Barcelona, Spain

• Flight information
• Ground transportation
• Weather
• About
• Language
• Currency
• Tipping
• Stay connected
• COVID-19 Entry and Exit Requirements
• Visas
• Health
• Dietary Restrictions

The recommended airport is Barcelona Airport El Prat de Llobregart (BCN). The drive from the airport to the GLC hotel takes thirty minutes by car, depending on traffic.

The hotel is a thirty minute car ride from BCN.

You will need to arrange your own ground transportation to/from the airport as you arrive and depart for the GLC. Taxis are the most common forms of transportation and are readily available. Most airport transfers will cost around 30 Euros. All taxis in Barcelona are required to accept credit cards, but it is still recommended to have smaller bills if the machine is not working or your credit card is rejected.

Car rentals are available at BCN. Compare available vehicles and companies here to find the best option for your trip.

Weather

The average temperature in Barcelona in April is 18°C (67°F). The average high temperature is 18°C (67°F) and the average low is 12°C (55°F).

Dress code

Bring a sweater or blazer to GLC events. The hotels and venues are air-conditioned. Wearing layers will help you stay comfortable in the meeting rooms. The dress code for these evening socials is smart casual; please see the socials page for more information.

Men’s dress code glossary

• Business casual: Nice slacks; collared shirts
• Smart casual: Seasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks or nice jeans; dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar shirt or polo shirt

Women’s dress code glossary

• Business casual: Nice slacks or skirt; blouse
• Smart casual: Dress, skirt, dressy pants or nice jeans; dressy top

Country: Spain

Time Zone: CEST (Central European Standard Time) (UTC+01:00)

Please check www.timeanddate.com to find the time in your home city.

Currency: The Euro (€)

For currency converter tools, please visit Oanda.com or XE.com.

For etiquette information, please reference:

• Lonely Planet: About Barcelona
• Lonely Planet: Etiquette in Barcelona
• Today Translations: Business Culture and Etiquette in Spain

English is the official language of the 2022 EO Global Leadership Conference in Barcelona.

The currency used in Barcelona is the Euro (€).

Spain has both paper money and coins. There are currently eight coins in circulation: €0.01, €0.02, €0.05, €0.10, €0.20, €0.50, €1.00, €2.00. Additionally, there are seven banknotes issued: €1, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, and €500.

There are banks and ATMs located on most all main streets in Barcelona. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards are widely accepted in major restaurants and stores.

Tipping

Tipping is not expected in Barcelona, nor do the locals tip. If you do feel as though you want to leave a tip, a standard would be between 5 and 10 percent.

For more suggestions, please refer Barcelona’s official tourism website.

The country code for Spain is +34. When dialing a Spanish number from abroad, be sure to dial +34 before the area code and number.

Mobile phones are widely used throughout Spain. Contact your service provider before arriving in the Barcelona to determine if you should purchase an international plan or international roaming services.

Free Wi-Fi is available in most public places in Barcelona, such as hotel lobbies and coffee shops. The strength and speed of the signal varies.

The electrical current in Spain is 230 volts and 50 hertz (cycles per second). Wall outlets fit the following power sockets below (from right to left): C, F

To ensure the safety of your electronics, be sure you have a converter if you need one. A wide array of converters and universal adapters is available online.

To enter Spain, you’ll need a passport with at least six months validity. Visas aren’t required to enter most countries. Visit the Government of Spain – Ministry of Foreign Affairs for details about requirements on your country of origin. Please check your visa requirements as soon as possible because the process can be lengthy.

EO members are responsible for arranging their own travel to the events. Please be aware of all immigration and visa-related paperwork and associated fees. If you fail to receive the appropriate approvals to enter the country, you will be subject to EO’s cancellation policy.

EO takes no responsibility for acquiring or monitoring a member’s visa status. EO can support you in your quest for immigration approval by providing the following:

• Letters of invitation
• Hotel confirmation numbers (where applicable)
• Connections to the chapter members via the chapter manager

EO cannot:

• Sponsor members
• Guarantee costs or other monetary-related paperwork
• Liaise with ministries, immigration, embassies or consulates on behalf of any member

If you require a sponsorship for entry into the country, you assume all risk associated with registering for the event prior to getting approval and finding sponsors. EO cancellation policy applies. EO members are required to find other EO member sponsors on their own, including using eonetwork.org or through the EO chapter hosting the event. EO staff will not broker sponsorships.

Besides suggesting that travelers going to Spain are up to date on their vaccinations, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends most travelers to get hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccinations. For more health and safety recommendations for Spain, please visit the CDC website.

If you suffer from severe food allergies, we encourage you to SelectWisely and consider purchasing food and travel-translation cards to communicate your dietary needs.

EO members are responsible for fulfilling the entry requirements to be allowed entry to Spain and are responsible for being aware if they need a negative COVID-19 test to get back into their home country or if one is required by the airline. EO will not be able to provide personal assistance on testing if a negative COVID-19 test is required to enter back into your home country or by the airline. Members are responsible for fulfilling entry and exit requirements on their own. EO members are responsible for arranging their own travel in a timely manner—including, but not limited to, all entry requirements and testing, immigration and visa-related costs and paperwork.

Please refer to the below sites for detailed information on:

• Travel Safe Spain
• Spain Travel Health
• Testing facilities in Barcelona

COVID-19 event guidelines

In an effort to provide a safe experience for all attendees, staff and vendors, we want to make you aware of certain health and safety protocols that will be in place during the 2022 Global Leadership Conference. In order to participate in-person for the 2022 Global Leadership Conference, you must sign an Event Health and Safety Guidelines form which attests that you and your household are free from any COVID-19 symptoms beginning 14 days prior to the event.

In addition you must acknowledge that you will:

• Abstain from participating in any portion of the event if you are showing symptoms of illness or know you have experienced any recent, high-risk contacts with Covid exposure including fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath, or positive diagnosis.
• Abide by venue protocols should health checks prove that an attendee is unwell and needs to quarantine.
• If masks are required during any portion of the event, masks must be worn properly, over mouth and nose, during the duration of the event with exception of meal periods, where masks may be removed only when sitting and eating, or when participants are the primary communicator. Masks must be worn while going to and from restrooms in addition to being worn for the duration of the event.
• Refrain from non-essential contact that can make other participants feel uncomfortable such as hugging, kissing or close-range communication. Maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) from other participants as much as possible.

We are abiding by local laws, guidelines and requirements and are taking precautionary steps to protect all members of the EO community. All participants will be provided an Event Health and Safety Guidelines form to confirm your commitment to follow the safety guidelines prior to the event.

COVID-19 and travel insurance

EO highly recommends that you purchase travel insurance and verify the terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and requirements of your insurance policy before you travel and check with your travel insurance provider (whether you have a group, an individual or a credit-card type of insurance) about the following:

• Are you covered for COVID-19-related medical expenses, other non-COVID-19 emergency-related expenses, as well as interruptions to your travel plans? While some insurance companies may offer COVID-19 related medical expenses coverage, it may not include protection for other non-COVID-19 emergency-related expenses.
• Find out if you are covered for quarantine costs should you become infected with COVID-19 during your trip.
• Make sure you have travel insurance coverage for your entire trip as some insurers may limit options to extend policies after departure.
• Find out if you are covered for extended stays outside your home country.

Washington D.C., USA

• Flight information
• Ground transportation
• Weather
• About
• Language
• Currency
• Tipping
• Stay Connected
• COVID-19 Entry and Exit Requirements
• Visas
• Health
• Dietary Restrictions

The recommended airport is Reagan National Airport (DCA). The drive from the airport to the GLC hotel takes fifteen minutes by car, depending on traffic. You can also fly to Dulles International Airport (IAD), a thirty five minute drive from the GLC hotel, depending on traffic. Please note traffic in the Washington, DC area can be very heavy.

The hotel is a fifteen minute to hour long car ride from DCA or IAD.

You will need to arrange your own ground transportation to/from the airport as you arrive and depart for the GLC. Uber and Lyft are the most common forms of transportation and are readily available.

Car rentals are available at DCA and IAD. Compare available vehicles and companies here to find the best option for your trip from DCA and here from IAD.

Weather

The average temperature in Washington DC in April is 18°C (65°F). The average high temperature is 19°C (67°F) and the average low is 6°C (44°F).

Dress code

Bring a sweater or blazer to GLC events. The hotels and venues are air-conditioned. Wearing layers will help you stay comfortable in the meeting rooms. The dress code for these evening socials is smart casual; please see the socials page for more information.

Men’s dress code glossary

• Business casual: Nice slacks; collared shirts
• Smart casual: Seasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks or nice jeans; dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar shirt or polo shirt

Women’s dress code glossary

• Business casual: Nice slacks or skirt; blouse
• Smart casual: Dress, skirt, dressy pants or nice jeans; dressy top

Country: United States of America

Time Zone: EST (Eastern Standard Time) (UTC-05:00)

Please check www.timeanddate.com to find the time in your home city.

Currency: United States Dollar (USD)

For currency converter tools, please visit Oanda.com or XE.com.

For etiquette information, please reference:

• Lonely Planet: About Washington, DC
• Lonely Planet: Etiquette in Washington, DC
• Today Translations: Business Culture and Etiquette in the United States

English is the official language of the 2022 Global Leadership Conference in Washington DC.

The currency used in Washington DC is the United States Dollar ($).

The United States has both paper money and coins. There are currently four coins in circulation: $0.01, $0.05, $0.10, $0.25. Additionally, there are six banknotes issued: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

There are banks and ATMs located all around Washington, DC. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards are widely accepted in major restaurants and stores.

Tipping is a common practice in Washington, DC and usually expected unless service has been outrageously poor. A standard tip at restaurants is between 18 and 20 percent.

For more suggestions, please refer Washington DC’s official tourism website.

The country code for the United States is +1. When dialing a United States number from abroad, be sure to dial +1 before the area code and number.

Mobile phones are widely used throughout the United States. Contact your service provider before arriving in the Washington, DC to determine if you should purchase an international plan or international roaming services.

Free Wi-Fi is available in most public places in Washington, DC, such as hotel lobbies and coffee shops. The strength and speed of the signal varies.

The electrical current in the United States is 120 volts and 60 hertz (cycles per second). Wall outlets fit the following power sockets below (from right to left): A, B

To ensure the safety of your electronics, be sure you have a converter if you need one. A wide array of converters and universal adapters is available online.

To enter The United States, you’ll need a passport with at least six months validity. Visas aren’t required to enter most countries. Visit the US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs for details about requirements on your country of origin. Please check your visa requirements as soon as possible because the process can be lengthy.

EO members are responsible for arranging their own travel to the events. Please be aware of all immigration and visa-related paperwork and associated fees. If you fail to receive the appropriate approvals to enter the country, you will be subject to EO’s cancellation policy.

EO takes no responsibility for acquiring or monitoring a member’s visa status. EO can support you in your quest for immigration approval by providing the following:

• Letters of invitation
• Hotel confirmation numbers (where applicable)
• Connections to the chapter members via the chapter manager

EO cannot:

• Sponsor members
• Guarantee costs or other monetary-related paperwork
• Liaise with ministries, immigration, embassies or consulates on behalf of any member

If you require a sponsorship for entry into the country, you assume all risk associated with registering for the event prior to getting approval and finding sponsors. EO cancellation policy applies. EO members are required to find other EO member sponsors on their own, including using eonetwork.org or through the EO chapter hosting the event. EO staff will not broker sponsorships.

Besides suggesting that travelers going to the United States are up to date on their vaccinations, there are no further vaccination requirements for visitors to the United States. For more health and safety recommendations for the United States, please visit the CDC website.

If you suffer from severe food allergies, we encourage you to SelectWisely and consider purchasing food and travel-translation cards to communicate your dietary needs.

EO members are responsible for fulfilling the entry requirements to be allowed entry to the United States and are responsible for being aware if they need a negative COVID-19 test to get back into their home country or if one is required by the airline. EO will not be able to provide personal assistance on testing if a negative COVID-19 test is required to enter back into your home country or by the airline. Members are responsible for fulfilling entry and exit requirements on their own. EO members are responsible for arranging their own travel in a timely manner—including, but not limited to, all entry requirements and testing, immigration and visa-related costs and paperwork.

Please refer to the below sites for detailed information on:

• Entry to the United States
• Testing facilities in Washington DC

In an effort to provide a safe experience for all attendees, staff and vendors, we want to make you aware of certain health and safety protocols that will be in place during the 2022 Global Leadership Conference. In order to participate in-person for the 2022 Global Leadership Conference, you must sign an Event Health and Safety Guidelines form which attests that you and your household are free from any COVID-19 symptoms beginning 14 days prior to the event.

In addition you must acknowledge that you will:

• Abstain from participating in any portion of the event if you are showing symptoms of illness or know you have experienced any recent, high-risk contacts with COVID exposure including fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath, or positive diagnosis.
• Abide by venue protocols should health checks prove that an attendee is unwell and needs to quarantine.
• If masks are required during any portion of the event, masks must be worn properly, over mouth and nose, during the duration of the event with exception of meal periods, where masks may be removed only when sitting and eating, or when participants are the primary communicator. Masks must be worn while going to and from restrooms in addition to being worn for the duration of the event.
• Refrain from non-essential contact that can make other participants feel uncomfortable such as hugging, kissing or close-range communication. Maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 meters) from other participants as much as possible.

We are abiding by local laws, guidelines and requirements and are taking precautionary steps to protect all members of the EO community. All participants will be provided an Event Health and Safety Guidelines form to confirm your commitment to follow the safety guidelines prior to the event.

COVID-19 and travel insurance

EO highly recommends that you purchase travel insurance and verify the terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and requirements of your insurance policy before you travel and check with your travel insurance provider (whether you have a group, an individual or a credit-card type of insurance) about the following:

• Are you covered for COVID-19-related medical expenses, other non-COVID-19 emergency-related expenses, as well as interruptions to your travel plans? While some insurance companies may offer COVID-19 related medical expenses coverage, it may not include protection for other non-COVID-19 emergency-related expenses.
• Find out if you are covered for quarantine costs should you become infected with COVID-19 during your trip.
• Make sure you have travel insurance coverage for your entire trip as some insurers may limit options to extend policies after departure.
• Find out if you are covered for extended stays outside your home country.