Hong Kong Welcomes Options for the Control of Influenza VII

Options for the Control of Influenza VII takes place in a city known for its dynamic fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. Hong Kong is a unique, fast-moving and ever-changing metropolis with abundant vitality, excitement, and diversity.  With so much to do, we invite you to come early or stay after the conference to take in the full experience of this wonderful destination.

Please use this web site as a resource to help plan your visit to Hong Kong:
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/index.html 
 

Conference Venue

Options VII will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The HKCEC is located on the magnificent and renowned Victoria Harbour. The proven choice of venue for the Options VII conference has state-of-the-art facilities and ease of access.

HKCEC has collected a remarkable number of global awards for its service par excellence. HKCEC offers world-class dining and reflects Hong Kong’s reputation as a gourmet destination of the world, showcasing various food and beverage outlets.

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Drive
Wanchai, Hong Kong, China

Visit this web site for more details about the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre:
http://www.hkcec.com.hk/ 
 

Population and Language

More than 6.9 million people live in Hong Kong. Chinese and English are the official languages.

Climate

Spring (March-mid May): 15°-29°C
Summer (late May-mid September) 25°-32°C
Autumn (Late September-early December): 15°-30°C
Winter (mid December-February): 14°-19°C
 

Currency

The local currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (HK$), and conversion rates as of  2009 December for the US dollar equal US$1-HK$7.8 (rates are subject to change).

Smoking

Effective 1 January 2007, smoking is prohibited in most indoor areas, including hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and some bars. Smoking is also banned in some outdoor areas such as public beaches, swimming pools, transport interchanges, and outside escalators.