Hotel
The 2009 HIMSS Middle East Health IT Leadership Summit will be held at the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.
A hidden retreat set amid 124 acres of ocean and desert scenery just fifteen minutes from the Sultanate’s capital of Muscat, the luxurious Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa expresses the welcoming heritage of Oman.
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa goes beyond the offering of other Oman resorts as it is comprised of three hotels, each of which caters to a variety of different needs. Al Waha (The Oasis), an ideal family vacation getaway, Al Bandar (The Town), in the heart of the resort where the conference facilities are located, and Al Husn (The Castle), an exclusive six-star indulgence. All three hotels are within walking distance of each other with hotel shuttles also available to guests.
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, is the most extensive and well-appointed private spa in Oman, with twelve treatment villas that create a sanctuary of personal rejuvenation and relaxation.
Please click here to make reservations.
To find out more about the hotel, click here.
Please be sure to use the Group Code HIL151109 in order to receive the discounted conference rates.
| Hotel | Rate (single)* |
| Al Waha | 95 OMR |
| Al Bandar | 120 OMR |
| Al Husn | 165 OMR |
*rates include breakfast and internet access in guest rooms
Travel
The resort is approximately 45 minutes by car from Muscat International Airport and 15 minutes to the Old City of Muscat.
Information on the airport and airlines flying in and out of Muscat can be found at http://www.omanairports.com/seeb_Airlines.asp
While there are no rail connections from the airport, taxis are readily available and cost approximately USD 30 - 50 for the trip to the resort. Agree to the fare before leaving the airport, as meters are not commonly used in Oman.
If you would like the hotel to arrange a car pickup for you please call + 968 24 77 6666 at least one day in advance. An airport representative will meet you upon arrival; your chauffeur will be waiting for you outside the arrival terminal.
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Cathy Ryan, CMP
Senior Manager
HIMSS Europe
+ 32 2 793 7634
cryan@himssME.org
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Kelly Laidler
Senior Director
HIMSS
+ 1 312 915 9285
klaidler@himss.org
Jeremy Bonfini
Senior Vice President, Global
HIMSS
+ 1 703 562 8842
jbonfini@himss.org
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