ISO Technical Committee TC-28 Petroleum products and lubricants Meeting - Buenos Aires 2008

PROGRAMME

Meeting Dates and Places

The ISO Technical Committee TC-28 Petroleum products and lubricants Meeting will take place in the City of Buenos Aires, at the MELIÁ Buenos Aires Hotel, between May 27 and 29, 2008.

MELIÁ Buenos Aires HOTEL
Reconquista 945 (C1003BS)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel +54 11 4891 3800
FAX +54 11 4891 3853
E-mail: ventas@meliabuenosaires.com.ar
Web: www.solmelia.com

IRAM, INSTITUTO ARGENTINO DE NORMALIZACIÓN Y CERTIFICACIÓN
Casa Central perú 556 (C1068AAB)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel +54 11 4346 0600
FAX +54 11 4346 0601
E-mail: iram-iso@iram.org.ar
Web: www.iram.org.ar

Registration

All delegates and their accompanying people are required to register by completing the Registration Form attached.

Please complete the information requested as to your attendance and that of your accompanying people, if any, to meetings and social events.

The Registration Form needs to be sent before April 11, 2008, to tc28buenosaires@iram.org.ar

For on-line registration click here

Accommodation

Rooms with special rates have been pre-booked for delegates at the following hotels: MELIA bUENOS Aires HOTEL, DAZZLER TOWER HOTEL, NH FLORIDA HOTEL, ELEVAGE HOTEL and PRINCIPADO HOTEL.

The hotels are located at the center of the city, the Retiro neighborhood.
You can locate them on the map.

DELEGATES WILL NEED TO MAKE THEIR OWN RESERVATIONS

ROOM PRE-BOOKINGS AT THE ABOVE HOTELS AND SPECIAL RATES WILL BE VALID UNTIL
APRIL 11, 2008.

At the moment of making the reservation it is important to mention that they are delegates to the ISO/TC 28 meeting, in order to have the special rates.

THE RATES BELOW ARE PER ROOM, PER NIGHT. BREAKFAST AND TAX ARE INCLUDED.

MELIÁ Buenos Aires HOTEL (5 stars)
Reconquista 945 (C1003BS) - Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: +54 11 4891-3818 Fax: +54 11 4891-3829
E-mail: pmaltas@meliabuenosaires.com.ar
Web: www.solmelia.com
Standard Single / Standard Double: US$ 157.-
Superior Single / Superior Double: US$ 194.-

DAZZLER TOWER HOTEL (4 stars)
San Martín 920 – Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: + 54 11 5217-5727 / Fax: + 54 11 5217-5701
E-mail: cvillalva@fenhoteles.com
Web: www.fenhoteles.com
Standard Single / Standard Double: US$ 149.-

NH FLORIDA HOTEL (4 stars)
San Martin 839 (C1003BS) – Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: +54 11 5776 6464 Fax: +54 11 5776 6446
E-mail: reservas.mercosur@nh-hotels.com
Web: www.nh-hotels.com
Standard Single / Standard Double: US$ 133.-

ELEVAGE BUENOS AIRES HOTEL (4 stars)
Maipú 960 (C1003BS) – Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: + 54 11 4891 8021 Fax:+ 54 11 4891 8099
E-mail: federicoc@elevage.com.ar
Web: www.elevage.com.ar
Executive Single / Executive Twin: US$ 129.-

PRINCIPADO HOTEL (4 stars)
Paraguay 481 (1057AAC) – Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tel: + 54 11 ) 4313 3022 Fax: + 54 11 4313 3952
E-mail: hotel@principado.com.ar
Web: www.principado.com.ar
Standard Single: US$ 100.-
Standard Double: US$ 116.-

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR BOOKING:

Credit card number, cardholder name, validity date, security code and name of issuing bank, signature and name.

- Hotels do not require down payment.
- Hotels will penalize “no shows”.

For information about other hotels in Buenos Aires, please refer to:

www.turismo.gov.ar

Arrival and Accreditation

Delegates are invited to get their accreditations at the Accreditation and Information Desk upon their arrival in Buenos Aires, as soon as they possibly can.

The Accreditation and Information Desk will be located at the Foyer of the Alejandro Casona Room, Level -1 of the MELIÁ Buenos Aires HOTEL.

Upon accreditation in Buenos Aires, each delegate will receive:

• The preliminary list of delegates attending the meeting.
• A badge with the full name of the delegate, the organization and the country he / she represents.
• Badges for accompanying people.
• Invitations to social events.
• An updated version of the Agenda and general information.
• A map of downtown Buenos Aires.
• The location of restaurants near the venue of the event.

Badge colors will be as follows:

• white, for delegates
• yellow, for accompanying people
• green, for IRAM’s staff.

Delegates are kindly requested to carry their badges along to their Meeting activities and social events.

The Accreditation and Information Desk will supply assistance and information to delegates and accompanying people regarding the City of Buenos Aires, tours prior to and after the Meeting, reservations and flight confirmations.

Transport

The Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) is 38 km away from the MELIÁ Buenos Aires HOTEL (40 minutes approximately by car).

The Jorge Newbery Domestic Airport (Aeroparque) is within the boundaries of the City of Buenos Aires. (15 minutes approximately by car).

Upon arrival at the airport, delegates are suggested to use the cab services of the companies located at the “Arrivals” area, just beyond the Customs desks, to get to their hotels. They can rent a private cab with a driver: a “remise” for approximately US$ 35.- from Ezeiza and US$ 10 from Aeroparque.

Passengers will need to pay a US$ 18.- airport duty when leaving the country.

Passports, Visas and Vaccines

People from certain countries are required for visas and certain vaccines to enter Argentina.
Please check with the Argentinean Embassy or Consulate in your country to find about this request.

If a visa is required, and you need to, you may request a formal invitation. Please indicate so on the Registration Form.

Currency

The Peso (ARS) is the Argentinean currency. The exchange rate of the Peso (ARS) vis á vis the US Dollar (USD) floats. There are 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100-Peso notes.
There are 1-Peso and 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50-Cent coins.

Enchange Rate

Foreign currency and traveler checks can be exchanged at banks, authorized exchange offices at the airport and in most hotels.

All major credit cards are honored at hotels, restaurants and stores.

VAT is 21 % in Argentina.

When leaving the country, by showing the passport and invoices for purchases for ARS 70 or more, foreign visitors may get up to 16 % reimbursements. Stores that adhere to this system display the sticker that reads: “TAX FREE”.

Official Agenda

The official agenda will be issue in the near future

General Information

Banking Hours and Stores-Open Hours

Banks are open from Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m.

The mail office is open from Monday to Friday between 09:00 a.m. and 08:00 p.m. and Saturdays between 09:00 a.m. and 01:00 p.m.

Stores are typically open Monday to Friday between 09:00 a.m. and 08:00 p.m. and Saturdays between 09:00 a.m. and 02:00 p.m. Shopping Malls are open daily till 10:00 p.m.

Weather

You may check the weather in Buenos Aires at:
http://www.smn.gov.ar

Dressing Code

Business attire or traditional attire is suggested for meetings and social events.

Electric Power

Electrical voltage in Argentina is 220 VAC, 50 Hz.

A special country-wide plug is required to connect electric appliances to the mains in Argentina.

Hotels, however, have power outlets that support Euro-plugs or US plugs.

A 110/120-V - 220-V transformer is required to connect 110/120-V electrical appliances to the mains.

First Aid and Medical Care

The hotel medical service can be contacted, or else, medical care can be requested at the Accreditation and Information Desk.

Insurance

The host, IRAM, will not be liable for accidents or losses, damage or lost luggage or personal items as may be suffered by participants or accompanying people.

Delegates and accompanying people are suggested to buy their own insurance to cover travel, medical, personal, accident and luggage risks before leaving their countries of origin.

Local Time

Buenos Aires, in May, is 3 hours behind GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Mobile Telephony

Mobile telephony in Argentina is based on AMPS and DAMPS.

Restaurants

A variety of restaurants are located in the neighborhood of the hotels. Please locate them on the map as you receive the list upon the accreditation.

Tip

In Argentina, tipping is customary when the service has been good.

At restaurants, bars and coffee stores, the regular tip is 10% of the bill. Other services are left for the customer to decide.

Tourism in Argentina

Delegates and their accompanying people who would like to enjoy the variegated landscapes found in Argentina are suggested to contact the following tourism agencies:

AMERICAN EXPRESS ARGENTINA S.A.
Arenales 707 - C1061AAA
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: + 54 11 4310 3354
Fax: + 54 11 4315 1111
E-mail: amexbuegrupos@aexp.com
Web: www.americanexpress.com.ar

LES AMIS Viajes (LEG 2114 IATA)
Av. Maipú 1270 - C1006ACT
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: + 54 11 5246 6600
E-mail: aereos@lesamis.com.ar
Web: www.lesamis.com.ar

Tunnel Travel Services
Avda. Santa Fé 882 - Piso 11 “F” - C1059ABP
Tel: + 54 11 4313 5350
Fax: + 54 11 4314 4556
E-mail: stella@tunneltravel.com.ar
Web: www.tunneltravel.com.ar

Buenos Aires Downtown Map

MELIÁ Buenos Aires Hotel - Reconquista 945
PRINCIPADO HOTEL - Paraguay 481
NH FLORIDA HOTEL- San Martin 839
DAZZLER TOWER HOTEL - San Martín 920
ELEVAGE BUENOS AIRES HOTEL - Maipú 960