BISFAI'99 Hotel Arrangements ---------------------------- BISFAI'99 will be held at the Bar-Ilan University campus in Ramat Gan (a city near Tel Aviv) from June 23-25, 1999. Ben-Gurion Airport, Israel's major international airport, is approximately a 15-20 minute taxi ride from Ramat Gan. The fare should be about $15.00. The symposium banquet will be held the evening of Thurs. June 24, 1999. We have reserved several blocks of hotel accommodations. Reservations must be made directly with the agent: Sharon Tours, attn: Mike Amir P.O.Box 2605, Ramat Gan, Israel Tel: +972-3-670-1350 Fax: +972-3-672-9219 E-mail: mike@sharon-tours.co.il When making reservations, mention the Bar-Ilan Symposium, BISFAI'99. Payment for the hotel should go directly to Sharon Tours (not the hotel) to get the special rates. Kfar HaMaccabia Hotel in Ramat Gan is a first-class hotel; sports facilities are available gratis for Symposium participants. Bar-Ilan University is a short ride or a half-hour walk away. Hotel rooms at Tel Aviv (approximately 25 minutes drive from Bar-Ilan U.) are also available. Prices of hotels in Israel vary between $60-$120-$180. All prices are payable in foreign currency or foreign credit card directly to Sharon Tours. Israeli residents or those paying in Israeli shekels must add 17% VAT. Hotel space may be limited, so you are advised to make reservations early. Sharon Tours will be glad to make whatever other travel or touring arrangements you may require.