Contact

For questions relating to organizational/logistical aspects of the Summit, please contact the Summit Secretariat at:

Venue

The 4^th World Mayors’ Summit will be held between April 12^th and 15^th, 2007 at:

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Interpretation / Documentation

During the Summit, a simultaneous interpreting service will be provided in Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

For further information, please contact: logistics@mayorssummitistanbul.org

Summit documentation will be provided in English and Turkish.

Contact information for related events

Summit Meetings

For questions/assistance relating to the Summit Meetings, please contact the Summit Secretariat through: coordination@mayorssummitistanbul.org

For logistical questions relating to the Summit Meetings, please contact the Summit Secretariat through: logistics@mayorssummitistanbul.org

Visa requirements

Delegates must possess a valid passport to enter Turkey. It’s important for each delegate to confirm his/her individual travel and entry requirements before departing to Turkey. The list of countries for which Turkey requires a visa can be found at:

Click here for Visa Information for Turkey

Delegates registering for the Summit should indicate on the registration form the details of the passports and documents with which they will be traveling to Turkey.

Kindly be informed that you can obtain Turkish Visa in advance from the Turkish Embassy in your country or at the passport counters reserved for summit participants at the İstanbul Airport , easily and free of charge with the confirmation letter that will be sent to you as soon you finalize the registration procedure and your invitation letter.

Upon arrival, delegates will enjoy accelerated customs procedures at customs desks provided only for Summit participants.

In addition, upon registration confirmation, special baggage tags will be provided to ensure that delegates’ luggage can be readily identified and the delegates can enjoy accelerated customs procedures.

Arrival at the airport and Transport to hotels

The host city will set up a Welcome Desk at VIP, İstanbul International Atatürk Airport to welcome delegates, facilitate their transport to hotels and the Summit Venue, and provide the delegates with general information .

Upon arrival, all delegates will be welcomed at the airport and driven to their hotels. Upon departure, delegates will be taken from their hotels to the airport.

Procedures on arrival

On-site registration for delegates attending the Summit will take place at Hilton Convention Center (Upper Level) starting at 12:00 on Thursday, April 12^th, at 09:00 on Friday, April 13^th and Saturday, April 14^th. Upon registration, delegates will receive their ID badges, and a list of participants and related materials, together with a token allowing them to withdraw a wireless head-set.

Transport to/from hotels and the Summit Venue

Throughout the Summit and during the social events, a courtesy shuttle bus will operate between the recommended hotels and the Summit Venue.