CODEL WILSON (MAY 5-10)

UNCLAS PRAGUE 000597 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN SUBJECT: CODEL WILSON (MAY 5-10) REF: SECSTATE 69749 ¶1. Embassy Prague welcomes and grants country clearance for to Representatives Joe Wilson and Madeleine Bordallo and Military Escort Carl Grunow to visit the Czech Republic, May 6-7. The delegation will be met at the airport by Kirk Samson, Economic officer, who will take them to their accomodations. Hotel accommodations have been reserved atthe Hotel President, nam. Curiovych 100, Prague 1, tel. (420) 234 614 100, fax (420) 234 614 110. Daily rate $208, tax, service and breakfast included. Latest time for cancellation without penalty is 48 hours before planned arrival. ¶2. Embassy point of contact will be Kirk Samson, tel: (420) 257 530 663 ext. 2966, mobile (420) 724 154 963, email: samsonkh@state.gov. ¶3. Security: All Americans are advised to be continually aware of their surroundings, alert to suspicious activities or individuals and to avoid large gatherings. With regard to crime, Prague is normally a very safe city by U.S. standards but visitors are encouraged to exercise common sense precautions and to be particularly wary of Prague's famously efficient pickpockets and scam artists. Special caution is warranted in and around train stations and when boarding, riding or exiting trams. When taking taxis, we recommend visitors insist that the meter be used or that travelers agree on a fare with the driver in advance. CABANISS