Meeting Venue
Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park
High Gosforth Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE3 5HN - United Kingdom
Phone: 44 191 236 4111
http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/nclgf-newcastle-marriott-hotel-gosforth-park/
Official Language
The official language of the meeting is English.
Clothing
During the entire meeting, attire will be informal.
Exhibition & Sponsorship
A professional exhibition will be held within the framework of the meeting. For details regarding sponsorship opportunities and/or exhibition space, contact: Joanne Patchick
Climate
The weather in Newcastle in May is generally cool, with an average temperature range of 5-14°C.
Currency
The Pound (£) is the official national currency. All major credit cards are accepted.
Airport Information & Travel to Newcastle
Newcastle and Gateshead are on the route of the first main road / motorway (the M1 and A1). They can also be reached on the east coast railway line from London to Edinburgh (the fastest journeys from London King's Cross take about 3 hours). Within Newcastle and Gateshead there is a convenient local metro system.
For more information please visit: http://www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com/
Visa
Some participants may require an entry VISA for the UK. Participants are requested to consult the British Embassy or Consulate in their home country or with their travel agency for specific details relating to visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Letter of Invitation
Upon request, the Secretariat of EANS 2011 will send a personal invitation to participants. This invitation is meant only to help visitors to raise travel funds or to obtain a Visa, and is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support.
CME Accreditation
An application for CME credits has been made. Please refer to the Meeting website for updates.
Liability & Insurance
The Meeting Secretariat and organizers cannot accept responsibility whatsoever for injury or damage involving persons and property during the meeting. Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
Annual EANS Meeting 2011 Secretariat
Kenes International

1-3, Rue de Chantepoulet
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211
Geneva 1, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-mail: eans@kenes.com
Website: www.kenes.com/eans-ich