Venue:  Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro

With stunning beach-front location overlooking the blue-green Atlantic Ocean, the hotel is designed to create a tranquil and modern atmosphere, with the cool-casualness that Rio is famous for.

You can check-in as early as October 29th and check out by November 12th

Need assistance? Please contact Elizabeth Hoover, hoover@flightsafety.org

Hotel Information:

  • Check-in time is 3:00 PM
    • If you would like to check in before 3:00 PM, please coordinate directly with the hotel. You may be required to pay a half-day rate.
  • Check-out time is 12:00 PM
    • If you would like to have a late check-out, please make this request when making your reservation and will be subject to availability and applicable rates.
  • Reservations made through the website will have their credit cards charged 10 days prior to check-in and follow a non-refundable and non-changeable cancellation policy.

Travel Resources:

Visa Information

Citizens traveling from Australia, Canada, and the US do not need a visa for IASS 2024.

To check visa requirements for any other country, please visit the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.  

Electric Power

The sockets are type N, with three round pins, 110 or 120 volts. It is recommended to take a universal adapter if you are going to use electrical appliances from other countries. Many hotels and buildings have alternative outlets for 220 volts.

Weather

Experience the beauty of spring in Rio de Janeiro during IASS. Enjoy mild, dry weather, fewer crowds, and spacious beaches with temperatures in the low 80s.

Staying Safe

  • Avoid walking alone at night or in isolated or unfamiliar areas.
  • Do not display valuables or attract attention with expensive clothes or accessories.
  • Do not react in case of robbery or attempted robbery.
  • Keep your documents and money in a safe place and only take what you need to leave.
  • Respect local laws and authorities.

Places to visit while in Rio...

Christ the Redeemer
One of the seven wonders of the modern world, it is a 38-meter-high statue that stands at the top of Corcovado Mountain, offering a panoramic view of the city.

Sugarloaf Mountain
A complex of hills located at the entrance to Guanabara Bay, accessible by a cable car that takes visitors to its summit, where you can enjoy a stunning landscape.

Copacabana Beach
One of the most famous beaches in the world, it is a 4-kilometer promenade that brings together hotels, restaurants, kiosks and a lively nightlife.

The Maracanã
One of the largest football stadiums in the world, stage for major sporting events and music shows, it is a symbol of Rio's passion for football.

Botanical Garden
One of the most beautiful and important botanical gardens in the world, it is a space for the preservation of flora and fauna, with more than 8 thousand species of plants, lakes, fountains and historical monuments.