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Your destination for entertainment travel, your destination for vip & celebrity travel, your destination for event travel, your destination for dj & music tour travel.

ENTERTRAVEL, in association with ALTOUR Entertainment and American Express Travel, is one of the world's leading luxury travel management companies with unrivalled expertise in the entertainment, VIP, production, and lifestyle travel space.

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Luxury Sports Travel Package Specialists

Since 1992, Roadtrips has been providing completely customized luxury sports travel packages to the world’s most sought-after and exclusive sporting events such as:

• 2024 US Open Tennis
• 2024 MLB All-Star Game
• 2025 Super Bowl
• 2025 Daytona 500
• 2025 Masters Tournament

2025 Kentucky Derby

2025 monaco grand prix.

• 2025 Indianapolis 500

2024 Wimbledon

2024 euro finals.

• 2024 Summer Games
• 2024 Copa America Finals
• 2024 Presidents Cup
• 2026 Winter Games

2026 World Cup

We pride ourselves on delivering high quality sports travel packages that take the stress out of travel, allowing our guests to enjoy memorable moments that will last a lifetime.

At Roadtrips, we’re focused on all the small things. All our travel experiences are custom crafted in order to create your perfect trip. When you travel with Roadtrips, you can be confident that you will be completely taken care of by one of the leaders in the sports travel industry. Contact us to start planning your sports travel experience of a lifetime.

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Years of experience and expertise

Celebration Travel is a division of Celebration Travel Group. With over a decade of knowledge and expertise, our Group Travel Specialists have planned nearly 25,000 events for over 500,000 travelers and continuously undergo training to ensure your destination and resort is the perfect fit for your needs.

Stress-free planning

As the established leader in destination celebrations for over a decade, we take the stress out of planning your event by helping you with everything from choosing the right location to working directly with your guests to book their travel and get them to your destination.

A world of choice

We have access to more than 1,200 properties in 42 countries to help you find the perfect venue for your preferences and budget.

Exclusive savings and special offers

We work with premier resort partners to bring you exclusive savings of up to $2,000 off at more than 200 resort venues, as well as special offers like room upgrades, special resort credits and much more.

100% Free celebration planning services and tools

A personal Group Travel Specialist will work with you to plan your celebration and coordinate travel for you and your friends. Plus, you’ll gain access to our online planning tools all at no cost to you.

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Our easy payment plan allows everyone to schedule payments at their own pace.

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We offer emergency 24/7 travel support to assist with any issues that may arise while you are away.

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OFFICIAL CONCERT TICKET & VIP TICKET EXPERIENCES 2024 - 25 UK and EUROPE

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Official Ticket and VIP Ticket Experiences and Concert Hotel Packages include the UK, Europe , North America and even Australasia amongst other great cities and countries to give you the chance to see some amazing Bands and Artists combined with some Exciting Sightseeing, Great Bars, Restaurants and Night Life which all tour city destinations have to offer! See also our PREMIUM and  VIP TICKET EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCES and CONCERT PACKAGES including MEET & GREET with your Artist or Band, some including FRONT ROW TICKETS, SOUNDCHECK TICKET EXPERIENCE - Be at the Soundcheck for a special up close and personal experience - Pre-Show ..... and a truly behind the scenes experience.... - EARLY ENTRANCE TICKET PACKAGES ... Get to the VERY FRONT before doors open to the public - Now that is COOL! - Also choose from a range of CONCERT TICKET PRE & POST SHOW VIP HOSPITALITY OPTIONS  ...... also BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS  too ... Concert Tickets UK, in London also Europe,  Paris,  Amsterdam,  Rotterdam,  Brussels, Krakow, Vienna, Rome, Milan, Verona, Zurich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Budapest, just some of the great cities we often feature.

Many of the chosen places in Europe & North America we offer ticket experiences, host some of the best venues in the world, outstanding in terms of their Atmosphere, Acoustics Stage and Seating Plans. As a general rule we offer Top Price best 1/3 of the House seat locations as standard in our Concert Ticket Breaks including in many cases Front Row and first 6 rows !. All concert tickets are sold as seated together and blocks and locations clearly shown in the Ticket and VIP Ticket descriptions on each page. See seating plan for layout guide.

Where an Hotel is included, on a 1 night stay, our flexible approach could mean a longer stay is easily achieved and you can add an Extra Night. Enjoy some of the best seats in the house and concert venues from around the world. Check out Concert Tour Dates - 202 4- 5 Concerts - Event Travel the Official Ticket and VIP Ticket Experience .

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GENERAL You can buy tickets online, including VIP tix both in the UK, Europe and around the World. For your convenience concert ticket locations are usually shown on the adjacent seating plans so you can buy tickets online in confidence and know what is included in the ticket package of interest. Or Call our 24/7 Reservations TicketLine 08444 721 222 Int: + 44 8444 721 222 - For your Gig Tickets and Online Concert Ticket and VIP Ticket Packages and Experiences including some of the best tickets for concerts and shows for a night to remember. See our Home and Events Pages for Concerts in the UK and Europe.

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Event Travel Management by CTM

At event travel management (etm), we believe in the power of experiences that engage, excite and inspire people to perform. we call it “connected experiences.”.

Our unique blend of creativity, customer service, and innovative event travel technology drives transformative corporate event experiences which deliver on your business’s strategic objectives.

From unique destinations and event experiences to engaging event technology, intuitive reporting, and robust supplier negotiations, our expert teams can tailor an event solution to fit every event budget and business need.

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Event management experts, maximizing your events and travel budget, as part of the corporate travel management (ctm) group, etm can consolidate and manage every aspect of your travel and events program, from supplier expenditure and preferences to technology platforms and communications – driving greater cost savings, improving efficiencies, and maximizing your return on investment..

By consolidating your corporate travel and events expenditure, your business will enjoy enhanced supplier negotiation power on your preferred travel services, delivering extra value and savings to your budget.

By partnering with ETM, you’ll enjoy the same great service and travel technology that you’ve come to expect from CTM. We deliver value to every aspect of your event and travel program, from engaging event experiences to strategic advice, global buying power, 24/7 local support, and access to transformational data and analytics.

Full event management

Our team of event specialists delivers a diverse and bespoke range of events, strategic meetings, conferences, incentive travel programs, and corporate hospitality events.

We can provide complete end-to-end event management from venue sourcing, agenda planning, event theming, delegate travel, accommodation and meals, innovative event technology, entertainment, and post-event reporting and evaluation. Let our team take care of every aspect of your event, so you can focus on your business.

Key Features

• Domestic and international venue finding
• End to end event logistics
• Event production
• Onsite event management
• Brand experience activations
• Pharmaceutical compliant event management
• Inbound destination management offering
• Budget and financial control
• Accommodation booking and management
• Catering management
• Pre and post event evaluation
• Follow-up meetings

Group Travel

We specialize in servicing large groups’ travel needs, providing complex logistical event support, discounted airfares with flexible conditions and group check-in facilities for groups of 20 or more travelers.

Our Group Travel Team manages inbound and outbound group travel programs, and our global network is underpinned by compatible systems and processes in every market driving efficiency, consistency, and peace of mind.

• Discount group airfares with flexible conditions* – including changes, payment schedules, return of unused seats without penalty
• Group registration services tailored to your needs
• Capped costs – control your budget with pre-approved fares
• Volume discounts – competitively priced fares for your travelers when booking large numbers
• Seamless and convenient transfer coordination, allowing you to reduce costs
• Detailed flight studies according to policies and route deals
• Onsite travel desk
• 24-hour support to After Hours support for all programs

* subject to conditions.

Delegate management

Our integrated travel and event technology keeps your delegates connected and engaged at every stage of the event experience, from registration to post-event reviews and everything in between.

Our innovative tools support maximum efficiency, safety and engagement from the very first communication to returning your travelers safely home, ensuring your teams are highly productive and motivated throughout their event experience.

• Bespoke branded website and registration technology
• Seamless integration with CTM travel technology
• End to end delegate experience
• On-line delegate registration
• Secure online payment collection
• Speaker support and abstract management
• Travel management before, during, and after the event
• Sponsorship and exhibition management
• Meeting matching
• Delegate onsite app
• Live session polling, session scoring, and survey management

Incentive travel

ETM creates and delivers event management and incentive travel experiences that inspire and motivate both staff and business partners.

Our tailored and cost-effective incentive programs are strategically designed to drive performance and deliver results while enriching connections between participants. From weekend reward experiences to international team-building events that support your CSR strategy, we can design an incentive program that suits your budget and business objectives.

Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP)

ETM has extensive experience in strategic meetings management, both in the events space and in the area of travel and meetings consolidation.

A Strategic Meetings Management Program enables you to significantly enhance supplier negotiations while mitigating risk by driving compliance, optimizing savings, consolidating and leveraging spend.

• Development of an overall event strategy

Venue sourcing

• Spend reporting and consolidation
• Tracked return on investment
• Creation of an overall theme in line with brand positioning and strategy
• Design and production of all event materials
• Speaker support
• Advice on message delivery
• Audience response systems
• Interactive debates

Event technology

From event registration and travel bookings to delegate tracking, agenda management, social engagement, and budget management, ETM’s extensive suite of event technologies is designed to make your event run smoothly and efficiently at all times.

We build customized event apps and registration sites that support your event theme and message and promote maximum attendee engagement. No more paper agendas and invitations!

Take the stress out of your next corporate event

Event support services, on-site support.

ETM event specialists are available onsite 24/7 to assist with delegate requests or event management needs as they arise.

Event logistics

ETM’s end-to-end event logistics ensure the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of a memorable and engaging event experience.

ETM can save you significant time and money when sourcing your next meeting or conference venue. Our team can locate the most suitable and cost-effective venues for events of all sizes, by conducting extensive destination research and leveraging sophisticated inventory management tools to identify the best rates and availability.

Activities & social programs

ETM can incorporate a wide range of activities and social initiatives into your event programs, tailored to suit your theme, budget, and objectives and delivering maximum engagement.

Production management

Our creative production team will deliver strategic event theming, communications, and promotions that connect people with your brand and event objectives.

Creative services

ETM’s creative team offers a range of services, from concept creation and event theming, website and app design and development, print production, stage production, promotional products, and more. Drawing on our digital and creative expertise, we optimize your brand experience through meticulous planning and delivering a complete event concept.

Contact our ETM events team today to discuss your corporate event needs.

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Events365 is your premium access point to live event tickets, provide cutting edge solutions and a robust catalogue of over 100,000 events that empower our travel and affiliate partners to offer their clients the best experiences, all while earning commissions. With exclusive partnerships with some of the most prominent names in sports, music and theater, your clients will have access to inventory not found elsewhere and unique promotional opportunities.

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Customizable retail solutions, packages & hospitality.

Our Events365 online platform was built with travel in mind.  Thousands of travel agents access their personalized Events365 accounts daily to earn commissions when buying live entertainment for their clients. The intuitive interface empowers travel professionals to easily discover events based on their client’s travel plans. Book experiences to unforgettable events like Broadway theater, live concerts and major sporting events including the US Open and Super Bowl. Additional discounts can be given to drive even more value to the customers.

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Events365 brings live event ticket offerings to some of the most recognizable names in loyalty programs, credit card rewards, closed network groups and beyond.  With an expansive set of APIs, as well as turnkey website solutions fully managed by Victory Live on your behalf, our partners provide their membership with white labeled access to millions of live events, instantly.

As a premiere B2B2C exchange, Events365 focuses on reducing barriers of entry for retailers, marketers and brands to most efficiently enter the market to live events. The full-service retail platform encompasses the entire retail experience, from white label web solutions to branded email experiences, card processing, fraud prevention, risk management and handling customer service on your behalf.  Market, engage and connect with your clients while Ticket Evolution manages the rest. Alternatively, with a robust set of REST APIs, Ticket Evolution is the perfect partner to service any integrated solution using some, or all, of our services.

For more than a decade Events365 has managed to create custom packages that extend well beyond just tickets. With extensive partnerships across sports teams, venues, musical tours and theater productions, we offer our buyers packages to major events that include hotels, hospitality, entertainment and tickets.  Get exclusive access to some of the most recognized and hard to source events in the country, including Super Bowl, US Open and The Masters Tournament to name a few. Our world class concierge staff is always standing by ready to assist in putting together a complete event package that your clients will not forget.

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We know that everyone desires different experiences on vacation.  In Any Event Travel strives to make your vacation experience personal.  We take the time to listen and understand your unique travel needs and apply our knowledge, expertise and first-hand travel experiences to create your unforgettable vacation.

In Any Event Travel got its start in 2012 and has planned hundreds of all-inclusive vacations, multi-generation getaways and destination weddings since. Our relationships with some of the industry’s best suppliers allow us to pass on many benefits directly to our customers, including low deposits, special amenities, flexible payments and NO SERVICE FEE .

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• Consider the total time it will take to get a passport when you are booking travel. Processing times + mailing times (up to 2 weeks) = total time to get a passport

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You may qualify for a life-or-death emergency appointment if you need to travel to a foreign country in the next 14 days because your immediate family member outside of the united states: has died, or is dying (hospice care), or has a life-threatening illness or injury see our  life-or-death emergencies  page for more information on how to make an appointment. , choose this service if you are traveling in less than 2-3 weeks.  if you have not applied, make an appointment online . your appointment at a  passport agency or center  must within 14 calendar days of your international travel date.  if you have already applied, call us at 1-877-487-2778 .  we cannot guarantee an appointment will be available. , choose this service if you are traveling in less than 8 weeks from the date you submit your application.  expedited service takes 2-3 weeks and does not include mailing times. mailing times may add 2 weeks on to the total time to get your passport. you can  expedite at an acceptance facility  or  expedite a renewal by mail .    , choose this service if you are traveling over 8 weeks from the date you submit your application. routine service takes 6-8 weeks and does not include mailing times. mailing times may add 2 weeks on to the total time to get your passport. you can apply for routine service at an  acceptance facility  or  renew by mail .    , contacting us if you have urgent travel.

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• Representatives are available Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. We close on federal holidays.
• Our primary number is 1-877-487-2778 . Se habla español.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-888-874-7793 for TDD/TTY teletype services.
• Contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate if you are applying outside the United States.

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We have two types of appointments:  Life-or-Death Emergency Service  and  Urgent Travel Service .

• You cannot walk in without an appointment. 
• We do not charge a fee to make an appointment.
• You cannot transfer your appointment to another customer.

Life-or-Death Emergency Service is for customers who are traveling in the next 14 days for a life-or-death emergency. Learn more on our  Life-or-Death Emergency page .

Urgent Travel Service : If you have not yet applied , make an appointment online . Your appointment must be scheduled within 14 calendar days of your international travel date.  

If you have already applied , call 1-877-487-2778 . 

We cannot guarantee an appointment will be available. 

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Expedite a first-time application or a child's application.

Use our Form Filler to fill out Form DS-11, print it, and apply in person at an acceptance facility.

• Follow the steps on how to apply in person
• Include your $60 expedite fee with the application fee
• Find an  acceptance facility  near you to submit your application

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Use our Form Filler  to fill out your form, print it, and mail it to us.

• Use Form DS-82 if you are renewing. Follow the steps on how to mail your application
• Use Form DS-5504 if you are changing your name within one year of a passport being issued. Follow the steps on how to change your name.
• Include the $60 expedite fee with the application fee
• Write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope you send us

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Can i pay for faster delivery and return shipping.

Yes. You may choose one or both of the following shipment options:

• Delivering application to us : Pay for Priority Mail Express for faster shipping. The price for this service varies depending on the area of the country.
• Returning the passport to you : Pay $19.53 for 1-2 day delivery. This means you will receive your passport   1-2 days after we send it. Include this fee with your check or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State. Do not submit a return envelope to us with postage pre-paid. 

You may receive your passport and supporting documents in separate mailings. If you are renewing a passport card, we will send it to you via First Class Mail. We do not use 1-2 day delivery services if you only applied for a passport card.

What are passport expeditors and courier companies?

Passport expeditors and couriers are companies that are not part of the U.S. Department of State. These companies submit applications and pick up passports for customers. 

These companies may charge several hundred dollars in extra fees. They may also charge for services that we offer for free such as making an appointment and filling out a form. 

To learn more about these companies, visit our  Passport Expeditor and Courier page .

Make An Appointment at a Passport Agency or Center

We have two types of appointments: Life-or-Death Emergency Service and Urgent Travel Service . You cannot walk-in. 

Not Yet Applied : Make an appointment online

Already Applied : Call  1-877-487-2778 . Se habla español.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call  1-888-874-7793  for TDD/TTY teletype services. 

Processing Times

Routine:  6-8 weeks*

Expedited: 2-3 weeks and an extra $60*

*Consider the total time it will take to get a passport when you are booking travel.  Processing times only include the time your application is at a passport agency or center.

• It may take up to 2 weeks for applications to arrive at a passport agency or center. It may take up to 2 weeks for you to receive a completed passport after we print it. 
• Processing times + mailing times = total time to get a passport

Urgent Travel:  See our Get my Passport Fast page. 

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Service Commitment

If you paid the $60 fee for expedited service when you applied and you did not receive expedited service, you may be eligible to  request a refund  of this fee. We cannot refund any other passport fees or your travel expenses if you miss your trip.

Non-Refundable Fees

We cannot refund the passport application fee and the execution fee. By law, we collect both fees and keep them even if a passport is not issued.

Learn more about refunds on our Refund of Expedited Passport Fee page.

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RFP 72048624R00012 - USAID-TICA Event and Logistics Support Activity (Closing July 3, 2024)

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 72048624R00012 for USAID-TICA Event and Logistics Support Activity 

Dear Interested Parties:

The U.S. Agency for International Development at the Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) from qualified and responsible contractors for the purpose of establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide logistical services, i.e., event organization and travel arrangements for trilateral interventions and implementation of the human resource development (HRD) components . 

USAID/RDMA anticipates the award of one or more BPAs using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under limited competition to local Thai entities as per ADS 302.3.4.5(f) for a performance period of two (2) years. The North American Industry Classification System (“NAICS”) code for this acquisition is 561599. The Authorized Geographic Code is 937. 

Proposals shall address the requirements as set forth in the attached RFP. Prospective offerors are responsible for ensuring that their proposals are received by USAID by the due date and time via email to Mr. Thanat Changkaew, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at [email protected] , and Mr. Craig Smith, Regional Contracting Officer at [email protected] . Late proposals will not be accepted for review and evaluation.

Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (“SAM”) database at the time of proposal submission at www.sam.gov AND the registration must be marked as “Active.” As part of the registration process in SAM, offerors must obtain a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) at www.sam.gov . Offerors should retain for their records, copies of all submissions which accompany their proposals.

Questions in response to this RFP, if any, must be submitted via email to Mr. Thanat Changkaew at [email protected] , and Mr. Craig Smith, Regional Contracting Officer, at [email protected] by the time and date indicated above. The Offeror’s proposals will be evaluated in accordance with Section 7 of the RFP.   

This request for proposal in no way obligates USAID/RDMA to make an award, nor does it commit USAID/RDMA to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals.  

Thank you for your interest in working with USAID/RDMA.

Craig Smith

Regional Contracting Officer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SUPPLIES/ SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS 5

1.1 AUTHORITY 5

1.2 PURPOSE 5

1.3 CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES 5

1.4 SUPPLIES/SERVICES 5

1.5 ELIGIBILITY 5

1.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 6

1.7 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE 6

1.8 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 6

1.9 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 6

1.10 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS 6

1.11 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 7

1.12 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURE 7

SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTIONS 7

2.1 BACKGROUND 8

2.2 OBJECTIVE/STATEMENT OF WORK 8

SECTION 3 –ORDERING 10

3.1 BPA DELIVERABLES 10

3.2 CALL ORDER PROCEDURES 10

3.3 CALL ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 10

3.4 CALL ORDER ACCEPTANCE 10

3.5 CALL ORDER DELIVERY REQUIREMENT 10

3.6 CALL ORDER DELIVERABLES 11

3.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTORS/INSPECTORS 11

3.8 LATE DELIVERY OF BPA CALL TERMS 12

3.9 INVOICE REQUIREMENT 12

3.10 BRANDING AND MARKING REQUIREMENT 12

SECTION 4 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 14

4.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER 14

4.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) 14

4.3 PAYING OFFICE 14

4.4 INVOICE 15

4.5 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 15

SECTION 5 - CONTRACT CLAUSES 16

5.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 16

5.2 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024) 17

5.3 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING (FEB 2002) 24

5.4  ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM 24

5.5  SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY (DDL) (October 2014) 25

5.6  USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR ACQUISITION (July 2014) 27

5.7 USAID DISABILITY POLICY - ACQUISITION (DECEMBER 2004) 28

5.8 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) 28

SECTION 6 - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENT OF OFFERORS 29

6.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 29

6.2 FAR 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS — REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES. (DEC 2023) 29

SECTION 7 – NOTICE TO OFFERORS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS 32

7.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 32

7.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 32

7.3 PROPOSAL CONTENT, FORMAT AND DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS 33

7.4 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL 34

7.5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND COST PROPOSAL 34

7.6 SELECTION CRITERIA 35

7.7 OTHER INFORMATION 36

SECTION 8 – ATTACHMENTS 38

ANNEX 1: EXAMPLE OF REQUIREMENTS 38

SECTION 1 – SUPPLIES/ SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

1.1 authority.

The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is issuing the Blanket Purchase Agreement in accordance with FAR 13 .

1.2 PURPOSE 

USAID/RDMA (The Government) is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with one or more firms to provide logistical services, i.e., event organization and travel arrangements for trilateral interventions and implementation of the human resource development (HRD) components that will allow USAID/RDMA to contract simply and quickly for the immediate delivery of the above-mentioned services for the specified period of performance. Following issuance of the BPA(s), the Contracting Officer (CO) will issue subsequent Call Orders, as needed. The selected BPA holders (Contractors) must be able to perform all requirements specified in the statement of work in support of USAID/RDMA programs. 

This BPA establishes the terms and conditions applicable to potential future purchases for Call Orders under this agreement. USAID/RDMA is not obligated to procure the services under this BPA. When a need arises, an authorized representative of USAID/RDMA may issue an order following the procedures outlined in the BPA. If the BPA holder accepts the order, then a binding contract between USAID/RDMA and the BPA holder will exist for that specific order. If the BPA holder refuses to accept orders or to furnish quotations in compliance with the terms of the BPA, USAID/RDMA reserves the right to cancel the BPA.

1.3 CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

When the need arises, USAID will issue a firm fixed-price Call Order for specific requirements. 

1.4 SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The requirements of this BPA shall include all logistic arrangements of the trilateral activities required by USAID/RDMA. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) can be found in Section 2 of this RFP.

1.5 ELIGIBILITY

Considering the effectiveness of the services to be rendered, associated costs, and places of performance, the competition for this RFP is limited to Local Entities ( ADS 302.3.4.5(f) ). For this RFP, local Thai entities are eligible to participate .

For the purpose of this RFP, “local entities” include (but are not limited to) an individual, corporation, commercial organization and nonprofit organization that:

(1) Is legally organized under the laws of Thailand;

(2) Has as its principal place of business or operations in Thailand; and

(A) majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Thailand; and

(B) managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Thailand; 

Refer to Section 7077 of ADS 302mbe , for the full definition of local entities that must be used for all acquisitions limiting competition to local entities.

1.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE  

The primary places of performance of this BPA are Thailand, Lao PDR, and Cambodia as indicated in the statement of work of the individual BPA orders/calls.

1.7 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE  

As per ADS 310.3.1.1 , the authorized geographic code for this BPA is 937 (the United States, the recipient country, and developing countries other than advanced developing countries, but excluding any country that is a prohibited source).

1.8 TERMS AND CONDITIONS  

• Extent of obligation. USAID/RDMA is obligated only to the extent of authorized Call Orders actually made under the BPA. The BPA does not obligate any funds. 
• Purchase limitation. The dollar limit for each Call Order shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for commercial items in accordance with FAR 13.
• Individuals authorized to place a Call Order under the BPA shall be furnished to the Contractor by the CO as applicable. If a Call Order is made by an individual not identified by the CO, the call will be at the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.9 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE  

The estimated period of performance of this BPA is two (2) years from the date of award. Individual BPA orders/calls will be issued as per the terms of BPA. 

USAID/RDMA may cancel the BPA at any time by notifying the Contractor at least 30 days in advance. BPA cancellation does not release the Contractor from the duty to continue performance or change the terms and conditions on Call Order(s) issued prior to cancellation unless a change order is processed by the CO. 

1.10 OBLIGATION OF FUNDS

This BPA does not obligate any funds. The U.S. Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA. The total estimated cost for all BPA Call Orders collectively is $800,000 over the period of performance .

1.11 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE  

Deliverables shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the BPA and the Call Orders. Any discrepancy between the BPA and the Call Order shall be resolved by giving precedence to the BPA, Call Order, and CO determination. 

1.12 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURE

Closeout of the BPA and Call Order(s) will be conducted in accordance with Federal Regulations and USAID procedures, rules and regulations for closeout.

Within 30 days of completion of any individual Call Order, the BPA holder shall present the final invoice to the CO’s representative (COR) and the Regional Financial Management Office (ROFM) with a copy to the CO.  

[END OF SECTION 1]

SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTIONS

The following is a general discussion on the type of services which will be contained in orders issued against this BPA.

2.1 BACKGROUND

USAID/RDMA implements regional programs in the Asia region with the goal of facilitating a more resilient, inclusive and secure Southeast Asia. 

In 2021, USAID/RDMA and Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) signed the Strategic Partnership Agreement for Development Cooperation in Asia (2021-2026) to implement trilateral cooperation, which provides development assistance to third countries in the areas of health, environment, economic and social development sector, and human resource development (HRD). This assistance is co-designed, and co-implemented in close collaboration with TICA, relevant Thai government ministries, and public organizations, including governments in third countries. 

The trilateral cooperation will strengthen the U.S.-Thai relations, and support Thailand’s leadership role, particularly TICA as an emerging donor in the region, to deliver strategic development cooperation in Asia.

2.2 OBJECTIVE/STATEMENT OF WORK

The purpose of this BPA is to provide logistic arrangements for specific trilateral interventions and implement the HRD components. 

The definition of HRD in this case refers to a one-off training on a specific topic, related to health, environment, economic, and social development sector. Each topic will be determined by USAID and TICA. The training curriculum will be developed by Thai government agencies/public institutions which have expertise in the identified topic. Target participants for the HRD are from Southeast Asia and South Asia region.

The contractor will serve as the main focal point for all logistic arrangements of the trilateral activities required by USAID/RDMA. Activities will take place in Thailand, Lao PDR, and Cambodia. Because the trilateral cooperation is based on a cost sharing agreement between USAID/RDMA and TICA, the contractor will be responsible for managing and executing items that are funded by USAID/RDMA. These may include but are not limited to sourcing and arranging van/taxi rental for domestic travel in Thailand or Lao PDR or Cambodia; reimbursement of transportation fee for local participants; sourcing and paying of materials and supplies necessary for implementing activities; sourcing, reserving, and paying for airfare or transportation fees, accommodation and/or a workshop venue; providing per diem, meals, a photographer; translation services ranging from verbal and written language from Thai to English and English to Thai, Khmer to Thai and Thai to Khmer, and Laos to Thai and Thai to Laos (written language only); paying for lecturer/honorarium fees; and support communications for the event such as coordinating logos, designing a workshop backdrop and, drafting social media messages. The specific items for each activity will depend on the negotiation with TICA. Currently, there are approximately six trilateral activities in the pipeline to be delivered until August 2026. Each workshop/activity ranges between 5-10 working days, and the number of participants could range between 10-50 people per event.    

The contractor will coordinate closely with the USAID/RDMA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and will be required to coordinate with TICA, Thai government agencies, and participants from the third countries. The contractor is responsible to manage change requests in consultation with the COR, participate in briefing of each activity, and become familiar with its details including a timeline, schedule, budget, and other necessary information. 

Upon completion of each workshop/event, the contractor shall collect feedback from attendees and provide a comprehensive report of the workshop/event outcomes.

The contractor's principal place of business must be in Bangkok, Thailand or has an office in Bangkok, Thailand for the convenience of coordination and communication with Thai government officials. It is essential that the lead coordinator is able to communicate in Thai fluently. 

SECTION 3 –ORDERING

3.1 bpa deliverables.

Upon acceptance of a BPA award, the Contractor shall make services available within 30 days of BPA establishment. 

Specific details of each trilateral intervention will be indicated in each BPA Call/Order and may be adjusted based on the number of selected Contractors.

3.2 CALL ORDER PROCEDURES 

USAID/RDMA may enter into an agreement with one or more Contractors. If more than one Contractor is selected for this BPA, the CO will provide each firm a fair opportunity to be considered for individual Call Orders in accordance with FAR 8.4 .

Competition of each Call Order will occur among the BPA holders as established by the BPA ordering procedures in accordance with FAR 8.405-3(c) . Factors such as (but not limited to) service delivery timeline, price, past performance on prior orders issued outside and under this BPA (quality of deliverables/services/ timeliness, and cost control), and potential impact on other orders placed with the Contractor may be considered in determining award of individual Call Orders.

The Contractor selected for a Call Order is required to acknowledge receipt of the request and confirm acceptance of the request by email to the CO within 24 hours of the Call Order issuance. Faster response to the Call Order might be needed in the event of high-level interventions/events and the Contractor should be prepared to communicate during non-business hours. 

BPA holders not interested in the Call Order shall send a no-bid indication to the requesting CO within a day after receipt of the requirement. If USAID/RDMA does not receive a response within the specified timeframe, it will be considered a no-bid response automatically.

3.3 CALL ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for the Call Order will be specified at the time of award.

3.4 CALL ORDER ACCEPTANCE 

Upon acceptance of the Call Order the Contractor must be ready, willing, and able to commence performance upon receipt of a valid Call Order award and complete assignment(s) within the designated performance period.

3.5 CALL ORDER DELIVERY REQUIREMENT  

All orders under the Call Orders shall contain the following minimum information:

• Name of contractor;
• BPA number;
• Call Order number;
• Service procurement date;
• Services furnished;
• Level of Effort, and service price; 
• Date of service delivery;
• Delivery terms (if applicable).

3.6 CALL ORDER DELIVERABLES  

Deliverables will not be considered final until inspected and accepted by a cognizant official. 

The Contractor may be requested to perform the below minimum activities for successful completion of a Call Order. Not all deliverables will be required in some cases:

Deliverable

Expected delivery date

A recommended list of hotel venues for accommodation and workshop delivered.

To be indicated in each Call Order

Flight and/or accommodation for delegates reserved.

Van/taxi rental for domestic travel in Thailand or Lao PDR or Cambodia reserved

Material and supplies necessary for implementing activities delivered or payment for these items are completed

Per diem provided to attendees

Transportation fees provided to attendees

Accommodation and/or a workshop venue reserved

A photographer provided

Communication materials delivered

Translation services (this can range from (verbal and written language) Thai to English and English to Thai, Khmer to Thai and Thai Khmer, and Laos to Thai and Thai to Laos (written language only) provided

Feedback mechanism agreed by USAID

15 days before the event

An event completion report which include a 1-2 pages summary of the workshop outcomes, and sign in sheet delivered and accepted by USAID

30 days after the completion of each event

Invoices for accommodation, meeting package, airfares, etc., and any invoices provided to participants such as transport fee and per diem submitted 

3.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTORS/INSPECTORS  

Quality assurance inspection will be specified on the Call Orders. By responding to a Call Order, the Contractor certifies that the service(s) to be rendered are readily available with internally-accepted standards, where applicable, at the time of service delivery.

USAID reserves the right to conduct onsite inspections of the proposed venues/facilities for each intervention/event prior to extending an award or during the agreement performance period. The Contractor shall provide alternative options or cost reimbursement, as agreed upon with the CO, for any services delivered in unacceptable condition(s). In the event that any services delivered are found to be unacceptable quality, the Contractor shall be requested to arrange alternative courses of action following the requirements, specified in Call Orders, at the Contractor’s cost.

3.8 LATE DELIVERY OF BPA CALL TERMS

The Contractor shall notify the Call Order COR and CO as soon as it becomes apparent to the Contractor that a scheduled service delivery will be late. The Contractor shall include in the notification the rationale for late service delivery and the expected date for the delivery. The CO will subsequently review the notification and provide guidance to the Contractor. Notification(s) of late delivery can serve as a ground for USAID/RDMA to terminate the Call Order and/or the BPA and in no way limits RDMA’s right to remedies. 

3.9 INVOICE REQUIREMENT

Invoicing for Call Orders shall be submitted in accordance with the BPA terms and conditions, and clauses and requirements outlined in Sections 4.4 and 4.5 . Invoicing may commence upon acceptance of each or all deliverables by an authorized official. Invoicing shall include all supporting documents for the invoiced amount. 

3.10 BRANDING AND MARKING REQUIREMENT

3.10.1 aidar 752.7009 marking (january 1993).

• It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, and activity construction sites and other activity locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem. Shipping containers are also to be marked with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.), or for semi-finished products which are not packaged.
• Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for activity construction sites and other activity locations. This guidance will be provided through the cognizant technical office indicated on the cover page of this contract, or by the Mission Director in the Cooperating Country to which commodities are being shipped, or in which the activity site is located.
• Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant Administrators, and with Mission Directors.
• A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the CO; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN 

• The cover page of the final report will include the USAID Identity (or the name of the Agency written out) prominently displayed, the Contract number (see the cover page of this Contract), the Task Order number, Contractor name, name of the responsible USAID office, the publication or issuance date of the document, document title, author name(s), Activity number, and Activity title. Descriptive information is required whether Contractor-furnished products are submitted in paper or electronic form. All materials will include the name, organization, address, and telephone/fax/internet number of the person submitted the materials.
• The Contractor must comply with the requirements of the USAID Graphic Standards Manual available at www.usaid.gov/branding , or any successor branding policy. The Contractor must follow the approved Branding Implementation and Marking Plan and any additional requirements incorporated into individual Call Orders.

Orders under this BPA may have additional requirements in addition to the above. Each order must develop a branding strategy and marking plan in accordance with call requirements.  

[END OF SECTION 3]

SECTION 4 – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

4.1 contracting officer.

For the BPA: 

Regional Agreement Officer

Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance

USAID/Regional Development Mission for Asia

63 Athenee Tower, 25th floor

Wireless Road, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand

For Call Orders:

To be determined at the time of BPA establishment

The CO executing the individual Call Order and the COR will retain cognizance of contract administration for Call Order.   

4.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) may be appointed at the Call Order level by the ordering CO. The COR is the individual within the technical office who has overall technical responsibility for efforts. The COR supports the CO during administration of the BPA and/or Call Order issued thereafter. 

The COR for this BPA is:

Chalisara Suparat

Program Office

USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia

Athenee Tower, 25th Floor

63 Wireless Road, Pathumwan,

Bangkok, Thailand 10330

The designated COR shall also be determined at time of award.

4.3 PAYING OFFICE 

To be filled at issuance of Call Order. The Contractor must submit invoices to the payment office as indicated below:

Regional Office of Financial Management

Email: [email protected]

4.4 INVOICE 

A summary invoice shall be submitted at the time of a Call Order delivery or upon request. 

The invoice must include the following:

• Company name and address
• Invoice date and number 
• Master BPA Award Number & Call Order Award Number
• Description, service quantity, price and extended price of services delivered
• If applicable, shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number if shipped on Government bill of lading
• Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered
• Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent
• Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice
• Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MIRR) and/or Proof of Delivery (POD) must be received by the COR prior to payment request. 

The Offeror shall provide invoice(s) and submit participant sign-in sheets in line with USAID’s requirements, final copies of the agenda, welcome package materials, and any materials or items produced for the event within 30 days after the completion of each event.

4.5 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

To be filled on issued Call Orders.

[END OF SECTION 4]

Continued in attachment

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What to do if your flight is canceled.

Follow these steps in the event your flight is canceled.

Flight Canceled or Delayed? What to Do

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Key Takeaways

• Airlines will soon be required to automatically refund travelers for canceled flights.
• You will be eligible for a refund if your domestic flight is delayed by more than three hours, or if your international flight delay exceeds six hours.
• Using the airline's app or calling an international airline number is often the quickest way to rebook a flight.
• The DOT Cancellation and Delay Dashboard shows what each major domestic airline will or will not provide in the event of a cancellation or delay currently.

In April 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a new series of protections for air travelers , including automatic refunds for canceled flights and, in some cases, flight delays. Airlines in the U.S. have six months until they will be expected to start implementing the new rule.

If your flight has been canceled or delayed, read on for step-by-step instructions on how to rearrange your travel plans and whether or not you are eligible for a refund at this time.

What to do if your flight is canceled

1. get on the airline's app – or make an international call.

First, pull up the airline's app on your phone. Most airline apps allow you to easily rebook your flight for free, provided you can supply your six-character reservation code. Getting in line to speak with an agent and calling the airline while you wait is also a good idea (albeit slower than using an app), and social media messaging, texting or WhatsApp may prove helpful. "During times of mass travel disruption, you should try all different avenues for getting help," says Nick Ewen, director of content at The Points Guy.

Ewen also recommends a lesser-known tactic: calling the airline's international numbers. Airlines have offices in Canada, Mexico, the U.K. and more. "While it can be costly, you can often get through to an agent more quickly," Ewen says.

Note that, depending on why your flight was canceled, finding seats on a new flight may alter your travel plans considerably.

2. Book a hotel

Next, determine if you need overnight accommodations. "If you were originally booked on the last flight of the night and there are no other options, grab a hotel room near the airport before they're all taken," Ewen advises.

3. Ask for a refund

If the airline cancels your flight and you're forced to change your travel plans, you are entitled to a cash refund per federal law . Unfortunately, getting a refund can be a lengthy and frustrating process. Most airlines will instead offer a credit for future travel, but before you accept, note that travel credits can come with restrictions, such as blackout dates

Soon, airlines will be expected to issue refunds within seven business days — either in cash or on the credit card you used to book your flight — if you turn down a travel credit.

4. Reference the DOT Cancellation and Delay Dashboard

While you're entitled to a full refund, other flight cancellation policies may vary by airline. Go to the DOT's Cancellation and Delay Dashboard to see what each major airline will and will not offer in the event of a controllable cancellation.

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What to do if your flight is delayed

Currently, airlines are not legally obligated to give you a refund for a flight delay unless the DOT determines the delay to be "significant," a term that's defined on a case-by-case basis.

The DOT's new rule defines "significant changes" for the first time, and when it goes into effect later this year, you will be eligible for a refund in the following scenarios:

• Departure or arrival times for domestic flights exceed three hours
• Departure or arrival times for international flights exceed six hours
• There's an increase in the number of connections
• Departures or arrivals take place at a different airport than the one(s) you booked
• You're downgraded to a lower flight class than the one you booked
• You have a disability and your connections are at different airports and/or on different flights that are less accessible

Research other flights

Investigate what other flights on that airline are headed to your destination and ask an agent if they can get you on one of them (without charging change fees). Also be sure to look into what's available on other airlines: If your original airline doesn't have any flights available on your departure date, an agent may be able to book you on a flight with a different carrier at no additional cost to you. Note, however, that airlines are not legally required to do this.

Inquire about other compensation

If you've been stranded at the airport for several hours, check in with an agent and reference the Commitments for Controllable Delays section on the DOT's Cancellation and Delay Dashboard – regardless of whether you're able to get on another flight. Some airlines may provide amenities such as vouchers for meals or overnight accommodations.

Frequently Asked Questions

"The main causes for flight disruptions are bad weather, understaffed air traffic control, and factors within the airline’s control,"  says Katy Nastro, a spokesperson at Going.com, formerly Scott's Cheap Flights. She explains the following:

• Weather:  This is outside of the airline's control and is the single biggest reason for why we see flight disruptions. We saw this play out over the winter holidays in 2022, and even to some extent during the 2023 holiday season. Even if the weather is accurately predicted, it cannot be controlled, which means at times flight disruptions are unavoidable.
• Understaffed air traffic control:  The U.S. air travel industry has made strides in pilot hiring year over year, but when it comes to air traffic control, we are still down roughly 1,000 fewer air traffic controllers from a decade ago. New York metro area airports specifically have felt the brunt of this deficit, so much so that airlines were permitted to reduce schedules without penalty from the summer until the end of Q4 in 2023. At its lowest, the decrease in flights in the New York metro area resulted in about 11% fewer flights per day. With less trained staff, current air traffic controllers are stretched to the limit, and schedule reductions only temporarily solve this problem. Even with aggressive hiring efforts, training takes time and will not be a quick fix.

It's almost impossible to avoid canceled or delayed flights these days. But there are a few things you can do when booking flights to lessen your chances for travel disruptions.

Keep tabs on your aircraft: On your departure date, check your flight information before heading to the airport. You can keep a watchful eye on the flight's status – including the aircraft scheduled to operate your flight – using the airline's app or a third-party app such as FlightAware Flight Tracker (which also offers a website ), FlightRadar24 or TripIt Pro.

"As an example, if you're flying from Orlando to New York, and your plane is flying in from Chicago, the initial flight from Chicago to Orlando might be delayed (or canceled) before yours is," Ewen explains. "Airlines will try to find replacement aircraft in that case, but if you can identify a potential cancellation before it officially happens, you may be able to get rebooked ahead of the other 100-plus passengers on your flight."

Consider an alternate airport: When booking your flight, you may consider flying out of a different airport than the one you typically depart from. For example, a small regional airport with limited routes may mean less travel delays and hassle overall – or it may be worth driving further to another international airport for a nonstop flight to your destination rather than opting for a connecting flight close to home.

Fly in the morning: While flight disruptions are unpredictable, historically fewer cancellations and delays occur in the morning.

Avoid weekend travel: Fly on off-peak days like Tuesday or Wednesday. You'll often find cheaper flights on these days, too.

Opt for longer layovers: If you need to take more than one flight to reach your destination, book a flight with a longer layover to provide enough time to make your connecting flight. Keep in mind that at some airports you may need to go through security or customs for your connection. For longer journeys, you can reduce the risk of missing connecting flights by planning a city stopover. For example, Icelandair offers Iceland stopovers for no additional airfare.

Consider a credit card with travel protections: You don't need to be a frequent traveler to take advantage of credit card travel protections and perks. Here are a couple options to consider:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred :  This travel credit card ($95 annually) provides coverage for delays and cancellations when used to book flights. It also provides other travel protections such as delayed baggage coverage. "Even someone who travels just once or twice a year can still get phenomenal value from this card," Ewen says.
• American Express Platinum Card :  This card ($695 annually) offers travel insurance that reimburses some nonrefundable expenses like hotel accommodations, meals and other essentials as long as the trip was purchased using the card.

When choosing a travel credit card, you should also pay attention to other benefits. Even the most basic airline credit cards can offer travel perks like discounts on in-flight purchases and waived baggage fees, while premium travel credit cards (which require a higher annual fee) can include access to an airport lounge with food, drinks and Wi-Fi. Some also provide a concierge service to rebook flights or built-in trip insurance to cover unforeseen expenses.

Purchase travel insurance: If your credit card doesn't include travel protections, consider purchasing insurance with flight coverages – even a cheap travel policy can help protect your investment. Covered reasons include a travel carrier delay and loss or theft of travel documents, among other scenarios. If you're interested in purchasing a policy, you can browse the best travel insurance companies here .

Talk to a travel advisor: "Booking directly with your travel advisor provides more leverage and support if something goes wrong," explains Jessica Parker, founder of Trip Whisperer . "We can advocate for a better outcome should there be cancellations or hiccups in the itinerary."

Charlotte French, owner of Cavatica Luxury Travel , agrees, sharing this recent example: "My clients were booked on a nonstop United Flight from Tokyo (HND) to EWR (Newark) in business class, when it was canceled (due to technical issues). The clients were waiting in line to find other options for their return flight home; however, these were very limited. In parallel, I was able to speak to the United Airlines corporate desk (as a travel advisor) and was able to secure them in business class on a flight out of Tokyo the same day."

Avoid checking luggage: Travelers who only travel with a carry-on bag and/or personal item (such as a backpack or purse) that meet carry-on size restrictions will have the most flexibility in rebooking – and will also avoid the chance of lost luggage, another common issue. Some carriers will try to move checked luggage to a later flight for you and will make every effort to keep you and your belongings together. However, when airlines don't have interline agreements with other carriers, you'll have to allow enough time to retrieve and recheck your own luggage.

The number of canceled flights recently fell to its lowest rate in at least a decade — a welcome change for air travelers, especially following COVID-19-era travel disruptions.

Still, flight cancellations will always be inevitable, especially during the busy summer travel season. Summer 2024 is shaping up to be especially busy. "It was the busiest March on record for air travel according to the TSA," explains Nastro. "It also had the tenth busiest day on record, which is pretty significant since it is not a 'peak period' and is generally considered off-season in the Northern Hemisphere. If this trend continues, we are likely in for the busiest summer on record when it comes to air travel."

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New actions will bar migrants who cross our Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum Biden taking action as Congressional Republicans put partisan politics ahead of national security, twice voting against toughest reforms in decades

Since his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to secure our border and address our broken immigration system. Over the past three years, while Congress has failed to act, the President has acted to secure our border. His Administration has deployed the most agents and officers ever to address the situation at the Southern border, seized record levels of illicit fentanyl at our ports of entry, and brought together world leaders on a framework to deal with changing migration patterns that are impacting the entire Western Hemisphere.  Earlier this year, the President and his team reached a historic bipartisan agreement with Senate Democrats and Republicans to deliver the most consequential reforms of America’s immigration laws in decades. This agreement would have added critical border and immigration personnel, invested in technology to catch illegal fentanyl, delivered sweeping reforms to the asylum system, and provided emergency authority for the President to shut down the border when the system is overwhelmed. But Republicans in Congress chose to put partisan politics ahead of our national security, twice voting against the toughest and fairest set of reforms in decades. President Biden believes we must secure our border. That is why today, he announced executive actions to bar migrants who cross our Southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum. These actions will be in effect when high levels of encounters at the Southern Border exceed our ability to deliver timely consequences, as is the case today. They will make it easier for immigration officers to remove those without a lawful basis to remain and reduce the burden on our Border Patrol agents. But we must be clear: this cannot achieve the same results as Congressional action, and it does not provide the critical personnel and funding needed to further secure our Southern border. Congress still must act. The Biden-Harris Administration’s executive actions will:   Bar Migrants Who Cross the Southern Border Unlawfully From Receiving Asylum

• President Biden issued a proclamation under Immigration and Nationality Act sections 212(f) and 215(a) suspending entry of noncitizens who cross the Southern border into the United States unlawfully. This proclamation is accompanied by an interim final rule from the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security that restricts asylum for those noncitizens.
• These actions will be in effect when the Southern border is overwhelmed, and they will make it easier for immigration officers to quickly remove individuals who do not have a legal basis to remain in the United States.
• These actions are not permanent. They will be discontinued when the number of migrants who cross the border between ports of entry is low enough for America’s system to safely and effectively manage border operations. These actions also include similar humanitarian exceptions to those included in the bipartisan border agreement announced in the Senate, including those for unaccompanied children and victims of trafficking.

Recent Actions to secure our border and address our broken immigration system: Strengthening the Asylum Screening Process

• The Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule to ensure that migrants who pose a public safety or national security risk are removed as quickly in the process as possible rather than remaining in prolonged, costly detention prior to removal. This proposed rule will enhance security and deliver more timely consequences for those who do not have a legal basis to remain in the United States.

Announced new actions to more quickly resolve immigration cases

• The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security launched a Recent Arrivals docket to more quickly resolve a portion of immigration cases for migrants who attempt to cross between ports of entry at the Southern border in violation of our immigration laws.
• Through this process, the Department of Justice will be able to hear these cases more quickly and the Department of Homeland Security will be able to more quickly remove individuals who do not have a legal basis to remain in the United States and grant protection to those with valid claims.
• The bipartisan border agreement would have created and supported an even more efficient framework for issuing final decisions to all asylum seekers. This new process to reform our overwhelmed immigration system can only be created and funded by Congress.

Revoked visas of CEOs and government officials who profit from migrants coming to the U.S. unlawfully

• The Department of State imposed visa restrictions on executives of several Colombian transportation companies who profit from smuggling migrants by sea. This action cracks down on companies that help facilitate unlawful entry into the United States, and sends a clear message that no one should profit from the exploitation of vulnerable migrants.
• The State Department also imposed visa restrictions on over 250 members of the Nicaraguan government, non-governmental actors, and their immediate family members for their roles in supporting the Ortega-Murillo regime, which is selling transit visas to migrants from within and beyond the Western Hemisphere who ultimately make their way to the Southern border.
• Previously, the State Department revoked visas of executives of charter airlines for similar actions.

Expanded Efforts to Dismantle Human Smuggling and Support Immigration Prosecutions

• The Departments of State and Justice launched an “Anti-Smuggling Rewards” initiative designed to dismantle the leadership of human smuggling organizations that bring migrants through Central America and across the Southern U.S. border. The initiative will offer financial rewards for information leading to the identification, location, arrest, or conviction of those most responsible for significant human smuggling activities in the region.
• The Department of Justice will seek new and increased penalties against human smugglers to properly account for the severity of their criminal conduct and the human misery that it causes.
• The Department of Justice is also partnering with the Department of Homeland Security to direct additional prosecutors and support staff to increase immigration-related prosecutions in crucial border U.S. Attorney’s Offices. Efforts include deploying additional DHS Special Assistant United States Attorneys to different U.S. Attorneys’ offices, assigning support staff to critical U.S. Attorneys’ offices, including DOJ Attorneys to serve details in U.S. Attorneys’ Offices in several border districts, and partnering with federal agencies to identify additional resources to target these crimes.

Enhancing Immigration Enforcement

• The Department of Homeland Security has surged agents to the Southern border and is referring a record number of people into expedited removal.
• The Department of Homeland Security is operating more repatriation flights per week than ever before. Over the past year, DHS has removed or returned more than 750,000 people, more than in every fiscal year since 2010.
• Working closely with partners throughout the region, the Biden-Harris Administration is identifying and collaborating on enforcement efforts designed to stop irregular migration before migrants reach our Southern border, expand investment and integration opportunities in the region to support those who may otherwise seek to migrate, and increase lawful pathways for migrants as an alternative to irregular migration.

Seizing Fentanyl at our Border

• Border officials have seized more fentanyl at ports of entry in the last two years than the past five years combined, and the President has added 40 drug detection machines across points of entry to disrupt the fentanyl smuggling into the Homeland. The bipartisan border agreement would fund the installation of 100 additional cutting-edge inspection machines to help detect fentanyl at our Southern border ports of entry.
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Greek travel agents were updated on the latest developments at China Southern Airlines during a recent networking event held in Athens, organized by the airline’s GSA (general sales agent) in Greece, APG Hellas .

China Southern Airlines, Asia’s largest airline, boasts a modern fleet of over 890 aircraft , including models such as the A350, A330, A320, B787, B777, B737, EMB190, and ARJ21. The fleet is continually upgraded to ensure safe flights and comprehensive services for passengers, reflecting the airline’s consistent growth and progress.

“As China’s premier airline, it stands out for its top-quality service and responsible environmental and social approach,” said APG Hellas Marketing & Sales Manager George Panagiotakis while giving a presentation to Greek travel agents.

Highlighting the airline’s achievements in 2023 , Panagiotakis noted that China Southern Airlines safely conducted 600,000 flights last year , accumulating 1.56 million hours of safe flight time . The airline has maintained aviation safety for 343 consecutive months and aviation security for 278 consecutive months. In 2023, China Southern Group , the parent company of China Southern Airlines, upheld the best safety record in China’s civil aviation industry . Additionally, for eight consecutive years, China Southern Group has led in flight punctuality rate and various service indicators.

“The overall satisfaction of China Southern Airlines’ passengers increased by 5.9 percent year on year,” Panagiotakis added.

China Southern Airlines operates an extensive international network, serving 51 destinations with 101 routes across North America, Oceania, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Korea, Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan . Within China, the airline’s domestic network covers 167 destinations with 630 routes .

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Due to its comprehensive network in popular ports, China Southern Airlines offers a wide range of destinations and itineraries for seafaring crew movements at competitive rates through all reservation systems (GDS).

“We are extremely happy with the positive growth trend of China Southern Airlines, which confirms the trust travel agencies place in both the carrier and its GSA,” said APG Hellas CEO Konstantinos Tsovilis .

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“Today’s conditions, sizes, and challenges are very different. However, our goal as a company remains constant: to offer and work every day in areas that are a priority for us, such as the services we provide to the Greek market, the continuous training of our staff, and informing our customers about all the products we offer,” Tsovilis added.

APG Hellas is one of the founding members of the APG Network, which is currently the largest airline representative network (GSA) in the world , with more than 100 offices and a presence in over 170 countries. The company employs highly experienced staff who strive daily to meet the needs of the market for the airlines it represents.

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• June is already here and we want you to stay in-the-know about our upcoming construction activities, professional sports games, and community celebrations taking place in the Seattle area, so you can travel with confidence in the weeks ahead.

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• We also encourage you to follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @seattledot and @SDOTTraffic , and visit the websites of our regional partner agencies, including WSDOT , King County Metro , and Sound Transit .
• You can also visit our Project and Construction Coordination Map for a map of various construction projects taking place throughout the city.
• We’ll continue to publish these blogs throughout the summer to help you plan ahead and know what to expect when you travel.

Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates . You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.

• McGraw Street Bridge is closed from 2nd Ave N to Nob Hill Ave N through fall 2024.
• East Marginal Way S is closed between S Spokane St and S Atlantic St to general purpose traffic into 2026. People walking, biking, or rolling and Port of Seattle-bound vehicles may still use East Marginal Way S.
• 11th and 12th Aves NE – Intermittent lane closures between NE 43rd and NE 67th streets into 2025. One travel lane is maintained during construction.
• 23rd Ave E/24th Ave E – Intermittent lane closures at E McGraw St, Boyer Ave E, E Republican St, and S Grand St. One travel lane in each direction is maintained during construction.
• N 130th St – Intermittent lane closures between Meridian Ave N and Corliss Ave N. One travel lane in each direction is maintained during construction.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

• Weather dependent, there will be a full closure of all lanes on both westbound and eastbound SR 520 between I-5 in Seattle and 92nd Ave NE in Clyde Hill from 11 PM Friday, June 14 through 5 AM Monday, June 17. The SR 520 Trail will also be closed during this time.
• Weather dependent, on weeknights during the weeks of June 3 and June 10, there will be lane reductions on both northbound and southbound I-5 between Boeing Field and Southcenter from 8 PM each weeknight until 5 AM the next morning as part of the I-5/Duwamish River to S Lucile St. Concrete Pavement Rehab . Typically, these reduce I-5 down to one or two lanes in each direction.
• Weather dependent, there will also be weekend-long lane reductions on southbound I-5 only during the weekends of June 8-9 and June 15-16. WSDOT will close up to three lanes of southbound I-5 around Boeing Field from 10 PM Friday to 5 AM Monday, during these two weekends.
• City of Seattle utility work will close the southbound I-5 off-ramp to eastbound Dearborn Street from 9 PM Friday, June 14 through approximately 8 PM Sunday, June 16.
• The SR 99 Tunnel will be completely closed from 10 PM Friday, June 7 through 6 AM Saturday, June 8 for routine maintenance.
• Two right lanes on eastbound I-90 between the Mount Baker Tunnel in Seattle and the Mercer Island Lid Tunnel in Mercer Island will be closed from 10 PM Friday, June 14 through 6 AM Saturday, June 15 for routine maintenance.

WSDOT will also complete work updating an attenuator along the southbound I-5 off-ramp to James Street later this week, which will involve nighttime lane and ramp closures in downtown Seattle.

From 10 PM Thursday, June 6, to 4 AM Friday, June 7, crews will close:

• The right two lanes of southbound I-5 from Yale Avenue to the James Street off-ramp.
• The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Union Street.
• The Yale Avenue/Howell Street on-ramp to southbound I-5.
• The left lane of the James Street off-ramp.

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• Monday, June 10 at 6:40 PM: Chicago White Sox
• Tuesday, June 11 at 6:40 PM: Chicago White Sox
• Wednesday, June 12 at 6:40 PM: Chicago White Sox
• Thursday, June 13 at 6:40 PM: Chicago White Sox
• Friday, June 14 at 7:10 PM: Texas Rangers
• Saturday, June 15 at 4:15 PM: Texas Rangers
• Sunday, June 16 at 1:10 PM: Texas Rangers

To learn more:

• https://www.mlb.com/mariners/schedule

If you’re riding the Link light rail, get off at the Stadium Station and walk a short two blocks over to the ballpark. If taking rideshare, there is a designated rideshare lot southeast of the stadium. If driving, the Mariners Garage opens 3 hours before game time. Biking, scooting, walking, or rolling to the game may also be great options, depending on your trip specifics. Find more information on navigating to T-Mobile Park here .

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• Tuesday, June 11 at 7 PM: Los Angeles Sparks
• https://storm.wnba.com/schedule/

For all major ticketed events, guests receive a free public transit pass alongside their ticket. If driving to the arena, there are three parking garages available nearby. Find more information on navigating to the arena here .

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• Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 PM: Minnesota United FC
• https://www.soundersfc.com/schedule/

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Please note: We’ve highlighted several upcoming community celebrations below – but this is not intended as a comprehensive list of every event in the city. We hope you enjoy taking part!

June 8: Indigenous People Festival – Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre

This festival is part of Seattle Center Festál , a program that’s been taking place for 27 years and holds a space for community members to connect and learn about the diverse ethnic communities of the Pacific Northwest. The event hosts a wide variety of cultural performers, delicious cuisine, and craft vendors. Find more information about the festival here .

Seattle Center can be reached by King County Metro bus or by taking the Seattle Center Monorail from Westlake. You can find a range of travel options to get to Seattle Center here .

June 6 and June 13: Spotlight on the Waterfront – Waterfront Park

Every Thursday from 6-8 PM from June to September, experience local music, art, and cultural performances at Waterfront Park, right here along Seattle’s central waterfront. Find more information about the event here .

Waterfront Park can be reached by King County Metro bus or Sound Transit light rail (the University Street Station is closest). You can also find a handful of nearby parking garages .

June 15: Columbia City Night Market – Columbia City

On the third Saturday of each month from 6-10 PM, the Columbia City Night Market features local vendors, artists, and food trucks accompanied with live music and a 21+ beer garden. The event is hosted at 7th Ave S, between S Hudson and S Edmonds streets.

The Columbia City Night Market can be reached by King County Metro bus or Sound Transit light rail (the Columbia City Station is closest). Or, depending on your trip, walking, biking, or rolling might be great ways for you to get to the market.

We hope this post provided you with useful tips and tools to help you travel throughout Seattle as these construction and community events all take place. Stay tuned for more blog posts like this throughout the summer. Thank you!

Editor’s Note: June 5, 2024: We updated this blog post to include more upcoming WSDOT work activities.

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Modified & Updated: 01 Jun 2024

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

• Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy , materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes , offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development .

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy , with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

Elektrostal's fascinating history, vibrant culture, and promising future make it a city worth exploring. For more captivating facts about cities around the world, discover the unique characteristics that define each city . Uncover the hidden gems of Moscow Oblast through our in-depth look at Kolomna. Lastly, dive into the rich industrial heritage of Teesside, a thriving industrial center with its own story to tell.

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