Location
The XIX Congress and General Assembly will take place at the Palexpo
Conference Center, Geneva, Switzerland. Located next to Geneva
International Airport, served by railway and with a regular bus
service from the city and direct motorway access, Palexpo is a
purpose-built conference centre conveniently sited in the heart
of Europe. All session halls, posters exhibition and refreshment
facilities are located in one complex.
A cloakroom will be open alongside the time table of the congress
at the Palexpo Congress Center.
cost CHF 2.- per item.
Map of Geneva now available, Click
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Language
The official language of the Congress is English. All abstracts
should be submitted and presented in English.
Climate
Being 416m above sea level, the weather in Geneva in August is
pleasant during the day, but cooler during the evening. The average
temperature in August is 18°C.
Clothing
Informal for all occasions
Banks
The "Banque Cantonale de Genève" has a branch
office in Grand-Saconnex which is located within 5 minutes walking
distance from Palexpo at the following address :
Route de Ferney 169
CH-1218 Grand-Saconnex
Phone : +4122 809 76 20
Fax : +4122 809 76 30
Opening hours : 08.30-12.15 / 14.00-16.30.
Their office in Palexpo is only manned during major public events.
There is also an UBS branch at the Geneva Airport which is open
from 06.30 till 21.00.
Secretariat
Please address all queries (except those regarding accommodation
and tours) to:
IUCr Congress Secretariat:
P.O. Box 50006, Tel Aviv 61500, Israel
Tel: +972 3 5140000; Fax: +972 3 5175674 or +972 3 5140077
E-mail: iucr@kenes.com
 Travel
arrangements
Crossair Ltd. / Swiss Air Lines was appointed Official Carrier
for our conference and offered special fares to all the conference
participants. The creation of the new Swiss Airline has been well
publicized and we are delighted that the newly formed company
is continuing the Official Carrier Agreement.
Participants at the "XIX Congress and General Assembly of
the International Union of Cristallography" are therefore
invited to take advantage of the Official Carrier Agreement.
The fare reduction is
up to 25% reduction
Subject to fare type, route flown and availability.
To benefit from this offer, please quote the code
„ Crossair Ltd. / Swiss
Air Lines IDS page G CGRF"
Information for Crossair Ltd. / Swiss Air Lines offices:
Display the mentioned IDS page, look up for the specified
event
and check for the individual
Tour Code CXX2-017 |
when contacting the Crossair Ltd. / Swiss Air Lines offices or
the following designated ticketing agencies:
| German participants |
SWISS Call Center |
phone 01803 000 337 |
| Austrian participants |
SWISS Call Center |
phone 0810 810 840 |
| Italian participants |
SWISS Call Center |
phone 848 834 445 |
| Nordic countries |
SWISS Call Center |
phone 08 587 704 48 |
| Spanish participants |
SWISS Call Center |
phone 901 116 712 |
| French participants |
SWISS Call Center |
phone 0 820 04 05 06 |
| US participants |
Lyon Travel |
phone 802-254-6033
fax 802-254-6123
toll free within the US: 1-800-639-3849
e-mail: conferences@lyontravel.com |
| UK participants |
Travel Organisation.com. |
phone (44 1908) 214 999
fax (44 1908) 214 777
e-mail: rfindlay@travelorganisation.com |
| Other destinations |
please contact your nearest
Crossair Ltd. / Swiss Air Lines ticket office
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*The cost for a bus ticket from the airport/Palexpo to the city
center (vice versa) is:
- ticket valid 1 hour: CHF 2.20
- one day ticket: CHF 6.00
Geneva Festival
The Geneva Festival will take place August 2 - 11. For more information
visit the official Festival website:
http://www.fetes-de-geneve.ch/engprogram.htm
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