Proposal to host the Population Approach Group in Europe in Lisbon, Portugal 2016 1 Index Page Contents Page Contents 04 Local Organizing Commitee and PCO 52-54 TA DMC Electronic Tools 06-09 Welcome Letters 56-58 TA DMC Onsite Assistance Services 11 Lisbon, your destination 60-61 Some Relevant Events Coordinated by TA DMC 13 Arguments in favour of Lisbon 63-64 Exhibition / Posters 15-16 How to reach Lisbon 66-68 Gala Dinner Venues 18 Everyday Items 70-72 Business Meeting & Committee Dinner 20 Hotel Capacity 74-75 Transportation Services 22-30 Attractions of Lisbon to Delegates 77-79 Pre & Post Conference Tours 32-37 Suggested Conference Venues 81-82 The Last 5 years of Events Organized by TA DMC 39-46 PCO | Professional Congress Organizer – TA DMC 84-86 Testimonials 48-50 TA DMC Congress Secretariat Services 88-100 Estimated Conference Budget Local Organizing Committee and PCO|Professional Congress Organizer 3 LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Prof. Dr. José A. Guimarães Morais Prof. Rosário Lobato Prof. Manuela Maya Prof. Nuno Silva Prof. Paulo Paixão PCO | PROFESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANIZER Mr. Filipe de Pina, Managing Director Mr. Hélder Viana Mrs. Elizabete Oliveira 4 Welcome Letters 5 6 7 8 9 Lisbon, your destination 10 Lisboa, the capital of Portugal, lies on seven low hills at the estuary of the river Tagus, six miles from the Atlantic Ocean. It is the westernmost large City located in Europe, as well as it’s westernmost Capital City and the only one along the Atlantic Coast. Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and the oldest City in western Europe pre-dating other modern capital cities, as London, Paris or Rome. The origins of Lisbon are shrouded in legend, among its mythical founders are Elisha and Ulysses. Its name derives from Olissapona, a Latin version of the Phoenician "Allis Ubbo" or " delightful little port". Lisbon was occupied successively by Phoenicians around 1200 BC, followed by the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and finally conquered in 1147 AD by Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques, with the aid of English crusaders. The city was made Portugal's capital in 1255, and was the seat of the monarchy until the Republic in 1910. As Portugal developed into the greatest power in the 15th century onwards, so Lisbon became a very important port, the centre for trade in spices and jewels from the East and gold from Brazil, and capital of the Portuguese Empire. Today, Lisbon is a lively, international city with a population of half million, offering a fascinating combination of the old and the new, with an unmistakable character and a beauty all of its own. 11 Arguments in favour of Lisbon 12 The City of LISBON Lisbon is an historic capital, a mixture of 800 years of cultural influences that blend with modern trends and lifestyle creating elaborate and spectacular contrasts. The city is spread across seven hills with an open window towards the majestic Tagus River. The climate is agreeable all year around, comfortable summers and warm sunshine in the winter. Lisbon, located only a few hours away, 1-3 hours from most major European cities and 6-8 hours from the Americas. Competitive prices – Value for money - Lisbon is highly placed among the European major cities with competitive accommodation rates and quality. Friendly – an open-minded city thanks to centuries of cross cultural influences where everyone is made to feel at home! Lisbon is amongst the most secure cities in Europe, creating a confortable environment for visitors. City resort - the only European capital with sandy beaches only 20 minutes away from the cobbled streets of the city centre with the luxuriant hills of nearby Sintra, an oasis of lush parks dotted with fairytale palaces and Estoril, a cosmopolitan resort with a Victorian-era charm. Lisbon invites you for an unforgettable experience!13 How to reach Lisbon 14 LISBOA IS EASY TO GET TO. IT IS A SHORT FLIGHT AWAY FROM MOST EUROPEAN CITIES, AND IS JUST AS EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY ROAD, RAILWAY OR SEA. BY AIR Lisboa International Airport, 7 km from the city centre, has daily flights to and from major cities around the world. The Portuguese airline TAP Portugal as well as major international airlines, fly to and from Lisboa. BY ROAD The city has good road accesses and the most frequently used routes are: the A1 motorway, the 25th April Bridge, the Vasco da Gama Bridge, and the CREL, the outer ring-road for the Lisboa region. BY RAIL Scores of national and international trains arrive in Lisboa every day. In addition to Santa Apolónia terminal station, the city has the Gare do Oriente, which opened in 1998 adjacent to the Nations Park. Both stations have direct bus and underground connections to the city centre. BY SEA The Port of Lisboa is the busiest port on the European Atlantic coast. It has three terminals for cruise ships: the Alcântara, Rocha de Conde d’Óbidos and the Santa Apolónia terminals. Lisboa is a port of call for many cruise ships. Furthermore, the city also has marinas in the docks of Belém, Santo Amaro, Bom Sucesso, Alcântara and Olivais Docks. 15 INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES WITH REGULAR FLIGHTS TO LISBOA AER LINGUS PORTUGALIA AIGLE AZUR ROYAL AIR MAROC AIR ALGERIE RYANAIR AIR CANADA ROUGE SAS AIR EUROPA SATA INTERNACIONAL AIR FRANCE STP AIRWAYS AIR MOLDOVA SWIFTAIR AIR TRANSAT SWISS BINTER CANARIAS TAAG BRITISH AIRWAYS TACV BRUSSELS AIRLINES TAP PORTUGAL EASYJET TRANSAERO UKRAINE AIRLINES EGYPTAIR TRANSAVIA UNITED AIRLINES EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES TUNISAIR US AIRWAYS AT THE AIRPORT EMIRATES TURKISH AIRLINES VUELING FINNAIR GERMANWINGS IBERIA FLIGHT TIME TO LISBOA FROM SOME EUROPEAN CITIES ISRAIR AMSTERDAM 2H50 BARCELONA 1H45 BRUSSELS 2H40 BUDAPEST 3H50 KLM COPENHAGEN 3H30 DUBLIN 2H40 FRANKFURT 2H55 GENEVA 2H25 LUFTHANSA ISTANBUL 3H45 KIEV 4H00 LONDON 2H30 LUXEMBOURG 2H40 LUXAIR MADRID 1H05 MILAN 2H40 MOSCOW 5H25 MUNICH 3H05 OSLO 3H55 PARIS 2H20 PRAGUE 3H25 ROME 2H45 MONARCH SOFIA 4H20 STOCKHOLM 4H15 STUTTGART 2H50 VIENNA 3H30 NORWEGIAN WARSOW 4H15 ZURICH 2H40 16 Everyday Items 17 COMPETITIVE PRICES – VALUE FOR MONEY Some every day items at 2014 EURO US DOLLAR GB POUND prices Espresso coffee 0,60 0,82 0,50 Beer 0,80 1,09 0,66 Bottle of a good red wine* 15,00 20,40 12,45 Bottle of Vintage Port 50,00 68,00 41,50 Bottle of mineral water 0,50L 1,50 2,04 1,25 Light Lunch 10,00 13,60 8,30 Dinner in a Fado Restaurant* 40,00 54,40 33,20 Underground Ticket 1,90 2,58 1,58 Bus Ticket 1,90 2,58 1,58 Taxi Voucher - City 16,00 21,76 13,28 Centre/Hotel/Airport Cigarettes (regular pack) 4,30 5,85 3,57 Daily Newspaper 1,20 1,63 1,00 Green-fee** 55,00 74,80 45,65 HD Lisbon City Tour 35,00 47,60 29,05 * Average price in middle class restaurant **average price for weekdays, not being guest at golf resort/hotel Exchange Rates used 1 Euro = 1.36 US$ / 1 Euro = £ 0.83 18 Hotel Capacity 19 COMPETITIVE PRICES – VALUE FOR MONEY Lisbon is well placed amongst the European major cities with competitive accommodation rates, especially taking in consideration the quality. The Portuguese Hotel Industry has a good reputation abroad, basically due to its high standard of services. The professionalism together with the Portuguese natural warmth and friendliness make a powerful combination that will certainly help you to feel - at Home - and Welcome. Most of the Lisbon Hotels are located in the city itself and in two main areas - downtown and the new quarters of Lisbon (in the north part of the town). The present Hotel capacity, per categories is as follows: HOTELS NR. OF ROOMS HOTELS NR. OF BEDS 5 Stars 5.483 5 Stars 10.844 4 Stars 10.500 4 Stars 21.512 3 Stars 4.381 3 Stars 9.412 2 and 1 Stars 2.322 2 and 1 Stars 4.948 Hotel Apartments 1.576 Hotel Apartments 3.639 Other Properties 3.235 Other Properties 7.092 The total number of rooms in the different Hotel Categories is 27.497 and the total number of beds is 57.447. Bearing in mind that other Hotels are being built and some others with confirmed building projects already. Lisbon is considered to be one of the European cities with lower accommodation costs. TA DMC, the largest room/nights producer, will handle Hotel accommodation for participants and exhibitors, at the most competitive rates. 20 Attractions of Lisbon to Delegates 21 Over the last 10 years, Lisbon has grown into a cosmopolitan destination, due to the quality and variety of new and renovated hotels, increasing number of meeting locations, multi-functional venues, excellent international flight connections, trendy restaurants, varied cultural agenda and lively nightlife atmosphere. In the Lisbon region, there is no shortage of great things to do and see. Full of attractions, this region provides visitors with a distinctive setting for unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Lisbon is a city of light, with the Tagus and copious sunshine making the Portuguese city a palette of color in which the architectural beauty and uniqueness of its architecture stand out. 22 HISTORIC CENTRE BAIXA/CHIADO (DOWNTOWN) - adds a special touch to Lisbon’s ambiance. Traditionally, it is the city’s shopping hub and a distinctive place for leisurely walks. Praça do Comércio, with the Rua Augusta Arch facing the Tagus River, Cathedral, ALFAMA/CASTELO/MOURARIA - Carmo convent ruins and Chiado with exclusive cafes and bookshops. make Lisbon such a colorful city with charming ancient Moorish quarters, narrow winding streets and picturesque white washed houses, crowned by St.