Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting & Pacific ICT Officials’ Meeting
17-19 June 2015, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Supported by
PARTICIPANTS’ INFORMATION
The Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting on 19 June 2015 and the Pacific ICT Officials’ Meeting on 17-18
June 2015 are hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Information, Disaster Management, Energy,
Climate Change and Communications, Tonga and facilitated by the University of the South Pacific
(USP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) which also act as Secretariats of the
Meetings. The Meetings are supported by the Department of Communications (COMMS), Australian
Government, and the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT).
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MEETING VENUE
The Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting and the Pacific ICT Officials’ Meeting will be held at the Fa’onelua
Convention Centre (FCC) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
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REGISTRATION
Registration for the Meetings must be done online at:
http://registrationapp.tk/pacictmin2015/Pages/PreRegister1.aspx
Last date of registration is 29th May 2015.
On-site registration and distribution of badges will commence from 9.00am on Wednesday 17th June
2015. The registration desk at FCC will be located outside the conference room. Participants are
required to bring their pre-registration confirmation to receive their badges.
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PARTICIPATION
Only those who have submitted online pre-registration and received their confirmation can attend
the meetings. There is no registration fee.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
All participants are required to book directly with the hotels. We recommend participants to stay at
the hotels provided in the list below. Please note that rates may change without notice. Please
check with these hotels directly for the latest rates. Please make early reservation due to limited
availability of rooms.
No.
NAME
RATES
CONTACTS
1. Emerald Hotel
18 rooms total
4 sea view rms – TOP$238
Tel: +676 22888 or +676 872 2888
4 double rms – TOP$225
Email: emerald-joe@hotmail.com
10 garden view king size –
Web: www.emerald-tonga.com
TOP$199
Airport transfer $15
Includes: continental
breakfast & WiFi Access of
100 MB/person when check
in.
1 min walk to FCC
2. City Hotel
9 rooms total
4 x Single - $160
Tel: +676 27 999/8627999
5 x Double - $180
Email: info@cityhoteltonga.com
Internet hotspot @ $10/$20 Website: www.cityhoteltonga.com
voucher
3 min walk to FCC
3. Jezami Hotel
5 rooms total
5 x Spacious Suites all with
Queen Deluxe & Double
Deluxe Beds.
TOP$230 per first head +
100 next head
FREE breakfast, WiFi
Internet, airport transfer…
5 min walk to FCC
Tel: +676 23660/22910/8702976
Email: reception@jezamihotel.com
Website: www.jezamihotel.com
4. Malau Lodge
3 rooms total
Double deluxe beds
$140 – 1 Double
$160 – 1 Double + 1 Single
bed
$200 – Master Bedroom
Free Breakfast/WiFi Internet
2 mins walk to FCC
Tel: +676 777 3228 or +676 844 8369
Email: malau.lodge@live.com
Web Blog:
http://www.tongaholiday.com/listing/malaulodge/
5. Kahana Lagoon
Resort
14 rooms total
6 x Elegant Double Rooms $280 (2 Queen size beds)
3 x Mongolian Yurt Double
Rooms (1 Queen size bed) $250
5 x Pleasantness Suite (1
Tel: +676 22398 or +676 7739840
Email: sales@kahanaresort.com
Website: www.kahanaresort.com
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NAME
RATES
CONTACTS
Queen size bed) - $150
Free Breakfast and WiFi
Internet
5 mins drive to FCC
6. Villa Lodge
7 rooms total
Single Spacious Rooms Tel: +676 24998 or mob: +676 7748193
$189
Email: booking@tongavilla.com
Double Spacious Rooms Website: www.tongavilla.com
$225
Free Breakfast/WiFi Internet
7. Little Italy Hotel
10 rooms total
8 x Standards rooms - $280 Tel: +676 25053
2 Ocean View rooms - $330 Email: booking.littleitaly@gmail.com
Free breakfast/WiFi Internet Website: www.littleitalytonga.com
3 mins drive to FCC
8. Black Pearl
10 rooms total
Executive Suite $450
Standard suite $250
Continental breakfast
Daily supply of water
One complimentary WiFi
Internet at first request.
5 mins drive to FCC
9. Nukuma’anu
Lodge
3 rooms
apartment
3 Self-contained apartments Tel: +676 26 328 or 21 190
- $150
Email: rnakao@fexcopacific.to ;
Free WiFi Internet
robina@fml.to ; nukumaanu@diginet.to
Breakfast on order from
Escape Cafe
5 mins drive to FCC
10. Scenic Hotel
110 rooms total
TOP$240.00 Room only
TOP$256.00 Bed and
Breakfast, single occupancy
TOP$290.50 Bed and
Breakfast, twin occupancy
All rates include CT.
Free WiFi Internet of 200MB
per day
35 mins drive to FCC
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Tel: +676 28393
Email: theblackpearltonga@outlook.com
Tel: +676 35678
Email: tonga@scenichotels.co.nz
Website:
http://www.scenichotels.co.nz/hotels/scenichotel-tonga-south-pacific
TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL:
Nuku’alofa is located approximately 21 KMs (35 minute drive) from the Fua’amotu International
Airport.
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Some hotels in Tonga offer Airport pick up for their guests and can be arranged upon
booking
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Alternatively, a taxi service is available. The approximate taxi fare from the airport to
Nuku’alofa is T$30 (USD15.00). It is recommended to confirm the price with the driver
before departure.
VISA AND IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
Visitors from most countries do not need a visa to enter Tonga (for a period of no longer than 31
days). These include:
Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cook Islands,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Finland,
France, French Polynesia (New Caledonia, Tahiti, Wallis & Futuna), Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands,
Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Poland,
Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lusia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland,
The Bahamas, Tokelau, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Kingdom & Northern Ireland, United States
of America, Vanuatu.
Please note, visitors from all other countries need visas prior to arrival. If you do require a visa, it is
always best to make those enquiries from your travel agent or contact the Tongan Immigration
Department at visatonga@gmail.com or phone +676 26 696 or +676 26 970. In case you require
supporting document for your visa, please contact MEIDECC at:
Mr. Stan Ahio
Department of Communications - MEIDECC
Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: +676 28170
e-mail: sahio@mic.gov.to
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INSURANCE
No travel insurance is provided to participants/fellows for the meetings.
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MEETING DOCUMENTS AND CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINES
Electronic copies of meeting documents will be available on the Internet. Related information and
documents regarding the Meetings will be available at:
http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Regional-Presence/AsiaPacific/Pages/Events/2015/June-PacificMinisterial-Meeting/home.aspx
Any inquiry about the Meetings, please contact:
Mr. Wisit Atipayakoon
ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
E-mail: wisit.atipayakoon@itu.int
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WIRELESS LAN
Internet Access over a wireless network will be available during the meetings. Participants who wish
to utilize the wireless facility are kindly requested to bring their own laptop computers with Wi-Fi
capability. Access credentials will be provided at the meeting venue.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Foreign Exchange Rate: The local currency is Tongan Pa’anga (TOP). International Banks operating in
Nuku’alofa include ANZ and Westpac. The Exchange rate is approximately US$1.00=T$1.90. Major
Credit Cards are accepted at most hotels and ATMs.
Departure Tax: There is no Departure Tax in Tonga.
Dress: Smart casual attire. Island Shirts are encouraged.
Weather: Tonga is approximately 20 degrees South latitude of the equator and has a cool and
tropical climate. The average daytime temperature during the winter season (April - November) is
15-24 degrees Celsius. Summer clothing with a light jacket is recommended for during the day but it
can get cold at night.
Local Time: UTC +13 hours
Electrical Current: Electricity voltage is 230/240 volts with pin configuration similar to Australia and
New Zealand. You are advised to take along your universal adaptor if you are from any other country
with dissimilar pin configuration and voltages.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Ministry of Meteorology, Environment,
Information, Disaster Management, Energy,
Climate Change and Communications
(MEIDECC), Tonga:
Mr. Wisit Atipayakoon
ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok, Thailand
Tel: +66 2575 0055
Email: wisit.atipayakoon@itu.int
Mr. Stan Ahio
Department of Communications - MEIDECC
Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: +676 28170
Email: sahio@mic.gov.to
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