BOGOTA, COLOMBIA RESOURCE GUIDE

4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIG DATA FOR OFFICIAL STATISTICS08TH / 10TH NOVEMBER, 15TH SEPTEMBER 2017

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TITLE4th International Conference on Big Data for Official Statistics

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REGISTRATION Registration of participants for the Conference will be from 8:00 am on the first day, 08th November, 2017 at the meeting venue. Due to limited space at the Conference venue and due to the fact that this Conference is organi-zed within the framework of a UN intergovernmental pro-cess, registration for this event depends on the profile of

DATES08th /10th November, 15th September 2017

your institute and is coordinated through the organizing committee. If your institute is interested in participating in this Conference, please email bigdata@un.org with copy to tajonc@un.org. Please provide information on the natu-re of the work of your institute and how this relates to Big Data and official statistics.

1. MEETINGINFORMATION

Colombian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology –MinTIC- Edificio Murillo Toro, Carrera 8a between 12th and 13th Street, Bogota, Colombia.

HOTELS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATIONSArrangements for hotels need to be made by individual participants at hotels of their own choice. A list of hote-ls in the vicinity of the Colombian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology –MinTIC- is provided be-low. Hotel availability in Bogota may be limited for the du-ration of the conference; participants are advised to book accommodation as soon as possible.

Please note that a credit card is normally required to make a reservation, participants should plan accordingly.

2. BOGOTAINFORMATION

Below are some popular web sites for hotels:https://www.booking.com/city/co/bogota.es.htmlhttps://www.trivago.com.co/bogota-85327/hotelhttps://www.despegar.com.co/hoteles/hl/854/i1/ hoteles-en-bogota#page=1&view=listhttps://www.expedia.es/Bogota-Hoteles.d178238.Guia-Viajes-Hoteles

HOTELTEQUENDAMAWebsitehttp://www.tequendamahotel.com/

AddressCarrera 10 No 26 - 21, Bogotá – Colombia.Phone: 057(1) 3820300E-mail: info@sht.com.co

The hotel includes WI-FI, buffet breakfast, gym, transporta-tion from the airport to the Hotel and the Hotel to the airport, music shows at nights and Wi-Fi in the room. The hotel is lo-cated at 14 minutes away by car from MINTIC.

NOTE: The prices of the rooms include the tax and the ho-tel insurance.

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

SUPIRIOR ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 271.000 COP/92,25 USD

$310.000 COP/105,84 USD

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SUITE

$367.000 COP/125.30 USD

$414.600 COP/141,55 USD

EXECUTIVE FLOOR

HOTELCONTINETALWebsitehttp://www.hotelcontinentalbogota.com.co/

AddressAvenida Jiménez # 4 -16, BogotáPbx: (+571) 606 3000 Ext. 127Celular: (+57) 321 241 0289E-mail: reservas@hotelcontinentalbogota.com.co

The hotel includes Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, electronic safety box and business center. Also, is located at 10 minutes away by car from MINTIC.

NOTE: The transportation between airport – hotel and hotel - airport costs is $ 26.29 USD both ways. The prices of the rooms include the tax and the hotel insurance.

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

SUPIRIOR ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 226.100 COP/77,16 USD

$ 309.600 COP/105,70 USD

HOTELAUGUSTAWebsitehttp://www.hotelaugusta.com.co/elhotel

AddressAddress Av. Jiménez No. 4 - 77. Bogotá D.C. – Colombia Phone: (+57) 1 283 8300E-mail: reservas@hotelaugusta.com.co

The hotel includes Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, electronic safety box and business center. Is located at 10 minutes away by car from MINTIC.

NOTE: The transportation between airport - hotel costs $ 17,34 USD and between hotel - airport $ 12,92 (Car for maximum 4 people with little luggage). The prices of the rooms include the tax and the hotel insurance.

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

SUPIRIOR ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 270.000 COP/92,02 USD

$ 309.400 COP/105,45 USD

HOTELBICENTENARIOWebsitehttp://www.bhbicentenario.com

AddressCarrera 4 #16 - 3 Bogotá, ColombiaPhone: +(57) 1 7447790 E-mail: reservasbh@bhhoteles.com

The hotel includes Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, electronic safety box and business center. Also, is located at 10 minutes away by car from MINTIC.

NOTE: The transportation between airport – hotel and the hotel - airport costs $ 39,00 USD both ways . The prices of the rooms include the tax and the hotel insurance.

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

SUPIRIOR ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 233.000 COP/79,00 USD

$ 305.600 COP/104,00 USD

GHLCAPITALWebsitehttp://en.hotelcapital.com.co/

AddressAddress: Calle 25 B # 69A - 50.Bogotá.Phone: +57 1 4233000.E-mail: hotel.capital@ghlhoteles.com

The hotel is located at 30 minutes away by car from MINTIC. The hotel includes buffet breakfast, transportation from the airport to the Hotel and the Hotel to the airport, music shows at nights and Wi-Fi in the room.

NOTE: The prices of the rooms include the tax and the ho-tel insurance.

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

SUPIRIOR ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 331.300 COP/112,96 USD

$ 367.000 COP/125,13 USD

SINGLE DOBLE

$ 426.500 COP/145,41 USD

$ 462.200 COP/157,59 USD

JUNIOR SUITE (1 KING SIZE BED)

The hotel includes buffet breakfast, transportation from the airport to the Hotel and the Hotel to the airport, Wi-Fi unlimi-ted, Coffee station-free on the lobby, access to the gym and Wake-up personalized service with coffee or orange juice. Also, is located at 29 minutes away by car from MINTIC.

NOTE: The prices of the rooms include the tax and the ho-tel insurance.

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

SUPIRIOR ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 383.350 COP/130,70 USD

$ 468.150 COP/159,40 USD

SINGLE DOBLE

$ 503.850 COP/172,03 USD

$ 670.450 COP/228,91 USD

JUNIOR SUITE (1 KING SIZE BED)

HOTELSHERATONWebsitehttp://www.ghlhoteles.com/hoteles/colombia/bogota/ sheraton-bogota/

AddressCalle 25 B No 69 C - 80Phone: +57 1 210 5000E-mail: HOTEL@SHERATONBOGOTA.COM

HOTELTRYPWebsitehttp://www.hoteltrypembajada.com/

AddressAv. La Esperanza # 51 - 40Phone: +57 (1) 489 3030E-mail: reservas@hoteltrypembajada.com

The hotel includes buffet breakfast, shuttle from the airport to the Hotel and the Hotel to the airport, Wi-Fi and access to the gym. Also, is located at 10 minutes away by car from MINTIC.

NOTE: The prices of the rooms include the tax and the ho-tel insurance

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours.

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

SUPIRIOR ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 255.850 COP/73,05 USD

$285.600 COP/81,53 USD

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SUITE

$327.250 COP/111,73 USD

$357.250 COP/212,97USD

EXECUTIVE FLOOR

The hotel includes Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, transportation from the airport to the Hotel and the Hotel to the airport and ac-cess to gym. Also, in the executive floor there are some addi-tional benefits like private transport to the airport and special amenities in the room. Also, is located at 32 minutes away by car from MINTIC.

NOTE: The prices of the rooms include the tax and the ho-tel insurance.

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

SUPIRIOR ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 309.570 COP105,69 USD

$ 407.320 COP139,07 USD

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SUITE

$ 496.995 COP169,69 USD

$ 567.205 COP193,66 USD

EXECUTIVE FLOOR

HOTELARWebsitehttps://www.radisson.com/bogota-hotel-co/colbcar

AddressAve. Carrera 60 No. 22 - 99Phone: +57 (1) 747-7333E-mail: rhi_bcar@radisson.com

HOTELWYNDHAMWebsitehttp://hotelwyndhambogota.com

AddressAvenida La Esperanza No 51 - 40, BogotáPhone: +57 (1) 6083000 ext. 3259Móvil Phone:318-655-8339E-mail: ventas17@hotelwyndhambogota.com

The hotel includes Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast and free shuttle ser-vice from the hotel to the main entrance of the El Dorado air-port, business center with computers and unlimited 24 Hours Internet, scanner, printer, and photocopies service. Also, laun-dry, food court, gym, hair salon and spa. Is located at 25 minutes away by car from MINTIC.

NOTE: The prices of the rooms include the tax and the ho-tel insurance.

NOTE 2: Travel time estimation at non-peak hours

STANDAR ROOM (1 BED)

EXECUTIVE ROOM(2 BEDS)

$ 246.000 COP83,69 USD

$285.600 COP81,53 USD

SUITE$ 412.600 COP 140,89 USD

SUITE

LOCAL TRANSPORTATIONTrasmilenio (official local transportation), Taxis(called/re-served) and Transportation provided by hotels are a safe alternative for day and late night travel.

MONEYThe peso is the currency of Colombia. Its ISO 4217 code is COP and it is also abbreviated as COL$. The majority of ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) networ-ks in Colombia are linked to a network that most li-kely includes your bank at home. Hence, you would be able to make a cash withdrawal if you have a cash card (ATM Card) that offers Cirrus (www.mastercard.com/atmlocator/index.jsp) or Plus (www.visa.com/atm), the 2 most popular networks. There are fees and daily limits associated with withdrawing money using the above networks. Please check with your bank at home for this information.

Credit Cards are a convenient way to pay for tran-sactions. American Express, Visa and Master Card (among others) are accepted virtually everywhere in Bogotá.

CONFIRMATION OF RETURN FLIGHTSPlease contact the airline directly to reconfirm your flight.

TIMEFor the time difference between Bogotá and your coun-try, please refer to http://www.worldtimeserver.com/ current_time_in_CO.aspx

WEATHERAverage temperature in Bogotá is usually in between 12°C and 19°C. To check for current weather condi-tion in Bogotá, please refer to https://www.accuwea-ther.com/es/co/bogota/107487/weather-forecast/ 107487

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