / Tel: +676 35678
Email:
Website:
5TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL:
Nuku’alofais located approximately 21 KMs (35 minute drive) from the Fua’amotuInternational Airport.
- Some hotels in Tonga offer Airport pick up for their guests and can be arranged upon booking
- Alternatively, a taxi service is available. The approximate taxi fare from the airport to Nuku’alofa is T$30 (USD15.00). It is recommended to confirm the price with the driver before departure.
6VISA AND IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
Visitors from most countries do not need a visa to enter Tonga (for a period of no longer than 31 days). These include:
Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cook Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia (New Caledonia, Tahiti, Wallis & Futuna), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lusia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, The Bahamas, Tokelau, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Kingdom & Northern Ireland, United States of America, Vanuatu.
Please note, visitors from all other countries need visas prior to arrival. If you do require a visa, it is always best to make those enquiries from your travel agent or contact the Tongan Immigration Department r phone +676 26 696 or +676 26 970.In case you require supporting document for your visa, please contact MEIDECC at:
Mr. Stan Ahio
Department of Communications - MEIDECC
Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: +676 28170
e-mail:
7INSURANCE
No travel insurance is provided to participants/fellows for the meetings.
8MEETING DOCUMENTS AND CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINES
Electronic copies of meeting documents will be available on the Internet. Related information and documents regarding the Meetings will be available at:
Any inquiry about the Meetings, please contact:
Mr. WisitAtipayakoon
ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
E-mail:
9WIRELESS LAN
Internet Access over a wireless network will be available during the meetings. Participants who wish to utilize the wireless facility are kindly requested to bring their own laptop computers with Wi-Fi capability. Access credentials will be provided at the meeting venue.
10PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Foreign Exchange Rate: The local currency is Tongan Pa’anga (TOP). International Banks operating in Nuku’alofa include ANZ and Westpac. The Exchange rate is approximately US$1.00=T$1.90. Major Credit Cards are accepted at most hotels and ATMs.
Departure Tax: There is no Departure Tax in Tonga.
Dress: Smart casual attire. Island Shirts are encouraged.
Weather: Tonga is approximately 20 degrees South latitude of the equator and has a cool and tropical climate. The average daytime temperature during the winter season (April - November) is 15-24 degrees Celsius. Summer clothing with a light jacket is recommended for during the day but it can get cold at night.
Local Time: UTC +13 hours
Electrical Current: Electricity voltage is 230/240 volts with pin configuration similar to Australia and New Zealand. You are advised to take along your universal adaptor if you are from any other country with dissimilar pin configuration and voltages.
11CONTACT INFORMATION:
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)Mr. WisitAtipayakoon
ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand
Tel: +66 2575 0055
Email: / Ministry of Meteorology, Environment, Information, Disaster Management, Energy, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC), Tonga:
Mr. Stan Ahio
Department of Communications - MEIDECC
Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: +676 28170
Email:
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