UNESCO received numerous requests from participants who would appreciate a participation package excluding hotel accommodation. Requests came in from colleagues who themselves reside in Lisbon as well as from others that wish to plan an entirely individualized trip to Lisbon.
UNESCO has listened and is pleased to inform you that an additional package (excluding hotel accommodation) is now available! All specifics, prices and exact details are available with your Focal Point who can also inform you on how to register.
Those already registered with the initial package and would like to change to the new one can still do so. Your Focal Point can help you out!
What’s in the two packages:
IAG Package 1 – The one with hotel accommodation
- 4 nights at a hotel with breakfast (allocation to happen after registration closes)
- Welcome dinner (drinks included) on the opening day
- Gala dinner (drinks included) after the closing ceremony
- Welcome bag with goodies
- Free transport to and from the airport, hotels and sports discipline sites
- WiFi in the hotels
- Access to amenities such as swimming pools, spa, Jacuzzi and fitness rooms
- free entrance tickets to the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lisbon (still to be confirmed!)
IAG Package 2 – The one without accommodation
- Welcome dinner (drinks included) on the opening day
- Gala dinner (drinks included) after the closing ceremony
- Welcome bag with goodies
- Transportation to and from Lisbon airport on the arrival and departure dates (30 April and 4 May). However, transfers from the airport will stop in front of the Lisbon Marriott Hotel. As well, transfers to airport will pick up participants in front Lisbon Marriott Hotel to airport. Participants should find their own means of transport from the Lisbon Marriott Hotel to their accommodation during the Games. Participants can also opt to take the metro to their accommodation. The host organization will reimburse upon the presentation of a Caris/metro ticket the amount of €1.50
- During the competition period (1 April to 3 May), transport facilities will be provided from specific pick-up points to the sports venues and back again
- free entrance tickets to the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lisbon (still to be confirmed!)
Prices for Children
Many questions were raised regarding kids. We can now confirm the following:
Children aged 0-4* years will be free of charge, 5-11* years will be charged at the reduced rate (info with focal point) and those 12 years of age and above will be charged full.
I would like to know the location of a Opening and a Closing ceremonies/Dinner
Thanks
When and where will be the welcoming ceremony?
It will be in the evening of 30 April approx 19.00h. The location is still to be confirmed!
Br
Steven
Can we take my spouse to the welcome and gala dinner? How much will that be?
Let me see if I understand this correctly, I’m paying $420 (IAG Package 2) for two dinners, goodies, transportation and the right to participate in the games?
You will have to register your spiuse with the same package as you. Your focal point can give you more info
I have contacted all the focal points who could be the focal point for WHO but none responded. I doing know how to proceed now.
Thanks
I work for WHO East Mediterranean Regional Office, there is no focal point. How can i proceed with visa ?
Dear Steven,
I am the focal person for my mission UNISFA and have communicated with the committee for the processing of visa and payment method (s), but to now there is no response yet from the committee. Kindly advise on any updates as the staff keep asking me on the status.
Regards,
one of my friend is working WHO Egypt
Hi Sunita,
how can a UN Staff apply for the UNGAMES from Egypt, there is no focal point over there
Depends which organization you work for
I work for WHO East Mediterranean Regional Office, there is no focal point. How can i proceed with visa ?
Hi Sahar,
I am sure if you contact the WHO Staff Union, they can direct you to the appropriate focal point.
best regards
Steven
This can enable you to observe the game goes and what sort of techniques folks do.
Are there any arrangements made for extra stay in the hotels.
WHat if a participant wishes to stay on for Thursday, Friday, Sat & Sun
Yes, your focal point can tell you more!
1. What is the package rate one with accommodation and another with accommodation ?
2.Do staff member holding UN Passport required Visa? if yes, did organizing committee send invitation letter to UN staff to obtain a visa?
3.Why visa required for UN Staff holding UNLP to participate UN Games?
Hi Sunita,
Did you ever receive a response to this one? Would love to know the rates for the IAG Package 2 option 🙂