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1. Venue, Date and Language
The ICAO/ASPA Regional Seminar on Evolution of New Technologies in the Human/
Machine Interface for the Improvement of Safety in the Aviation Industry will be held at the
Auditorium in ASPA de Mexico Headquarters, on 7 and 8 May 2013. The address of ASPA
is Calle Palomas 110, Col. Reforma Social, Mexico City, 11650, México. The seminar will
start on May 7th at 08:30 and end on May 8th, at approximately 17:30 hrs. There is no
registration fee to participate in the Seminar. The working languages of the seminar will be
Spanish and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided.
2. Registration
Registration of participants will take place on 7 May, from 07:45 to 08:30, at the Auditorium
lobby in ASPA de Mexico Headquarters.
3. Opening Session
The opening session will be held on 7 May at 08:30 hrs, with introductory speeches by
representatives of ICAO, the Government of Mexico, ASPA and IFALPA.
4. Hotel and Transportation
The Galería Plaza/Brisas Hotel & Resort has been selected as the main hotel for the Seminar.
This hotel is located in Mexico City (Pink Zone). The address is:
Hamburgo No. 195, Col. Juárez
Mexico City 06600
Telephone: + 52 55 5230-1717
Fax: +52 55 5208-0334
Website: www.brisas.com.mx
Contact: olga.flores@brisas.com.mx
ASPA has arranged a special room rate of US $97.00 plus taxes. Enclosed you will find the
registration form (Attachment C). You may reserve through ASPA or if you prefer to make
the reservation directly to the hotel, please mention the ASPA/ICAO Regional Seminar to
obtain this preferential rate. Daily transportation will be provided between the Hotel Galeria
Plaza and ASPA Headquarters. Transportation will depart the hotel on May 7 and 8 at 07:15.
ASPA representatives will be in the lobby of the hotel for assistance.
5. Registration of Participants
Participants should register with ASPA directly. Send your registration form with all the
information required by e-mail or telephone, as soon as possible with:
Mrs. Circe Gómez
Circe.gomez@aspa.org.mx
Mrs. Yasmín Pérez
Yasmin.perez@aspa.org.mx
Telephone: + 52 (55) 50915959 ext. 1204 y 1214 or direct line +52 (55) 5091 5954.
6. Alternative Hotels
Hotel Bristol
Plaza Necaxa 17, Col. Cuauhtémoc
Teléfono +52 (55) 5533-6060
reservaciones@hotelbristol.com.mx
Hotel María Cristina
Río Lerma 31, Col. Cuauhtémoc
Teléfono: +52 (55) 5566-9688
reservaciones@hotelmariacristina.com.mx
7. Entry Visas
Please verify with the Mexican Embassy/Consulate before travel.
8. Temperature
Maximum temperature in Mexico City during May is around 28º (82ºF). Weather is pleasant
and warm.
9. Currency
Mexican Peso (MXN) is the currency used, 1 USD = $13.00 MXN approximately.
Conversion rates fluctuate daily.
10. Credit Cards
International Credit cards accepted: AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, MASTER CARD and
DINERS.
11. Transportation
Travel time from the Airport to the hotel is approximately 45 minutes by taxi and costs
US$30.00. We recommend using the official airport taxis. Buy your ticket at the
corresponding booths which are located outside of customs and proceed to the taxi stand
located on the extreme right as you exit the international airport terminal. This applies for
both terminals 1 and 2 at arrivals level.
12. Hospitals
If necessary, hospitals recommended are:
ABC Hospital Teléfono 5230-8000
Ángeles Metropolitano Hospital Teléfono 5265-1800
Ángeles Mocel Hospital Teléfono 5278-2300
13. Useful Telephones
ASPA
Switchboard: +52(55) 5091-5959 ext. 1204 ó 1214
Direct line +52(55) 5091 5954
14. Electricity
110 Volts, using standard plugs.
15. Additional Information
Any additional information can be requested through the following e-mail addresses:
sate@aspa.org.mx
directortecnico@aspa.org.mx
Circe.gomez@aspa.org.mx
Yasmin.gomez@aspa.org.mxr
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