WoTUG - CPA 2017

Communicating Process Architectures 2017: Location

CPA 2017 is hosted by Kevin Vella, Head of Department in Computer Science at the University of Malta.

All conference events will take place at the Victoria Hotel in Sliema. Location information is available from its website here. The day sessions will be in the William Shakespeare Suite, with evening Fringe sessions in the Penny Black Bar.

Once home to Malta's aristocracy, the seaside town of Sliema is now a major commercial area known for its designer shops, buzzing bars and restaurants, rocky beaches and a picturesque promenade with an expansive sea view. Regular ferries are at hand to sail across the natural harbour and explore Valletta, the historical capital of Malta.

The Victoria Hotel occupies a unique location that is surrounded by tranquil and traditional Maltese town houses, yet only a few steps away from Sliema's commercial centre and the sea. It is also just a five minute drive away from St Julian's, a top nightlife spot in Malta.

Visit the Maltese tourism authority's website for information about Malta: getting there, what to see and do, events and getting around.

While delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodation, here are some options:

Victoria Hotel – 4*; Gorg Borg Olivier Street, SLM 1807, Sliema
(conference venue)
Web: http://www.victoriahotel.com
Tel: +356 21 334 711
Email: thevictoria@axhotelsmalta.com
The Palace Hotel – 5*; High Street, SLM 1542, Sliema
Web: http://www.thepalacemalta.com
Tel: +356 21 333 444
Email: thepalace@axhotelsmalta.com
Palazzo Capua =E2=80=93 4*; Gorg Borg Olivier Street, SLM 1807, Sliema
Web: http://www.palazzocapuamalta.com
Tel: +356 21 334 711
Email: thevictoria@axhotelsmalta.com (same as the Victoria above)

Other hotels are listed on the Maltese tourism authority's website (see above): useful pages are search for hotels, more search for hotels, lists of hotels, more lists of hotels and hotel directory (PDF 6.9Mbytes). [Note: to search for hotels in the Sliema district, choose "Tas-Sliema" from the Location selection field.]

Here are the standard cab fares for airport transfers. Currently, the fare from MIA to Sliema is listed as €20. Be sure to agree on the fare before boarding a taxi. Here are some popular cab services with mobile apps: ecabs, hi cabs and greenr.

Here is the Sliema/Valletta ferry service schedule.

Finally, here are public transport routes and timetables.