ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS & PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
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1. Workshop Venue
3. Before Leaving Your Country 4. Upon Arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport 7. Things to See and Do in Bali 8. Some Important Indonesian Words 9. About Bali (Tourist-Related Websites) 1.1 Address The 3rd International Workshop on "Enhancing Training Quality through Customer Service (QCS-3): Caring for Clients Before, During and After Training" will be held at Kuta Paradiso Hotel in Bali, Indonesia, from August 25-31, 2004. You may use the following address as your contact for the duration of the workshop: (Your Name)c/o 3rd International Workshop on "Enhancing Training Quality through Customer Service (QCS-3): Caring for Clients Before, During and After Training" Kuta Paradiso Hotel Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta P.O. BOX 1133 & 1134, Tuban Bali, INDONESIA Tel: (62-361) 761-414 Fax: (62-361) 756-944 E-mail: info@kutaparadisohotel.com 1.2 Accommodation Kuta Paradiso Hotel will provide you Deluxe Room with a special rate of Rp 435,000 (equivalent to US$ 50 at Rp 8600/US$ 1) nett per night (including breakfast for 2 persons). Kuta Paradiso Hotel is a five-star international-class hotel with a distinctive low-rise architecture, embracing tropical landscape gardens and water fountains features. All of its 243 spacious deluxe rooms are decorated with Balinese handicraft, have wooden floors and private balconies. The bathroom is laid out in marble and contains a large bathtub in addition to a separate shower. The five-star rated Kuta Paradiso is the flagship of Paradiso Group and is located in Tuban on the Southern peninsula between the Bali International Airport and Kuta. The property is set in lush tropical gardens and is close to the famous Kuta Beach, all major tourist attractions and the busy shopping and nightlife center of Bali. Paradiso Group has extended its facilities and services. Just recently, they opened new “Paradiso Bowling and Billiard” at Kuta Center, just few minutes walking distance from Kuta Paradiso Hotel. As a QCS-3 Workshop participant, during the workshop period you will get
the additional benefits from Kuta Paradiso Hotel Bali:
Ms. Agnes Y. Andriani ONG During August 23-September 2, since the Secretariat will move from Surabaya to Denpasar, Bali, if you would like to contact the Organizing Committee, you may call (62-815) 5338-8661 that will put you through Ms. Agnes Y. Andriani Ong’s cellular phone (62-361) 761-414 or fax (62-361) 756-944 with attention to QCS-3 Workshop Secretariat at Kuta Paradiso Hotel. 3. BEFORE LEAVING YOUR COUNTRY 3.1 Flight Arrangements Please arrange your return flight with destination to Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. 3.2 Accommodation and Airport Pickup Arrangements Accommodation is available to participants from August 24-September 1, 2004. Please advise us if you wish to arrive earlier than August 24 or stay at the hotel after September 1. 3.3 Passport/Travel Documents and Visa Requirements Foreign visitors to Bali must be in possession of valid passport/travel documents with a minimum validity of six months beyond the period of intended stay, confirmed return/onward tickets, sufficient fund to maintain themselves during their stay in Indonesia and visa (if applicable). For further information about visa, please check with the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate nearest to you, the Official Website of the Department of Foreign Affairs Republic of Indonesia <http://www.deplu.go.id/visa/services.htm> and/or contact Ms. Agnes Y. Andriani Ong, University of Surabaya (Ubaya). 3.4 Health Regulations Visitors arriving from Yellow Fever Endemic Zones, i.e. Africa or South America during the last 6 days are required to present International Health Certificate showing Yellow Fever Vaccination. For more information on the Health Regulations, i.e., the countries in the Yellow Fever Endemic Zones, please contact the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate nearest to you and/or Ms. Agnes Y. Andriani Ong, University of Surabaya
(Ubaya). 3.5 Photographs Please bring along two (2) copies of a color 2”x2” color photograph of yourself, preferably with a lighter shade background. 4. UPON ARRIVAL AT NGURAH RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 4.1 Disembarkation/Embarkation Forms As a foreign visitor arriving in Indonesia, you are required to fill up your data in forms known as the Customs Declaration Form and the Disembarkation/Embarkation Form (D/E Form). The forms are issued free-of-charge and obtainable from all immigration checkpoints. If you are arriving by air, you can obtain the forms from the airline or on board your flight to Indonesia. 4.2 Immigration Counter Passports, visas, Customs Declaration Form and the D/E Form are checked here. Upon the grant of immigration clearance, Customs Declaration Form and the D/E Form portion will be retained by the Immigration Officer. The other portion will be returned to you. An endorsement indicating the period that you are allowed to enter and stay in Indonesia is stamped on both portions of the D/E Form as well as on your passport. Please take note of the number of days of stay given in the Visit Pass in order not to overstay. It is a punishable offence to overstay in Indonesia beyond the number of days given. 4.3 Baggage Claim Complimentary trolleys are available close to the Baggage Reclaim Area. 4.4 Customs Indonesian customs allow entry of a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverage, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume per adult. Goods obtained from overseas which exceed US$ 250 per person or US$ 1,000 per family are subject to import duty. Cars, photographic equipment, typewriters, video and tape recorders must be declared upon entry, and must be re-exported. TV sets, radios, narcotics, drugs, fire arms, weapons, ammunition, laser guns, explosives, pornography, printed matters in Chinese characters, Chinese medicines, transceivers and cordless telephones are prohibited from entry. Films, pre-recorded video tapes, video laser discs or records must be submitted for censorship by the Film Censor Board. Animal, fish and plant include animals, fish and plant products must have quarantine permits. There is no restriction on import or export of foreign currencies. However, the export or import of Indonesian currency exceeding Rp 5,000,000 is prohibited. Dangerous items such as knives must be declared to customs. Indonesian has strict drug laws, and it is firmly recommended that illegal drugs of any amount or quantity should not be brought into or out of the country. It is also recommended that the use of illegal drugs be strictly avoided whilst in Indonesia. 4.5 Hotel Transport After clearing customs, please proceed to the lobby area where you will be met by Ubaya representative who can be identified by a QCS-3 placard. He/she will arrange for your transportation to the hotel. If for some reason, the flight is delayed or the Ubaya representative cannot be located, you are advised to proceed to the taxi counter situated on the right of the International Arrival Hall or on the left of the Domestic Arrival Hall. Taxis at the Ngurah Rai International Airport operate on a voucher system by which fares between the airport and various destinations are fixed. The fare for an air-conditioned taxi from the airport to Kuta Paradiso Hotel, Kuta is Rp 20,000 (approximately US$ 2.50). A sign is posted at the taxi counter, listing the suggested price for a taxi journey to most of the islands popular tourist destinations. Look for the sign so you know how much to pay before boarding a taxi (non-metered taxi cabs require a negotiated price). You will be reimbursed by the organizing committee for the transfer-in-charges upon presentation of the coupon. 4.6 Currency and Banking For foreign participants, it will be useful to have at least Rp 1,000,000 when you arrive in Indonesia so that you can cover incidental expenses during the weekend. The Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) is issued in notes from Rp 100 to Rp 100,000, and coins from Rp 25 to Rp 1,000. The prevailing exchange rate between US dollar and Indonesian Rupiah is US$ 1.00 to Rp 9,450 (as of June 25, 2004). As key entry/exit points, Ngurah Rai International Airport has several currency exchange facilities. Major credit cards are accepted in cities and large towns. 5.1 Registration Registration and distribution of kits will take place at the Secretariat (Arjuna Room), Kuta Paradiso Hotel, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2004. For participants who will be bringing their respective workshop fee payment to Bali, kindly present it upon registration on Tuesday, August 24, 2004. 5.2 Climate & Clothing You can expect pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Light clothing for outdoor wear is advisable. However, it is also advisable to bring a formal attire and/or national costume for some special functions, which will be arranged for the participants. 5.3 Electricity Power supply is usually 220 volts, 50 hertz. Normal outlets are European style sockets, accepting plugs with two rounded pins. 5.4 Time Standard Bali Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of United States Pacific Standard Time. 5.5 Tours/Cultural Orientation A sightseeing tour of Bali Island will be arranged. More information on this trip will be announced separately when it becomes available. 5.6 Insurance The workshop organizers are not providing participants (including resource persons) with any insurance coverage. Thus, participants and resource persons should be responsible for their own insurance coverage (i.e., travel accidents, medical, etc.). It is strongly recommended that participants make their own medical insurance arrangements before travelling to Bali, Indonesia. Participants should also bring their own personal medication used for minor sickness such as, cold, headaches, stomach indigestion, etc. 5.7 Religious Services Nearby the Workshop Venue
Taxi Services
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Airlines in Bali
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7. THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN BALI
8. SOME IMPORTANT INDONESIAN WORDS Numbers
9. ABOUT BALI (TOURIST-RELATED WEBSITES)
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