1ST CONTINENTAL CONFERENCE ON THE EMPOWERMENT OF AFRICAN WOMEN IN MARITIME: “Towards Africa’s Blue Economy (2050 AIM Strategy | Agenda 2063)” Gen e ral/ Useful Information for Participants Opening on 25th March 2015 at Instituto Superior de Gestão, Logística e Transporte (ISGEST) - Ministry of Transport Luanda ACCOMMODATION / HOTELS The organization of this Conference is negotiating better/lower suitable rates with the hotels which the information on this issue will be at any time updated. Name Typology / Price Contact CRISTANIA (Hotelaria) USD 200.00 +244 942 052 919 cristania4@hotmail.com KILAMBA Pension USD 160.00 +244 942 972 466 pensaoangolita@gmail.com SAMBANGALA Hotel USD 160.00 - RESORT BANTU USD 180.00 to USD 250.00 - CAMAMA Hotel USD 120,00 to USD 180,00 +244 947 413 302 / 207 Name Typology / Price Contact NGAZECA COLINAS DO SOL (Aparthotel) VILA ESPA (Condominio) Double bed Suite special Suite double USD 180.00 USD 220.00 USD 320,00 T0 T1 T2 USD 320.00 USD 420.00 USD 630.00 - USD 190.00 USD 370.00 +244 923 418 781 +244 914 522 800 reservas@colinasdosol.com +244 922 324 961 recepcao@aparthotelvilaespa.com MEALS Dinner meals at Hotels and local restaurants range from USD30-50 per person. TRANSPORTATION Transportation (cars and minibuses) from and to the “4 de Fevereiro Airport” will be available provided by the Conference organisers, in which a team of protocol is prepared to assist the participants with regards to this issue. Payable Taxis are also available at the airport and they can be used in event of any unpredictable situations. DURATION The Conference will open on tentatively Wednsday, 25th March 2015, at 09.00 a.m., and is expected to complete its work on Thursday, 26th March 2015. REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS Participants are required to make their registering at the beginning of first day of the Conference, at reception desk (located at the main entrance of the venue). SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION Interpreters will be available during the Conference. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in two languages (English and French). CATERING ARRANGEMENTS During tea breaks, coffee and tea will be available (in the morning and in the afternoon) provided by the catering team. Lunch will be served at the Conference venue during the two (2) days of the meeting.