ATTACHMENT B INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION ASIA AND PACIFIC FLIGHT PROCEDURE PROGRAMME OFFICE ICAO Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Airspace Concept Workshop 2011 (Hong Kong, China, 22 - 25 November 2011) INFORMATION BULLETIN 1. Venue and Schedule of the Workshop 1.1. ICAO Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Airspace Concept Workshop 2011 The ICAO PBN Airspace Concept Workshop 2011 will be held at the Regal Airport Hotel, 9 Cheong Tat Road, Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, from Tuesday, 22 November to Friday, 25 November 2011. The location map with transportation information is available at the Seminar website through www.pbninfo.gov.hk/PBN_Airspace/PBN2011Transport.htm. The opening session of the Workshop will commence at 0900 hours on Tuesday, 22 November, 2011. Delegates are requested to register at the Registration Desk located at the entrance of the Berlin Suite in the Executive Conference Centre of Regal Airport Hotel between 0800 and 0900 hours on the opening day of the Workshop. 2. Registration of Delegates 2.1. Delegates are requested to complete the Registration Form and return it to the ICAO Asia Pacific Flight Procedure Programme Office, Beijing with a copy to the Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong, China by 22 October 2011. Fax numbers and email addresses are shown on the form. 2.2. As indicated above, Delegates are requested to register at the Registration Desk between 0800 and 0900 hours on the opening day of the Workshop. For security reasons, delegates are required to wear the identification badges which will be issued to them during registration, when attending the Workshop. 3. Some Useful Travel Information 3.1. Visa and Entry Requirements for Hong Kong Visitors from most countries do not require a visa but some do. Please check with the Immigration Department, Hong Kong, China (www.immd.gov.hk) on the Visit Visa, Entry Permit Requirements and the length of stay permitted in Hong Kong applicable to you. You can also obtain further advice from your closest Chinese Diplomatic or Consular Mission. ATTACHMENT B 3.2. Currency and Credit Cards The Hong Kong Dollar is pegged to the US$ at HK$7.8 to US$1. Hong Kong has a comprehensive ATM network and most establishments accept Credit Cards. 3.3. Language The official languages are Chinese (Cantonese) and English (widely spoken in the service industry). 3.4. Weather In November the mean temperatures range from 19ºC to 24ºC and the relative humidity is about 70%. The Hong Kong Observatory (www.hko.gov.hk) provides a useful 7-day weather forecast. 3.5. Electricity Electricity is 220 volts, 50Hz. Most sockets accept rectangular blade plugs (UK style). 3.6. Water Water from public mains meets international health standards. Electric kettles are available in most hotels. Bottled water is readily available. 3.7. Telephone Public telephones accept coins, credit cards or phone cards. Phone cards can be purchased at convenience stores. 3.8. Tipping Most Hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge to bills. Some people reward good service with an additional 5% and give porters and the like a small tip. Rounding the taxi fare up to the nearest dollar as a small tip is a common practice. 3.9. Time Zone Hong Kong is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +8). 3.10. Other Useful Information Discover Hong Kong (www.discoverhongkong.com) is a website hosted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board which provides you with other useful information. ATTACHMENT B 4. Further Information 4.1. Further information about the Workshop is available at www.pbninfo.gov.hk/PBN_Airspace/PBN2011Home.html. Participants are encouraged to visit the website regularly for the latest updates and information. 4.2. For any enquiries about the arrangements for the Workshop, please contact Mr. Samuel Ng, Air Traffic Management Division, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong, China at: Phone: (852) 2910 6451 Fax: (852) 2910 1655 Email: [email protected] ATTACHMENT B HOTEL INFORMATION Regal Airport Hotel 9 Cheong Tat Road Hong Kong International Airport Chek Lap Kok Hong Kong Telephone no.: (852) 2286 6803 (Ms Monica Kong, Reservation Manager) Fax no.: (852) 2286 8622 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.regalhotel.com/Regal-Airport-Hotel/Main/Hotel-Home.aspx Room rate: (Subject to 10 % service charge, breakfast NOT included) Superior Room Rate at HK$1,500 (US$195) per night Deluxe Room Rate at HK$1,700 (US$220) per night Regal Club Room Rate at HK$2,200 (US$285) per night (Single or Double occupancy) Buffet breakfast, if required, is charged HK$198 (approx. US$25) + 10% service charge per person per day Transportation: To/From: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) The Hotel is connected directly to the HKIA Passenger Terminal One by a covered walkway. On arrival, please proceed through Exit A and take the way out at the left-hand side corner. Should you need any assistance, please approach Counter B02 in the Arrival Hall. To/From: Tung Chung Railway Station There is a complimentary scheduled hotel shuttle bus for hotel’s guests to/from the Tung Chung Railway Station. To/From: The Workshop Venue The Workshop Venue is located in the basement of the Hotel building and is within walking distance. Remarks: Please send the reservation request to our Reservation Department on or before October 17, 2011. ATTACHMENT B Novotel Citygate Hong Kong 51 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung, Hong Kong Telephone no.: (852) 3602 8888 Fax no.: (852) 3602 8899 Email: [email protected] Website: www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-6239-novotel-hong-kong-citygate/index.shtml Room rate: (Subject to 10 % service charge, breakfast NOT included) Standard Room Rate at HK$1100 (approx. US$141) per night (Single or Double occupancy) Buffet breakfast, if required, is charged HK$122 (approx. US$16) + 10% service charge per person per day Transportation: To/From: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) There is a complimentary scheduled hotel shuttle bus for hotel’s guests to/from the HKIA Passenger Terminal. On arrival, please approach Counter A16 or B16 in the Arrival Hall. HKIA can also be reached by a short taxi trip or public bus number S64 at the Tung Chung Railway Station Bus Terminus. The journey takes about 5 – 10 minutes. To/From: Tung Chung Railway Station The Tung Chung Railway Station is within walking distance. To/From: The Workshop Venue at Regal Airport Hotel The Workshop Venue can be reached by first taking the complimentary scheduled hotel shuttle bus to the HKIA Passenger Terminal One then walking. It can be reached by a short taxi trip or public bus number S64 at the Tung Chung Railway Station Bus Terminus. The journey takes about 5 – 10 minutes. Remarks: Advance booking is required and confirmation is subject to hotel’s availability upon reservation. ATTACHMENT B Hong Kong Skycity Marriott Hotel 1 Sky City Road East, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong Telephone no.: (852) 3969 1888 Fax no.: (852) 3969 2288 Email: [email protected] Website: marriott.com/hkgap Room rate: (Subject to 10 % service charge, breakfast NOT included) 22 – 23 November 2011 Deluxe Room Rate at HK$1488 (approx. US$183) per night (Single or Double occupancy) 23 – 25 November 2011 Deluxe Room Rate at HK$1588 (approx. US$204) per night (Single or Double occupancy) (Subject to 10 % service charge, breakfast included) 22 – 23 November 2011 Deluxe Room Rate at HK$1588 (approx. US$204) per night (Single occupancy) Deluxe Room Rate at HK$1688 (approx. US$217) per night (Double occupancy) 23 – 25 November 2011 Deluxe Room Rate at HK$1688 (approx. US$217) per night (Single occupancy) Deluxe Room Rate at HK$1788 (approx. US$230) per night (Double occupancy) Transportation: To/From: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) There is a complimentary scheduled hotel shuttle bus for hotel’s guests to/from the HKIA Passenger Terminal. On arrival, please approach Counter B05 in the Arrival Hall. To/From: Tung Chung Railway Station There is a complimentary scheduled hotel shuttle bus for hotel’s guests to/from the Tung Chung Railway Station. To/From: The Workshop Venue at Regal Airport Hotel The Workshop Venue can be reached by first taking the complimentary scheduled hotel shuttle bus to the HKIA Passenger Terminal One then ATTACHMENT B walking. It can also be reached by a short taxi trip. The journey takes about 5 – 10 minutes. Remarks: The offer is based on the current room situation and may be subject to change without prior notice. .