WOCCU Negotiates Reduced Hotel Rates for Barcelona Conference

Hilton Diagonal Mar Already Sold Out

The Barcelona Princess Hotel.

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has negotiated reduced hotel rates for attendees at its 2009 World Credit Union Conference in Barcelona, Spain. Attendees who register by the May 20th "early bird" deadline can save a full third on room costs for the July 26-29 event.

In recognition of the ongoing financial crisis affecting many countries worldwide, new rates were negotiated last week to help attendees of the global event save money. The conference hotels and their discounted standard room prices include:

Hilton Diagonal Mar: Was €200; NOW €150 SOLD OUT
AC Barcelona: Was €165; NOW €110 (single occupancy)
Barcelona Princess: Was €165; NOW €110 (single occupancy)

Rates, based on availability, will be in effect through the May 20th "early bird" registration deadline. Attendees who have already registered will receive the reduced rates. For more info, visit www.woccu.org/hotelinfo.

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. WOCCU promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. WOCCU advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach.

WOCCU has implemented more than 275 technical assistance programs in 71 countries. Worldwide, 53,000 credit unions in 100 countries serve 188 million people. Learn more about WOCCU's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.