NEW...Details of counterpart meetings now included (as of April 24, 2006)
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Program Highlights
Share these experiences with AEE colleagues and your Delegation Leader Tim Janos It's not too late to join these Trade Mission Delegates! Michael Bobker - New York |
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ABOUT THE TRADE MISSION China, the world's second-largest energy consumer, has launched an $80 million program with the United Nations to promote efficient use of energy and cut pollution. Beijing, struggling to fuel the world's fastest-growing major economy in the face of rapid demand growth and increasing reliance on oil imports and recurrent power shortages, aims to quadruple GDP by 2020 while just doubling its energy consumption. The program aims to reduce energy consumption by nearly 19 million tons of coal equivalent in the first three-year phase of the program, cutting carbon emissions by 12 million tons. The Trade Mission to China and Southeast Asia is one of
the most important business development opportunities presented internationally
by the Association of Energy Engineers. Delegation Leader Tim Janos, AEE
President Elect, will accompany the delegation on counterpart meetings,
cultural activities, and informal discussion groups throughout the mission.
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Day 1: Saturday, June 17 Depart
from San Francisco on the direct flight to Hong Kong
Singapore Airlines Departs San Francisco 1:25am / SQ # 1 Arrives in Hong
Kong 6:30am + 1 day
Day 2: Sunday, June 18 Arrive
in Hong Kong
On arrival in Hong Kong this morning, you will be welcomed and escorted to the
NEW WORLD RENAISSANCE HOTEL . Hong Kong , the “City of life”,
is compact, diverse, historic, and modern. Not much has changed in Hong Kong
since it reverted to China in 1997. The rest of the day is free to experience
this exotic gateway to modern China or relax and adjust to the time difference.
Dinner is on your own this evening with a fine array of nearby Restaurants to
choose from.
Day 3: Monday, June 19 Hong
Kong Sightseeing
Your morning
is dedicated to the sights of legendary Hong Kong Island . Drive through Victoria
and along the notorious Wanchai waterfront district, home of Suzy Wong. Ride
the famous funicular tram to the top of famed Victoria peak for an amazing view
of the world's most magnificent harbor. Continue past Repulse Bay 's popular
beach to Aberdeen with its storied floating restaurants, junks, sampans, and
water people.
The afternoon is open for meetings with Energy
Counterparts. This evening, enjoy the beauty of Hong Kong by night from
an air-conditioned deluxe cruiser. See Hong Kong 's busy harbor and exciting
skyline. To match this wonderful scenery, a superb European/Oriental buffet
is prepared for you as a live band provides the entertainment. NEW WORLD
RENAISSANCE HOTEL.
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner included
DAY 4: Tuesday,
June 20 Hong Kong / Beijing
Air China departs hong kong at 9:25am / ca #6520 arrives in Beijing 12:35pm
Rise early this morning for the transfer to the airport for
the flight to Beijing . Arrive in China , the ancient Land of the Dragon. You
are welcomed at the airport and escorted to the XINQIAO NOVOTEL HOTEL
. Beijing , the capital city and heart of the People's Republic of
China , is over 3,000 years old. This afternoon, tour the beautiful Temple of
Heaven, possibly the country's most popular symbol. It was believed to be the
closest place to heaven and was where the mperors would communicate with the
gods. Dinner is at the hotel this evening.
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 5: Wednesday, June 21 forbidden
city
This morning is open for meetings with Energy Counterparts.
This afternoon, visit the Tian'an men Square, the largest square
in the center of Beijing . For over a hundred years, many ceremonies and demonstrations
have been held here. The grandeur of Tian'an men Gate (Heavenly Peace Gate)
is a national symbol with the Great Hall of the People on the western side and
the Museum of the Chinese Revolution and the Museum of Chinese History to its
east and west. The Monument to the People's Heroes—the 36-meter obelisk, made
of Qingdao granite—dominates the center of the square. The Chairman, Mao Memorial
Hall, and the Qianmen gate sit in the south. Continue to the Forbidden City
, ancient residence of emperors and bastion of imperial power, which was forbidden
to all but the highest nobility. The 250-acre palace contains more than 9,000
rooms. Closed to the common people for centuries, it was only opened to the
public in 1949. BEIJING NOVOTEL XINQIAO NOVOTEL HOTEL.
MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch included
Day
6: Thursday, June 22 Great Wall Excursion / Xian
The highlight of your stay in this ancient capital is a visit to the
Great Wall. It is easy to see why the Great Wall—built 2,300 years ago and extending
3,750 miles—can be seen by the astronauts from space!
Later, you are flown to another ancient capital, Xian, formerly Changan, once the largest city in the world and the national capital for eleven Chinese Dynasties. Xian, being the terminus of the Silk Road , was a major link between Asia and Europe .
This evening, you are treated to a traditional Tang Dynasty Show,
focusing on the ancient culture of the period. Overnight XIAN ROYAL
NIKKO HOTEL.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, and
Dinner included
Day 7: Friday, June 23 Xian
The morning is open
for meetings with Energy Counterparts.
The afternoon's odyssey will take you to the Stone Tablets Museum and City Wall. The Stele Forest Museum of Xian is a museum of art mainly for storage, research, and display of steles, epitaphs, and carved stone stature. It was a continuation of the ancient construction of the Confucius Temple in Xian based on the more than 900 years old "Stele Forest of Xian."
The Xian Stele Forest Museum stores voluminous artworks which possess not only exiguous of handwriting and art, but also rich cultural connotation. So, they're praised as, "The treasury of the oriental culture", "The gathering of the art of handwriting", "The palace of the fine carved stones of the Han dynasty and the Tand Dynasty", and "The stack room of the ancient carved stones in the world." The Stele Forest has become an important part of the world culture treasury and an important window for developing the traditional culture of the motherland.
Xian City was built on the foundation of "Han Jian's new
City " towards the end of the Tang Dynasty. When being reconstructed during
the period 1374-1378 A.D. (seventh to eleventh year of hongwu of the Ming),
the City Wall was extended by a quarter to both east and north to make Xian
city the size it is today. The blue brick Xian City wall is well preserved.
Lofty and magnificent towns with blue and green painting were constructed on
the four city gates. Dinner is at the hotel this evening. XIAN ROYAL
NIKKO HOTEL.
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner included
Day
8: Saturday, June 24 Terra Cotta Warriors
Xian captured the interest of the world in 1974 when peasants, in the course
of digging wells, uncovered the astonishing 3rd-century B.C., burial sites of
the first emperor to unite China , Qin Shi Huangdi. Visit the archaeological
site to see thousands of terra cotta warriors which have been standing guard
over the Imperial Tomb for 2,000 years. See the “ Forest of Stelae ”—ancient
stone tablets displaying ancient classics in traditional calligraphy. XIAN
ROYAL NIKKO HOTEL .
MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch included
Day
9: Sunday, June 25 XIAN / SHANGHAI
Fly to Shanghai , “the Paris of the East,” China 's most westernized and largest
city where the mighty Yangtze River meets the East China Sea . Your tour of
Shanghai includes a visit to Yu Yuan Garden—offering a compressed landscape
designed for meditation and done in classical Chinese style; the Temple of the
Jade Buddha—with two fabulous white jade statues brought over from Burma; and
a drive along the famous Bund—the wide tree-lined avenue along the Huangpo River
and the former “Wall Street” of foreign powers. Overnight at the SHANGHAI
PENINSULA HOTEL. MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch included
Day 10: Monday, June 26 Shanghai
The morning is open for meetings with Energy Counterparts.
Later, thrill to a performance of the famous Chinese Acrobats
followed by dinner at a local restaurant. SHANGHAI PENINSULA HOTEL.
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 11: Tuesday, June 27 Shanghai
/ Singapore
Singapore airlines departs shanghai 2:25pm / sQ #825 arrives in Singapore
7:45pm
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Singapore where you are welcomed and
transferred to the luxurious CARLTON HOTEL is located on Orchard
road which is the heart of Singapore 's shopping and entertainment district.
This tiny island nation, perched on the crossroads of Asia , is perhaps best
known for being one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the world.
The afternoon is open for meetings with Energy
Counterparts. Dinner is on your own this evening with a fine array of nearby
Restaurants to choose from.
MEALS: Breakfast included
Day
12: Wednesday, June 28 Singapore
Your tour, of Singapore this morning starts with the Botanical Gardens and colorful
Chinatown ; then, you will proceed along the waterfront, past the famous Raffles
Hotel. See towering modern day “temples of finance” in the famous business district,
the visually imposing facade of Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple , and ascend Mt.
Faber lookout with its spectacular panoramic views of the city and busy harbor.
The afternoon is at leisure to pursue independent activities.
This evening we transfer to Malay Village for dinner. Idyllic, serene, and high on nostalgia as you savor local specialties, experience culture, and enjoy fun moments—all in one place, and all under one roof. The culture and tradition come alive at the Malay Village Geylang Serai . Located in the heart of Geylang Serai, the traditional abode of the Malays, the village has been touted as the only living kampung in urban Singapore where one can experience a slice of the past and present. Aptly so, from nowhere else can one find the remnants of that warm and friendly days-gone-by kampung spirit in Singapore .
Start with an appetizer “Gado Gado” (mixed vegetables with peanut
sauce) followed by “Soto Madura” (chicken soup with spices & rice cakes).
Choose from a variety of entrees: “Udang Beringu” (wok fried prawns with spices),
“Ayam Panggang Padang” (roasted chicken), Golden Seabass in Thai Sauce; Braised
Mushrooms with Vegetables; “Kacang Boncis Goreng” (pan fried french beans with
sliced chicken); Mutton Rendang; Seafood Fried Rice. Complete the meal with
Honey Dew Sago. Free Flow of Chinese Tea & soft drinks throughout the meal.
CARLTON HOTEL.
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 13: Thursday, June 29 Singapore
/ Bangkok
Singapore airlines departs Singapore at 11:00am / sq #62 arrives in Bangkok
at 12:25pm
Fly to Bangkok this morning. You are welcomed upon arrival in the
vibrant and throbbing capital of Thailand and escorted to the REMBRANDT
HOTEL. Dinner is on your own this evening with a fine array of nearby
Restaurants to choose from.
MEALS: Breakfast included
Day 14: Friday, June 30 Bangkok
Sightseeing
The morning is open for meetings with Energy Counterparts.
This afternoon, visit the spectacular Grand Palace , home to the Thai Monarchy (you'll see the throne room) and the sacred Emerald Buddha. Also, visit the Golden Buddha Temple , the Marble Temple , and the Reclining Buddha Temple .
Dinner is on your own this evening with a fine array of nearby
Restaurants to choose from. REMBRANDT HOTEL.
MEALS: Breakfast included
Day
15: Saturday, July 1 Floating Market Excursion
This morning, take a boat trip of various canals, or “klongs”, stopping at the
stupendous Wat Arun and also at the site of the Royal Barges.
The afternoon is at leisure to further explore this city of Angels or enjoy an incredible Thai massage at the health club in your hotel.
This evening, enjoy a delicious Thai dinner accompanied by a classical
Thai dance and music performance featuring the exquisite costumes and elegant
movements unique to this style of dance. REMBRANDT HOTEL.
MEALS: Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 16: Sunday, July 2 Bangkok
/ Singapore / San Francisco
Singapore Airlines Departs Bangkok at 11:15AM / SQ #63 Arrives in Singapore
at 2:40PM
Singapore Airlines Departs Singapore at 5:00PM / SQ #2 Arrives in San Francisco
at 7:30PM
Depart from Singapore on homebound flights.
MEALS: Breakfast included
Counterpart
Meeting Details by City
A common theme we have found in the process of making these arrangements is that there is a great thirst for interchange of knowledge and possible business contacts from both sides. This opportunity is at once both a learning and teaching opportunity for those of us on the Trade Mission.
If you haven't signed up yet you will be missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime. This is critically short and procrastination is no longer an option. Hop on board while there is still time to join this historic mission. Just take a moment or two and read about the arrangements we have made in the various venues below. These are genuinely exciting times and the interest expressed by our host countries has been truly impressive. You owe it to yourself to see the many opportunities you will discover in this mission
Hong
Kong
After we complete our tour of the EMSD Facility described below we will return to meet and dine with the newest AEE Chapter. We will have the honor of present the Chapter Charter to the Hong Kong AEE during a dinner meeting the chapter has arranged at the World Trade Center at Causeway Bay .
We will be delivering a short presentation on energy related topics for our hosts. The evening promises to be an extraordinary and exciting as our host have worked hard to create their chapter and are justifiably proud of what they have accomplished.
Earlier in the afternoon we will be visiting the Electrical & Mechanical Service Department (EMDS) Building. This multi-purpose facility is intended to promote awareness and provide education on energy efficiency, renewable and the work of EMSD through the use of interactive exhibits on three separate floors. The building's construction has incorporated many innovative and energy efficiency features and thus serves to demonstrate the applicability and usefulness of these items.
Among the Energy-saving features of the EMSD facility are the following:
· Solar Photovoltaic Panels – 2300 panels make this the largest installation of its kind in Hong Kong while generating 350KW of electricity. These panels are grid connected and provide about 400,000KWH of electricity annually an amount roughly equal to the total energy consumption of 90 families in Hong Kong.
· Chiller Plant with Ice Storage – EMSD uses chiller off peak to produce slurry ice and thus offset the building peak by storing the slurry in five tanks.
· Ammonia Chillers – To reduce the use of greenhouse gas, the facility was outfitted with very high efficiency ammonia chillers.
· Double-layer curtain walls with return air grills – The facility double glazing with the space between used a return-air ducts.
· Sun Pipes – daylight harvesting and distribution is accomplished thru the installation of 10 collectors on the roof and a system of reflective pipes.
· Motion sensors and daylight sensors – These are used throughout the building to reduce lighting costs when areas are unoccupied and are couples with daylight sensors in the perimeter office to turn off light if ample daylight exists.
· Sunshades – the building is completely outfitted with sunshades to reduce the effects of direct sunlight.
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Grey water recycling – water from showers, washbasins and kitchen
areas is treated and stored for use in flushing toilets.
In addition to touring the facility
and meeting with the key individuals responsible for the operation of the
facility, we expect to meet with AEE Members in Hong Kong for the purpose
of establishing the chapter.
In Beijing a significant portion of the city's buildings are heated by the Beijing District Heating System. We will be meeting with Mr. Zao Feng and other representatives of the District Heating System to tour and review the operation of the Low Energy Building Demo Project for the Olympics.
One of the major projects of Beijing Science and Technology Council. An open lab for eco-building research. Training platform of Tsinghua University for green building technology.
The low-energy demonstration building is located at the east campus of Tsinghua University with a total area of 2800 m2. It will become a research center of eco-buildings at Tsinghua University , a key open lab and also a demonstration for new building technology and products. In the open lab, researches related to eco-building technology and products will be carried on and technical training on eco-building will also be performed.
The project is out of concern for the concept of sustainability. It will integrate newest research findings from all over the world. The building will utilize renewable energy at lowest level. It will provide occupants with healthy, comfortable and natural and harmonious indoor environment, with less pollution at the same time.
Shanghai
Mr. Lou Zhenfei, Shanghai Energy Conservation Supervision Center , has responded favorably to our visit and has arranged a meeting with key individuals who are our counterparts. This interactive and informative meeting will take place in the Conference Room at the Shanghai Energy Conservation Supervision Facility.
In Singapore a meeting is being arranged by the Economic Development Board (EDB) with the National Environmental Agency and the Industry Committee for Energy Efficiency. We look forward to this opportunity as our hosts have asked us to provide a short presentation of the “energy industry” and conditions in the US .
Bangkok
Mr. Arthit Vechakij, Managing Director of the Excellent Energy International Company, has graciously agreed to host our group during out all to short time in Bangkok . He arranged a meeting that he assures will be both informative and interactive with many key individuals involved in the Energy Business in Thailand .
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Price per person — land + international air + internal
air: (Single room supplement: $850.00 USD)
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2006—AEE TRADE MISSION
TO CHINA & SOUTHEAST
ASIA This form must be printed, filled out, and faxed or mailed to SITA World Travel, Inc. Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________ Home Address: __________________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Fax: ___________________ Email: ___________________ TOUR DEPOSIT: Deposit of $300 per person is due at the SITA office within 15 days of booking to hold space.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Tour Information
Invoice, personal information forms and necessary visa information
will be sent on receipt of deposit. Final tour documents including day-by-day
itinerary, hotel listing, air tickets & vouchers are sent between 30-15
days prior to departure.
Airline Clause
The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act,
omissions or events during the time passengers are not on board their planes.
The passenger tickets in use by the airline, when issued, shall constitute the
sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tours/tickets and/or
the passenger.
Airfares
Based on current fares and subject to change without notice.
Visas
US Passport holders require visas for China . Please ensure that your
passport is valid for 6 months from return date. On receipt of deposit, SITA
will send you the necessary information for you to obtain your visas.
Reservations and Deposit
SITA requires an initial deposit of $1500 to commence reservations.
Further deposits may be required by hotels and airline/s to be determined at
the time of booking. This amount less the administrative fees will be refunded
if the cancellations are received 90 days or more prior to departure, or adjusted
with the balance due 90 days prior to departure.
Payments
SITA accepts tour payments by check and/or by Visa, Mastercard, American
Express & Discover credit cards. Signed statement on SITA form required
by each client charging on credit cards along with copy of the cardholder's
driver's license or passport must be received by SITA in order to charge the
card. Copy of form will be supplied by SITA.
Cancellations & Changes
Cancellations received 90 days or more prior to departure: $150 per
person; 89-60 days: $300 per person per tour and per tour extension; 59-45 days:
25% of the tour price; 44-31 days: 50% of the tour price; 30 days or less: 100%
of the tour price. For other terms & conditions, please refer to SITA's
China brochure.
Insurance
We strongly recommend Travel Insurance. Pre-existing conditions are
covered PROVIDED Insurance premium is paid with deposit or within 14 days thereof.
Alternatively, premium may be paid with final payment. Insurance cannot be purchased
after final payment has been received by SITA. Insurance is non-refundable.
A signed Acknowledgement, provided by SITA, is required by the passenger whether
accepting or declining SITA's insurance.
Inoculations
We recommend that you contact Passport Health at 1-888-499-7277 or
www.passporthealthusa.com for questions regarding country-specific health counseling.
Responsibility
SITA World Travel, Inc. of Encino, California and all cooperating agencies,
act only in the capacity of agents for the hotels, airlines, bus companies,
railroads, ship lines or owners or contractors providing accommodations, transportation
or any other services whatsoever provided by such hotels, airlines, bus companies,
railroads, ship lines or owners or contractors or by their person in employ.
By the acceptance of tour membership and/or such coupons, exchange orders, receipts,
contracts and tickets, the tour member agrees to the foregoing and also agrees
that neither SITA nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be or become
liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property or
otherwise in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services
resulting directly or indirectly from any acts of God, dangers incident to the
sea, fire, breakdown in machinery or equipment, wars, whether declared or not,
hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics,
quarantines, medical or customs regulation, defaults, delays or cancellations
of or change in itinerary of schedules, or from any causes beyond SITA's control,
or for any loss or damage resulting from insufficient or improperly issued passports.
SITA reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a tour
passenger should such person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity
or general deportment impede the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare
or enjoyment of other tour passengers. A refund of unused land tour services
is the limit of SITA's liability. The right is reserved to substitute hotels,
and alter the itinerary or reverse the places to be visited. The right is reserved
to cancel the tour prior to departure. If any tour must be withdrawn prior to
the passengers' joining the tour, SITA's liability is limited to a refund of
moneys received by SITA. Further, SITA is not responsible nor liable for defaults
of those not directly under the control of SITA. Tour members are held responsible
for being in sufficient good health to undertake the tour. The payment
for a reservation on a tour shall constitute consent to all provisions in the
Condition List as published herein.
