XVIIth ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect
September 7-10, 2008
Hong Kong SAR, China
Towards a Caring and Non-Violent Community:
A Child's Perspective
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KEY DATES:
15 June 2007:
Abstract Submission Begins
1 December 2007:
Online Registration Begins
15 February 2008:
Abstract Submission Deadline
15 April 2008:
Scholarship Application Deadline
10 June 2008:
Early Registration Deadline
1 July 2008:
Speaker Registration Deadline


Travel and Transportation Information

Air Travel
Hong Kong TravelHong Kong International Airport is an Asia’s “Superhub” with more than 650 flights taking off and landing every day. The airport is linked to over 140 destinations around the globe by some 60 scheduled passenger carriers.

You may check out the information on airlines providing regular service to and from Hong Kong at www.hongkongairport.com/
eng/aguide/airline_ enquiry.html


Transportation To and From the Airport
Visitors to Hong Kong are served by one of the world's largest and most modern airports. Situated at Chek Lap Kok on Lantau Island, Hong Kong International Airport truly makes Hong Kong the gateway to Asia.

As the hub for all surface transport to and from downtown, the Airport Ground Transportation Centre, connected to the Passenger Terminal Building, is where passengers can board the Airport Express, taxis, Airbuses or tour coaches at specially designated area. The following fares and routes are quoted for your reference (service times and prices as at 12 October 2007):

Airport Express Line (AEL)
This high-speed rail service takes passengers between the Airport and the Hong Kong Station in Central in about 23 minutes. Train services are provided daily between 6 am and 1 am and at 12-minute intervals. Train tickets can be purchased at the Airport Express Customer Service Centre located at the Arrivals Hall. Taxi is recommended for direct transfer from the Hong Kong Station to Conference hotels in 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, a free Airport Express shuttle bus between the Hong Kong Station and major hotels departs every 24 minutes.

Approximate Cost:

Single Journey   HK$100/ US$13 per adult ticket,
HK$50/ US $6.5 per child ticket
Round Trip
(valid for one month)
  HK$180/ US $24 per adult ticket
Airport Express
Travel Pass
  HK$220/ US $28 -Programmed with 1 single journey on the Airport Express and 3 days of unlimited travel on the Island, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O, Tung Chung and Disneyland Resort lines.

HK $300/ US $39 - Programmed with 2 single journeys on the Airport Express and 3 days of unlimited travel on the Island, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O, Tung Chung and Disneyland Resort lines.

Free Airport Express Shuttle Bus Service
Airport Express Shuttles - At 20-minute intervals, a free scheduled Airport Express Shuttle will take Airport Express customers between Hong Kong or Kowloon Station and the major hotels.

From / To Hong Kong Station
Service hours 06:20 - 23:10 (every 24 minutes)
Island Shangri-La >> Conrad International Hong Kong >> Pacific Place >> JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong >> The Empire Hotel Hong Kong >> Renaissance Harbour View Hotel >> Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Service hours 06:20 - 23:10 (every 24 minutes)
The Wharney Guang Dong Hotel Hong Kong >> Novotel Century Hong Kong >> The Excelsior, Hong Kong >> Regal Hongkong Hotel >> The Park Lane >> Luk Kwok Hotel

From / To Kowloon Station
Service Hour: 06:18 - 23:10 (every 12 minutes)
The Marco Polo Prince >> The Marco Polo Gateway>>The Marco Polo Hongkong >> Sheraton Hong Kong/ KCR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station>> Langham Hotel Hong Kong >> Royal Pacific Hotel / China Ferry Terminal

Airport Seat-in-Coach
The coach service is available between the airport and all Conference hotels. The service timetable corresponds with the arrival and departure flight schedules of major international airlines. Tickets can be purchased at the coach operator counter at the Arrivals Hall.

Approximate time: 60 minutes
Approximate cost: Single journey - HK$140/ US$18 per person

Limousine
Limousine can be arranged through International Conference Consultants Limited at ispcan2008@icc.com.hk

Approximate cost: HK$550-750 (US$71-96) per way

Taxi
Urban taxis are red. The current rates are HK$15 on flag fall for the first two kilometres plus HK$1.40 every further 0.25 kilometre. Additional charges for luggage and tolls apply. Taxis only accept HK Dollars in cash.

Approximate time: 45 minutes
Approximate cost: HK$350-400 (US$45-52)

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