FONASBA 2018 Cancún, Mexico

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1 FONASBA 2018 Cancún, Mexico October 16th-20th Information

2 1 How much does it cost and how can I pay? Registration information Conference fee per person: 700 USD (Approx. 596 Euro) *Includes the meals mentioned in the programme. Partners fee per person: 650 USD (Approx. 553 Euro) *Includes the meals mentioned in the programme. Saturday excursion per person: 150 USD Banking commission for bank transfer: USD Cancellation policy, conference fee: 100% refund for cancellations made before September 16 (except for bank transfer fees) 50% refund for cancellations made from September 17 to September 29 (except bank transfer fees). No refund for cancellations made as from September 30th. Bank details (USD account) Intermediary Bank: JP Morgan Chase New York, NY Intermediary Bank SWIFT CODE/ ABA: Intermediary Account Number: Beneficiary Bank SWIFT CODE: BMSXMXMM Beneficiary Account Number: Beneficiary: Asociación Mexicana de Agentes Navieros, A.C. Account clabe: Bank beneficiary: Santander Serfin Adress beneficiary: Ejercito Nacional Mexicano 115, Col. Veronica Anzures, Del. Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX, México, C.P Notes: send a copy of proof of payment to: jancona@amanac.org.mx. Bank transfer charges and fees are not included

3 2 Venue JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 14.5, Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera Cancún Quintana Roo Mexico Hotel Rates: $ USD single room, per room, per night (Fees include taxes and gratuities) $ USD double room, per room, per night (Fees include taxes and gratuities Includes buffet breakfast at the restaurant Check-in and Check-out Check in: 3:00 PM Check out: 12:00 PM Airport Cancun International Airport - CUN Hotel direction: 6.8 miles NE This hotel does not provide shuttle service Parking Complimentary valet parking Complimentary on-site parking High-Speed Internet Guest rooms Wired, Wireless Public areas: Wireless Meeting rooms: Wired, Wireless. *wireless internet access from all areas in the hotel

4 3 Dress code During sessions: Business casual. Gala dinner: Black Tie. Languages Spanish is the official language and part of the population also speaks Mayan, but English is also widely spoken, and to a lesser extent French, Italian and German. Taxes A value-added tax of 16% (IVA) is applied to all goods and services within the Country. An additional 3% State Lodging Tax is applied by hotels and will be reflected on the guest invoice. However, you can benefit from the Ley de Impuestos Cero IVA (Zero IVA tax Law) applicable to lodging for visitors to meetings, conventions or exhibitions held in the city of Cancún, ask your hotel for more details. Telephone Instructions The area code for Cancún is 998. All local numbers have seven digits. If you need to call a local number, you should dial The international code when calling from abroad is (+52). To call home from Mexico, dial 001 before your country code, area code of the city and the desired phone number. Local cell phones have a different dialing form, since you need to add 044 before the area code and phone number.

5 4 Time Zones The city of Cancún and the Riviera Maya are in the Central Standard Time Zone (CST) during the summer and Eastern Standard Time (EST) during the winter. Immigration requirements Countries and regions that do not require a visa to travel to Mexico: h tt p : //www. i n m.go b.mx/go b mx/word /in d ex.php/ p a i ses-no - re q uieren-visa-para-mexico/ Countries and regions that require a visa to travel to Mexico: h t t p : // o b.mx/g obmx/w o r d/inde x.php/ paises-r e quieren-visa-para-mexico/ Currency The official currency is the Mexican Peso (MXP), although the US Dollar is accepted almost everywhere. The exchange rate is approximately pesos to 1 USD, depending on the currency market fluctuations. Credit cards are widely accepted, except in smaller establishments, so it is best to travel with a credit card and some cash. Airport The Cancún International Airport is the second busiest airport in Mexico, only after the International Airport of Mexico City, but the most important in Mexico and Latin America by international passengers. Currently the airport has three active terminals in which 71 airlines operate offering 110 destinations. It is located just 20 minutes from Cancún, its location and facilities are comfortable and practical.

6 5 Recommended Transportation For special prices for the FONASBA-AMANAC Group transportation and tours please contact: Norma Dominguez, CIS, CMS. Regional Director of Sales Cancun & Riviera Maya, Mexico +52 (998) Tipping and gratuities Tipping is customary in Mexico and although the amount is at your discretion, it is common to leave 10% to 15% of the check, depending on the quality of the service. Electricity Domestic electricity supply is 127 volts / 60 Hertz

7 6 Geographical information Cancún is located in the Yucatan Peninsula, bordering the Caribbean Sea, in the state of Quintana Roo. Cancún is part of the territory of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered the entrance to the Mayan World. Cancún is known for its beaches and for its infrastructure, modern entertainment centers and service philosophy, which rival other popular destinations around the world. Climate Cancún enjoys a subhumid tropical climate, influenced by local factors like the constant sea breeze and high atmospheric humidity, due to its adjacency with the Caribbean Sea, the low elevation above sea level and the absence of orographic prominences, which could stop the humid air currents. The average annual temperature oscillates around 27 C / 80.6 F and the extreme average temperatures are 19 C/66.2 F (minimum) and 35.2 C/95.36 F (maximum). The rainy season lasts from July to November. Airline discount code Event name: 49th asamblea anual fonasba File: 256 Location: cun Event dates: October 16th to 21st, 2018 Validity to travel: October 11st to 26th, 2018 Validity to sale and ticketing: may 15th to October 26th, 2018 Code: itrgb5818n1

8 7 General comments: Flights within mexico 12% rb q,t,e,n,r., 10% rb u,k,h,l., 05% rb j,c,d., No discount rb: i,y,b,m. Rest of the world (except flights inbound/outbound usa): 10% rb j,c,y,b,m., 05% rb D,i,u,k,h,l,q., 3% rb t., No discount for rbs e, n. For usa these discounts are not allowed. Applies over all am flights. Code share flights not allowed. To book and sale at call center of aeromexico. Iata Further information: Discount have to be applied manually at ticketing time Every ticket issued must contain the it code Name changes allowed, except for mexico, usa and canada markets Interests should show invitation /registration form. In case of voluntary changes fare fees and differences may apply, according To fare rules and availability CONTACT Jessica Ancona Rangel Outreach Coordinator Paloma Cano Castrocerio Tels: +52 (55) y +52 (55)