Regional Training Workshop on the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting in Asia Pacific Information Note United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS) 16-18 November 2015 Shanghai, China I. Introduction The Regional Training Workshop on the System of Environmental- Economic Accounting in Asia Pacific is jointly organized by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS). The Regional Training Workshop will be held from 16 to 18 November 2015 in Shanghai, China. II. Working Language The working language of the Workshop will be English, and simultaneous Chinese interpretation will be provided. III. Time and Venue The Workshop will be held at Shanghai Hua Ting Hotel & Towers. Address: 1200 North Cao Xi Road, Shanghai, China Tel: 86-21- 64391000 Fax: 86-21- 62550830 Website: http://huating.jinjianghotels.com/ The Workshop sessions will take place at the Ballroom1-2 at 2 nd floor of the Hotel. Morning sessions will start at 09:00 AM, while afternoon sessions at 14:00 PM. The lunch break will be between 12:00-14:00 PM. 1
IV. Participants Registration Registration of participants will start at 8:30 AM, Sunday, 15 November 2015 at the lobby of the Hotel. Participants are requested to register and obtain meeting badges at the registration desk. Participants who do not register on 15 November need to get the meeting badges and register at the entrance of the Ballroom1-2 at 2 nd floor of the Hotel on 16 November. V. Officers Concerned with Servicing the Workshop The focal points of the National Bureau of Statistics of China may be contacted: Ms. Wang Ying Ms. Chen Di Email: wangying@stats.gov.cn Email: chendi@stats.gov.cn VI. Accommodation 2
Hua Ting Hotel & Towers is an exquisite combination of luxury and convenience. Both the city s elevated ring-road and underground ultraefficient metro are at the Hotel s doorstep, and the Shanghai Stadium and Tourist Bus Center are also nearby. Major department stores, offices and restaurants are all within close walking distance. The Hua Ting Hotel & Towers was appointed as the official hotel of the Olympic Games 2008, World Expo 2010 and the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships 2011, which all contribute to the hotel s exceptional capabilities for hosting large-scale events. The participants are strongly recommended to stay at the Hua Ting Hotel & Towers where the workshop organizers have secured a block of rooms for workshop participants at special discounted rates. Please see below the charts for charges per night: Room Type Special Rate Note Deluxe Single Room RMB 650 One buffet breakfast Deluxe Twin Room RMB 750 Two buffet breakfasts Executive Single Room RMB 1300 One buffet breakfast Deluxe Suite RMB 1800 One buffet breakfast Please note this is a special discounted rate for the Workshop participants only. When you make your hotel reservation, please mention the National Bureau of Statistics of China and that you are attending the Workshop. For room reservation, please contact: Ms. Jessie Zhou Senior Sales Manager, Hua Ting Hotel &Towers Email: jessie@huating-hotel.com Upon request, the workshop organizers will assist the participants with room reservation. VII. Local Information A: Arrival at the Airport 3
Participants should make their own transportation arrangements from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to their respective hotels. Maglev and Taxi are available at the Airport. Payment should be made in Chinese currency, Renminbi (RMB), for which foreign currency may be exchanged through authorized counters at the Airport. Estimated cost of taxi fare from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hua Ting Hotel &Towers is around RMB 160 (about 45 kilometers). To learn more about transportation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, please visit: http://en.shairport.com/2012-05/26/content_15974149.htm. Shanghai Metro Network Map: http://www.shmetro.com/zbdt/overall.jpg. B. Currency exchange Exchange rate (Bank of China) as of 9 September 2015 is 1 USD = 6.36 RMB. C: Weather Shanghai becomes colder and colder in mid-november. On average, temperature reaches 17 C during the day, and at night drops to 10 C. D: Visa information Participants will have to apply for visa to enter the People s Republic of China. For returning registration form and getting official document for visa application, please kindly contact National Bureau of Statistics of China: Ms. Wang Ying Phone: +86 10 63376258 Fax: +86 10 63449283 Email: wangying@stats.gov.cn Ms. Chen Di Phone: +86 10 63376296 Fax: +86 10 63449283 Email: chendi@stats.gov.cn 4
Regional Training Workshop on the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting in Asia Pacific 16-18 November 2015 Shanghai, China Registration Form for Participants Please return your completed registration form by E-mail to: Division of International Training China International Statistical Training Centre in collaboration with UN Statistics National Bureau of Statistics of China E-mail: wangying@stats.gov.cn; Tel: +86-10-63376258 chendi@stats.gov.cn; Tel: +86-10-63376296 Fax: +86-10-63449283 Participant Information Family Name First Name Full Name as in the Passport Nationality Date of Birth Sex M/F Passport No. Title Mr. / Mrs. / Ms / Dr /Prof. Position Organization Street Address City Postal code Country E-mail Tel Fax Do you need the official document for Chinese visa application? Yes No Hotel Reservation Room Type Room Rate Deluxe Single Room RMB 650 Deluxe Twin Room RMB 750 Executive Single Room RMB 1300 Deluxe Suite RMB 1800 Number of Rooms Required 5