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Venue

The OECD/IOPS/MPFA Global Forum on Private Pensions will be held at 🔗Grand Hyatt Hong Kong (Conference Hotel).


Address: 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China

Venue map

Transportation From Airport

The Hong Kong International Airport is located at Chek Lap Kok on Lantau Island, which is approximately 40km from the Conference Hotel. Travel options from the airport include:
  1. Public transport (MTR's Airport Express Line and taxi)
  2. Taxi
  3. Transfer arranged with the hotel you are staying with
Approximate fares for different types of transportation from the airport to the Conference Hotel are as follows:

Public Transport (Airport Express Line)
1

From Airport to Hong Kong Station by Airport Express Line
Hours of operation:
05:54 - 00:48
Frequency:
Approximately every 8-12 minutes.
Fare:
HK$130 (15 EUR / 17 USD) (single journey)
Tickets are available at Airport Express stations.
After arriving at Hong Kong Station from the airport, you can take a taxi ride to the Conference Hotel.
Travel time:
24 minutes
From Hong Kong Station to Conference Hotel by Taxi
Hours of operation:
24 hours
Fare:
Around HK$50-$70 (5.6-7.8 EUR / 6.4-8.9 USD)
(excluding additional charges for luggage (luggage fee is HK$6 (0.66 EUR / 0.77 USD) for each piece of luggage))
There is a designated taxi pick-up point near the station entrance which can be easily located by following the signage towards "Taxi".
Travel time:
Around 5-10 minutes

Taxi
2

From Airport to Conference Hotel
Hours of operation:
24 hours
Fare:
Around HK$450-$500 (50-56 EUR / 58-64 USD)
(including tolls, but excluding additional charges for luggage (luggage fee is HK$6 (0.66 EUR / 0.77 USD) for each piece of luggage))
Travel time:
40 minutes

Conference Hotel Limousine
3

From Airport to Conference Hotel
Hours of operation:
24 hours
Fare:
Airport transfers (one way)
Mercedes W223 - HK$1,650 (184 EUR / 211 USD)
Mercedes V-Class MPV - HK$1,750 (195 EUR / 224 USD)
Travel time:
40 minutes

*Advance booking is required, please contact:
Samantha Arasaratnam, email: samantha.arasaratnam@hyatt.com

*An additional charge of HK$200 (22 EUR / 26 USD) per car per trip will be applied for service time between 00:00 - 05:59.

*Meeting point for the service:
On arrival, after completion of the custom formalities, please proceed to the Hyatt Airport Desk located in front of Exit B (Desk B06) of the Arrival Hall of the Hong Kong International Airport. Please ensure that the most updated flight details are provided to the Conference Hotel.

Dress Code

Dress code during the Global Forum will be business attire.

Internet Connection

Free wifi will be provided at the Conference Hotel.
Phone cards and mobile data cards can be purchased at most of the convenience stores in Hong Kong, China.

Working Language

The Global Forum and all related documentation will be in English.

Practical Information

Weather

The weather in Hong Kong, China in December is usually cool, dry and generally comfortable. The average temperature in Hong Kong, China in December is between 16°C (61°F) and 20°C (68°F).

Currency

The legal tender in Hong Kong, China is the Hong Kong Dollar. Most major bank branches in Hong Kong, China offer currency exchange services. Foreign currency exchange is available at the airport and throughout the city centre.

Credit Cards

Credit cards are widely accepted by hotels, restaurants and shopping malls, with Mastercard, Union Pay and Visa being the most common.

Medical Services

There are a number of government hospitals and private medical clinics located near the Conference Hotel. A list of medical services facilities can be provided on request.

Electricity

Local voltage is 220 volts, and the city uses type G power plugs/sockets.

Socket Socket

Tourist Information