Location, accommodation & travel information
Venue
International Conference on One Health will take place from 12-14 August 2024 and will be held at the Hilton Haikou(opens in new tab/window), Hainan, China
Hainan, often referred to as the "Hawaii of China," is a tropical island paradise known for its stunning beaches, lush greenery, and vibrant culture. With its warm climate and crystal-clear waters, Hainan is a popular resort destination for summer holidays, offering visitors a relaxing and rejuvenating escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're looking to lounge on the beach, explore the rich local cuisine, or immerse yourself in the island's natural beauty, Hainan promises a memorable and enchanting experience for all travelers.
Hilton Haikou - Google Maps(opens in new tab/window)
Address: 109-9 Binhai Avenue, Haikou, 570105, China
Link for hotel booking, poster printing and private shuttle car services:
https://www.crsolutiononlinebooking.com/iecd2024dmcservice-home-page(opens in new tab/window)
As of February 9th, 2024, citizens of the 59 Visa Free eligible countries holding ordinary passports (other travel document holders are not eligible for visa free entry) may enter Hainan Province for commercial activities and trade, visit and exchange, and family reunions, receiving medical treatment, attending exhibitions, taking part in sporting events and other needs (excluding long-term working and studying) for up to 30 days without a visa.
For visa free entry in accordance with the newly expanded travel purposes, please prepare necessary supporting documents such as invitation letters, hotel bookings, and so on in order to facilitate rapid visa free entry. Foreign nationals who need to enter Hainan for the aforementioned purposes can enter through any open port in the province and remain in the province's administrative area during their stay periods (subject to the relevant provisions if applicable to mutual visa exemption agreements signed with China). Each entry period is calculated from 00:00 on the day following the day of entry.
List of 59 Countries eligible for Visa Free Entry to Hainan：
Russia, the UK, France, Germany, Norway, Ukraine, Italy, Austria, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Monaco, and Belarus.
Please find more information about Hainan Visa Free Entry Policy here:
https://www.visaforchina.cn/HEL2_EN/generalinformation/news/282824.shtml(opens in new tab/window)
WARNING - SCAM ALERT: Exhibitor Housing Services (EHS) & Exhibitor Housing Management (EHM), Traveller Point (TP) and Travel Hosting Team (THT)
Elsevier has been made aware that third-party companies are targeting Elsevier conference speakers and attendees with a fraudulent travel and hotel booking scheme.
The companies are calling/emailing conference attendees, using email addresses which appear very similar to official Elsevier email addresses, and claiming to be the “official” housing bureau and/or authorized by Elsevier to book hotel/travel accommodations for the conference. This is entirely false and should anyone contact you, please do not provide them with any of your details, but refer this to Elsevier. If you are in any doubt about an email regarding the conference, please check this with a member of the organising team via: [email protected](opens in new tab/window)