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2019 TMS Control of Potline Scrubbers & Fugitive Emissions for Aluminum Smelters Course (PSFE 19)

June 17-20, 2019 • The Rilano Hotel Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Housing

Course Location/Course Hotel

The Rilano Hotel Hamburg
Hein-Saß-Weg 40,
21129 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49 40 3008490
Fax: + 040 – 300 849 900
https://www.rilano-hotel-hamburg.de/en/

Reservation Information

Rooms can be booked at the TMS rate by downloading and completing the Hotel Allotment Form and emailing to reservations-hamburg@rilano.com or faxing to + 040 – 300 849 900.

The Allotment Form can be downloaded here.

Room Rate

The TMS rate for The Rilano Hotel Hamburg is €159 (Euros) per night. The reservation is for a Superior room with a view of the river Elbe. This rate includes breakfast, as well as access to the hotel’s standard amenities and WIFI.

Accommodations must be secured by May 14, 2019.

Please note that discounted housing rates are not guaranteed once the block is full, or beyond May 14, 2019, whichever comes first.

About the Hotel

The Rilano Hotel Hamburg is a four-star hotel on the river Elbe and is conveniently located just 5 km from the TRIMET Aluminium plant, where the course tour is taking place. Many of the rooms and event areas feature panoramic views. The Restaurant Riverview in the hotel offers northern German dishes as well as international cuisine. Additionally, spirits and cocktails are available at the Rilano Fusion Bar. Hotel rooms have flat screen TVs, laptop safes, and free WIFI access. Hotel amenities include a large river-view terrace, a 24-hour spa (featuring a Finnish sauna and fitness room), and a beach bar along the banks of the river Elbe.

Prepare for your Travel

Transportation

The distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) is approximately 30 km (30 minutes) by car.

The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. Travelers can hire a taxi from the airport. Fares vary based on vehicle type and number of passengers.

Currency

The Rilano Hotel Hamburg and surrounding businesses accept Euros. Most businesses also accept major credit cards.

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Parking

The Rilano Hotel Hamburg has a parking area with 90 parking spots. The rates are € 2,00 per hour or € 11,00 per day.

Obtain a Travel Visa for a Course Held in Germany

Visa Application Process

Course attendees from countries that require a visa to enter Germany are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa can take a minimum of three months. You are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and begin the application process early. Germany is a member of the Schengen Area, which is controlled by the European Union. To determine if you need a visa to visit the Schengen Area, please consult the European Union.

Request an Invitation Letter

To generate an official invitation letter for this course, please click the button below. To personalize the letter, follow the instructions and type in your information in the appropriate places. An invitation letter will then be e-mailed to the address provided. The letter can be printed and used as needed to obtain approval to attend this course. Please note that this letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa. If you need additional assistance, e-mail Diana Grady, or call at +1–724–776–9000, ext. 256.

Letters for use in visa application packages will only be provided to individuals known to TMS, including:

  • TMS members
  • Presenters
  • Exhibitors and/or sponsors
  • Registrants
  • Attendees of one or more past TMS events

If you are not a TMS member, a presenter, instructor, exhibitor, sponsor, and/or past attendee, then you must register and agree to attend the event for which the letter is requested.

TMS cannot send the letter to an embassy or consulate for you nor can we contact the embassy or consulate on your behalf. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to obtain the necessary paperwork for entry to Germany. It is crucial for the success of the application to apply at least three months in advance. TMS may contact program participants to follow up on specific visa requirements and may provide customized letters and supporting documentation as needed. If you do not receive a timely response from TMS, please check your spam filter or junk e-mail folder for your letter.

For More Information

For more information about this meeting, please complete the meeting inquiry form or contact:

TMS Meeting Services
5700 Corporate Drive Suite 750
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Telephone:
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Other Countries: 1-724-776-9000, ext. 241
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