[bc-gnso] Update regarding Dakar Travel

[Smith, Bill]

Martin speaks the truth, though I don't have personal experience with the other conference hotels - but le Meridien has the appearance of a "real" hotel.

If you are at Almadies, you are in for an experience.

On Oct 21, 2011, at 3:54 AM, <martinsutton at hsbc.com> <martinsutton at hsbc.com> wrote:

> 
> For those of you who may be staying at the Hotel des Almadies, keep your expectations very low to avoid disappointment. For those of you not staying there - good choice. 
> 
> All other hotels are fully booked (I tried them all last night when I arrived). 
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> Regards,
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> Mar(should have done my research)tin
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> Martin Sutton
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Benedetta Rossi [bc-secretariat at icann.org]
> Sent: 19/10/2011 15:07 ZE2
> To: bc-gnso at icann.org
> Subject: [bc-gnso] Update regarding Dakar Travel
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> 
> Dear BC Members,
> 
> Just an announcement directed at members who are traveling to Dakar this 
> week: I have just received confirmation from ICANN staff that the 
> complimentary shuttle service operating from the airport is already 
> active, and will be running 24 hours per day. All participants can use 
> this service when they arrive at the airport by following the person who 
> has the ICANN 42 Sign.
> 
> I have also been informed that a shuttle service to the venue hotel will 
> be available for members who are staying at the Hotel Des Almadies from 
> Saturday at 7am local time, running all day long. Members who are 
> arriving before that will need to take a taxi from the Hotel des 
> Almadies to the Meridien.
> 
> It is apparently very hot in Dakar, so be prepared!
> 
> I hope this helps!
> 
> -- 
> Kind Regards,
> 
> Benedetta Rossi
> BC Secretariat
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> bc-secretariat at icann.org
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