IEEE INFOCOM 2000 Local Information
ISRAEL
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Israel, the Promised Land of the Bible, is today a modern,
thriving, bustling and vibrant country. For centuries the sites of many of
the most stirring events in the history of mankind lay dormant beneath
shifting sands and crumbling terraces, until the land was reclaimed and
revitalized by the People of Israel, returning from exile. In
today’s Israel, cities, towns and villages, fertile farms and green
forests, sophisticated high-tech industries, numerous communication and
networking ventures and well-developed commercial enterprises have replaced
barren hillsides, swamps and desert wilderness.
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TEL AVIV
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The never-ending holiday... Long stretches of sandy, clean beaches meeting
with the warm waters of turquoise-blue Mediterranean. Outdoor cafes in arts-and-crafts
lanes and vibrant streets. Surprises from dawn to dawn, on the Mediterranean shores and in
the many shops and restaurants, clubs and bars. No other city resembles modern Israel like
Tel Aviv, incorporating ancient Jaffa, where Jonah set sail for his close encounter with a
whale.
It is Mediterranean magic more than anything else! Colorful parasols dotting the
wave-lapped golden sands and a rainbow of sails on the clear, blue water, windsurfers
flitting among proud yachts and sporty sailboats; fishermen in workmanlike craft hauling
in their nets and anglers casting their lines from the dockside; tour boats plying the
coast from the Jaffa port and power boats trailing skiers. Tel Aviv is the Mediterranean.
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DAN PANORAMA TEL AVIV HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
INFOCOM 2000 CONFERENCE HOTEL
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Overlooking the Mediterranean, the Dan Panorama Tel Aviv is a city hotel
in a resort setting. Just a few steps away are fine shops, theaters,
restaurants and the corporate world of Tel Aviv, contrasted by the
ancient port city of Jaffa with its picturesque corners and flea markets
for bargain hunters. The hotel features a large swimming pool, beach
access and a fully equipped health & fitness center including dry
sauna, jacuzzi, and massage services.
HOTEL RESERVATION
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CAR RENTAL
Budget Rent-a-Car is the official rental car company for Infocom 2000. Car
rental reservations to be made through Eshet Conferences via e-mail at
infocom@eshetil.co.il
PRE
AND POST CONFERENCE TOURS
One-day tours to
Jerusalem and to the Dead Sea and Massada and three-day tours to
several places in Israel will be available before and after the
conference.
Reservations to be made through Eshet Conferences.
Tour details and reservation forms are available
here.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Every visitor to Israel must hold a valid passport that is valid for at
least 6 months beyond the planned exit date from Israel. US Citizens will be issued
visitors’ visas upon arrival and need not make such arrangements in advance. Visitors
of other countries should contact the nearest Israeli Consulate or Embassy for the most
up to date requirements.
WEATHER
The average temperature in Tel Aviv during the scheduled conference dates
is between 54 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit (12 and 22 degrees Celsius).
For the current weather in Israel check the
Israel Weather Site.
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AIR TRANSPORTATION
TAL TOURS, the official agent, is
handling air transportation arrangements
for Infocom 2000. Conference attendees are entitled to a 10% discount off published
super-apex flight arrangements. European extensions and stopovers are available.
A limited number of Business Class seats are available at a supplement
when traveling via EL AL Israel Airlines, the official airline of the Conference.
For air reservations and further information, contact TAL Tours –
(800) 825-9399 or (516) 825-0966.
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The main airport in Israel is Ben - Gurion Airport.
Last updated 9/16/99