Location and travel advice

THE is committed to ensuring that all delegates experience a safe, inclusive and enjoyable visit to our events. To help prepare for your visit to our upcoming event, we encourage you to review the travel advice and information below.

Prior to travel, we recommend that delegates refer to the travel advice and instructions provided by their home country's embassy.

Silverbox Ballroom at Hotel ICON
17 Science Museum Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong

Some delegates may require a visa to enter the country. Please note that it can take several weeks to process a visa application so early application is recommended.

 Check requirements under "'Part II'

We can provide visa invitation letters for ticket holders when requested. Please email a photo/scan of your passport to events@timeshighereducation.com once you have booked your ticket.

We cannot accept any responsibility for visa applications. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy for the ticket fee will apply.

We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your trip. Please contact your travel agent for further details.

By taxi

The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and taxis are available at the airport.

By train and metro

Take the Airport Express train from Hong Kong International Airport to Kowloon Station. From here take the MTR metro to Nam Cheong Station then to Hung Hom Station. Hotel ICON is a 7-minute walk from Hung Hom Station exit D1 and the full journey takes approximately 1 hour.

Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.

Below you will find information about the official event hotels, as well as a map through which you can easily browse for hotels and private accommodations if you do not wish to stay at the official hotels. Hover over an accommodation to view travel times and distances to the venue.

Hotel ICON

17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

We have secured a discounted rate for rooms booked between 27 Nov – 1 Dec. To book, click on the relevant black pin on the map below and apply the promo code TGAF24.

New World Millennium Hong Kong

72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong

We have secured a discounted rate for rooms booked between 27 Nov – 1 Dec. To book, click on the relevant black pin on the map below and apply the promo code GPOLYTHE.

To protect your personal safety we recommend:

• avoiding having valuables on show
• taking safe and reliable transport
• travelling with colleagues or other delegates, especially at night
• being alert in crowded and tourist areas, airports, restaurants, pubs and bars and on public transport
• keeping your card in sight and concealing your PIN when using ATMs and paying by card

Hong Kong's main emergency service number is 999. Call this number if you need urgent help from police, fire or ambulance services.

What is the main language?
Cantonese is spoken by almost 90% of the population, however English is widely used in commercial, legal activities, stores and metro stations.

Which currency can I use?
Hong Kong's currency is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) which is divided into 100 cents. Notes come in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 and coins in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollar and 50, 20 and 10 cents. While most shops and restaurants accept credit cards, it is still a good idea to have some cash on you (especially small change). ATMs are easily accessible in most shopping malls, petrol stations and supermarkets.

Which plug socket is used?
Hong Kong uses type D and G plug sockets. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz. We would recommend bringing a universal adapter.

Will wi-fi be available?
Free wi-fi is available throughout the venue. Connection details will be displayed at the check-in desk.

Are there data roaming charges?
You will need to check the exact charges with your network provider but most international delegates will incur high data roaming charges. We recommend buying an eSIM via Airalo which gives you 1GB of data for 7 days for US$4.50. Use our referral code TIMESH7718 for US$3 off. We recommend checking that your phone supports eSIMs before making your purchase.