Conference Venue
The IEEE ISCC 2018 will be held at the Praiamar Natal Hotel & Convention. Please access <<here>> for more information.
Rua Francisco Gurgel, 33, Ponta Negra, Natal, RN 59090-050 – Brazil
+55 (84) 3219-2230
Hotels and Accommodation
Special rates available for ISCC attendees at the conference venue hotel. To book a room, access: http://www.praiamarnatal.com.br/
Rate Option 1. EARLY PURCHASE (MINIMUM OF 4 NIGHTS AND 45 DAYS IN ADVANCE)
Promotional code (Early purchase rate): ISCC2018CA
| DATES | CATEGORY | RATE (BRL) | SGL (R$) | DBL (R$) | TPL (R$) | QPL (R$) |
| June 24- 30, 2018 (Sunday to Saturday) | STANDARD | PUBLIC | 233,00 | 259,00 | 336,00 | 414,00 |
| June 24- 30, 2018 (Sunday to Saturday) | DELUXE | PUBLIC | 280,00 | 313,00 | 390,00 | 468,00 |
Rules for in advanced purchase:
– Available for purchases until May 9th, 2018, that is 45 days before check-in
– Minimum stay: 4 nights
– All the prices are in Brazilian Reais (BRL)
– Cancellation period: 7 days after purchase
– Deadline to change without charge: 15 days before check-in
– Full payment in advance until May 9th, 2018
– Non-Refundable Rate
Rate Option 2. EVENT RATE – NORMAL PURCHASE
Promotional code (Event rate): ISCC2018NO
| DATE | CATEGORY | RATE | SGL (R$) | DBL (R$) | TPL (R$) | QPL (R$) |
| June 24- 30, 2018 (Sunday to Saturday) | STANDARD | PUBLIC | 259,00 | 288,00 | 374,00 | 460,00 |
| June 24- 30, 2018 (Sunday to Saturday) | DELUXE | PUBLIC | 313,00 | 348,00 | 434,00 | 520,00 |
ROOM SETTINGS:
STANDARD: TV, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi internet, minibar, telephone, safe, hairdryer and internal view.
DELUXE: Same STANDARD items, plus the Atlantic ocean sea view.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
– The rates are in Brazilian Reais (BRL), per apartment and per night.
– Breakfast included and served in the Aquarium Restaurant.
– Gratuity police for children: Courtesy of 2 children up to 12 years old per apartment, since they are staying in the same apartment with at least one paying adult.
– The maximum accommodation of our apartments is four people, including children
– Check-in time: 2:00 pm.
– Check-out time: 12:00 pm.
– Extra service charges of 10% (restaurant, fridge, laundry, etc.)
– To confirm reservations with EVENTS rate, the payment of one night will be requested.
350 m (8 mins walking) ahead to the conference venue
Address: Av. Engenheiro Roberto Freire, 4014 – Ponta Negra, Natal – RN, 59094-410
Phone number: +55 84 3311-0000
Special rates available for ISCC attendees at the conference venue hotel. To book a room, access: http://www.praiamarexpress.com.br/
Rate Option 1. EARLY PURCHASE (7 DAYS IN ADVANCE)
Promotional code (Early purchase rate): ISCC2018CA
| DATES | CATEGORY | RATE (BRL) | SGL (R$) | DBL (R$) |
| June 24- 30, 2018 (Sunday to Saturday) | STANDARD | PUBLIC | 188,00 | 188,00 |
| June 24- 30, 2018 (Sunday to Saturday) | SUPERIOR | PUBLIC | 223,00 | 223,00 |
Rules for in advanced purchase:
– Available for purchases until May 9th, 2018
– Minimum stay: 04 nights
– All the prices are in Brazilian Reais
– Cancellation period: 07 days after purchase, not exceeding 07 days before check in.
– Deadline to change without charge: 07 days before check in
– Full payment in advance until May 9th, 2018
– Non-Refundable rate
Rate Option 2. EVENT RATE – NORMAL PURCHASE
Promotional code (Event rate): ISCC2018NO
| DATE | CATEGORY | RATE | SGL (R$) | DBL (R$) |
| June 24- 30, 2018 (Sunday to Saturday) | STANDARD | PUBLIC | 208,00 | 208,00 |
| June 24- 30, 2018 (Sunday to Saturday) | SUPERIO | PUBLIC | 248,00 | 248,00 |
ROOMS SETTINGS:
SGL – apartament with 1 King size bed or apartment with 2 double beds;
DBL – apartament with 1 King size bed or apartment with 2 double beds;
STANDARD Category:
Apartment with 1 king size bed – free wi-fi internet access and free local phone calls, well-lit work desk with office chair, a comfortable king size bed, soft or firm pillow options, minibar, digital laptop safe and LED TV with over 70 channels.
It is possible to add na extra bed in this apartment.
– Maximum number of people: 3
– Maximum number of adults: 3
– Maximum number of children: 2
Apartment with 2 double bed – free wi-fi internet access and free local phone calls, well-lit work desk with office chair, two comfortable double beds, soft or firm pillow options, minibar, digital laptop safe and LED TV with over 70 channels.
It is not possible to add na extra bed in this apartment.
SUPERIOR Category:
Apartment with 1 king size bed – free wi-fi internet access and free local phone calls, well-lit work desk with office chair, a comfortable king size bed, soft or firm pillow options, minibar, digital laptop safe and LED TV with over 70 channels, with ocean view.
It is possible to add na extra bed in this apartment.
– Maximum number of people: 3
– Maximum number of adults: 3
– Maximum number of children: 2
Apartment with 2 double bed – free wi-fi internet access and free local phone calls, well-lit work desk with office chair, two comfortable double beds, soft or firm pillow options, minibar, digital laptop safe and LED TV with over 70 channels.
It is not possible to add na extra bed in this apartment, with Atlantic ocean view.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
– The rates are expressed in Brazilian Reais, per apartment and per night.
– Breakfast included and served in the Hotel Restaurant.
– Gratuity police for children: Courtesy of 2 children up to 12 years old per apartment, since they are staying in the same apartment with at least one one paying adult and sharing the existing beds.
– Check-in time: 2:00 pm.
– Check-out time: 12:00 pm .
– Reservations will be confirmed according to availability in the period.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
There are several accommodation options in the surrounding the conference venue, with varying rates and settings. Most of them can be reserved through available travel fare aggregator website and travel metasearch engine (e.g., booking.com, hotels.com, etc.). However, we highlight that none of them have special rates for ISCC attendees.
How to Reach Natal
Most travelers will arrive by the Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport, located in São Gonçalo dos Amarantes, greater Natal.
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Concerning International flights, only TAP flies directly from Lisbon to Natal several times a week. The journey from other international cities to Natal must consider firstly reaching the most important Brazilian capitals, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Fortaleza, Salvador, Belo Horizonte and Brasilia. From these Brazilian cities, there are numerous direct flights (LATAM Airlines, GOL Linhas Aéreas, Azul Airlines, Avianca) daily to Natal. The table below summarizes current flights available to reach Natal weekly.
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Brazilian cities with direct flights (international connections) |
Weekly Departures | Weekly Arrivals |
| São Paulo (Guarulhos airport) | 47 | 47 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 27 | 27 |
| Recife | 26 | 25 |
| Brasília | 25 | 25 |
| Campinas | 8 | 8 |
| Fortaleza | 7 | 7 |
| São Paulo (Congonhas airport) | 7 | 7 |
| Salvador | 5 | 5 |
| Belo Horizonte | 3 | 3 |
| International cities with direct flights | Weekly Departures | Weekly Arrivals |
| Lisbon | 3 | 3 |
| Buenos Aires | 1 | 1 |
More information about the International Airport Governador Aluízio Alves in São Gonçalo do Amarante can be accessed <<here>>.
Public Transportation
Natal does not have a Metro (underground). Tourists usually rent cars, take buses or get taxis for transportation. Both Uber and 99POP companies, an alternative to traditional taxi cabs, operate in Natal. For transportation between airport and hotel/conference venue, you can use taxi service (rate of R$ 80-120,00) and Uber/99POP (rate of R$ 55-80,00), taking around 45 minutes to reach Ponta Negra. There are many airport-to-Natal shuttle service (rates of R$ 36,00), which tourism agency staff offer in the lobby of the airport (after picking up the bags). Natal shuttle is not a direct service, and they take around 1h30 by stopping to deliver every passenger. Hotels usually provide transport booking service to the airport, please confirm in the reception.
Taxis
There are 1100 taxis with 24h service in Natal. An estimated taxi fare calculation can be made here
Taxi companies phone list:
Super Taxi Natal: +55 84 3606-0096
Cooptax-Cooperativa dos Proprietários de Táxis de Natal: +55 84 3205-4455 / 3605-1327
Rádio Táxi Relâmpago: +55 84 3223-5444
Natal Táxi: +55 84 3213-6800
Cidade Táxi-24 H: +55 84 3223-6488
Health Requirements
Except for vaccination certificates for persons coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic, at present, there are no special health requirements.
Medical Care
Clinics and hospitals provide 24 hrs emergency service.
The national service mobile emergency phone number is 192.
Tips
Tipping is optional in Brazil. However, Bars and restaurants usually charge a 10% service fee directly on the bill.
Drugstore
There are a lot of drugstores near the conference venue and hotels, which open daily from 08:00h to 21:00h.
Smoking
The Brazilian law, following Regulations in force in the majority of European Countries and the USA, does not allow smoking in any public transportation or any closed public areas. (Some restaurants, bars, and disco clubs may have a designated smoking area).