Do I need to be vaccinated? In order to fly into Spain, you must be able to provide evidence of one of the following:

1. Proof of vaccination – The full vaccination must have been received at least 14 days before arrival.
2. Proof of recovered status – If you’ve recovered from coronavirus, you can present your positive test result as proof. The test result is valid from 11 to 180 days after you tested positive.
3. A negative test result – You can present a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours old, or a negative rapid antigen test that is a maximum of 24 hours old.

The above applies to all persons 12 years of age and older.

What other Covid-19 measures will be in place?

As we will have people travelling to Spain from all over the world, we want to do all we can to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. Therefore, in accordance with national and hotel regulations, all guests will be required to wear masks while inside in public areas. When seated to eat, masks may be removed but should be worn when moving around the restaurant. For more information, read these ten tips for enjoying your hotel stay safely and keep yourself up-to-date with the current regulations in Spain as well as your country of departure and the countries you will transit through.

Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?

Whether you need a visa or not will depend on your nationality. Most American citizens can currently enter Spain without a visa. Please check here to find out if you need a Schengen Tourist Visa. If you need a Letter of Invitation to apply for a visa, please contact Ronell King as soon as possible. The whole visa process can take several weeks, so please let us know ASAP.

Where is the nearest airport and how do I get from the airport to the hotel?

The nearest airport is Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport. It has the airport code ALC. The hotel is approximately 40 minutes from the airport. A shuttle service will be available at peak times. This will incur an additional cost. We will inform you in due course about the cost and how you can reserve a seat. Taxis are available at the airport throughout the day, while the Alsa bus to Benidorm is available from 06:00 to 23:00. The cheapest option is to take the bus to Benidorm, and to take a short taxi journey from there to the Grand Luxor Hotel (approx. 12 €). You can find more information here.

Which meals are included in the price?

The 140 € conference fee includes all meals and breaks during the main conference, starting with the afternoon coffee break on Tuesday and ending with lunch on Thursday. For every night you stay, breakfast is included for the next day.

Can I come earlier to the conference or stay on?

Yes! The special rates that Acts 29 have negotiated for bed and breakfast are guaranteed from Friday 13 – Friday 20 May. To get these rates, you must book through the Acts 29 booking page. Please note that room rates and villa rates will apply (e.g., if you were 6 people in a villa and at the end of the conference two people stay on a day longer than the rest, those two people will be expected to pay the cost for the whole villa for the extra day. We therefore recommend that groups try to arrive and depart on the same day.)

What weather can I expect and is there a dress code?

The average high temperature in May is 22ºC (71.6° Fahrenheit). We have no specific dress code at the conference. Most of the indoor spaces will be air-conditioned. Wear what you feel comfortable in. For evening dinner, please no beach wear.

Do I have to stay at the same hotel?

We have chosen this specific location in Spain because it allows a group of our size to have accommodation and meetings in one place. Our research has shown that the majority of people come to the conference to be able to network and meet with other like-minded people. Staying in the same place where we have our meetings is intended to facilitate this networking.

The cost is still quite high for me, is there help available?

Yes! Scroll below to the section called Sponsorship and fill in the form to apply for help.

Can I make a donation to help others attend the conference?

Yes! You can either scroll down to the Sponsorship section and click on the link to make a donation using PayPal, OR you can add a donation at the end of the booking process.

Is there a children’s programme?

Typically, we do not encourage young children to come to our conferences. If you are travelling with a baby, please let us know during the registration process so we can prepare your room accordingly.

Will the theme park be open when we are there?

Due to the pandemic, the Terra Mítica theme park is currently closed. Guests do, however, have free access to the neighbouring Mundomar Animal Park.

Will there be books for sale?

Yes! We will add more information here shortly.

Are there any additional charges I should be aware of?

As we are a large group, and in order to facilitate a quicker check-in and check-out, you will not be able to charge anything to your room. Additional drinks or meals purchased will have to be paid for at the time of purchase using a credit card. Entrance to the Spa area is not included (25 € per adult).

What is your cancellation policy?

A full refund will be given for bookings cancelled before 20 February 2022. Bookings cancelled between 21 Feb–20 Mar will be given a 50% refund. Any cancellations made after 20 March cannot be refunded, but the option will be given to donate your reservation. All cancellations will incur a 10€ administration fee.

In case of full cancellation by the hotel, all payments (minus transaction fees) will be reimbursed.

Should the worldwide Covid-19 situation deteriorate and it becomes apparent that the majority of booked guests cannot travel, we will work with the hotel to find an alternative date. All reservations will then carry over to the new date.

Registrations will close on 5 May 2022.

What if my flights are cancelled?

Travelling during a global pandemic is challenging for us all. Guests, event organisers, and hotels are all trying to minimise the risk of losing money. We therefore recommend that you take out travel insurance that will reimburse you if, for whatever reason, you are unable to travel.