L O G I S T I C S H A N D B O O KSIGNING CEREMONY OF THE COMPREHENSIVE

AND PROGRESSIVE AGREEMENT FORTRANS-PACIFIC PAR TNERSHIP (CPTPP)

P R E S E N T A T I O N

The purpose of this manual is to address the logistical and

operational information regarding the signing ceremony of

the “The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-

Pacific Partnership (CPTPP),” which will be held in Santiago,

Chile on March 8, 2018.

The information contained in this manual is subject to change.

All changes will be announced in a timely manner.

The ceremony will take place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located

at Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 136, Santiago.

Santiago, Chile.

2018

1 .R E G I S T R A T I O N

2 .P R E L I M I N A R Y P R O G R A M M E

An online registration system will be available from February 8 to March 5 using the following LINK.

Media outlets that wish to register journalists, camera operators, photographers or other personnel must complete the online form for each individual.

The credentials will be available at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 136, Santiago, from 8 a.m. on March 8.

Credentials must be worn at all times and will be required to access official activities. Media professionals must wear their credentials at all times in a visible place with all of the elements provided (lanyard and tag holder).

Thursday8 March

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION

SIGNING

CEREMONY

PRESS CONFERENCE

All registered members of the Chilean and international press will have access to the Press Room.

THE PRESS ROOM wILL OFFER THE FOLLOwING:

• High speed wi-Fi internet• 3 computers with Internet connections• 100 work stations with Internet connections• 2 printers• Press release document service • Catering service

THE PRESS ROOM wILL BE AVAILABLE DuRING THE FOLLOwING HOuRS:

8.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.

PHOTOS AND IMAGES

There will be an official photographer and the images will be shared with registered members of the press through the following site: www.direcon.gob.cl/en/minisitio/cptpp/

Each individual is responsible for his or her own reservation and for covering the costs of accommodation in Santiago. Various accommodation options are listed online at: LINK

OTHER DOwNTOwN LODGING ALTERNATIVES ARE LISTED BELOw:

FOuR POINTS HOTELSanta Magdalena 111, Providencia | Santiago | CHILETel: (56 2) 2750 0327| fourpoints.santiago@starwoodhotels.comContact: Matías A. Rengifo M.

PROVIDENCIA HOTELFrancisco Noguera 146, Providencia | Santiago | CHILETel: (56 2) 2863 2318 | reservas@hotelprovidencia.clContact: Srta. Katherine Fuss

BOuTIquE LE REVE HOTELOrrego Luco 023, Providencia | Santiago | CHILETel: (56 2) 2360 4459 | malvarez@plazasanfrancisco.clContact: Marisol Alvarez

PLAzA SAN FRANCISCO HOTELAlameda 816, Santiago | Santiago | CHILETel: (56 2) 2360 4459 | malvarez@plazasanfrancisco.clContact: Marisol Alvarez

NERuDA HOTELPedro de Valdivia 164, Providencia | Santiago | CHILETel: (56 2) 2663 3154 | ventas3@hotelneruda.clContact: Enrique Carrasco

PLAzA EL BOSquE HOTELEbro 2828, Las Condes | Santiago | CHILETel: (56 2) 2498 2017 | xdittrich@plazaelbosque.clContact: Ximena Dittrich

3 .P R E S S R O O M

4 . A C C O M M O D AT I O N F O R M E M B E R S O F T H E P R E S S

CLIMATE

Santiago has a Mediterranean climate. The Signing Ceremony is happening during the summer season (summer in Chile is from December to March). During the daytime temperatures can reach 32°C but drop to around 25°C in the mornings and evenings.

ELECTRICITY SuPPLY

In Chile, the electricity voltage is 220 V/50 Hz. Sockets have three parallel holes (CEI 23-16).

TIME zONE

Chile’s time zone is GMT-3.

TELEPHONE CODES

The international code for dialling Chile is 56. The area code for Santiago is 2. To make international calls to Santiago, you should dial +56 2 and the local number. To call a mobile phone, you should dial +56 9 and the mobile phone number. Telephone numbers have 9 digits.

LANGuAGE

Chile’s official language is Spanish. English is also spoken in most hotels.

HEALTH

You do not need vaccinations or medical tests to visit Chile.

The drinking water is good quality and can be consumed. However, we recommend you drink bottled water during the first few days of your visit.

Should you need medical attention, we suggest going to Clínica Indisa or Clínica Santa María as they are near to the conference centre. You will be responsible for your own medical bills so we recommend having an international health insurance.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NuMBERS

Chilean Police Emergency Line (Carabineros): 133Investigative Police Emergency Line: 134Medical Emergency Line: 131Fire Emergency Line: 132

Santiago is Chile’s capital city and the country’s urban hub. with a population of over 4 million people, it is the biggest and most populated city in Chile.

The capital is home to Chile’s main administrative, commercial, cultural, financial and government organizations.

5 .u S E F u L I N F O R M A T I O N

CuRRENCY AND BANKING

Chile’s national currency is the peso (CLP). One uSD is equivalent to approximately 650 Chilean pesos. All Chilean banks exchange dollars and the majority of retail and service establishments accept international credit cards for payments. There are ATMs throughout Chile from which you can withdraw funds, and they available 24 hours a day.

Banks and exchange bureaus are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SHOPPING

Shops in Chile accept most major credit cards, such as American Express, Mastercard and Visa.Stores are open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in shopping centres. Banks and exchange bureaus are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Restaurants are generally open until around 9 p.m.

Tipping is optional in Chile, but we recommend a 10% gratuity.

6 .M E D I A R E L A T I O N S C O N T A C T S

Aileen Cárcamo – Head of Media RelationsMail: acarcamo@direcon.gob.clTel. +562 2827 5391 / +569 7957 8893

Martina Salvo – Media RelationsMail: msalvo@direcon.gob.clTel. +562 2827 5591 / +569 82471891

Roberto Parra – Media RelationsMail: rparra@direcon.gob.clTel. +562 2827 5303 / +569 62299112

Felipe Caroca – Media RelationsMail: fcaroca@direcon.gob.clTel. +562 2827 5238 / +569 96565857

Lorena Díaz - Director of Media Relations Mail: ldiaz@minrel.gob.clTel.: +562 28274397 / +569 57293919

Verónica Arqueros - Media RelationsMail: varqueros@minrel.gob.clTel.: +562 28274397 / +569 42094146

Manuel San Martín – Media RelationsMail: msanmartinh@minrel.gob.clTel: +562 2827 4231 / +569 9015 9876