Exhibitor Info

The center features over 25,000 square meters of multi-functional areas including exhibition areas, event halls, conference facilities, ballrooms and catering services. The center is surrounded by 55,000 square meters of parking and landscaping areas.

The venue benefits from state-of-the-art services and facilities to both visitors and exhibitors including business centers, registration, VIP reception lounges, storage areas and 24-hour security.


How to Get There

Show opening Hours
IFP exhibitions will be open to trade visitors and business buyers from 4 PM till 10 PM daily.

Official Stand Fitting Contractor
Exhibitors requiring stand construction, display services or additional work to the organiser's stand fitting service may contact the official stand contractor for a quote without obligation:
EXPONET
P.O.Box: 55576 Beirut - Lebanon
Tel: +961 1 485555
Fax: +961 1 486666

Shipment Coordinators
BEIRUT CARGO CENTER s.a.r.l.
4th Fl, Suite 41, Sehnaoui Bldg Charles Hélou Avenue
P.O.Box 17-5040 Beirut - Lebanon
Tel: +961 1 585582
Fax: +961 1 585580
E-mail: bcc@bcc.com.lb
Website: www.bcc.com.lb
Contact Name: Mr. Joseph Harb

Insurance:
It is the EXHIBITOR'S RESPONSIBILITY to insure that their exhibits are covered by adequate insurance cover for the shipment + duration, re-packing and re-exporting from the exhibition.

Security
24-hour security is provided by the organizers during the show. However, exhibitors are advised to take adequate precautions and insure that all articles and valuable items are insured. The organizers will not be responsible for the safety of articles of any kind brought into the exhibition hall by the exhibitors, their staff or any person whatsoever.

Stand Personnel
Multilingual temporary staff are available, please contact the organizers.

Exhibitors' Passes
Exhibitors and their staff will be issued passes which must be worn at all times, during before and after the exhibition.

Show Catalogue
The show catalogue will be printed in English and Arabic and will contain general exhibition information, a layout plan of the stands, an entry of 50 words from each exhibitor, a product index, exhibitor's complete contact information and advertisements.

Exhibitor's attention is drawn to the advantages to be gained from advertising in the catalogue, which will be retained by visitors and used as a source of reference for many months after the show. For more detailed information, please contact the organizer.

Telecommunications
An international telephone and fax service is available from the Business Center. Also, from telephones, cellular phones and fax machines to video conferencing and internet access: You can rent equipment to fit your every technical requirement. To find the system you are looking for, please contact the organizer.

Restaurant
A fast food and beverage service is available at the cafeteria located at the left hand side of the open air exhibition area.

Parking
Ample car parking facilities are available adjacent to the exhibition center.
A courtesy bus service will operate between the main hotels and the exhibition center.

Seminars / Conferences
For all phases of trade fair planning, implementation and follow-up. Conference Room and facilities are available upon request.

Visitor Registration
Trade visitors will fill a registration ticket before entering the hall. A pre-registration system has been developed by IFP Group and is designed to facilitate easy registration of international trade visitors, allowing them immediate entry to the exhibition ground.
A comprehensive show catalogue will be available at the registration counters, containing a general floor plan with exhibitor's stand numbers, country and product indexes, complete exhibitor information, and promotional advertisements for exhibitors. Show catalogues are distributed free of charge to trade visitors.

Transportation
Automobile rental companies provide self-driven cars or cars with a chauffeur.

Credit Cards
Visitors will find that many credit cards are accepted in larger establishments: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Diners Club.

Currency
Foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank. The monetary unit is the Lebanse Pound (LB), and the average exchange rate is 1US$ =1500 LB.

Travel Accommodation & Visa's

Air Travel
Beirut, Lebanon is well connected with all the major cities of the world thanks to a wide selection of Air lines serving Beirut’s International Airport.

Accommodation
Beirut is well provided with hotels of international standard. However, exhibitors are recommended to reserve at an early stage directly or through their travel agent or apply for the organizer’s list of hotels.

Bus Service
A courtesy bus service will operate between the main hotels and the exhibition center.

Passport & Visa Requirements
All visitors to Lebanon need a valid Entry Visa, which can either be obtained at the Beirut Airport or through your local Lebanese Embassies. In countries with no Lebanese diplomatic representation, Exhibitors should contact our Official Travel Agent.

Travelers holding passports from the following countries can obtain visas at the airport:

Andorra Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belgium Bella Russia Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chili China Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark

Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Great Britain Greece Herzegovina Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Kazakhstan Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Liechtenstein

Lithuania Luxembourg Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Macaw Island Maldives Malaysia Malta Mexico Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Panama Peru Poland Portugal Qatar Romania

Russia San Marino Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Tajikistan Turkmenistan UAE Ukraine USA Uzbekistan Venezuela Yugoslavia

Exhibitors should apply for their Visa at the Lebanese Embassy in their country at least 3 WEEKS prior to traveling , as a Visit/Business Visa process takes 15-20 working days.

Important: By resolution of the Arab League, entry to Lebanon will be denied to any holder of a passport containing an Israeli stamp.

The Organizers cannot be held responsible for any Exhibitor who fails to obtain his/her Visa in time for the show.

Health
Although vaccinations are not mandatory, it is recommended for the exhibitors to be inoculated against typhoid, cholera and tetanus.