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The Fourth International Conference on Advances in Databases, Knowledge, and Data Applications DBKDA 2012 |
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Hotel and travel Information
Regular airlines operating in all major European cities offer special pre-routing fares for passengers to and from Reunion. This is the case with Air France’s flights from Europe to Reunion via Paris. Some airlines offer flights from Europe to other neighbouring islands in the Indian Ocean - Comoro, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles. These islands provide inter-regional air links to Reunion.
The major Airplanes companies are Corsair, Air France, Air Austral, Air Mauritius, Air Bourbon.
Shuttle Information
For those of you who booked shuttle via the registration form, the shuttle service will be provided by Bourbon Tourisme Agency. As of now, they are aware of the arrivale dates and times. However, if there is a missed flight, cancelled flight, or significantly delayed flight, you need to contact the agency in order to have the shuttle arrive at the right time for you. The contacts are:
Aurélie +262 692 73 79 82
Emilie +262 692 86 38 51
Conference Hotels information
Novotel
L'Hermitage, Avenue de la Mer
97434 SAINT GILLES LES BAINS
REUNION
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-0462-novotel-saint-gilles-la-reunion/index.shtml
Other hotels: see “Touristic Information” on the conference site
http://www.sites-hotels.com/dom-tom/hotels_ile_reunion/hotel_saint_gilles_bains.htm
Public transportation: On your own
See: http://www.allonslareunion.com/locations-vehicules/location-vehicules-reunion-bus-en.php
Internet
Free access to wireless Internet 802.11b will be provided during the conference
What is the time difference?
Local time on Reunion is GMT + 3.
Money
The currency is the Euro. Most banks and bank machines accept most international credit cards.
Weather
Reunion enjoys an ever-lasting summer in a tropical climate with temperatures made milder by the East-South-East domineering trade winds
What are the entry requirements?
French and European Union nationals must carry a valid identity card or passport.
Nationals of non-European Union countries must be in possession of a valid passport, a visa in some cases (i.e. South Africa) and a return or continuation ticket.
Ask your closest French Embassy/Consulate for special entry requirements.
