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IPLOCA
REGISTRATION BROCHURE
52nd Annual Convention
London 2018
10 - 14 September 2018
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Contents
Message from the President 4
London 7
Convention Programme 8
Business Meetings, Social Functions 9
Dress Code 9
Tour Programme 11
Golf Tournament 19
Hotel & Room Information 20
Convention Registration Information 28
Cancellation Terms & Conditions 30
Passport & Visa Requirements 30
Getting to the Hotel 32
General Information 34
Convention Sponsorship 39
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Welcome to IPLOCA’s
52nd Convention
The IPLOCA Convention is a unique forum for Regular Members,
Associate Members, Corresponding Members, Academic
Members, Honorary Members, Media Partners and guests to
gather together during five days to share experiences and hold
business meetings in an informal setting.
During a series of technical sessions, meetings, social events
and tours, senior executives from the pipeline industry,
accompanied by their spouses, are able to have an update of
the current status of our industry while building relationships,
networking and sharing ideas with their peers from all over
the world.
At the Open General Meetings on Thursday and Friday high
profile speakers will focus on projects being developed, share
experiences of projects undertaken, future large projects and
trends in the current economic environment.
IPLOCA awards will also be presented at the convention to
recognise the most significant achievements and contributions
of our members to the pipeline industry.
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Message from the President
I am delighted to invite you to the 52nd IPLOCA Annual During our Open General Meetings we have a variety of I extend my sincere thanks to our sponsors - both those
Convention in one of the greatest cities in the world… speakers who will give presentations on new projects, who have given their continued support, and those who
London, the capital of the United Kingdom. With over latest industry developments and key achievements, as have recently joined us, who I warmly welcome. It is only
13 million international visitors a year, I can ensure you well as market outlook and analysis. We will also update through your generosity that we are able to create this
everyone will receive a very warm welcome. you on a number of IPLOCA initiatives and the latest unique programme of events.
developments surrounding our construction guidance
Our conference hotel, the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Online registration opens on 1 June. Please register early
document ‘The Road to Success’. At the Annual General
London, is located at the heart of Westminster directly to secure your choice of tours as we expect demand for
Meeting we will also present an update on the ‘Fit for the
adjacent to the Houses of Parliament. It’s a fantastic central places to be high this year. I would also recommend you
Future’ 5-year business plan, together with committee
location to complement an excellent business programme, download the convention app, which will be available from
updates, and will announce which students have been
coupled with a number of interesting tours of some of the 10 August.
selected to receive the 2018 IPLOCA Scholarships.
best attractions in London. We have selected Hampton During the course of the week, we encourage you to take
Court Palace and Kew Gardens, The National Gallery, a Last but not least, I am delighted that we will be
full advantage of all that this incredible cosmopolitan city
Thames River Cruise, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace, recognising and celebrating excellence in our industry with
has to offer.
Buckingham Palace and many other places of interest to a number of awards; with health and safety sponsored
give you both an enjoyable and productive experience in by Chevron; environmental sponsored by Shell; and the I am looking forward to seeing you in London!
London. IPLOCA award for ‘Excellence in Project Execution’.
During the week we will be facilitating a number of Warm regards,
business to business events as well as holding the
popular golf day on Wednesday.
Andrew Ball
IPLOCA President 2017-2018
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London
One of the world’s major cosmopolitan cities, London A turbulent century of civil war, plague and fire followed Many of the city’s treats are to be found away from the
manages to exude a spirit that is both fundamentally the Gunpowder Plot to assassinate King James I in 1605. centre. The East End in recent years has become renowned
British and yet strikingly multicultural. With the advent of the Georgians in the early 18th century for contemporary art and music, with its avant-garde
Mesolithic remains dating back 6,500 years have been came stability and the building of the British Empire. A nightclubs, bars and galleries clustered around Shoreditch,
recently unearthed, however, the first documented settlers period of great prosperity continued through the reign of Dalston and Hackney. Head southwest and you’ll find
on the banks of the Thames were the Romans. The small Queen Victoria and into the first half of the 20th century. bucolic Richmond Park and the botanic marvels of Kew
port of Londinium was founded around 43 AD but was It was brought to an end with World War II and the Blitz. Gardens. For sporting events and concerts, the city is
subsequently razed to the ground in 61 AD by the Celtic London has risen out of the rubble to once again be one ringed by Wembley Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
queen and British folk hero Boudica in her failed uprising. of the wealthiest and most cosmopolitan cities in the the O2 Arena and Twickenham. The city is also home to the
It was resurrected to become the capital of the Roman 21st century. iconic football clubs of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.
province of Britannia in 100. At its height, Roman London With its kaleidoscope of cultures and over 300 languages London is a lively, welcoming city with something for
had a population of around 60,000 but was abandoned spoken, London remains the ‘clearing-house of the world’, everyone: history, culture, fine food, sport and good times!
in the early 5th century with the decline of the empire. as described by statesman Joseph Chamberlain in 1904.
The Saxons began rebuilding London around 500 and The poet Wordsworth, as he gazed upon the city from
it once again prospered, despite repeated Viking raids. Westminster Bridge early one morning, declared it ‘A
It finally fell to the Normans in 1066. sight so touching in its majesty; // Ships, towers, domes,
The buried ruins of an amphitheater and baths were theatres, and temples lie / Open unto the fields, and to the
unearthed in modern times but almost nothing is left of sky.’ Today, those great landmarks are accompanied by
the city’s Roman fortifications and a huge basilica larger contemporary architecture, such as The Shard, the ‘Walkie-
than St Paul’s Cathedral. The Saxons built the original Talkie’, the ‘Gherkin’ and the London Eye.
Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral, although both The classic London icons of black cabs, red double
were subsequently rebuilt. The Normans were builders decker buses, Piccadilly Circus, the Houses of Parliament
of castles, including the Tower of London’s famous and the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace
White Tower. can all be found in the West End. This area of London
Subsequent years saw London become England’s dominant also boasts world-class places to shop, such as Oxford
city, with Whitehall Palace and the Tower of London the Street, Knightsbridge, Carnaby Street and Covent Garden.
seats of power. Progressive kings wrought changes to the London also has an exceptional cultural variety with some
city’s architecture and during the reign of Elizabeth I in the of the world’s finest museums, galleries and theatres. A
16th century, London became known as a cultural centre, vibrant, ever-changing foodie scene provides flavours and
mostly thanks to Shakespeare and his fellow playwrights. fragrances from around the world whilst the traditional
culture of the city can be experienced in its many historic
pubs and markets.
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Convention Programme
Convention Programme
Sunday 9 September Friday 14 September
09:00 – 10:00 Executive Committee Meeting (IPLOCA executive committee members only) 09:00 – 09:45 Annual General Meeting
10:00 – 15:00 Board Meeting 1 (IPLOCA board members only) 09:00 – 14:00 Ladies Brunch (ladies only)
18:30 – 23:00 Board of Directors Dinner (IPLOCA board members & spouses only) 10:15 – 12:45 2nd Open General Meeting
Monday 10 September 12:45 – 15:15 IPLOCA Membership Cocktails & Lunch (member representatives only)
08:45 – 17:30 Tour 1 – Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens 15:30 – 16:00 Board Meeting 3 (IPLOCA 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 board members)
08:30 – 12:00 Tour 2 – City of London and The National Gallery 16:00 – 17:30 Board Meeting 4 (IPLOCA 2018-2019 board members)
13:00 – 17:30 Tour 3 – Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms and Imperial War Museum 19:00 – 20:00 Gulf Interstate Cocktail Party
18:00 – 19:00 First-time Attendees Reception (first-time attendees only) 20:00 – 24:00 Final Banquet
19:00 – 20:00 Welcome Cocktails 23:30 – 04:00 Dancing ‘til Dawn
20:00 – 23:00 Worldwide Group Welcome Dinner
Tuesday 11 September
08:30 – 16:30 Tour 4 – Windsor Castle
10:00 – 13:00 Tour 5 – Buckingham Palace NEW for 2018! Business to Business Meetings (B2B) and Poster Sessions
13:30 – 17:30 Tour 6 – Victoria & Albert Museum and Science Museum We will be holding our first B2B and poster sessions event on Thursday afternoon. Delegates
18:30 – 23:00 President’s Dinner (by invitation only) will be able to book 10-minute one-to-one appointments with potential buyers, suppliers,
operators and contractors and will also have the opportunity to participate in some poster
Wednesday 12 September
session presentations. Both sessions will provide great networking opportunities to build and
07:00 – 16:00 Maats/Liebherr Golf Tournament
retain relationships with the various customers in the global markets we represent.
09:00 – 17:30 Tour 7 – Exploring London
10:00 – 13:00 Tour 8 – Buckingham Palace If you are interested in taking part, please indicate your interest when registering
14:00 – 17:15 Tour 9 – Diana: Her Fashion Story and Kensington Palace
for the convention.
17:30 – 18:30 World Federation Meeting (by invitation only) IPLOCA Convention App
Thursday 13 September The convention app will be accessible as
09:00 – 12:30 1st Open General Meeting of 10 August. We encourage all delegates
13:15 – 14:45 CRC-Evans Luncheon to download the app and take advantage
15:00 – 16:00 B2B Meetings and Poster Sessions of all the features that are available.
16:15 – 16:45 Election Meetings (member representatives only)
17:15 – 17:45 Board Meeting 2 (IPLOCA board members only)
18:30 – 20:00 PipeLine Machinery International Cocktails
20:00 – 23:00 Caterpillar Party
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Business Meetings Social Functions
Sunday 9 September Dress code Sunday 9 September Dress code
09:00 – 10:00 Executive Committee Meeting (IPLOCA executive committee members only) Smart casual 18:30 – 23:00 Board of Directors Dinner (IPLOCA board members & spouses only) Smart casual
10:00 – 15:00 Board Meeting 1 (IPLOCA board members only) Smart casual Monday 10 September
Wednesday 12 September 18:00 – 19:00 First-time Attendees Reception (first-time attendees only) Smart casual
17:30 – 18:30 World Federation Meeting (by invitation only) Smart casual 19:00 – 20:00 Welcome Cocktails (open to all) Smart casual
Thursday 13 September 20:00 – 23:00 Worldwide Group Welcome Dinner (open to all) Smart casual
09:00 – 12:30 1st Open General Meeting (open to all) Business suit Tuesday 11 September
15:00 – 16:00 B2B Meetings and Poster Sessions (delegates only) Business suit 18:30 – 23:00 President’s Dinner (by invitation only) Black tie/formal
16:15 – 16:45 Election Meetings (member representatives only) Business suit Wednesday 12 September
17:15 – 17:45 Board Meeting 2 (IPLOCA board members only) Business suit 07:00 – 16:00 Maats/Liebherr Golf Tournament (pre-registration required) Golf attire
Friday 14 September Thursday 13 September
09:00 – 09:45 Annual General Meeting (open to all) Business suit 13:15 – 14:45 CRC-Evans Luncheon (open to all) Business suit
10:15 – 12:30 2nd Open General Meeting (open to all) Business suit 18:30 – 20:00 PipeLine Machinery International Cocktails (open to all) Casual
12:30 – 15:00 IPLOCA Membership Cocktails & Lunch (member representatives only) Business suit 20:00 – 23:00 Caterpillar Party (open to all) Casual
15:15 – 15:45 Board Meeting 3 (IPLOCA 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 board members) Business suit Friday 14 September
15:45 – 17:15 Board Meeting 4 (IPLOCA 2018-2019 board members) Business suit 09:00 – 14:00 Ladies Brunch (ladies only) Smart casual
19:00 – 20:00 Gulf Interstate Cocktail Party (open to all) Black tie/formal
20:00 – 24:00 Final Banquet (open to all) Black tie/formal
23:30 – 04:00 Dancing ‘til Dawn (open to all) Casual
Dress Code
IPLOCA Dress code Men Ladies
Black tie/formal Tuxedo Long dress/evening wear
Business suit Jacket/business suit and tie Business suit, dress or trousers
Smart casual Jacket, tie optional Business suit, dress or trousers
Casual Relaxed clothing, trousers/shorts/ Relaxed clothing, trousers/shorts/
jeans and comfortable shoes jeans/dress and comfortable shoes
Dress code for all tours: casual with comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket or umbrella.
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Our Destination Management Company, Spectra, has put together a superb tour programme for you. 12-15 Hangar Green
If you have any other requirements for private touring, transportation or hospitality services, please London W5 3 EL
contact Caroline Perkins, caroline.perkins@spectra-dmc.com who will be pleased to assist with Tel. +44 (0)20 8601 2400
any arrangements. www.spectra-dmc.com
Monday 10 September Tuesday 11 September Wednesday 12 September
Tour 2
City of London Tour 5 Tour 8
and the Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace
Tour 1 National Gallery 10:00 – 13:00 Tour 7 10:00 – 13:00
Hampton Court Palace 08:30 – 12:00 Tour 4 Exploring London
and Windsor Castle including
Tour 3
Kew Gardens 08:30 – 16:30 Tour 6 Thames River Cruise Tour 9
Churchill’s
08:45 – 17:30 Victoria & Albert Museum 09:00 – 17:30 Diana: Her Fashion Story
Cabinet War Rooms
and and
and
Science Museum Kensington Palace
Imperial War Museum
13:30 – 17:30 14:00 – 17:15
13:00 – 17:30
Dress code for all tours: casual with comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket or umbrella.
IMPORTANT!
If you are unable to participate in a tour you have registered for, it is
essential that you notify the staff at the Registration Desk at least 24 hours
prior to the departure of the tour. Each ‘no-show’ prevents us from offering a
place to someone on the waiting list.
Thank you for your cooperation.
11Tour 1 – Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens Tour 2 – City of London and the National
Monday 10 September Gallery
08:45 – 17:30 including lunch Monday 10 September
Travel time to the palace is approximately 1 hour 08:30 – 12:00
depending on traffic.
In marked contrast to the original Tudor section of the
palace, the large majority of the building was remodelled in
the 17th century, with the help of Sir Christopher Wren, for
the monarchs William and Mary whose apartments can be
visited today. The gardens at Hampton Court are a subtle
mix of 500 years of royal gardening history. Henry VIII
began to establish the structure of the gardens in 1529 out
of their agricultural origins and they remain to this day very
much as he conceived them. The Privy Garden, the king’s
private garden, has been restored to the way it appeared
when it was completed for William III in 1702, using the
original varieties of plants.
Upstream from London, on the banks of the River Thames, After lunch the tour will continue with a visit to Kew
lies Hampton Court Palace, a large rambling medieval Gardens, a world-renowned centre of horticultural This panoramic drive spans nearly 2000 years of history
palace built by Cardinal Wolsey, one of Henry VIII’s richest research, training and conservation, as well as a source and will pass by London’s major sights and places of
and most powerful subjects. Hampton Court was Henry’s of delight to visitors. The Royal Botanic Gardens were interest, including Westminster Abbey, the Houses of
favourite country house and one of the most impressive first established for the delectation of royalty in 1759 by Parliament - the seat of Britain’s government, Big Ben
palaces in his kingdom. Much of the Palace still exists Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, one of England’s greatest (currently under renovation) and Whitehall, which links
today including the magnificent Tudor Hall and kitchens. landscape gardeners. He designed over 170 parks, many of Parliament Square with Trafalgar Square, the geographical
which still exist. Nominated a UNESCO World Heritage Site centre of London. The tour also includes the major West
in July 2003, the gardens contain 121 hectares (300 acres) End shopping areas, the theatre and cinema district around
of gardens and botanical glasshouses and numerous listed Piccadilly Circus, the Strand, the Royal Parks and the
buildings. Kew holds what is considered the ‘largest and Queen’s London home, Buckingham Palace.
most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the
world’ including 30,000 different kinds of plants ranging London’s story began with a small Roman settlement
from extensive hothouse collections and formally patterned in the first century in what is now an administratively
flowerbeds to woodland wilderness. independent enclave known as the City of London, or
‘the City’. This historic financial district, where modern
skyscrapers tower above the vestiges of medieval
alleyways below, is home to both the Stock Exchange and
the Bank of England. Within the City lies St Paul’s Cathedral,
12Tour 3 – Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms and Imperial War Museum
Monday 10 September
13:00 – 17:30
until the lights were switched off and the door closed in
one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of August 1945, six years later. It has been preserved just
London. Dating from the late 17th century, it was designed as it was in 1945. The War Rooms were also faithfully
by Sir Christopher Wren and was part of a major rebuilding reproduced in West London’s Ealing Studios as one of
programme in the City after the Great Fire of London in the principal sets in the 2018 Oscar-winning film
1666. Just outside the limits of the City lies the Tower ‘Darkest Hour’.
of London, built by William I shortly after his conquest of The Imperial War Museum is housed in what was originally
England in 1066. Guarded by the Yeoman of the Guard, The Bethlem Hospital for the Insane (Bedlam), built in 1815.
more commonly known as ‘Beefeaters’, the Tower is home Nowadays, visitors can view displays relating to the two
to the Crown Jewels of England and a source of many a world wars and the effects they had on both the fighting
royal intrigue! men and the families at home. The main 23-metre high
The tour includes a visit to The National Gallery in Trafalgar gallery shows a Battle of Britain Spitfire, a World War II
A visit of the Churchill War Rooms offers an unparalleled
Square, the fourth most visited art museum in the world. V2 rocket and a modern Polaris missile. Whilst honouring
opportunity to step back to a pivotal moment in British and
The National Gallery contains over 2,300 works ranging heroism, the museum also illustrates the brutality and
European history. Visitors will see where Winston Churchill,
from late medieval and Renaissance Italy to the French tragedy of war. A visit to the museum is both educational
his War Cabinet and Chiefs of Staff met and worked during
Impressionists. Of particular note are Jan van Eyck’s and perhaps a little sobering but nonetheless very
the Second World War. The Map Room, the central hub of
Arnolfini Portrait, Velázquez’s Rokeby Venus, Turner’s enriching.
operations throughout the Second World War, was manned
Fighting Temeraire, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Botticelli’s 24 hours a day from a week before war broke out in 1939
Venus and Mars.
13Tour 4 – Windsor Castle Tours 5 & 8 – Buckingham Palace
Tuesday 11 September Tuesday 11 September AND
08:30 – 16:30 including lunch Wednesday 12 September
Travel time to Windsor is approximately 1 hour 10:00 – 13:00
depending on traffic.
Rembrandt, Rubens, Gainsborough, Van Dyck, Holbein,
Canaletto and other masters.
Participants will also visit St. George’s Chapel, the venue
for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding on 19 May
2018. The 16th century chapel is the most important
architectural structure within the castle and ranks with
King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, and Henry VII’s Chapel,
Westminster, as the finest example of English Late Gothic.
Note: As a working royal palace, Windsor Castle is used
frequently by The Queen for state ceremonies and official
entertaining. Opening times may therefore change at short
notice. Tour participants will have the exceptional opportunity
On the way to Windsor Castle the coaches will pass by the
of visiting Queen Elizabeth II’s official residence. The
water meadows of Runnymede on the banks of the River
magnificent State Rooms of Buckingham Palace are only
Thames, where King John sealed the Magna Carta, the
open to visitors for ten weeks each year, when Her Majesty
foundation of British democracy and the Common Law
is on summer holiday in Scotland. The 2018 Summer
system.
Opening of Buckingham Palace will include an exhibition
Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest inhabited castle that marks the 70th birthday of The Prince of Wales. The
in the world and the principal country residence of Her nineteen State Rooms, furnished with many of the greatest
Majesty the Queen. Windsor has always been one of the treasures from the Royal Collection, provide the setting for
favourite residences of reigning monarchs, and whose ceremonial occasions and official entertaining.
name the Royal Family has borne since 1917, when
Buckingham Palace was made the official London
it changed its name from the German Saxe-Coburg
residence of Britain’s sovereigns by Queen Victoria in 1837.
and Gotha. The tour will include the State Apartments,
Once the town house of the Dukes of Buckingham, it has
the formal rooms used for court ceremonial and state
evolved into an iconic landmark of London. The Palace
occasions. The Apartments have been restored to their
has 775 rooms and the largest private gardens in London.
former glory and sparkle with sumptuous chandeliers and
Every year, some 50,000 invited guests are entertained
gilded ceilings. Each room is beautifully furnished and the
at receptions, audiences, banquets and the three annual
rich silk wall coverings set off the wonderful paintings by
summer garden parties. The Palace also houses the Picture
14Tour 6 – Victoria & Albert Museum and Science Museum
Tuesday 11 September
13:30 – 17:30
The British Galleries were the largest gallery project for
Gallery, a public art gallery exhibiting works from the Royal 50 years at the V&A. Upon opening in 2001, the Galleries
Collection. The works are owned by the monarch ‘in trust were hailed as ground-breaking and stunningly beautiful
for the nation’ rather than privately by the Queen. About and went on to win for the V&A the European Museum of
450 works are on display at any one time in the 47-square the Year Award (2003). Covering 15 rooms, the Galleries
metre room. Currently visitors can see Italian, Dutch and offer a chronological survey of the history of design and
Flemish works mainly from the 17th century. Among the art in Britain from 1500 to 1900. Other suggested galleries
artists represented are Titian, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van include the ‘Architecture Gallery’ (architectural drawings
Dyck and Claude. and models, photographs and building fragments), ‘Fashion:
From Hats to Heels’ (changing styles from 18th century to
Schedule and weather permitting, tour participants might modern haute couture), ‘Paintings: From Oil to Watercolour’
also have the possibility to watch the beginning of the (including Turner, Constable, Botticelli and Degas), and
Changing of the Guard, one of London’s most popular ‘Innovation and Techniques: From Ideas to Reality’
tourist attractions. (techniques of crafting different materials).
Revenue from The Great Exhibition of 1851 was used to
finance the amazing Victorian architecture of the Natural
History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and
Albert (V&A) museum in Kensington.
The Science Museum was founded in 1857 and today is
one of the city’s major tourist attractions, receiving 3.3
million visitors annually. The museum celebrates human
ingenuity and serves as an enduring record of our scientific,
technological and medical achievements. It houses a
collection of over 300,000 items, including Puffing Billy (the
oldest surviving steam locomotive), Stephenson’s Rocket,
the Newcomen engine (the first steam powered device to
produce mechanical work) and the first jet engine.
The Victoria & Albert Museum is the world’s largest
museum of the decorative arts and is home to 145
galleries, including collections of sculpture, furniture,
fashion and photographs. It welcomes over 2 million visitors
a year. A suggested ideal tour for the first-time visitor is
the ‘British Galleries 1500-1900: From Tudor to Victorian’.
15Tour 7 – Exploring London Tour 9 – Diana: Her Fashion Story
Wednesday 12 September and Kensington Palace
09:00 – 17:30 including lunch and a cruise on the River Thames. Wednesday 12 September
14:00 – 17:15
Britain’s most beautiful buildings, the Cathedral is the final
resting place of some of the nation’s greatest heroes, poets
and scientists, including Admiral Lord Nelson and the Duke
of Wellington.
Our last stop will be at the Tower of London, home to the
Crown Jewels of England and a fortress, prison and place
of execution that holds many centuries of sinister royal
history, including the execution of three British queens.
The tour ends with a 30-minute boat trip up the Thames,
cruising under the iconic Tower Bridge and passing by
some of London’s best-known landmarks, including the
This full day tour includes guided visits to Westminster Tower of London, the Shard, the Tate Modern art gallery, the
Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and The Tower of London. Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. The current highlight of the exhibitions at Kensington
The day begins in London’s West End in the heart of the Palace is the collection of dresses worn by Diana the
city. First stop is Westminster Abbey, where sovereigns Princess of Wales. The exhibition includes the demure,
have been crowned since William the Conqueror in 1066 romantic outfits of her first public appearances, to the
and many royals and illustrious figures from Britain’s past glamour, elegance and confidence of her later life. This
are buried. Schedule permitting, we will watch part of the extraordinary collection includes many iconic items, such
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace before driving as Victor Edelstein’s ink-blue velvet gown, worn at the
past the government buildings of Whitehall to Trafalgar White House when the Princess danced with John Travolta.
Square, site of the National Gallery and Nelson’s column, The Palace also has a selection of Queen Elizabeth’s
commemorating Britain’s greatest naval hero. Our route will wardrobe from the 1950s, antique furniture and other royal
take us past Piccadilly Circus and the theatre district, the memorabilia.
Royal Parks and the royal residences of St. James’ Palace,
The original Jacobean mansion was acquired in 1689 by
Clarence House, Marlborough House and Buckingham
the newly-crowned joint monarchs, William and Mary, who
Palace.
commissioned architect Sir Christopher Wren to expand
After lunch at Jamie’s Italian, we head east to St. Paul’s the house. In 1897, Queen Victoria saved the dilapidated
Cathedral, an excellent example of Baroque architecture State Rooms from demolition and the Palace began its dual
built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1708 following the Great role as a private home to royalty and a public museum. The
Fire of London in 1666. Widely considered to be one of birthplace of Queen Victoria, Kensington Palace has been
16the favoured residence of British monarchs and members
of the Royal Family, including Diana the Princess of Wales
and the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret. It is currently
the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess
of Cambridge and newly-weds Prince Harry and Meghan
Markle.
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Wednesday 12 September This will give us the opportunity to be more flexible with the
shot gun start time and hopefully the departure time from
07:00 to 16:00 (exact times to be confirmed) the hotel can be at a more civilised time. We can linger a
The golf tournament will be held at one of the great little longer over lunch and the prize presentation, and still
golf courses around the London area. We are currently arrive back at the hotel with enough time to relax before
reviewing proposals from a number of courses and the evening festivities begin.
selected venue will be confirmed on the IPLOCA website As with previous tournaments, places are limited so we
prior to convention registration opening on 1 June. advise you to register early on the convention registration
IPLOCA Board of Directors have kindly agreed to change website at www.iploca.com.
the day of the tournament from Tuesday to Wednesday. Maats Pipeline Equipment and Liebherr would like to thank
everyone for your support and look forward to seeing you
all in London.
19Hotel & Room Information
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2 The London Eye
3 London Aquarium
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The Houses Gallery
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200 Westminster Bridge Road 7 5Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
SE1 7UT London 8 6Regent Street
Tate Britain Gallery
United Kingdom
9 7National Gallery
Buckingham Palace
Tel.: +44 (0) 333 400 6112 8 Regent Street
10 Theatreland
Fax: +44 (0) 333 400 6113 9 National Gallery
11 Covent Garden
Website: www.parkplaza.com 10 Theatreland
12 11Tate Modern
Covent Garden Gallery
13 12National Theatre
For questions concerning IPLOCA room reservations Tate Modern Gallery
send an email to: ppwlres@pphe.com or call 14 13Southbank Centre
National Theatre
Reservations, tel. +44 (0)333 400 6201. 14 Southbank Centre
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London SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
on844London’s
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throughout its 1,019 rooms and suites, to ideal amenities like the on-site
Mandara Spa and a 15-metre swimming pool. The hotel enjoys views of
nearby Big Ben (currently undergoing restoration unfortunately…) and the
London Eye, and is within close vicinity to other famous attractions such
as Westminster Abbey, the London Dungeons and the Sea Life London
Aquarium. Waterloo and Westminster stations are about a five-minute
walk away, which means getting around the city couldn’t be easier.
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Mandara Spa Smoking Policy Primo Bar
Mandara Spa offers a relaxing escape from the daily grind with Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the hotel. As one of the best spots in London to enjoy an exotic cocktail
the best treatments and products from Mandara Spa, ELEMIS or a casual drink with friends, Primo Bar offers not only a
Face & Body Therapies, and CND Nails and Waxing. Close
Security wide range of cocktails, but also a selection of beverages
your eyes and listen to the trickling of the black stone water For security reasons guests are required to keep their room and snacks and live music every night from 21:00. The
fountain while you enjoy your massage or beauty treatment in key and key wallet with them at all times. After 23:00 the exciting monthly programme curated by Didier Agueh,
this contemporary setting, complete with Asian touches. hotel becomes residents only and security screening is in focusses on the acoustic sounds of artists and bands from
place for all persons entering the hotel. around the world, whilst also bringing up-and-coming talent
During convention week, Mandara Spa is kindly offering a
into the spotlight. The musical selection is guaranteed to
20% discount to IPLOCA delegates on all spa treatments. Brasserie Joel
compliment any evening with good company.
For enquiries and reservations: This French-inspired restaurant with Mediterranean
influences has won two AA Rosette awards for culinary Primo Bar is open 24/7 for in-house guests.
Tel: +44 20 7620 7300
E-mail mandaraspawestminster@pphe.com excellence. The head chef imbues each dish with his
Ichi Sushi & Sashimi
enthusiasm for fresh, seasonal ingredients and a wealth of
Check-in/Check-out Times quality British produce that he selects himself at London’s Specialising purely in sushi and sashimi, Ichi Sushi &
many famous food markets, such as Billingsgate or Sashimi’s menu can be summed up in three words: fresh,
Hotel check-in time is 16:00. Every effort will be made by
Borough Market. The classic brasserie dishes are created simple and delicious. All of the dishes are made to order at
the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London to accommodate
with exceptional skill recently earning the team at Brasserie the counter by the restaurant’s team of experienced sushi
guests arriving before the check-in time, however, rooms
Joel a 9/10 for food and 9/10 for service by Giles Coren of chefs. The restaurant also offers a modern and unique ‘Ichi
may not be immediately available.
‘The Times’ newspaper. Afternoon Tea’, which is comprised of a delicious selection
Hotel check-out time is 12:00. Requests to retain rooms of sushi and sashimi combined with some sweeter
beyond this time should be directed to the front desk Opening times: delicacies.
upon your arrival. Should it be possible to retain the room Lunch - 12:00 to 14:00 Monday to Friday,
and 12:30 to 15:30 on Sunday. Open every day:
beyond the check-out time, a late departure charge may
Lunch - 12:00 to 15:00, Dinner - 17:30 to 22:30.
be applicable. Dinner - Monday to Saturday 17:30 to 22:30,
In order to secure a very early check-in or a very late until 21:30 on Sunday.
check-out it is advisable to book the room for the night Espressamente Illy Coffee Bar
before, or for the following night.
Situated on the ground floor of the hotel, Espressamente
Early Departure Fees Illy offers a genuine Italian caffè experience. From special
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London may charge IPLOCA breakfast pastries, filled with chocolate or almonds, to
Convention attendees an early departure fee equivalent to the lunchtime wraps, panini and salads, you can be sure that
daily room rate for those who depart prior to their confirmed you’ll find exactly what you want for any time of day, whether
departure date. you are eating on the move or enjoying a sit-down meal.
IPLOCA attendees will be able to change their departure date, Open every day from 06:30 to 18:00.
without penalty, up to and including, the time of registration
upon arrival at the hotel.
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Room Descriptions & Rates
Accommodation has been reserved for convention participants
at the rates listed below. These room rates will also be offered
to IPLOCA attendees during the four days prior to and the
four days following the dates of the convention, subject to
availability.
Double Single
Superior Room GBP 239 GBP 227
Studio Room GBP 287 GBP 275
One Bedroom Suite GBP 341 GBP 329
One Bedroom Suite GBP 389 GBP 377
Premium View Superior Room Studio Room
Two Bedroom Suite GBP 479 GBP 467 25 sq m / 269 sq ft 34-40 sq m / 366-430 sq ft
Panoramic View
200 rooms available 160 rooms available
• Rates are in British Pounds (GBP) and are per room, per
night, based on single or double occupancy. All Superior Rooms face the hotel’s spacious atrium. Guests Many Studio Rooms overlook Addington Street and
can enjoy natural daylight from the atrium during stays in Westminster Bridge Road.
• Rates include a full English buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi (5Mbs), these internal rooms, but external views are not available.
all tax and service charges, and VAT (currently at 20%). • Double bed or twin beds
• Double bed or twin beds
• The third person/sofa bed charge is an additional GBP 10 • Bathrobes and slippers
per person, per night, including breakfast, Wi-Fi (5 Mbs) • Accessible rooms available (shower only)
• Pull-out sofa bed (ideal for families)
and all tax and service charges. Note: This option is only • Interconnecting rooms are available on request
available in Studio Rooms and Suites. • Self-catering facilities with microwave and cutlery
• There is no charge for children under two.
• A full English buffet breakfast will be available for all
registered delegates from 06:30 to 10:30.
All guest rooms have a minibar, tea and coffee making
facilities, telephone, 37-inch LCD flat screen television,
Wi-Fi, international electrical outlets, laptop safe and desk.
The bathrooms have a separate shower and bath, a vanity
mirror, bathroom scales, hairdryer and ELEMIS amenities.
24One Bedroom Suite One Bedroom Suite Premium View Two Bedroom Suite Panoramic View
52 sq m / 560 sq ft 52 sq m / 560 sq ft 80-84 sq m / 861-904 sq ft
8 suites available 2 suites available 5 suites available
These spacious One Bedroom Suites benefit from external Premium View Suites have exceptional views overlooking Enjoy the exceptional panoramic view of London from these
city views. Westminster Bridge, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben spacious Two Bedroom Suites.
(currently undergoing refurbishment).
• Double bed only • Double bed and twin bed
• Double bed only
• Bathrobes and slippers • Bathrobes and slippers
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Separate living room with a sofa • Separate living room with a sofa
(which can be used as a double bed) • Separate living room with a sofa (which can be used as a double bed)
(which can be used as a double bed)
• Kitchenette with dining table • Kitchenette with dining table
• Kitchenette with dining table
• Nespresso coffee machine • Nespresso coffee machine
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Complimentary Executive Lounge access for a • Includes complimentary Executive Lounge
maximum of 8 nights • Complimentary Executive Lounge access for a access for a maximum of 8 nights
maximum of 8 nights
For additional access a discounted rate of GBP 29.00 For additional access a discounted rate of
plus 20% VAT per night is available. For additional access a discounted rate of GBP 29.00 GBP 29.00 plus 20% VAT per night is available.
plus 20% VAT per night is available.
25Executive Lounge Guests staying in Suites can enjoy all the benefits of the Executive Lounge located on the second floor. The Executive Lounge is open daily from 06:30 to 20:00 and offers a full range of services, including: • Hot and cold breakfast buffet, afternoon pastries, tea and coffee, and evening canapés and alcoholic drinks • Free Wi-Fi • Small meeting room (room hire charges apply) For reservations email: amarozaite@pphe.com Breakfast 06:30 – 10:30 Afternoon 12:00 – 17:00 Evening 17:30 – 20:00 Alcoholic drinks and canapés Access to the Executive Lounge is available for all hotel residents on payment. Bookings can be made at Reception. The following prices are applicable (prices include 20% VAT): • Double occupancy GBP 49.00 per day • Single occupancy GBP 33.00 per day • Extra adult in the room GBP 20.00 per day 26
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Convention Registration
Information
All IPLOCA Convention participants are required to reserve
their accommodation at the hotel that has been selected
for the convention, the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
London. IPLOCA makes a commitment to the hotel in
order to guarantee availability of a specific number of
rooms throughout the week. In return, the hotel is able
to offer substantially discounted room rates to all IPLOCA
participants. If IPLOCA fails to meet the minimum room
block commitment then penalty fees have to be paid.
All attendees must pay the convention registration fee
unless they are a spouse of a registered attendee or are
eligible for a complimentary registration fee.
IPLOCA always encourages delegates to bring their spouse
with them to the convention. This is why the registration fee
is structured so that the spouse is complimentary. All other
participants (including family members and guests) must
pay the full registration fee with the exception of children
under the age of 18, who pay 50% of the registration fee.
Only registered delegates are entitled to participate in
the tour programme, the social events and the business
meetings that are ‘open to all’. The events and meetings
that are only open to specific groups such as the Board
of Directors, the Executive Committee, World Federation
representatives, President’s Dinner guests etc., are by
invitation only.
Partial registration is not available. Those persons who wish
to only attend part of the programme have to pay the full
registration fee.
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courtesy of visitlondon.comOnline registration at www.iploca.com will open on Step 1: Reserve your Room If you have any questions regarding your
Please make your room reservation at the Park Plaza room reservations, please send an email to:
Friday 1 June 2018 at 12:00 CET
Westminster Bridge London BEFORE registering for the ppwlres@pphe.com or call +44 (0) 333 400 6201
The Convention Fee is EUR 1,700 per single attendee or convention. Room reservations must be made online. and select ‘1’ for individual reservations. It is very
per couple up until 10 August 2018. important to mention you are requesting accommodation
When you have received your confirmation number from to attend the IPLOCA Convention and to quote the following
• Only members who have paid their 2018 membership the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, you can then promotional code: IPLO030918 to ensure you are given the
fees can attend the convention. register for the convention and reserve your place on tours special negotiated rates and terms.
• Regular Members must also have submitted their 2017 and at other events.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Statistics Return to All accommodation requests require a valid major credit Step 2: Register for the Convention
be eligible to attend. card guarantee and a two (2) night deposit at the group To register for the convention go to www.iploca.com
• Regular Members may invite a maximum of three rate for the room category requested and will be subject click on Register Now and complete the online registration
couples and Associate Members two couples, as their to Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London’s terms and form.
guests. conditions:
Have your Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
• The two (2) night deposit will be refunded if the confirmation number ready as you will be asked to enter
• Only those persons who have registered and paid the
accommodation cancellation is received before this number when you register for the convention.
convention fee, and have received confirmation of their
10 August 2018.
registration, are entitled to participate in convention Those without access to the internet may contact the
activities and events. • Participants who cancel their accommodation IPLOCA Secretariat for a hard copy of the registration
reservation after 10 August 2018 will be charged form which can be completed and returned by postal mail
The Board, at its sole discretion, shall decide on
•
the full stay. or fax to:
the number of, and which, applications shall be
acceptable. • ‘No-shows’ will be charged the full stay. IPLOCA
• Name changes to room reservations may be made Chemin des Papillons 4
The cut-off date for convention registration is prior to arrival at no charge. 1216 Cointrin/Geneva
Friday 10 August 2018 Switzerland
To reserve your accommodation online, you can either Tel. +41 22 306 02 30
Late registrations will only be accepted if space go directly to www.parkplaza.com/iploca, or via the Fax +41 22 306 02 39
is available and will be processed on a first-come, IPLOCA website www.iploca.com and click on Register
first-served basis. Now and then on the Park Plaza logo to enter the hotel’s
room reservation system.
If we are able to accept a registration after the cut-off date, • Select the rate and room type, enter your arrival
a EUR 400 late registration fee will be invoiced in addition and departure dates, number of rooms, persons and
to the convention fee. continue your reservation as instructed.
All tours are expected to be fully booked before this date. • At the end of the reservation process you will receive an
email confirmation from the hotel giving you the option
to amend or cancel the booking.
Note: Please keep a copy of this email for your records
and in case you need to cancel your room reservation.
29Cancellation Terms & Conditions Passport & Visa Requirements
Convention Registration Cancellations Room Reservation Cancellations A ll international travellers require a passport valid for the
All convention registration cancellations must be notified in You can cancel your room reservation by clicking duration of their stay in the United Kingdom. European
writing to the IPLOCA Secretariat: convention@iploca.com on ‘Cancel’ on the Park Plaza room reservation Union nationals are permitted to travel to the U.K. with a
confirmation email. valid national ID card.
The convention registration fee will be reimbursed in
accordance with the following terms and conditions: If you no longer have a copy of the confirmation please Australian, EU, USA and Canadian nationals do not require a
send an email to ressupervisor@pphe.com with a visa for stays up to six months but must be in possession of
• Convention registration cancellations received up until a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds to accommodate
copy to convention@iploca.com.
22 June will incur a EUR 100 cancellation fee. and support themselves for the duration of their stay.
• The room deposit will be refunded if the
• Convention registration cancellations received between All other nationals are advised to check the latest
accommodation cancellation is received before
23 June and 19 July 2018 will incur a EUR 350 visa requirements with the British Embassy/High
the cut-off date of 10 August 2018.
cancellation fee. Commission in their home country or at:
• Participants who cancel their accommodation https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa
• Convention registration cancellations received between
reservation after the cut-off date of 10 August
20 July and 10 August 2018 will incur a 50% cancellation • Participants from countries requiring a visa are
2018 will be charged the full stay.
fee, equivalent to EUR 850. strongly advised to make their applications in their
• ‘No-shows’ will be charged the full stay. home country at least 4 weeks before your planned
• There will be no refund of convention registration fees
for cancellations received after the cut-off date of • Substitutions for room reservations for persons within travel date.
10 August 2018. the same company, for the exact dates as the original • If you require an invitation letter from IPLOCA, please
reservation, are accepted at no extra cost. indicate this when registering for the convention and
• 100% reimbursement if the Convention is cancelled due
Substitutions are only possible until Friday the IPLOCA Secretariat will send you a letter in support
to Force Majeure. Force Majeure meaning in case of any
31 August 2018. of your application.
unforeseeable event that makes it illegal or impossible to
hold the Convention.
Substitutions for convention registrations, for persons
•
within the same company, are only possible until
Friday 31 August 2018.
Please note: a EUR 400 administrative fee will be payable.
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Getting to the Hotel
There will be no Meet & Greet service in place for the
London Convention. The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
London is conveniently located close to Waterloo train
station. The nearest underground stations are Waterloo
and Westminster.
If your flight arrives at Heathrow airport we recommend
you either take the Heathrow Express train into the city or
reserve a private transfer with the Park Plaza Westminster
Bridge London. The cost for a taxi from Heathrow airport
to the hotel is approximately GBP 90, more or less the
same price as a private transfer arranged with the hotel’s
concierge. The journey will take approximately 1 hour
depending on traffic.
If you arrive at Gatwick airport we recommend you either
take the Gatwick Express or reserve a private transfer with
the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. The cost for a
taxi from Gatwick airport to the hotel is approximately
GBP 140, more or less the same price as a private transfer
arranged with the hotel’s concierge. The journey will take
approximately 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic.
London taxis (black cabs) which take up to five passengers
can be hailed at all airports. Most black cabs prefer
payment in cash but many now accept major credit cards.
Hotel Transfer Service
The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London provides a
transfer service to and from Heathrow, Gatwick, London
City, Luton and Stanstead airports. Below is an indication
of cost for transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick airport to
the hotel.
Heathrow Airport
3 persons,
Luxury Saloon 2 suitcases, GBP 100
2 hand luggage
32Gatwick Airport • Depart Waterloo underground station through the South Convention Registration Desk
Bank exit and walk along York Road following the signs After you have arrived at the hotel and settled into
3-4 persons, to St. Thomas Hospital and the London Eye. Continue your room, we invite you to check in at the convention
Luxury Saloon 2 suitcases, GBP 130 walking along York Road until you reach the hotel registration desk to pick up your registration pack which
2 hand luggage (approx. 5 minutes). has everything you will need for the week including your
Gatwick Express convention badge, tour tickets, the pocket programme and
To reserve a private transfer, send an email to the hotel’s a copy of the registration list.
concierge team ppwlconcierge@pphe.com The Gatwick Express runs every 15 minutes between
Gatwick South Terminal train station and London Victoria If you check in on Saturday or Sunday, you can enjoy
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required and the hotel train station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes a complimentary welcome drink and why not take
will require your credit card details prior to confirmation. and costs around GBP 16.50 one way. the opportunity to download the convention app, the
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the registration staff will be happy to assist you.
date of the reservation. Tickets can be purchased online prior to your arrival at:
www.gatwickexpress.com or from ticket machines in
Heathrow Express both terminals at the airport.
This premium train service offers the fastest transfer into Note: You must go to Gatwick South Terminal to board the
central London. The Heathrow Express runs every 15 train to Victoria.
minutes between Heathrow and London Paddington train
station. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes and When you arrive at London Victoria train station you can
costs around GBP 25 one way. take a taxi from the taxi rank located outside Victoria
Station to Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (approximately
Tickets can be purchased online prior to your arrival at: 15 minutes), or you can take the London Underground:
www.heathrowexpress.com/timetable-schedule/ The registration desk will be in the Park Suite rooms
heathrow-london or from ticket machines at the airport. • Purchase a single fare ticket or Oyster Card from one of 3-5, on the ground floor - park level, and will be
the machines in front of the ticket barriers, or use your operating from Saturday to Friday, 8 to 14 September
When you arrive at Paddington Station you can take a taxi contactless credit card to pay-as-you-go.
from the taxi rank located outside Paddington Station to at the following times:
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (approximately 30 minutes), • Take the eastbound District line to Upminster and depart Saturday 13:00 – 18:30
or you can take the London Underground: at Westminster (approx. 14 minutes).
Sunday 09:00 – 19:00
• Purchase a single fare ticket or Oyster Card from one • Depart Westminster underground station and walk
towards Westminster Bridge. Cross over the bridge and Monday 07:30 – 18:30
of the machines in front of the ticket barriers. Some
international contactless credit cards can be used to the hotel is right in front of you (approx 5 minutes). Tuesday 07:30 – 18:30
pay-as-you-go on the Underground in London. Simply Wednesday 07:30 – 18:30
touch your card flat on the yellow card reader when Thursday 07:30 – 18:00
you enter and leave the underground station.
Friday 07:30 – 18:00
• Take the eastbound Bakerloo line to Elephant and Castle
and depart at Waterloo (approx. 23 minutes).
33General Information
Time safely closed and make sure you don’t leave your mobile knowledgeable drivers as well. You can pick one up either
Local time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). phone lying around. Use the lockable safe in your hotel to at a taxi rank or by hailing one in the street (if the yellow
keep valuables secure. taxi sign on the roof is lit). Once it has stopped for you, a
Banks taxi is obliged to take you anywhere within 9.5 km (6 miles)
Opening times are Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:30, but Getting around
of the pickup point, provided it is within the metropolitan
many banks are open on Saturday and some are also open Whilst London has amazing public transport options, many
area. Many taxis now accept payment by credit card.
on Sunday. Automatic cash machines (ATM) are widely visitors prefer exploring on foot - but beware, as traffic
available. drives on the left, so look both ways before crossing a road, Climate & clothing
preferably keeping to marked pedestrian crossings and A typical London-area weather forecast for a summer day
Currency watch out for unruly cyclists! will say ‘scattered clouds with sunny periods and showers,
Britain’s decimal monetary system is based on the pound
possibly heavy at times.’ Summer temperatures seldom
(£), which is made up of 100 pence (written as ‘p’). A pound Transport for London (TFL), www.tfl.gov.uk, operates
rise above 78°F (25°C), nor do they often drop below 35°F
is also colloquially referred to as a ‘quid’. There are £1 and London’s public transport network, including the
(2°C) in winter. London, being in one of the mildest parts of
£2 coins, as well as coins of 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p. underground railway (known as the Tube), Docklands Light
the country, can be very pleasant in the spring and autumn.
Banknotes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Railway (DLR), London Overground and buses. A pre-paid
Yes, it rains, but you will rarely get a heavy downpour. At
The international abbreviation for the British pound is GBP. electronic Oyster Card, which you can purchase and top
the very least, bring a rain jacket, an umbrella, comfortable
up with a credit card at any tube station, is the cheapest
Electricity way of paying for your travel. Otherwise, a travel card
walking shoes and a sweater and plan to wear layers.
The U.K. mains electricity supply is rated at 240VAC. Most can be purchased in stations or some local shops. Some Shopping
sockets take a standard U.K. 3-pin plug. All the desks in the international contactless credit cards can be used to London is one of the world’s greatest places to shop.
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London are equipped with pay-as-you-go on the Underground. A one-day Travelcard From designer jewellery to vintage clothing to the latest
multi-sockets including one US 110V 3A socket. costs GBP 17.20 (anytime), or GBP 12.10 (off-peak) and technology, it’s all here - in abundance! Shops are open
Smoking gives unlimited travel for all TFL transport in Zones 1-6. If Monday to Saturday 09:30 to 18:00, but many open
Smoking is banned in all enclosed and covered public you use an Oyster Card or a contactless credit card, you earlier and stay open later. Most shops open on Sunday
places including workplaces, health centres, schools, public will be charged at the cheapest rate corresponding to your from 12:00 to 18:00. Late night opening is Wednesday to
transport, hotels, restaurants, bars, tobacco shops, casinos day’s total travel. The Tube is divided into six zones which Thursday, depending on the area. Most major West End
and nightclubs. Smoking is permitted on cafe, restaurant and determine the price of your journey. shops belong to Tax Free shopping schemes which allow
pub terraces, as long as they are not covered or enclosed. Tube trains run from about 05:00 to 00:30 hours and visitors to reclaim 20% VAT on purchases (check in store).
Security some lines operate all through Friday and Saturday night. Key areas include Kings Road in Chelsea and Notting Hill,
While London is generally a very safe place, members of Weekday rush hour on the tube (about 08:00 to 10:00 and which are both fashion hubs, whilst Shoreditch boasts both
the public should always remain alert to the danger of 17:00 to 20:00) is very crowded on most central London cutting edge and vintage boutiques. Oxford Street, Regents
terrorism and report any suspicious activity to the police. Lines, so travel is best avoided between these times. Street and High Street Kensington brim with high street
In an emergency call 999 or 112 for police, ambulance Buses are the cheapest form of transport, slower than clothing outlets and Tottenham Court Road is packed with
or fire services. As in any big city, it is worth taking sensible the tube, but the view is better! Santander cycle hire has electrical goods and furniture stores. Old and New Bond
precautions, so never leave your bag unattended as this can 10,000 bikes available around the city on a pay-as-you-go Streets, Knightsbridge and Sloane Street are where to head
lead to a security alert. Don’t tempt fate or pickpockets, so basis. NB: Helmets are not provided! for high-end international designers such as Prada and
don’t keep wallets in your back trouser pocket, keep bags London cabs are among the most comfortable and Gucci. If you are looking for antiques, head for Portobello
best-designed in the world, with probably the most Market and Pimlico Road. Europe’s largest shopping mall is
Westfield Stratford, by the Olympic Park in East London.
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