The Symposium will be held at the Holiday Inn Pudong Shanghai.  A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate ($80 per night for a standard room) for participants who register for the Symposium by October 10. 

Opened March 1998 and strategically located in fast-developing commercial and financial district of Lujiazui, the most advanced part of Pudong Shanghai, the Holiday Inn Pudong is a leading hotel in the 4-star category with 320 well-appointed spacious rooms and suites.  Holiday Inn Pudong Shanghai has convenient access to both Pudong International Airport (40 minute drive) and Hongqiao International Airport (30 minute drive). 

Non-smoking floors and inter-connecting rooms are  available. All rooms are equipped with Coffee/Tea makers and safety deposit boxes. A wide choice of TV channels including CNN, Japanese, French and German as well as complimentary in-house movies. There is a  health club including a gym, jacuzzi, sauna, steam and swimming pool.  Holiday Inn Pudong Shanghai is the favored choice for business and leisure travelers.

The address of the Holiday Inn Pudong* is:

899 Donfang Road, Pudong Shanghai
200122 P.R. China
Tel: (86) (21) 5830-6666
Fax: (86) (21) 5830-5555
E-mail: hipudong@public6.sta.net.cn

Click here for more information on the hotel. Note: Shanghai has more than one Holiday Inn; please remember that the conference is at the Pudong Shanghai Holiday Inn.

Area Airport Information
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Distance: 25 KM E
Taxi Fee: $US 10
Alt. Transportation: Hotel Limo US$32

Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Distance: 35 KM W
Taxi Fee: $18
Alt. Transportation: Hotel Limo US$39