General Information
Venue
The 12th EAEC European Automotive Congress Bratislava will take place at Crowne Plaza Bratislava, a first class deluxe hotel, combining the best central location with comfortable accommodation, modern conference facilities and superb cuisine. Hotel is situated in the heart of the city - opposite the Presidential Residence, within the pedestrian zone and only a few minutes walking distance to the famous Bratislava Castle. Easy to reach, within 10 km distance from Airport in Bratislava, or 50 km distance from Airport in Vienna, it is the best location for the congress.
For more information visit Crowne Plaza´s website.
Entry into Slovakia
EU Citizens can travel with a passport or a national ID, no visa needed. Slovakia is a member of the Schengen Agreement.
Non-EU Citizens must have a valid passport and might need visa, which are to be applied for at Slovak embassies abroad. For more visa information visit Slovak ministry of foreign affairs website.
Language
Official language of the 12th EAEC European Automotive Congress is English.
Climate
Bratislava is located in a mild climatic zone; average temperatures in June/July are 16°C - 26°C.
Currency
From 1st January 2009 the currency in Slovakia is EURO, Travellers cheques are accepted at all major banks and exchange offices. Most shops are accepting credit cards, but it is best to check beforehand.
Tipping
Tip is mostly not included; the average is 5-10% of the bill.
Tax
The VAT in Slovakia is 19% and is included in the prices.
Communication
All Slovak nets are UMTS supported, GSM phones are supported too. In the hotel and in some cafes W-LAN connection is available, free of charge.
Electricity
Electric voltage in Slovakia is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. Outlets in Slovakia accept only 1 type of plug, with two round pins; you might need a plug adapter.
Time Zone
Central European Standard Time in summer is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
Insurance
Participants are recommended to obtain insurance in their homeland.
