INFORMATIVE BULLETIN
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ITU Regional Standardization Forum (RSF) for the Americas (September 21, 2015)
XXVII Meeting of PCC.I (September 22 to 25, 2015)
VENUE
ITU COORDINATION
Organization of American States
1889 F Street, NW
TL Level
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202-370-5000
Vijay Mauree
International Telecommunication Union
CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel :+41 22 730 5591
Email: Vijay.mauree@itu.int
CITEL COORDINATION
Patricia Long
Secretariat of the Inter-American
Telecommunication Commission, CITEL
Tel.: +1 202-370-4985
email: citel@oas.org
REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS AND MEETING ROOMS
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Meetings will be held at the Lower Level of the GSB Building of the Organization of American States (OAS), at
1889 F St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, United States of America.
ITU MEETING: https://www.itu.int/online/regsys/ITU-T/misc/edrs.registration.form?_eventid=3000804
CITEL MEETING: We ask that all participants register in advance at the following site: Online Registration of
Participants – OPEN UNTIL NOON – SEPTEMBER 18, 2015.
It is very important that we receive your registration in advance. For security reasons, CITEL must provide a list
of accredited participants to the security officers at the front desk of the OAS, to allow your access to OAS
buildings and meeting rooms.
The registration desk for the PCC.I Meeting will be open from 4:00 to 5:30 pm on Monday, September 21, 2015
and at 8:00 am on September 22, 2015 to distribute Identification badges. These badges MUST be worn at all
times, while at OAS premises.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING THE UNITED STATES
Request a visa at the United States Consulate in your country, or visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the United States
of America, for further information: http://travel.state.gov/visa
FLIGHTS, AIRPORTS AND TRANSPORTATION
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport is the airport nearest the OAS
Headquarters. International connections can be arranged to and from this
airport. The distance to the city of Washington, DC, is approximately 3
miles or 4.8 km. http://www.metwashairports.com/reagan/reagan.htm
Transportation to the hotel: http://www.metwashairports.com/reagan/1179.htm
Dulles International Airport
Dulles International Airport is approximately a 26 miles or 41.6 kms from
the city of Washington, DC. http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/dulles.htm
Transportation to the hotel: http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/793.htm
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Airport is approximately 30 miles
(48 kms) from the city of Washington, DC. http://www.bwiairport.com/es/home
Transportation to the hotel: http://www.bwiairport.com/es/travel/groundtransportation
HOTELS NEAR VENUE
Please find below list of hotels close to venue
HOTEL LOMBARDY
Address: 2019 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
www.hotellombardy.com
Phone: 202-828-2600
MELROSE HOTEL
Address: 2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
www.melrosehotel.dc.com
Phone: 202-955-6400
STATE PLAZA HOTEL
Address: 2117 E St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
www.stateplaza.com
Phone: 202-861-8200
THE QUINCY
Address: 1823 L St NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
www.quincysuites.com
Phone: 202-223-4320
KORMAN SUITES COMMUNITIES
Address: 1710 H Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
www.kormancommunities.com
Phone: 202 904 2506
FAIRMONT WASHINGTON DC
Address: 2401 M Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
www.fairmont.com
Phone: 202-429-2400
Many other hotels near the venue can be found at this link:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotels+near+1889+F+Street,+NW,+washington,+DC,+20006/@38.8992797,77.0451615,16z/data=!3m1!4b1
NOTE: There are other hotels in the state of Virginia, very close to the area where the meeting is being held and with easy
access to the subway (METRORAIL). The Metrorail stations closest to the meeting’s venue are Farragut West and
Farragut North, as both are about 10 minutes away from venue:
http://www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=38
RESTAURANTS AND CAFETERIAS NEAR VENUE
Met Cafe
1725 F Street NW
(202) 962-0250
American Red Cross
2025 E Street NW
(410) 764-460
Founding Farmers
1924 Pennsylvania Av. NW
(202) 822-8783
El Chalan Peruvian Cuisine
1924 I Street NW,
(202) 293-2765
elchalandc.com
Taberna del Alabardero
1776 I St NW
(202) 429-2200
alabardero.com
Elephant & Castle
900 19th Street NW
202) 296-2575
elephantcastle.com
F Street Bistro
2116 F Street NW
(202) 328-9355
stateplaza.com
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
1701 Penn Avenue NW
(202) 775-1450
potbelly.com
The Oval Room
800 Connecticut Ave NW
(202) 463-8700
ovalroom.com
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
CURRENCY:
The official currency of the United States is the U.S. dollar, and it is the only currency accepted in almost all shops, stores
and businesses. Because the exchange rate may vary, we would like to suggest you check this information on the
following website: http://www.xe.com/ucc/
WEATHER:
During fall, temperatures in Washington, D.C., range between 50° and 70° F (10° and 21° C), with warm and sunny days
or with the occasional windy rainfall.
ELECTRICITY:
The electric current is 110 volts
TOURISM:
Washington, D.C., has many historical and education attractions, as well as a variety of cultural and entertainment
activities, opportunities to enjoy meals from all over the world, and countless options to go shopping. For further
information, please see:
http://www.minube.com/que_ver/estados_unidos/distrito_de_columbia/washington
http://washington.org