Cancun City

Cancun was built for tourism, and the superb infrastructure that have made it a star on the international stage for travelers is part of what makes it a top destination for meetings and incentive travel.

Cancun has a semi-tropical climate, with highs from mid-May until the end of August that can reach 110˚F (43˚C) and balmier weather from December through the end of April, when the average temperature is 71-89˚F (22-32˚C). Rainy season (short afternoon showers) runs from September through the end of November.

The Cancun International Airport (CUN) receives direct flights from different parts of Mexico, Latin America, the United States and Europe.

Currency: The official currency of Cancun is the Mexican peso, but US dollars are also accepted almost everywhere. Banks open Monday through Friday from nine in the morning to four in the afternoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the event:

When will the event take place?

The 38th Annual Meeting of APLA will take place from November 10th to 13th of 2018.

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Where will the event take place?

The 38th Annual meeting of APLA will take place at the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach

Adress: Boulevard Kukulcan Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, QROO, México

Phone: +52 998 881 3200

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Who should attend?

Presidents/VPs/CEOs

Managers

Directors

Technical/Specialists

Area Leaders/Coordinators

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About registration

What is the cost of registration to the event?

	Member Companies	No member companies
Until 07/09/2018	US$640	US$1140
From 08/09/2018	US$715	US$1270

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When does the general registration start?

The registration begins at June 4th of 2018.

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What is the last registration date?

You can register online until November 9th, 2018.

You can register at the venue of the event from November 10th to 13th of 2018.

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When does the registration fee change?

From September 8th, the new registration fee applies.

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What are group discount rates?

They are the special rates that are granted to groups of 5,10, 15 or 20 persons that attend representing the same company.

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When should I request the group discount rate?

Before making the registration of each of the members of the group.

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How do I apply for the discount rate?

You must send an email to groups@apla.com.ar  with the following information:

1- Number of participants

2- Method of payment: Individual payment or a single payment for the total of the participants.

 

Once the discount rate has been applied by groups, the number of participants requested must be respected.

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Is there a refund if I cancel the registration?

Yes, refunds will be made considering the following deadlines:

Until September 11th, 2018	Between September 12th and October 11th	From October 12th	No show
70% of the subscriber will be refunded.	50% of the subscriber will be refunded.	There will be no refund.	There will be no refund.

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Can I replace my attendance a companion from the same company?

Substitution of a delegate by another member of the same company is always permitted without charge.

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When will the refunds be made in case of cancellation?

Refunds will be made after the Meeting.

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About host hotel:

What is the host hotel?

The main hotel is Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach.

The alternative hotel is the Aloft, located in front of the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach

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When can I book a room at the main hotel?

To access the reservation of the hotel hosting the meeting, the registration fee must be paid.

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Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Hotel Rates

Junior Suite

Single USD 187,50 +taxes

Doble USD 104 per person + taxes

Master Suite

Single USD 330,31 + taxes

Doble USD 182,76 per person + taxes

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What is the Aloft Hotel Rate?

The rates are:

Single UDS 135 + taxes

Double UDS 149,94 + taxes

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How do I book a room at the Aloft hotel?

For room reservation and information about this hotel, please contact AMSTAR.

Reyna Gómez, CMS
Meetings & Events Planner
Cancun, Mexico
[E] rgomez@amstardmc.com
[T] +52 (998) 881 9590 Ext. 4280
www.amstargroups.com

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About Meeting spaces reservation:

Pre Reservation of spaces:

Pre-booked meeting spaces may be reserved for those companies that have taken at least one contribution and one meeting space at the 35th Latin American Petrochemical Annual Meeting in 2015.

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How can I pre book a meeting space?

To make the pre-reservation, you must request the same meeting space acquired in 2015 and the same level of contribution or higher.

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Can I pre-book a room other than the one purchased in 2015?

It’s not possible. If you want to acquire a different space you must wait for the opening of spaces on April 9.

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When can I book a Meeting space?

You can make your selection of Meeting space from April 16^th to 27^th inclusive. After this stage, check the availability of spaces at salonesra@apla.com.ar

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How can I book a Meeting Space?

You can choose the space you want to acquire (select at least three spaces).
Send your choice, in order of preference to salonesra@apla.com.ar

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How are meeting spaces assigned?

If more than one company requires the same space, allocation will be assigned taking into account the following conditions:

1) That the company is an APLA member. (*)

2) That the company is an Annual Supporter of APLA.

3) Number of registered people in the 37th Annual Latin American Petrochemical Meeting.

(*) To access the benefit, the fee must be paid.

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When will the assignation of meeting spaces be informed?

From May 9^th of 2018.

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When is the meeting space assigned confirmed?

With the payment of it.

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Dress code:

Casual Business: No Jacket nor tie are required.

 

Did not find your answer?

 Contact us:

 REUNIONES APLA

  reunionanual@apla.com.ar

 +54 11 4325 1422

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