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Essential Information
Venue
The World Retail Congress 2010 is taking place in the InterContinental Berlin. The venue combines latest technology with the design and comfort of one of Germanys leading business hotels. A better location is hard to imagine – the government quarter, historic centre, shopping districts and the world-famous Kurfürstendamm Boulevard are just minutes away. The Tiergarten, Berlins Central Park, which is located next door offers wonderful opportunities for all joggers and walkers!
Hotel InterContinental Berlin
Budapester Straße 2
10787 Berlin
Germany
www.berlin.intercontinental.com
T: +49 30 26 020
F: +49 30 26 02 26 00
Hotels
In collaboration with C.E.S. Congress & Event GmbH, delegates can book rooms at the congress hotel InterContinental Berlin at discounted rates. In addition, a selection of 4* and
5* hotels are available within walking distance of the venue and special rates have been negotiated for Congress delegates as well. To book accommodation for this event, please
use the following URL:
www.worldretailcongress.ces-dmc.com
Barbara K. Schulte
T: +49 30 89 04 36 60
F: +49 30 89 04 36 70
E: wrc@ces-dmc.com
Travel
By plane
With its two airports, Berlin is the arrival and departure point for flights from all around Europe. Tegel airport is located 8 kilometers from the Hotel InterContinental Berlin. Schönefeld airport is located in the south-east of the city, about 25 kilometers from the InterContinental.
www.berlin-airport.de
By train / bus
From Tegel airport the bus X9/109 (€2.10) takes only 20 minutes to the station Zoologischer Garten, which is a 10 minutes’ walk away from the venue and the surrounding hotels. From here leaves the bus 200 as well, which stops just 1 minute away from the entrance to the InterContinental. From Schönefeld airport the Airport Express takes just 28 minutes from
the railway station Schönefeld airport to the station Zoologischer Garten. The specially identified regional train lines RE7 and RB14 run every half hour. Local public transport tickets are accepted on these trains. The journey is within fare zone C (€2.80). At the Schönefeld railway station, the exits leading to the airport are clearly marked.
By taxi
From Tegel Airport, the journey to the Hotel InterContinental Berlin and surrounding hotels takes about 15-20 minutes. The average price for a taxi to the venue is €20. From Schönefeld
airport, you can reach the venue within 40 minutes. The average price for a taxi from Schönefeld to the venue is €35.
Registration
To register for the World Retail Congress please click here or contact our friendly team on:
T: +44 (0) 20 7554 5808
E: info@worldretailcongress.com
Alternatively, please download the brochure by clicking here and fill in the booking form, once complete fax to:
F: +44 (0) 20 7728 5253
Or scan and email to info@worldretailcongress.com
If you’d prefer to discuss registration with an international representative from your territory, please call:
TURKEY, BULGARIA, ROMANIA
Elif Suner
T: +90 532 426 1855
F: +90 532 426 1855
E: elif.suner@eurosis.biz
www.eurosis.biz
SCANDINAVIA
Jorgen Skov
T: + 45 40 14 90 04
F: + 45 40 14 90 04
skov@european-network.com
BRAZIL
Alberto Serrentino
T: +55 11 3405 6666
aserrentino@gsmd.com.br
ITALY, GREECE, FRANCE, GERMANY, SPAIN
Olga Carola-Downing
T: + 44 (0) 1920 426490
olgacd@ntlworld.com
Tax Refund
International companies travelling to Germany on business can reclaim tax on a variety of business expenses. Click here for more information.
Visas
Please contact the Berlin Embassy to ascertain visa requirements and procedures. If you require an invitation letter please contact the Customer Services Team or an International
Representative directly:
T: +44 (0) 20 7554 5808
E: info@worldretailcongress.com
Study Tours
During the Congress delegates will also be able to join a retail study tour of Berlin and surrounding areas. The Study Tour. The tour itinerary will comprise of some of the most
interesting and innovative retail formats. Delegates will not only have the opportunity to visit those stores but will be also able to ask questions to the people behind them as well as the
experts in retail, Planet Retail. Click here for more information on The Study Tour.
Other Contacts
Ian McGarrigle
Congress Director
T: +44 (0)20 7728 4762
E: ian.mcgarrigle@emap.com
Kate Gallagher
Congress Manager
T: +44 (0)20 7728 4763
E: kate.gallagher@emap.com
Susan Hickmott
Global Commercial Manager
T: + 44 (0)20 7728 4757
E: susan.hickmott@emap.com
Fidi Neophytou
Global Business Development Manager
T: +44 (0) 20 7728 5220
E: fidi.neophytou@emap.com
Joanna Pocock
Marketing Manager
T: +44 (0) 20 7728 3917
E: joanna.pocock@emap.com
The World Retail Congress 2010 is taking place in the InterContinental Berlin. The venue combines latest technology with the design and comfort of one of Germanys leading business hotels. A better location is hard to imagine – the government quarter, historic centre, shopping districts and the world-famous Kurfürstendamm Boulevard are just minutes away. The Tiergarten, Berlins Central Park, which is located next door offers wonderful opportunities for all joggers and walkers!
Hotel InterContinental Berlin
Budapester Straße 2
10787 Berlin
Germany
www.berlin.intercontinental.com
T: +49 30 26 020
F: +49 30 26 02 26 00
Hotels
In collaboration with C.E.S. Congress & Event GmbH, delegates can book rooms at the congress hotel InterContinental Berlin at discounted rates. In addition, a selection of 4* and
5* hotels are available within walking distance of the venue and special rates have been negotiated for Congress delegates as well. To book accommodation for this event, please
use the following URL:
www.worldretailcongress.ces-dmc.com
Barbara K. Schulte
T: +49 30 89 04 36 60
F: +49 30 89 04 36 70
E: wrc@ces-dmc.com
Travel
By plane
With its two airports, Berlin is the arrival and departure point for flights from all around Europe. Tegel airport is located 8 kilometers from the Hotel InterContinental Berlin. Schönefeld airport is located in the south-east of the city, about 25 kilometers from the InterContinental.
www.berlin-airport.de
By train / bus
From Tegel airport the bus X9/109 (€2.10) takes only 20 minutes to the station Zoologischer Garten, which is a 10 minutes’ walk away from the venue and the surrounding hotels. From here leaves the bus 200 as well, which stops just 1 minute away from the entrance to the InterContinental. From Schönefeld airport the Airport Express takes just 28 minutes from
the railway station Schönefeld airport to the station Zoologischer Garten. The specially identified regional train lines RE7 and RB14 run every half hour. Local public transport tickets are accepted on these trains. The journey is within fare zone C (€2.80). At the Schönefeld railway station, the exits leading to the airport are clearly marked.
By taxi
From Tegel Airport, the journey to the Hotel InterContinental Berlin and surrounding hotels takes about 15-20 minutes. The average price for a taxi to the venue is €20. From Schönefeld
airport, you can reach the venue within 40 minutes. The average price for a taxi from Schönefeld to the venue is €35.
Registration
To register for the World Retail Congress please click here or contact our friendly team on:
T: +44 (0) 20 7554 5808
E: info@worldretailcongress.com
Alternatively, please download the brochure by clicking here and fill in the booking form, once complete fax to:
F: +44 (0) 20 7728 5253
Or scan and email to info@worldretailcongress.com
If you’d prefer to discuss registration with an international representative from your territory, please call:
TURKEY, BULGARIA, ROMANIA
Elif Suner
T: +90 532 426 1855
F: +90 532 426 1855
E: elif.suner@eurosis.biz
www.eurosis.biz
SCANDINAVIA
Jorgen Skov
T: + 45 40 14 90 04
F: + 45 40 14 90 04
skov@european-network.com
BRAZIL
Alberto Serrentino
T: +55 11 3405 6666
aserrentino@gsmd.com.br
ITALY, GREECE, FRANCE, GERMANY, SPAIN
Olga Carola-Downing
T: + 44 (0) 1920 426490
olgacd@ntlworld.com
Tax Refund
International companies travelling to Germany on business can reclaim tax on a variety of business expenses. Click here for more information.
Visas
Please contact the Berlin Embassy to ascertain visa requirements and procedures. If you require an invitation letter please contact the Customer Services Team or an International
Representative directly:
T: +44 (0) 20 7554 5808
E: info@worldretailcongress.com
Study Tours
During the Congress delegates will also be able to join a retail study tour of Berlin and surrounding areas. The Study Tour. The tour itinerary will comprise of some of the most
interesting and innovative retail formats. Delegates will not only have the opportunity to visit those stores but will be also able to ask questions to the people behind them as well as the
experts in retail, Planet Retail. Click here for more information on The Study Tour.
Other Contacts
Ian McGarrigle
Congress Director
T: +44 (0)20 7728 4762
E: ian.mcgarrigle@emap.com
Kate Gallagher
Congress Manager
T: +44 (0)20 7728 4763
E: kate.gallagher@emap.com
Susan Hickmott
Global Commercial Manager
T: + 44 (0)20 7728 4757
E: susan.hickmott@emap.com
Fidi Neophytou
Global Business Development Manager
T: +44 (0) 20 7728 5220
E: fidi.neophytou@emap.com
Joanna Pocock
Marketing Manager
T: +44 (0) 20 7728 3917
E: joanna.pocock@emap.com
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