Organizational Modalities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia presents its compliments to the participants of the Bled Strategic Forum which will take place in Bled from 27 to 28 August 2006, and has the honour to communicate the following information concerning the conference:
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation will take place on the basis of an accreditation form Annex 1 to be sent to the fax number + 386 1 478 2107. The participants are strongly recommended to return accreditation forms by 15 August, so that their badges can be prepared before their arrival and issued on the spot.
If the Head of Delegation is to be accompanied by national security officers, delegations are requested to complete and submit a special accreditation form Annex 2 for security personnel.
If security officers intend to carry firearms during their stay in Slovenia, delegations should send an application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia/Diplomatic Protocol not later than 10 days before arrival, stating the following:
- Type and serial number of firearms;
- Quantity of ammunition;
- Additional security equipment;
- Name of the person who will carry firearms, his/her date and place of birth and passport number;
- Date and time of arrival and departure;
- Flight numbers on arrival and departure.
The application for carrying firearms will be submitted to the Slovenian Police for approval; the delegation will be informed of approval prior to their arrival, and the permission will be issued upon their arrival in the Republic of Slovenia.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE INFORMATION
All participants are requested to send a note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia/Diplomatic Protocol with the following data:
- dates and times of arrival and departure,
- flight numbers of arrival and departure.
TRANSPORT
A shuttle service will be available between the airport and the hotels in Bled. The shuttle service will operate from 26 August to 29 August 2006.
VISAS
Visa requirements must be met before arrival in the Republic of Slovenia. In order to be able to arrive on time, it is advisable to apply for visas at the earliest possible opportunity.
Participants requiring entry visas should submit their applications to the nearest diplomatic mission of the Republic of Slovenia. More information can be found on the web page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia:
Useful information / visa information.
AIRCRAFT
Delegations are advised to arrange their arrival in Ljubljana by regular commercial flights. The Ljubljana Airport flight information is available on the web site: www.lju-airport.si/eng.
Heads of Delegation travelling by a government or private aircraft may use the facilities at Ljubljana Airport.
Flight clearance may be obtained following the usual procedure. This means that a request in the form of a Note Verbale must be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia/Diplomatic Protocol not later than 7 days before arrival. All technical data on Ljubljana airport can be found on the following: web page.
ACCOMMODATION
Reservations have to be made directly to the hotels. The following hotels in Bled are available:
Grand hotel Toplicewww.hotel-toplice.si |
Contact: Mr Toni Vidic Tel: 00386/4/579 1000 Fax: 00386/4/574 1841 Email: Toni Vidic |
Vila Bledwww.vila-bled.com |
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Golf hotelwww.gp-hoteli-bled.com |
Contact: Ms Monika Poklukar Tel: 00386/4/579 1607 Fax: 00386/4/579 1602 Email: Monika Poklukar |
Park hotelwww.gp-hoteli-bled.com |
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Kompas hotelwww.kh-bled.si |
Contact: Mr Miloš Ažman Tel: 00386/4/576 8615 Fax: 00386/4/576 8625 Email: sales@lovechotel.com |
Lovec hotelwww.lovechotel.com |
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Hotel Ribnowww.hotel-ribno.si |
Contact: Ms Sonja Primožič, Ms Alisa Čerič Tel: 00386/4/578 3100 Fax: 00386/4/578 3200 Email: info@hotel-ribno.si |
Please note that the deadline for hotel reservations is 31 July 2006.
REGISTRATION AND HOTEL APPLICATION FORM
Please send a copy of Bled Strategic Forum registration and hotel application form to the following fax number or e-mail address: +386 1 478 2107 / info@bledstrategicforum.org
Please download:
Bled Strategic Forum registration and hotel application form, DOC (150KB)
Bled Strategic Forum registration and hotel application form, PDF (150KB)
TRANSPORTATION
A shuttle service will be organised between the Ljubljana Airport, the Golf Bled Hotel and other hotels in Bled from 27 to 29 August 2006 from 8.00 h until 22.00 h.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference will be English.
LEISURE TIME
During the leisure time (Monday 28 August 2006 from 14.00 h until 16.30 h) a guided tour to the Bled Island and the Bled Castle will be organised for the participants.
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Computers with internet access, printers and fax machine will be available in the Internet corner. Internet connections for the notebooks will also be available in the Internet corner.
MEALS
The organizers will provide the participants with coffee breaks during the conference.
Dinner will be provided on 27 August 2006 in restaurant Julijana in Grand Hotel Toplice, Bled.
Buffet lunch and dinner will be provided on the 28 August 2006 in Hotel Golf Bled Restaurant.