BENEFITS FOR DELEGATES: We will assist Romanian and

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BENEFITS FOR DELEGATES: We will assist Romanian and
BENEFITS FOR DELEGATES:
We will assist Romanian and Moldovan agri-business participants as follows:
• Complimentary admission to the events and official instructions to visit exhibitors
• Commercial Specialist’s support from the U.S. Embassy-Bucharest
• Identification of and introduction to potential U.S. partners based on each delegate’s goal
• Access to Fargo’s International Trade Center: business meeting rooms with internet access
• Interpretation services for English language assistance
• Participation in accompanied visits to US factories & farms to exchange best practices
TRAVEL LOGISTICS:
Delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements and costs, including appropriate
travel documents (passports and visas) and are free to use the service provider of their choice.
However, as a service to our delegates, we are pleased to introduce California-based Pacific
Perfect Tour, a provider of travel services with offices in Bucharest and ten other cities in
Romania, as well as in Kishinev, Republic of Moldova. Pacific Perfect Tour is offering the
attached package of travel services at a special rate exclusively to participants in our delegation.
NOTE ABOUT THE U.S. VISA:
We wish to remind you that all procedures related to individual visa applications are the
responsibility of each delegate in cooperation with the tour-operator’s visa assistants in
Bucharest and Kishinev offices of the Perfect Tour Agency, whose contact persons are attached.
Likewise, participation in our joint delegation has no influence or bearing on a visa decision
rendered by Consular Officers of the U.S. Embassies in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
JOIN US! To secure your participation in this delegation, please contact:
Gabriel Popescu, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy – Bucharest
Tel.: +4021 200 3312, Cell: +40722 467 130, Fax: +4021 316 0690, [email protected]
Iulian Bogasieru, Commercial & Economic Assistant, U.S. Embassy – Kishinev
Tel./Fax: + 373 22 40 89 05, E-mail: [email protected]
Pictures of our U.S. Embassies’ Joint Romanian-Moldovan Delegations to the previous
editions of the Big Iron Farm Show 2009 & 2011 can be accessed at the following web-links:
https://picasaweb.google.com/popescugabriel2009/20090921FotografiiDeLaBigIronFarmShow#
https://picasaweb.google.com/popescugabriel2009/BigIronFarmShow2011FargoND
ROMANIAN AGRI-BUSINESS DELEGATION TO USA, SEPTEMBER 6-15, 2012:
Visit of JOHN DEERE Fall Festival, Waterloo, Iowa, Friday, Sept.7 (Optional)
Meeting the Romanian Community & Chicago Grand Tour (Optional)
Saturday, Sept.8 - Sunday, Sept.9
Big Iron Farm Show, including an optional CASE NEW HOLLAND Tour, Fargo, North Dakota,
Monday, Sept.10 - Thursday, Sept. 13
Visit of JOHN DEERE Fall Festival, Waterloo, Iowa, Friday, Sept. 7 (Optional)
Thursday, September 6th, 2012:
8:00 a.m. Arrival in the „Henri Coanda” International Airport in Otopeni
8:30 a.m. Protocol Services for the U.S. Embassy-Romania’s Delegation to USA in the Official Saloon
9:55 a.m. Takeoff from Romania by British Airways & American Airlines with transit in London & Chicago
8:30 p.m. Arrival in USA and landing on the Waterloo Regional Airport - ALO, Iowa
9:30 p.m. Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Waterloo City by a local SUV limo
10:00 p.m. Check-in at hotel Quality Inn & Suites
Friday, September 7th, 2012:
John Deere Fall Festival 2012, Waterloo, Iowa (Optional)
• 175th Anniversary of the Company's Existence
• 100th Anniversary of the Waterloo Boy Tractor
•
40th Anniversary of Next Generation Tractors
10:00 a.m. Departure from Quality Inn & Suites Hotel by a local SUV limo
10:30 a.m. Arrival at John Deere Tractor & Cab Assembly, 3500 East Donald Street, Waterloo, IA
11:30 a.m. Visit of the John Deere Crossing Gift Shop
12:00 p.m. Departure from 3500 East Donald Street, Waterloo, IA
12:30 p.m. Arrival at John Deere Engine Works, 3801 Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, IA
1:30 a.m. Departure from 3801 Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, IA
1:45 p.m. Arrival at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center by a local SUV limo
2:00 p.m. John Deere Square Dance, Demonstration & Exhibition in RiverLoop Expo Grounds
5:00 p.m. John Deere Tractor Parade from Jefferson & Park Streets to RiverLoop Expo Grounds
www.deere.com/wps/dcom/en_US/corporate/our_company/fans_visitors/tours_attractions/fall_fest.page
Meeting the Romanian Community & Chicago Grand Tour, September 8 – 9 (Optional)
Saturday, September 8th, 2012:
5:45 a.m. Check-out from the hotel Quality Inn & Suites in Waterloo
6:00 a.m. Transfer from hotel to airport in Waterloo by a SUV limo
6:15 a.m. Arrival in Waterloo Regional Airport – ALO
7:15 a.m. Takeoff from Waterloo, Iowa by American Airlines
8:25 a.m. Landing on the „O’Hare” International Airport in Chicago, IL
9:30 a.m. Transfer from the airport to the hotel by a local shuttle bus
9:45 a.m. Check-in/Drop-off luggages at Hotel Springhill SuitesO’Hare
10:00 a.m. Departure from the Springhill Suites by a local bus
www.stmarychicago.org
10:15 a.m. Arrival at “Saint Mary” Orthodox Romanian Church
www.alibunar.org/BalkanFestival.html
Saturday: Meeting Illinois Romanian-American Community & Excursion in Chicago and Illinois State (TBC)
Sunday, September 9th, 2012:
9:30 a.m. Check-out from the hotel Springhill Suites O’Hare & use of baggages room
9:45 a.m. Departure from Springhill Suites O’Hare by a local bus
10:00 a.m. Arrival at the “Holy Nativity” Romanian Orthodox Church, www.holynativitychurch.com
1:00 p.m. Farewell thanks to the Romanian Community and departure by a local bus
1:15 p.m. Arrival at the hotel Springhill Suites O’Hare
1:30 p.m. Chicago Grand Tour & Hancock Observatory by coach (TBC)
www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Grand-Tour-and-Hancock-Observatory/d673-3568GRSEAR
5:30 p.m. Arrival at the hotel by the Chicago Grand Tour’s motor coach
5:45 p.m. Take-out baggages from the hotel’s baggages room
6:00 p.m. Transfer from Springhill Suites O’Hare to airport by the hotel’s shuttle bus
6:15 p.m. Arrival at the “O’Hare” International Airport in Chicago
8:20 p.m. Takeoff from Chicago, Illinois by American Airlines
10:10 p.m. Landing on the „Hector” International Airport in Fargo, North Dakota
10:45 p.m. Transfer from the airport to the hotel by North Dakota Trade Office’s bus
11:00 p.m. Check-in at hotel Best Western Fargo Doublewood Inn
Big Iron Farm Show, including an optional CASE NEW HOLLAND Tour, Fargo, North Dakota,
Monday, Sept.10 - Thursday, Sept. 13
Monday, Sept. 10, 2012
10:30am
Buses depart hotels for Equipment Demo Area – TBD
11:00am
Big Iron In-field Equipment Parade
• Lunch Served
1:30pm
Equipment Demonstration, Ride & Drive
Afternoon Farm Discussions (Tentative)
4:30pm
Buses depart for welcome reception at Governor Jack Dalrymple Farm-Casselton,ND
5:00pm
Dinner and welcome reception at Dalrymple Farm
7:00pm
Buses depart for Fargo, ND
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012
8:45am
Buses depart for the Big Iron Farm Show
9:00am
International Visitors Program Welcome – Schollander Pavilion, West Fargo, ND
9:30am
Big Iron Farm Show at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds – West Fargo, ND
•
•
Tour Big Iron Farm Show
Attend one-on-one meetings with North Dakota Companies
CASE NEW HOLLAND MANUFACTURING PLANT TOUR (Optional and TBC)
• Tour departs from the CNH Exhibition Booth of the Big Iron Farm Show
11:00am
www.caseih.com/en_us/AboutUs/Pages/PlantTours.aspx
4:00pm
After noon CNH tour return Big Iron Farm Show at Red River Valley Fairgrounds
4:30pm
Buses depart Big Iron for hotels
6:00pm
Buses depart for VIP reception
6:30pm
VIP Reception at the Plains Art Museum – Fargo, ND
8:30pm
Buses depart for hotels
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012
8:45am
9:00am
Buses depart for the Big Iron Farm Show
Big Iron Farm Show at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds – West Fargo, ND
•
•
Tour Big Iron Farm Show
Attend one-on-one meetings with North Dakota Companies
Optional Dealership Tours
Optional Ag Education Tours
10:00am
10:00am Tour of NDSU Cattle Facilities
RDO Equipment Dealership Tour
•
John Deere Machinery Dealer
Tour departs from Red River Valley
Fairgrounds
www.rdoequipment.com
12:00pm
•
•
Beef Center of Excellence
NCI Feed Production Center
Tour departs from Red River
Valley Fairgrounds
www.ndsu.edu/admission
Morning tours return Big Iron Farm Show at Red River Valley Fairgrounds
Local Grain Farm Tour
1:00pm
Titan Machinery Dealership Tour
•
1:00pm
CNH Machinery Dealer
Tour departs from Red River Valley
Fairgrounds www.titanmachinery.com
•
•
Equipment Usage
Facility/Buildings
Tour departs from Red River
Valley Fairgrounds
3:00pm
Afternoon tours return Big Iron Farm Show at Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Those
interested in attending an additional „Titan Romania Customers Optional Visit to
Titan Machinery HQ” following the dealership tour are welcome to do so. Separate
transportation back to show/hotel to be provided by Titan (TBC)
5:00pm
Buses depart Big Iron for hotels
Evening
Free night
•
Guests enjoy sightseeing, shopping
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012
8:45am
9:00am
Buses depart for the Big Iron Farm Show
Big Iron Farm Show at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds – West Fargo, ND
•
•
Tour Big Iron Farm Show
Attend one-on-one meetings with North Dakota Companies
Optional Dealership Tours
Optional Ag Education Tours
10:00am
10:00am Northern Crops Institute
Superior Inc. Tour
•
•
Grain storage and handling manufacturer
Tour departs from Red River Valley
Fairgrounds
Tour departs from Red River
Valley Fairgrounds
www.superiorincnd.com
12:00pm
Value added processing of
northern crops
www.northern-crops.com
Morning tours return Big Iron Farm Show at Red River Valley Fairgrounds
1:00pm
1:00pm
Brandt Holdings Dealership Tour
•
Local Livestock Operation
Tour
Tour departs from Red River
Valley Fairgrounds
John Deere Machinery Dealer
Tour departs from Red River Valley
Fairgrounds www.brandtholdings.com
3:00pm
Afternoon tours return Big Iron Farm Show at Red River Valley Fairgrounds
5:00pm
Buses depart for hotels
Evening
Free night
•
Guests enjoy sightseeing, shopping
www.bigironfarmshow.com
www.ndto.com
Friday, September 14th, 2012:
3:00 p.m. Check-out from the hotel Best Western Fargo Doublewood Inn
3:15 p.m. Transfer from the hotel to the airport by North Dakota Trade Office’s bus
3:30 p.m. Arrival in the „Hector” International Airport in Fargo, North Dakota
5:10 p.m. Takeoff from USA by American Airlines & British Airways with transits in Chicago & London
Saturday, September 15th, 2012:
11:20 p.m. Arrival in Romania and landing on the „Henry Coanda” International Airport in Otopeni
Travel program with flights from American Airlines and British Airways:
- From USD 2713/package/per person – in double standard room
From USD 572/package/sgl supplement
Attention! Modification concerning the selected hotels and air fare may occur due to the lack of availability.
Nevertheless, in this case, a hotel in an equivalent category and the lowest possible air fare will be proposed.
The trip includes:
- Electronic roundtrip airline tickets – British and American Airline –airport taxes included. (Offer
according to the avialability of the moment)
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Waterloo, IA – hotel Qaulity Inn Suites 2*-standard room , breakfast
included, Sep. 6- 8, 2012
- 1 night’s accommodation in Chicago, IL –hotel Springhill Suites Chicago O’Hare 3*- standard
room , breakfast included - Complimentary transportation to and from O'Hare International
Airport and local attractions within 3 miles., Sep. 8-9,2012
- 5 nights’ accommodation in Fargo, ND – hotel Best Western Fargo Doublewood Inn (breakfast
not included; North Dakota Trade Office offer breakfasts at Big Iron Farm Show), Sep.9-14, 2012
- Transfer airport Waterloo – hotel Waterloo – airport and SUV limo rental in Waterloo City
The trip does not include:
- Price of Excursion in Chicago and Illinois State will be determined by the Illinois Romanian
Community in Chicago as soon as possible by mid-August 2012
- U.S. Visa’s PIN (Personal Identification Number) Code Tax in an amount of USD 11, for scheduling
a visa interview by phone through the American Embassy’s Consulate and Toursit Visa Processing
Tax in a total amount of about USD 160 to be paid at Transilvania Bank. For any support in filling
in data requested by the individual forms to apply for a U.S. Visa, the participants can contact our
colleague Dana Ristea, [email protected] tel.: 021 9818 extension 1708
- Travel insurance of 9-day stay in USA with a different value depending on risks covered or not
covered by baggage insurances in case of lost, damaged or delayed baggage after long flights,
etc. “Turist” Insurance is RON 40/pers. and “Turist Plus Premium” Insurance is RON 70/pers. This
last one includes the “storno” insurance, the lost/damaged baggage insurance, the delayed
transport insurance, the lost travel documents’ insurance, the airline company’s bankruptcy
insurance, etc.
- Breakfast at Best Western Doublewood Inn as it will be provided in the Big Iron's International
Visitors Pavilion
- Taxes for baggage weight’s limit excess in airplanes:
British economic class:
1 bag for free
1st extra bag: £40/$60/€50 – plata la aeroport
1st extra bag: £34/$51/€43 – plata in avans pe ba.com.
American Airlines: TRAVEL TO/THROUGH/FROM EUROPE- ECONOMIC CLASS
Over 50 lbs./23 kgs but less than 70 lbs./32 kgs is subject to a $60 USD overweight baggage charge. Over
70 lbs./32 kgs will not be accepted.
Hotel Quality Inn Suites 2*
226 W. 5th St., Waterloo, 50701, Black Hawk, IA, US
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-waterloo-iowa-IA003
Location: The Quality Inn & Suites™ hotel is located adjacent to the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center, The Isle of Casinos and only 3.2 miles away from the Lost Island Waterpark. The hotel is located
near the University of Northern Iowa, the Grout Museum District and the Young Arena. A variety of
restaurants, including the famous Galleria de Paco, are located adjacent to the property.
Rooms: Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Coffee/Tea maker, Data port, High speed internet connection,
Hairdryer, Microwave, Telephone, Refrigerator, Safe, Smoke detectors, Free movies/video, Cable
television, Remote control television.
Facilities: Banquet facilities, Continental breakfast, Elevators, Ice machine, Ironing board, Onsite laundry,
Cocktail lounge, Outdoor parking, Indoor parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Safe deposit box
**
Hotel Springhill Suites O’Hare 3*
8101 West Higgins Road · Chicago, Illinois 60631 USA
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/chico-springhill-suites-chicago-ohare/
Distance from 8101 West Higgins Road to 5410 N. Newland Ave, Chicago, IL. 60656-2026 : 1.7 miles
Location: This Chicago hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Cumberland CTA Station and 4 miles from
O'Hare International Airport.
Rooms: Accommodations at SpringHill Suites Chicago O'Hare by Marriott provide kitchens, sofa beds or
armchairs, and desks with ergonomic chairs. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access, local calls,
and weekday newspapers are all complimentary. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Facilities: Outback Steakhouse, the on-site chain restaurant and bar, is open for dinner. Conveniences
include a 24-hour business center with complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary
wireless Internet throughout the hotel, and a 24-hour snack shop. A heated indoor pool and a fitness
center are located on the hotel's lower level. Guests also receive discounted access to a nearby fitness
club.
Hotel Best Western Fargo Doublewood Inn
3333 13th Avenue S, Fargo, 58103-3404, ND
http://bestwesternnorthdakota.com/hotels/best-western-fargo-doublewood-inn
Location: This Fargo hotel is close to a variety of local attractions including historic downtown Fargo,
West Acres Mall, the Fargodome and Scheels Arena. Business travelers will be minutes away from
Microsoft and the NDSU Research & Technology Park.
Rooms: . Each room is complete with a flat screen television, refrigerator, microwave, and
complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access.
Facilities: Amenities at the North Dakota inn include an onsite casino, Bistro 13 Grille and Lounge,
outdoor dining patio, an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, game room and courtesy shuttle to the
airport and West Acres Mall.
Chicago Grand Tour and Hancock Observatory
Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Location: Chicago, Illinois
Take a tour of Chicago and visit the Hancock Observatory! This
comprehensive half-day tour is the perfect introduction to the Windy City.
Visit the highlights of the North Side and South Side and enjoy a scenic
drive along the Outer Drive. Explore Chicago’s beautiful parks on this
guided tour, including Lincoln Park, Washington Park and Grant Park. Stop
at the fascinating Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Museum Campus, and
enjoy admission to the skyscraping Hancock Center, one of Chicago's
tallest landmarks. Climb to the top for spectacular city views!
Explore Chicago’s North Side and South Side on this comprehensive guided city tour! See Chicago’s highlights and
visit the impressive Hancock Observatory in the Hancock Center for magnificent views of the Windy City!
Take a narrated coach tour with your expert guide through the South Side and travel through Grant Park, known as
the ‘front lawn of the city.’ See Soldier Field, the Adler Planetarium with its massive sky dome.. Pass by the world's
largest aquarium, the Shedd Aquarium, see the Field Museum of Natural History, and travel through the South
Commons, a new 'close- in' residential community. You'll also get to pass by President Obama's old neighborhood
and see where he used to live!
On the North Side, travel by the striking Richard J Daley plaza with its acknowledged masterpiece, the Pablo Picasso
sculpture, created exclusively for Chicago. Then, drive over the Chicago River and see the famous Wrigley Building
and Wrigley Field. Soon you’ll see Chicago's elegant seven-level shopping complex and the renowned Water Tower
Place, alongside one of the tallest buildings in the United States, the John Hancock Center.
Here, you’ll get to de-board and enter this impressive building with your guide. Hop into one of the world’s fastest
elevators for a 39-second ride to the 94th floor to the Hancock Observatory. On a clear day, you can see up to 80
miles away and view four states – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin! Experience the open-air
Skydeck, 1,000 feet above Chicago's Magnificent Mile, and admire the dynamic city below.
Inclusions:\Narrated motor coach tour, hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) , Hancock
Observatory entry, Local taxes,
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional), Food and drinks
www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Grand-Tour-and-Hancock-Observatory/d673-3568GRSEAR
AIRLINE TICKETS:
Itinerary:
September 6: BUCHAREST (OTP) – WATERLOO (ALO)
September 8: WATERLOO (ALO ) – CHICAGO (CHI)
September 9: CHICAGO (CHI) – FARGO (FAR)
September 14: FARGO (FAR) – BUCHAREST (OTP)
Departure: Bucharest, Romania to Waterloo, United States Weather
British Airways BA 885 in Economy/Coach Restricted
Airbus A320-100/200 (JET)
Bucharest, Romania
Thursday, 06SEP
Departs
Otopeni (OTP)
09:55 (UTC+2)
London, United Kingdom
Thursday, 06SEP
Arrives
London Heathrow (LHR)
11:25 (UTC+0)
Layover in London
British Airways BA 297 in Economy/Coach Restricted
Boeing 747-400 pax (JET)
London, United Kingdom
Thursday, 06SEP
Departs
London Heathrow (LHR)
15:35 (UTC+0)
Chicago, Il, United States
Thursday, 06SEP
Arrives
Chicago O'hare International (ORD)
17:55 (UTC-6)
Layover in Chicago, Il
American Airlines AA4300 in Economy/Coach Restricted
Embraer RJ140 (JET) Operated by SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE
Chicago, Il, United States
Thursday, 06SEP
Departs
Chicago O'hare International (ORD)
19:30 (UTC-6)
Waterloo, United States
Thursday, 06SEP
Arrives
Waterloo (ALO)
20:30 (UTC-6)
Return: Waterloo, United States to Fargo, United States Weather
18 hrs 35 min
5,489 miles
3 hrs 30 min
1,309 miles
4 hrs 10 min
8 hrs 20 min
3,947 miles
1 hrs 35 min
1 hrs 0 min
232 miles
38 hrs 55 min
789 miles
American Airlines AA4016 in Economy/Coach Restricted
Embraer RJ140 (JET) Operated by SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE
Waterloo, United States
Saturday, 08SEP
Departs
1 hrs 10 min
Waterloo (ALO)
07:15 (UTC-6)
Chicago, Il, United States
Saturday, 08SEP
Arrives
232 miles
Chicago O'hare International (ORD)
08:25 (UTC-6)
Layover in Chicago, Il
35 hrs 55 min
American Airlines AA4088 in Economy/Coach Restricted
Embraer RJ145 Amazon (JET) Operated by SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE
Chicago, Il, United States
Sunday, 09SEP
Departs
1 hrs 50 min
Chicago O'hare International (ORD)
20:20 (UTC-6)
Fargo, United States
Sunday, 09SEP
Arrives
557 miles
Hector Field (FAR)
22:10 (UTC-6)
Departure: Fargo, United States to Bucharest, Romania Weather
American Airlines AA3999 in Economy/Coach Restricted
Embraer RJ145 Amazon (JET) Operated by SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE
Fargo, United States
Friday, 14SEP
Departs
Hector Field (FAR)
17:10 (UTC-6)
Chicago, Il, United States
Friday, 14SEP
Arrives
Chicago O'hare International (ORD)
19:00 (UTC-6)
Layover in Chicago, Il
American Airlines AA 098 in Economy/Coach Restricted
Boeing 777 all pax models (JET)
Chicago, Il, United States
Friday, 14SEP
Departs
Chicago O'hare International (ORD)
21:45 (UTC-6)
London, United Kingdom
Saturday, 15SEP
Arrives
London Heathrow (LHR)
11:25 (UTC+0)
Layover in London
American Airlines AA6374 in Economy/Coach Restricted
Airbus A320-100/200 (JET) Operated by BRITISH AIRWAYS
London, United Kingdom
Saturday, 15SEP
Departs
London Heathrow (LHR)
18:05 (UTC+0)
Bucharest, Romania
Saturday, 15SEP
Arrives
Otopeni (OTP)
23:20 (UTC+2)
* Cancellation:
* Changes before departure:
* Changes after departure:
22 hrs 10 min
5,813 miles
1 hrs 50 min
557 miles
2 hrs 45 min
7 hrs 40 min
3,947 miles
6 hrs 40 min
3 hrs 15 min
1,309 miles
Not permitted
Not permitted
Not permitted
ATTENTION!
Please note this is only an offer. No booking has been made.
Reservations can be confirmed only when firm requests are made, depending on availabilty of time.
Names of the passangers, date of birth, passport no, passport exp. date and visa no. are requeried in
order to confirm any reservation.
Cancelation policy:
Plane tickets are NONREFUNDABLE and NONTRANSFERABLE.
Accommodation bookings: no changes allowed, and in case of name changes, reservations have to be
cancelled and rebooked subject to availabilty and rates at the time of rebooking.
Cancelation deadline for accommodation – the deadline is provided once the booking is confirmed.
Payments:
- plane tickes must be fully paid when issued.
- 50% payment of accommodation and transfer services – when booking is confirmed
- the difference of 50% of the accommodation and transfer services needs to be paid 30 days prior
departure.
- The travel program price can be paid in USD or equivalent amount in RON, at the NBR’s official
exchange rate + 2% in the day of the invoice issued for this travel
PACIFIC PERFECT TOUR’S CONTACT PERSON IN USA:
Andreea Niculae
Travel Consultant
TEL:
818-907-9800
15233 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1217
Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, US FAX:
818-907-9899
http://www.perfect-tour.com
[email protected]
PERFECT TOUR - CONTACT PERSONS IN ROMANIA:
PERFECT TOUR - CONTACT DETAILS:
DANA RISTEA
Visa Assistant
[email protected] Tel.: +4 021
9818
ext.: 1708
BRINDUSA FENDU
Corporate Account Manager
[email protected]
Tel.: +4 021 98 18 int. 1401
Cell: +4 0749 146 003
Perfect Tour SRL
8 Sipotul Fantanilor St., 010157 Bucharest
Tel: 021 9818, 080 10 88888, Fax: 021
3119954
E-mail: [email protected]
www.perfect-tour.ro
MARIAN IONESCU
Commercial Director
[email protected]
Tel.: +4 021 98 18 int. 1505
Cell: +4 0749 144 079
Corporate Presentation Perfect Tour
Perfect Tour is one of the leading travel management companies in Romania. Founded in 2004, Perfect
Tour had a successful growth by offering personalized and professional travel services and by winning
and keeping customers satisfied.
Perfect Tour has been IATA accredited since 2004 and is affiliated with several international
organizations: UFTAA, ASTA, CECTA, ANAT. As well, Perfect Tour is authorized agent of the most famous
international tour-operators (Tui, Dertour, Thomas Cook/Neckermann, GTA, Hotelbeds) and cruise lines
(Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, NCL, etc).
In 2008 we became GSA for the world n°1 distributor for European Rail products, Rail Europe, and from
2009 we are the partner of Disneyland.
Our Mission
The passion to serve you is in the center of our team. If you will be satisfied, we will feel fulfilled. You will
have everything you want, in time, at a fair price. We know better than anyone else that every detail is
important and we take care to provide the best travel arrangements for you.
Facts & Figures
Turnover 2010 - 24 mld EURO
Total number of employees - Over 150
Individual Clients - 250 000
Corporate Clients - 150
Own locations - 12 agencies in Romania (in Bucharest, Brasov, Buzau, Cluj, Constanta, Craiova, Galati, Iasi,
Ploiesti – 2 offices, Pitesti, Tulcea) and 3 agencies: in Republic of Moldova at Chisinau, in USA at Los
Angeles and in Ukraine at Kiev
GlobalStar
Perfect Tour has consolidated its top position in business travel by associating with the leading provider
of travel management GlobalStar. Beeing a GlobalStar partner, Perfect Tour provides the necessary tools
for all companies that want to optimize their business travel budgets. GlobalStar is a partner network of
independent Travel Management Companies with presence in 63 countries, with 3393 offices and over
14,000 employees. The GlobalStar principle is based on providing excellent culturally sensitive services in
each country while applying innovative technology and concepts to bring all elements of the service
delivery together at a global level. The position GlobalStar partners hold in their national markets ensures
excellent local presence to enjoy best local conditions and purchasing power.
Services:
Booking and issuing tickets, domestic and international routes for more than 230 airlines in over 115
countries, including major operators of low-cost flights;
Booking and issuing train tickets, domestic and international routes, as General Sales Agent (GSA) for
RailEurope in Romania;
Accommodation services and meals in Romania and abroad to more than 50.000 hotels, delivering the
lowest possible fares and rates through using advanced systems that search multiple fare sources;
Issuing health insurance of several types: standard medical insurance, complex travel insurance and
insurance for business travel;
Event organization starting with business meetings for 2 persons and congresses with over 2.000 of
participants;
Rent-a-car services in the country and abroad, with a driver or not;
Providing complete information regarding visas procedures and assistance, when necessary, for the
preparation and submission of documentation;
Transfer services in country and abroad;
Access to VIP/Business Lounges from international and national airports;
Online check-in formalities;
Emergency Assistance Services 24 hours/7 days.
Travel Management Services:
Account implementation methodology plan;
Assistance in defining the travel policy and ensuring its application;
Detailed analysis and negotiation with service providers (airlines, hotels, etc.) in order to obtain
preferential rates and conditions;
Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports, regarding travelling costs, detailed depending on type of
service and achieved savings;
Identify training needs of staff responsible for travel arrangements in the company;
Periodical evaluation of customer’s satisfaction regarding services;
Tracking loyalty cards offered by different suppliers (airlines, hotel chains) and warning when obtained
miles expire, assistance in obtaining free tickets, etc.
Technology:
Ensure control over your reservations through Online Booking Tool;
Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports, regarding travelling costs, detailed depending on type of
service and achieved savings;
Expense management regarding trips (cabs, parking, transfers, meals etc.) which offers the possibility to
evaluate the real costs of your business trip;
Check my trip - possibility to monitor the bookings.