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ICML 2010 - Local Information

Visas

Participants from most EU countries and the USA do not need visas to Israel. For participants from other countries, we suggest you check with your travel agent, local Israeli embassy, or consulate.
All visitors to Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they enter the country.
Please contact the conference secretariat if a letter of invitation is needed to assist in applying for a visa.
Refer to the Israeli tourism site for information on Israeli visas.

Liability

Participants are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance coverage. The conference organizers and/or Diesenhaus-Unitours Incoming Tourism Ltd. shall not be liable for any loss or damage to property belonging to conference participants nor for personal injuries sustained during or as a result of the ICML 2010 – International Conference on Machine Learning, the COLT 2010 – Conference On Learning Theory, the Workshop day, or during tours.

Airport Information

Ben Gurion International Airport is the main international gateway to and from Israel. It is situated approximately 50km (31 miles) west of Jerusalem.

Climate and Clothing

The weather in Haifa in June is sunny and warm.
Average temperatures: 21°C - 29°C (70°F - 84°F).
Casual dress is appropriate for all conference occasions.

Electricity

The voltage in Israel is 220-240 volt AC.

Shopping

Stores are generally open Sunday through Thursday 09:00-19:00 and
Friday 09:00–14:00. Most shopping malls are open also on Saturday from one hour after sundown until 22:00. All "Superpharm" and "Newpharm" stores include a pharmacy.

Banking and Changing Money

Banks are open Sunday through Thursday 08:30-12:00 and on some afternoons. Hours vary by branch. All banks are closed on Fridays and Saturdays.
The New Israeli Shekel (NIS) is the official currency in Israel. Foreign currency of all kinds may be exchanged at the airport, banks, post offices, most hotels or licensed exchange agencies. Most if not all establishments that accept credit cards will honor cards issued outside of Israel. These cards will also work in most ATMs to withdraw NIS or $US.

Distances

Ben-Gurion International Airport – Haifa: 100km/ 62.5 miles
Ben-Gurion International Airport – Tel-Aviv: 15km/9.5 miles
Ben-Gurion International Airport – Jerusalem: 47km/ 29.5 miles
Haifa – Tel Aviv: 95km/59 miles
Haifa – Jerusalem: 145km/91 miles


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Tourism Information:


Secretariat and Travel Agent

Diesenhaus-Unitours Incoming Tourism Ltd.
Conventions Department
P.O. Box 57176
61571 Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel: +972-3-5651313, Fax: + 972-3-5610152
E-mail: Haifa10@diesenhaus.com