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Conference Venue

Mercure Hotel, Penang

Accommodation

Official Conference Venue & Primary Accommodation

Mercure Penang Beach Hotel (Host Venue)

📍 Distance: 0 km (The conference takes place right here!)

Alternative Accommodation Options Near Mercure Penang Beach (0km – 7km)

1. Tanjung Point Residences

0.2 km

🚗 Drive Time: < 1 minute

🚶 Easily accessible via a short stroll along the beach

2. Hompton Hotel by the Beach

0.8 km

🚗 Drive Time: 2 minutes

🚶 9-minute walk

3. Flamingo Hotel by The Beach

1.2 km

🚗 Drive Time: 3 minutes

🚶 14-minute walk

4. Jazz Hotel Penang

1.5 km

🚗 Drive Time: 3 minutes

5. Citadines Tanjung Tokong Penang

2.1 km

🚗 Drive Time: 5 minutes

6. M Social Resort Penang

2.3 km

🚗 Drive Time: 6 minutes

7. Lost Paradise Resort

2.6 km

🚗 Drive Time: 6 minutes

8. Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort

3.2 km

🚗 Drive Time: 7 minutes

9. Ascott Gurney Penang

4.1 km

🚗 Drive Time: 8 minutes

10. Gurney Bay Hotel

4.5 km

🚗 Drive Time: 9 minutes

11. G Hotel Gurney & G Hotel Kelawai

4.6 km

🚗 Drive Time: 9 minutes

12. Penang Marriott Hotel / Marriott Executive Apartments

4.9 km

🚗 Drive Time: 10 minutes

13. DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

5.0 km

🚗 Drive Time: 9 minutes

14. Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

6.2 km

🚗 Drive Time: 11 minutes

15. Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

7.0 km

🚗 Drive Time: 12 minutes

Important Note:
Attendees are encouraged to compare accommodation rates. While direct hotel booking links may be provided for convenience, competitive market rates or seasonal promotions may also be available through major online travel platforms.

Visa Information

VISA APPLICATION

Participants attending ICNP2026 in Malaysia may require a visa, depending on their nationality. We recommend checking the visa requirements well in advance to ensure a smooth application process.

Please refer to the links below:

  • Entry requirement by country: Click here to find out about Entry Requirements into Malaysia.
  • e-Visa: Click here to find out about the eVisa application .

MDAC

Beginning 1 January 2024, all foreign citizens travelling to Malaysia are required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) three (3) days prior to arrival, except for the list.

MDAC must be submitted to this link.

YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

As per international health regulations, travelers arriving from yellow fever endemic countries or any country with an active yellow fever transmission or those transiting through such areas, are required to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate upon entry to Malaysia. The vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before travel.

To determine if this requirement applies to you, please check the list of countries with yellow fever transmission risk and ensure compliance before your journey.

For more details and to verify the requirements, visit the World Health Organization (WHO) Yellow Fever Information Page.

Stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you to ICOMOS GA2026 in Malaysia!

Link 1: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/)

Link 2: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/

Link 3: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/img/infographic_2.png

Link 4: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

Link 5: https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/countries-with-risk-of-yellow-fever-transmission-and-countries-requiring-yellow-fever-vaccination-(november-2022)

Travel Grants and Awards

1. MNPS Members

The Malaysian Natural Products Society (MNPS) offers Travel Grant Awards for attending ICNP2026. The application dateline is 31 July 2026. For more details and to apply, please visit the MNPS website.

2. USM Postgraduate Students

USM also offers the Postgraduate Conference Fund to all registered USM Research Mode students (Master's or PhD) who wish to attend conferences as oral presenters, either physically or online. The application deadline is 15th October 2026. For more details and to apply, please visit the IPS website.

Places of Interest

Entopia, Penang

Escape, Penang

Bendera Hill, Penang

Penang Avatar Secret Garden

George Town, Penang

Tropical Spice Garden, Penang

1. Right in Tanjung Bungah (Within 5 Mins)

  • Penang Floating Mosque (Masjid Terapung): Located just 2.5 km away. This is a
    gorgeous coastal mosque built entirely on stilts over the sea. It looks spectacular
    during high tide when it genuinely appears to be floating.
  • Tanjung Bungah Public Beach & Water Sports Centre: Right outside your door.
    It is highly popular for renting kayaks, jet skis, and catching beachside sunsets
    away from the heavier Batu Ferringhi crowds.

2. Heading South (Towards Tanjung Tokong & City Side — 5 to 10 Mins)

  • Penang Avatar Secret Garden: (~2.3 km away) Located behind the Tua Pek Kong
    Temple in Tanjung Tokong. This beachside park is completely transformed at night
    with neon, multi-colored LED lights wrapped around the trees to mimic the
    bioluminescent forest from the movie Avatar.
  • Straits Quay Marina Mall: (~3.5 km away) A beautiful, colonial-style upscale
    retail marina promenade. It is a fantastic spot to walk along the piers, look at the
    yachts, and enjoy waterfront dining, bars, and cafés

3. Heading North (Towards Batu Ferringhi Nature Strip — 10 to 15 Mins)

  • TeddyVille Museum: (~4.5 km away) Located inside the DoubleTree Resort, this
    is a fun, lighthearted museum tracking the history of Penang entirely through
    detailed, miniature teddy bear dioramas.
  • Batu Ferringhi Night Market: (~7 km away) A sprawling night bazaar that comes
    alive every evening. It is great for hunting down local souvenirs, clothing, artwork,
    and snacking on street food.

4. Day Trip Essentials (15 to 25 Mins) - If you want to stretch your perimeter just slightly past the immediate neighborhood, these world-class attractions are easily accessible by car or Grab ride up the coast:

  • Tropical Spice Garden: A lush, award-winning bio-reserve and eco-tourism
    garden set inside a natural rainforest.
  • Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm: A massive, stunningly designed indoor glass
    vivarium featuring over 13,000 free-flying butterflies and invertebrates.
  • ESCAPE Penang: A world-record-holding adventure park featuring the world's
    longest water slide and zip coaster, ideal for thrill-seekers