• E-mail: ogura@itscj.ipsj.or.jp
  
• Fax: +81-3-3431-6493

In accordance with subclause 7.8 of the JTC 1 Directives (fourth edition), the SC 29 members are requested to submit their contributions to the plenary meeting to the Secretariat by 2002-02-25.

Logistical Information

The facilities fee for SC 29 Plenary meeting is 250.- Euro as detailed in Registration/Facilities Fee Form. Facilities fees are payable by credit card (Visa, Mastercard) or by bank transfer (Account No. 10543/80 entitled to Istituto Internazionale delle Comunicazioni, c/o Banca CARIGE, Sede Centrale Genova, Bank codes: ABI 06175-4; ABI 01400-1), or on site.

Each delegate/representative is also requested to register to host by 2002-02-10. You are encouraged to register early to avoid delays.

If you are going to attend WG 1 meeting, see Calling Notice, 26th WG 1 Meeting, 2002-03-18/22.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Savoia Majestic (4-star category) and Hotel Savoia Continental (3-star category), belonging to the same hotel chain, adjacent each other. Room rates are quite attractive and reserved to WG 1 delegates. Reservations should be made by returning the attached reservation form to:

Hotel Savoia Majestic and Continental
Piazza Stazione Principe, 16126 Genova, Italy

Tel: +39-010-261641
Fax: +39-010-2261883
E-mail: info@hotelsavoiagenova.it
Web: http://www.hotelsavoiagenova.it

Special rates (breakfast buffet, tax and service charges included) have been agreed for the meeting attendees as follows:

Hotel Savoia Majestic (4-star category)
Single Room: Euros 72,30
Double Room: Euros 93,00
Double Room for single use: Euros 82,63

Hotel Savoia Continental (3-star category)
Single Room: Euros 51,65
Double Room: Euros 72,30
Double Room for single use: Euros 61,98

Reservations must be made by 2002-02-10.

Note: Requests for rates and availability at different hotels should be addressed to Mrs. Clotilde Canepa Fertini.

By air:

• The International Airport Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) (http://www.airport.genova.it/english/index.htm) is connected to the most important European cities such as:
  London (3 flights/day, Gatwick/Stansted)
  Paris (3 flights/day, CDG)
  Munich (2 flights/day)
  Milano Malpensa (3 flights/day)
  Roma Fiumicino (8 flights/day)

  Shuttle service "VOLABUS 100" from The International Airport Cristoforo Colombo to the City center (6km); departure every thirty minutes (operating daily from 5:30 to 23.45, arrival 20/30 minutes later). Ticket fare: 2 Euro.

• Shuttle service "Volpi" from Milano Malpensa Airport (http://www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/eng/) to Genoa Railways Stations, twice a day (departure from Malpensa T1: 11:30, T2: 11:35; arrival to the Railways Station Principe at 14:20, at 14.40 to the Railways Station Brignole, departure from Malpensa T1: 20.00, T2: 20.05; arrival to the Railways Station Principe at 23:00, to the Railways Station Brignole at 23:15). Ticket fare: 16 Euro.

• Shuttle service from Milano Malpensa Airport to Milano Railways Central Station (50km); departure every 10 minutes; arrival 1 hour and 15 minutes later. Ticket fare: 5 Euro.

By car:
From West (France border): Highway A10 Ventimiglia-Genova, exit Genova-Ovest.
From North: Highway A26 Gravellona Toce-Genova or Highway A7 Milano-Genova, exit Genova Ovest.
From East and South: Highway A12 Livorno-La Spezia-Genova, exit Genova Ovest.

• Genoa

  Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus, is a city of contrasts:
  

  • bright pastel-coloured buildings climbing up hillsides and dark gloomy alleyways in the old city centre;
  • lavish 16th-century palazzi built with the riches accumulated during the heyday of Genoa's mercantile empire and a decaying port area where renovation work has only just begun;
  • elegant 18th century tea rooms only a stone's throw from the red-light district.
  Tourist attraction: Museums, churches, the Ducal Palace, the Carlo Felice Opera House, the Aquarium, scenic spots, etc.
  A fascinating patchwork of cultures can easily be discovered in a couple of days.

• VISAS AND PASSPORTS

Citizens from European Union that signed the Schengen Agreement (no borders) do not require any formality. Other visitors entering Italy must have a valid ID card (e.g., UK, Switzerland) or passport. Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Rep. of Korea, UK, USA citizens should not be required a visa for entry into Italy. Participants from countries requiring a visa must apply to consular offices or diplomatic missions in their home countries.

• WEATHER

  March in Genoa is generally fine although there is always a chance of rain. The average daytime temperature range is approximately 15-20 degrees Celsius. For further details, please refer to: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/Genova_IY_f.html

• ATTIRE

  Dress is mostly casual in Genova, business attire is worn, but restaurants are generally accustomed to serving both formally and casually attired customers. In general, wear what you feel most comfortable in.

• INSURANCE

  The organizers cannot accept any responsibility for accidents, losses, and/or damages that may occur. Delegates are advised to obtain travel, medical, personal accident and luggage insurance in their home countries prior to departure.

• DINING

  Genoa offers a variety of food: typical cuisine of the Region as well as Italian or International.

• TIPPING

  Genoa has a no-tipping policy for any travel and dining services. Restaurants may include service charge on your bill or may not.

• CURRENCY

  Euro (the euro is the European currency on January 2002. 1 Euro = 0.9 USD)

• CREDIT CARDS

  American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa are usually accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops.

• BANKS

  Banks are open from 8:20 to 13:30 and from 14:30 to 16:00, Monday through Friday. They are closed on Saturday, Sunday and on public and religious holidays.

• ELECTRICITY

  Electrical voltage is 240/250 AC 50 cycles, with 2-3 round-pin outlets. A number of mains extension leads and multiple outlet power boards will be available for use in the meeting room.

• TELEPHONE OUTLET

  Telephone outlets are compatible to the American modular (RJ45) plug.

• MAIL

  Postal offices are open from 8:10 to 13:00, Monday through Saturday. They are closed on Sunday and on public and religious holidays.

• COMPUTER FACILITIES

  There will be PCs and a laser printers (with facilities for connection of notebook computers) available for the use of delegates. There will also be facility for e-mail and internet access. The meeting room will have a data projector.

• WEB

  Local information for Genoa can be obtained at:
  http://www.apt.genova.it/inglese/index_gb.htm
  http://www.genovagando.it/genoa_for_visitors/genoa_for_visitor_turists.htm
  http://www.itwg.com/ct_00006.asp
  http://www.traveleurope.it/itinerari/g/genova.shtml
  http://www.mi.cnr.it/WOI/deagosti/regions/liguria
  http://www.primonet.it/english/view/index.htm
  http://www.doit.it/Tourism/genova
  http://www.lanterna.provincia.genova.it/eng/index.asp