XXIX Meeting of the Permanent Executive Committee of CITEL
(COM/CITEL)
Bávaro, Dominican Republic
December 2 & 3, 2014
NEWSLETTER
The Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort Convention Center will be the stage for the celebration of two
major events:
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"Regional Connectivity Forum for the Caribbean and Central America", organized by the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU); and
"XXIX Meeting of the Permanent Executive Committee of CITEL (COM/CITEL)", organized by
the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission, CITEL. Both activities are coordinated by
the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (INDOTEL), the telecommunications regulatory
body in the Dominican Republic. The aim of this document is to provide practical information to
the participants in order to facilitate their attendance.
1. MEETING VENUE
Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort Convention Center
Highway to Bávaro, Km. 1, Dominican Republic
Tel. +1 (809) 686-5797
Hotel URL:
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/es_ES/Hoteles/Republica-Dominicana/Punta-Cana-PlayaBavaro/Hotel-Barcelo-Bavaro-Beach/
Convention Center URL:
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/es_ES/hoteles/Republica-Dominicana/Punta-Cana-PlayaBavaro/hotel-barcelo-bavaro-beach/reuniones-eventos.aspx
2. NATIONAL COORDINATOR
Eng. Amparo Arango Echeverri
International Affairs Responsible
Dominican Telecommunications Institute (INDOTEL)
962 Abraham Lincoln Ave., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Tel. +1 (829) 378-6358
E-mail: aarango@indotel.gob.do
Skype: arangoe
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3. HOTEL RESERVATIONS AND ACCOMMODATIONS:
As host organization, INDOTEL has obtained special rates at the Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort,
where the Convention Center, the event venue, is located. Other hotels options in the region have
been included, which are shown in the following chart.
In case a hotel other than the Venue hotel is selected, the participant must take care of transportation
from where they are staying to the Convention Center, and pay an amount equivalent to the "Day pass"
(USD 55.00 per person). This payment gives the participant the right to use the resort facilities and
enjoy food and drinks until 5:30 p.m., according to the established schedule.
It is important that you book your reservation as soon as possible. You must download the hotel
booking form, send it to the e-mail address of the chosen hotel, and forward a copy to INDOTEL at
msantos@indotel.gob.do
To take advantage of the special rates of the Venue hotel, it is necessary to book the reservation
before November 28 -after that date normal rates apply. You will receive a confirmation e-mail after
your order has been accepted by the hotel. If you are unable to attend the meeting, the reservation
must be cancelled in accordance with the cancellation policy established by each hotel.
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HOTEL
1. BARCELO BAVARO BEACH
RESORT
STARS
ROOM
RATE
OBSERVATIONS
*****
Single
USD 140.00
Taxes, services, and
food included
Double
USD 117.00
3 or 4 Pax.
USD 82.00
* Day Pass USD 55.00
Single
USD 223.00
With taxes and
everything included.
Double
USD 149.00
Triple
USD 139.00
Single
USD 92.00
Double
USD 69.00
Triple
USD 44.00
Single
USD 115.00
Double
USD 88.00
Triple
USD 81.00
Single
USD 88.00
Double
USD 61.00
Triple
USD 6.00
Highway to Bávaro, Km. 1, Bávaro
Dominican Republic
Direct phone: +1 (809) 682-7211
Central: +1 (809) 563-5000, ext. 7248
dominicana.comercial-gte@barcelo.com
Hotel URL:
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/es
_ES/Hoteles/RepublicaDominicana/Punta-Cana-PlayaBavaro/Hotel-Barcelo-Bavaro-Beach/
CONVENTION CENTER (Venue)
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/es
_ES/hoteles/RepublicaDominicana/Punta-Cana-PlayaBavaro/hotel-barcelo-bavarobeach/reuniones-eventos.aspx
2. PARADISUS PUNTA CANA
****
Dominican Republic
Tel:+ 1 (809) 687-9923
paradisus.punta.cana@melia.com
3. OCCIDENTAL GRAND
FLAMENCO PUNTA CANA
****
Avenida España, Bávaro, Dominican
Republic
Tel.: +1 (809) 221-8787 / (829) 954-8152
GrandPuntaCana@occidentalhotels.com
4. BAVARO PRINCESS ALL
SUITES RESORT, SPA & CASINO
****
Bávaro Beach, Higüey, Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic
Tel.: +1 (809) 221-2311
Fax: +1 (809) 686-5427
reservas.bavaro@princess-hotels.com
5. TROPICAL PRINCESS BEACH
RESORT & SPA
****
Bávaro Beach, Pantanal, Dominican
Republic
Tel.: +1 (809) 687-7788
caribeclub@princess-hotels.com
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With taxes and
everything included.
With taxes and
everything included.
With taxes and
everything included.
4. LANGUAGES AT THE EVENTS:
Both the Regional Connectivity Forum for the Caribbean and Central America and the XXIX Meeting of
COM/CITEL shall be in English and Spanish, with simultaneous interpreting.
5. TRANSPORTATION:
Airport-Hotel-Airport transportation is offered only to foreign participants who enter via the Punta Cana
airport, which is located 25 minutes from the Venue. Below are some approximate fares for other
airports:
INFORMATION ON TRANSPORTATION RATES FROM DIFFERENT AIRPORTS TO THE
BAVARO REGION AND PUNTA CANA
AIRPORTS AND DESTINATIONS
APPROXIMATE
TIME
ONE-WAY FARE IN
USD
ROUNDTRIP FARE
IN USD
From the La Romana Airport to
hotels in Bávaro
1 hour
120.00
240.00
From the Americas International
Airport to hotels in Bávaro
2 hours
170.00
300.00
6. GENERAL INFORMATION:
a) Entry formalities
The attached file includes all information related to visa requirements to enter the Dominican Republic;
for your convenience, we recommend you consult the DR Embassy or Consulate in your country. You
can check additional information on the webpage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican
Republic at www.mirex.gov.do and the Consular Services portal: www.consuladord.com.
List of OAS member countries and their visa conditions. Extracted from the Consular Services portal of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic: www.consuladord.com.
OAS Member Countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Belize
Brazil
Chile
Costa Rica
Ecuador
United States of America
Guatemala
Haiti
Jamaica
Can enter the
Dominican Republic
WITHOUT VISA if
they have a
DIPLOMATIC,
OFFICIAL OR
SERVICE
PASSPORT.
Do not require
neither VISA nor
TOURIST CARD to
enter the Dominican
Republic
Can enter the
Dominican Republic
ONLY with the
TOURIST CARD
and for tourism
purposes only
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enter the
Dominican
Republic
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Nicaragua
Paraguay
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Uruguay
Argentina
Barbados
Bolivia
Canada
Colombia
Dominica
El Salvador
Grenada
Guyana
Honduras
Mexico
Panama
Peru
St. Lucia
St. Kitts and Nevis
Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela
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b) Airports:
The Punta Cana International Airport is located on the east of the Dominican Republic. It is located
on the Higüey - Punta Cana highway at Km. 45, Punta Cana 23000. Telephone: +1 (809) 959-2376.
We recommend using this airport due to its proximity to the Venue of the event. We will offer
free Airport-Hotel-Airport shuttle service.
The Americas International Airport is located in Punta Caucedo, approximately 20 minutes from the
city of Santo Domingo and 2 hours from Punta Cana. It is the main airport of the Dominican Republic.
Passenger information numbers: +1 (809) 947-2225 / +1(809) 947-2297
Operations and Emergency Center: +1 (809) 947-2220.
For information about domestic and international flights http://www.aerodom.com/app/d.
The La Romana International Airport is located on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic,
next to the resort town of La Romana and the Casa de Campo tourist complex. La Romana-Higüey
highway, La Romana. Telephone: +1 (809) 813-9000
c) Language:
Spanish is the official language of the Dominican Republic.
d) Climate:
The Dominican Republic has a humid tropical climate, with warm temperatures throughout the year.
Temperatures can be cooler and fresher at higher altitudes and with the breeze of the North-East trade
winds throughout the year. Mean temperatures vary between 28 ºC (72 °F) in the coastal plains and 21
°C (84 °F) in the mountains of the Cordillera Central (central mountain range). Temperatures will range
from 21 °C to 23 °C during the dates of the event.
e) Dominican Time:
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For more information about the time in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, please visit:
http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=230
f) Currency:
The Dominican Peso (DOP) is the currency of the Dominican Republic. The currency symbol is DOP,
which is also written RD$. The Dominican peso is divided into 100 cents, and it is the only commercially
accepted currency. The current average exchange rate is USD $1.00 = RD$ 43.90. To check the
exchange rate, please visit: www.bancentral.gov.do
Banks and exchange bureaux are allowed to exchange foreign currency. Many international currencies
can be exchanged into pesos in banks or exchange bureaux.
Those currencies that are easily exchanged at authorized sites in the Dominican Republic are
American dollars, Canadian dollars and Euros. For other currencies, it is advisable to exchange them
into US dollars before going to the Dominican Republic.
Dominican peso denominations currently in circulation are: 2,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20 peso
banknotes, and 25, 10, 5 and 1 peso coins.
The credit cards that are accepted in the Dominican Republic are: Visa, MasterCard, American
Express, and Diners Club.
Coins:
Banknotes:
Coins of 1, 5, 10, and 25 pesos
Banknotes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500,
1,000 and 2,000 pesos.
g) Power voltage:
Power voltage in Santo Domingo is 110 Volts/60 Hz.
h) Clothes:
Given the prevailing climate in the region, summer clothing is recommended.
i)
Business hours:
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Banks and exchange bureaux open Monday to Friday from 08:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays from
09:00 am to noon.
j)
Tipping:
The practice is to leave 10% of the tab as service tip in cafes and restaurants; skycaps are tipped.
k) Important telephone numbers:
Emergency: 911
Bávaro Hospital: Highway to Higüey, Punta Cana 2300, DR +1 (809) 686-1414.
Tourist Police in Bávaro: +1 (809)754-3082. www.politur.gob.do Email: politur@gob.do
National Police: +1 (809) 682-2151
Punta Cana fire department, Bávaro, telephone: +1 (809) 455-1551
National Emergency Agency: +1 (809)566-6648
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About the Dominican Republic:
The Dominican Republic is a multicolored tapestry of Spanish, French, Haitian and African influences
that share a rich history. Christopher Columbus described this lush land as "a beautiful island paradise
with high forested mountains and large valleys and rivers". This statement is as true today as it was in
1492 when the island was discovered. In addition to the relaxing combination of sun, sea and sand, the
Dominican Republic offers an exciting and exclusive cultural experience that captivates the senses.
This is a tourist destination like no other, a feast for the senses of dazzling landscapes, exotic cuisine,
and a remarkable variety of art and entertainment options. The rhythmic excitement of merengue, the
intriguing relics of past centuries, the finest tobacco also world-class baseball, all are waiting for you.
The Dominican Republic is a place of surprises that will delight even the most experienced traveler.
Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic
Source: Official website of the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic:
www.godominicanrepublic.com
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