Argentina 2016
Global Business Assignment
3-8 April 2016
Logistics
Flights
Accommodation
Visas
Dress code
Timetable
Partners
Insurance
Risk Assesment
Health
Flights
You may now go ahead and book your flights to Argentina.
London Business School will provide transfers from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (airport code: EZE) to the hotel.
You are required to be at the hotel by 17:00 on Sunday 3 April. You are free to leave on the morning of Saturday 9 April.
Once you have booked your flights, please submit your flight information via the registration form. This information is used for us to arrange your transfers to and from the airport.
Visa information
It is your responsibility to check if you require a visa and make plans to enable you to obtain a visa as soon as possible.
If you live in the UK, you can check on the link below:
http://www.clond.mrecic.gov.ar/en/node/2424
Last year, most of the students who needed visas applied for a tourist visa, but this can vary from Embassy to Embassy and from year to year, so it is important that you check with your local Embassy now.
If you need to apply for a visa, please check what paperwork is required from you to make the application, as this can vary depending on which type of visa the Embassy has recommended you apply for.
Invitation letters
We are happy to provide you with a notarised ‘invitation letter’ to support your visa application. If you need a notarised letter, please email Mariana.
Reciprocity fee for US, Canadian and Australian citizens
Tourist from the US, Canada and Australia are required to pay a reciprocity fee before entering Argentina. The reciprocity fee has to be paid online prior to arrival in Argentina. To pay, please go to the link below and scroll down for "Reciprocity Fee".
http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesibleingles/?inicio
Accommodation
A room has been booked for you at the Alvear Art Hotel, which is located in a traditional area of Buenos Aires, declared a historical site - the San MartÃn Square. This is just a few steps away from the shopping street Calle Florida and the famous 9 de Julio Avenue, the widest avenue in the world, and a few block away from the financial area of Buenos Aires.
Alvear Art Hotel, Suipacha 1036, Buenos Aires.
Check in: 3 pm, Sunday 3 April
Check out: 12 noon, Saturday 9 April
London Business School will cover the cost of bed and breakfast, an optional tour of the city on Sunday afternoon and for an opening and closing dinner. You will be responsible for settling payment for all other costs.
Additional nights or rooms can be booked via the registration form. These will be at your own cost, but we can get a preferential rate. Please note that you may be able to find better rates online.
Dress Code
Please be prepared to dress in business casual attire for company visits and speakers.
We will expect more formal wear for some evening events.
Timetable
Week overview (Pdf)
Sunday 3 April
Monday 4 April
Tuesday 5 April
Wednesday 6 April
Thursday 7 April
Friday 8 April
Saturday 9 April
During the GBA, you will receive daily memos from the programme team. These will outline the following day's schedule and highlight any updates or changes. Please refer to the memos for exact timings and schedule for the day.
Please find below your timetable for the week as well as detailed overviews of each day's activities
Partners/friends
Insurance
You will be covered by School insurance for the official times of the trip. If you plan to stay in Argentina any longer you will not be covered by our insurance and must purchase your own.
Please note that for electrical goods you will only be covered for up to £500. Any additional cover must be made at your own expense. Laptops are not covered under this policy.
If you would like a copy of the London Business School insurance policy please click here . We will also carry a copy with us in Argentina.
Please let us know via the registration form if you plan to share your room with a partner/friend. You will be responsible for covering the additional cost.
Please ensure they are aware that you will be occupied for most of every day and some evenings with mandatory assignment activities.
Partners are welcome to join us for the city tour on Sunday afternoon as well as for our closing dinner and some other evening events in the week. Please refrain from bringing partners to other scheduled events.
Risk Assessment
London Business School has a duty of care toward all persons working in and travelling to other countries. This includes students working and travelling on School sponsored study trips. We would therefore request that you complete the risk assessment form.
Health
Please make sure to consult with your local GP, especially if you are intending to travel around Argentina.
Courses or boosters usually advised: hepatitis A.
Other vaccines to consider: tetanus; typhoid; yellow fever; rabies.
http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/south-america--antarctica/argentina.aspx