- What is IAAPA Middle East Summit?
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IAAPA Middle East Summit 2022 is a three-day event that includes EDUTours and networking opportunities for global attractions industry professionals. It will take place from 21-23 February 2022 in Dubai, UAE.
- Is it safe to attend the event?
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The health and safety of IAAPA Middle East Summit attendees, sponsors and the event team is our number-one priority. We are working closely with our partners from all visited venues to ensure we present an event that meets current recommended global and local health and safety requirements. IAAPA EMEA will follow the latest guidance and recommendations for large groups and meetings from UAE authorities.
- Do I need a PCR test to attend?
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Yes, in order to travel to Dubai, visitors must present a negative PCR test taken maximum 72 hours before departure. For some countries, the PCR test must be taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure. For more information, please visit https://visitdubai.com/en/coronavirus-advisory.
Once in Dubai, it's not a requirement that attendees are vaccinated or have a negative PCR test to attend a business event. For Expo 2020 Dubai, however, visitors must present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test conducted with 72 hours of your visit in order to gain access to the Expo 2020 site.
Health and safety regulations as well as travel regulations are changing frequently. Please inform yourself about the most recent developments by following the link above mentioned.
- What are the current health and safety regulations in Dubai?
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In order to travel to Dubai, visitors must present a negative PCR test taken maximum 72 hours before departure. For some countries, the PCR test must be taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure. For more information, please visit https://visitdubai.com/en/coronavirus-advisory.
Once in Dubai, it's not a requirement that attendees are vaccinated or have a negative PCR test to attend a business event.
For Expo 2020 Dubai, however, visitors must present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test conducted with 72 hours of your visit in order to gain access to the Expo 2020 site.
It is mandatory to wear a face mask everywhere in Dubai - except when eating or drinking. Any type of face mask is accepted. It doesn't have to be surgical masks.
Health and safety regulations as well as travel regulations are changing frequently. Please inform yourself about the most recent developments by following the link above mentioned.
We moreover recommend to check with your chosen airline's health & safety regulations since they may apply even stricter rules than local authorities.
- Will IAAPA EMEA require attendees to wear face masks during the IAAPA Middle East Summit 2022?
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IAAPA requires all attendees to wear a face mask at all time, except when eating or drinking. Should local regulations be eased, we will inform you accordingly.
- Is accommodation included in the IAAPA Middle East Summit 2022 participation fee?
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Yes, the participation fee includes two nights of accommodation at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts. Our IAAPA Partner Hotel Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts has kindly offered preferential IAAPA rates (at 665 AED Single Occupancy and 765 AED Double Occupancy). Please note that these rates are inclusive of breakfast, park access, and basic WiFi. They are moreover inclusive of 7% municipality fee, 10% service charge, 5% VAT, and 15 AED which apply as Tourism Dirham fee in UAE per room per night.
For those attendees, who wish to book an additional night within the three nights before or after the event at preferential IAAPA rates, please contact by email: Event Specialist Diana Fernandes at [email protected] or by phone at +97 148 109 113.
- When is the payment deadline?
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Your participation and sponsorship is not confirmed until IAAPA has received full payment. Please pay your dues latest 10 days after receipt of your invoice, but no later than 2 weeks prior to the first event day. Your seat will be secured only upon receipt of payment. Thanks for your understanding that we will need to allocate your seat to the next person on the registration list if payment is outstanding after the payment deadline.
- Are there any sponsorship opportunities?
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Sponsorship opportunities are not available for this event at this point.
- Are children/spouses and/or partners allowed at the summit?
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IAAPA Middle East Summit is a business event. No one under the age of 18 may take part. Access to the programme is limited to attendees only. Please note that due to the current COVID-19 regulations, participation of spouse/partner is subject to availability. An attendee fee will be charged.
- What are the terms & conditions and the refund policy?
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We understand that the fast-changing circumstances related to COVID-19 regulations make a constant review of cost and travel commitments necessary for everyone. In case IAAPA decides to cancel the event, a full registration fee refund will be applied.
In case attendees decide to cancel their participation, before the cut-off date 10 February 2022 when IAAPA has paid 100% of costs to all partners of the event, IAAPA will assess cancellation requests on a case-by-case basis and ensure that cancellation fees are due in the amount of actual costs incurred only.
Please note that in the event of cancellation due to government-induced travel restrictions, attendees will be fully refunded if and only if, they can prove that their government has changed the travel regulations after their booking.
Refunds will only be processed on applicable registration fees. IAAPA will assess additional requests due to unforeseen circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Send cancellation requests to [email protected].
- Who can I contact for more information?
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The IAAPA EMEA Team is here to support you and provide the important information you need. Please contact the following representatives:
Event Logistics and Operations:
Manjana Roth ([email protected] or +49 1522 2405513)
Sponsorship Fulfilment:
Manjana Roth ([email protected] or +49 1522 2405513)