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Trip 2008 - FAQ

(The information below may contain errors and incompleteness. It is for your reference only)

Sample of Athens Games' Tickets
		Categories
		A	B	C
Athletics (Track & Field) Hurdles		350
Basketball	Men's & Wm's	75	65
	Men's Finals	425	335
	Wm's Finals	250	195
Boxing	Finals	395	225
Canoe/Kayak Flat Water		235	195
Cycling Mountain Bike		135
Diving	Finals	425	295
Equestrian		195	125
Football	Gold Medal Match	275	195	135
Gymnastics	Finals	275	225
Handball	Finals	195	125
Hockey		85	65
Mod. Pentathlon - All venues		175
Synchronized Swimming		250	195
Taekwondo		110	95
Volleyball		200	135
Water Polo		295	250	225
Wrestling	Finals	195	135

What will entry tickets cost for the 2008 Games?
Official ticket prices for the 2008 Games haven't yet been published. The table on your right has samples of some of the ticket prices from the 2004 Games for your reference. According to Beijing officials, most of the sports tickets for the Beijing Summer Games will be less than $100 per ticket, which is much lower in comparing to the Athens Games (Note: this is a great news for our 2008 sports fans). However, some of the opening and closing seats are significantly higher.
What are the dates of the 2008 Games?
The dates are between August 8 and August 24, 2008.
What is the corresponding address for our communication with your company?
e-Commerce Technology, Inc.
2905 Stender Way
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 408-855-9520
Fax: 408-855-9521
E-Mail: 2008@ec-t.com Details
How many travelers are expected to visit Beijing during the Games?
Based upon the study conducted by our Beijing office, there will be about 1,500,000 domestic travelers and 750,000 overseas travelers during the month of August, 2008. An exciting news item was announced on Sunday, April 16, 2006: Famous Chinese Filmmaker, Zhang Yimou and Hollywood Director, Steven Spielberg, will join forces to direct some of the cultural events which will make each day of the Beijing Summer Games memorable. Because of the popularity of the Beijing Games, it would be beneficial for you to submit and confirm your registration today. As the full service provider for the 2008 Summer Games, we will serve our registers one at a time at the first-come, first-served basis.
What will be my cost for a trip to China during the Summer Games?
The overall cost of a trip for that period will be significantly higher than today's prices. However, the cost will be worth it because you will be able to enjoy more exciting sporting and Chinese Cultural events. Culture from all areas of China will be represented in one place during such a short period of time that it would take a lifetime to see so much under normal circumstances. Of course, the actual cost of your trip depends on the duration of the trip, hotel level, room sharing, and whether you fly first, business, or coach class, etc. After putting down your deposit for your registration, our experienced travel agents will work with you to meet your needs.
What will the cost of the hotel accommodations run during the Games?
By August 2008, overall hotel prices will be significant higher than today's prices. We expect the prices to be:
3-Star runs between $250 - 350 per night with double occupancy
4-Star runs between $400 - 550 per night with double occupancy
5-Star runs between $600 - up per night with double occupancy
Note: We recommend all our registers use 3, 4, or 5 Star Hotels (Photo on the right -- A partner hotel presented us with a 360-degree view of Beijing).
What will international airline fares run?
First of all, it will depend on what airport that you fly out of, but in general the fares for coach class by that time will probably run somewhere between $1,750 - 2,750 round trip per passenger. *Children of age 12 or under will receive discounted prices.
Will tours of China be offered?
Yes, all tours will be booked by City Travel, a division of e-Commerce Technology, Inc. City Travel is a fully equipped travel agency that specializes in international travel. Please check out the tour section of our website www.ec-t.com/travel and our featured city e-mall www.ec-Beijing.com to learn about some wonderful tours of local attractions around Beijing and also, some must-see tours of the China countryside. The local tours by that time shall run between $150 - 300 per person. The more extensive tours will run between $1,900 - 5,000 per person.

Our sports delegation arrived at a partner hotel

9. Will our group or family be able to stay together for lodging, tours and/or events?
We will do our best to keep your group and/or family members together for all of your travel, lodging, and entertainment needs while in China. Please make a complete list of your group or family members before submitting your Pre-Registration. In addition, when recommending your relatives or colleagues to pre-register the 2008 Trip, you can have them indicate your name or your group name in the text box of Special Requirement if they would like to be grouped together with you (Photo above -- Our sports delegation arrived at a partner hotel in Beijing).
Will we be able to stay with Chinese families during the Games?
We are going to try our best to fulfill such a special request. Since the number of Chinese families, which may host foreign visitors, will be limited, the sooner that you can contact us the better.
Can we purchase our trip insurances from City Travel?
Although you are welcome to purchase your trip insurance from any reputable third party, as a licensed travel insurance seller, City Travel recommends that you purchase Travel Guard programs (click here for your trip insurance).
What is your cancellation policy?
Our trip cancellation policy is two fold: One for your registration deposit and one for your travel package payment(s). Your registration deposit and your travel package: For the registration deposit, in case we can't fulfill your needs or you have to cancel the pre-registration, you will receive a full refund minus 3.5% of credit card processing fees in August, 2008 (Note: For a check or money order payment, such a refund is 100%); For the travel package payments, you can purchase our trip cancellation policy, which costs only $79 per person. If you are interested, please contact us prior to signing off your travel package.
If we are a large group, will we get special rates?
We will be setting up the reservations in "quantity" so you (or you and your group) will get good discounts. These discounts enable us to offer our customers the best prices possible.
What will be the travel conditions in Beijing at time?
Most of those Game days are expected to be sunny with temperature between 75 to 90 Fahrenheit. China's meteorological forecasters are working on a way to check the weather every hour on every major intersection of the city during the period. They have developed an advanced infrastructure for forecasting weather.

"Greenery" will be planted all over Beijing to improve the air quality. Officials have added more staff to monitor the air quality and outlined plans to ensure that restaurants and food stalls are up to International standards. They have also added health inspectors to insure that everything will be clean and safe.

During the month of August, 2008, Beijing will be under stricter traffic controls to ensure traffic is in order. Unauthorized vehicles will be prohibited to travel on some streets and/or certain lanes during the busy hours. At least 20,000 police officers will maintain security during the event.

To make Beijing even more hospitable to visitors, the city government will add more subway stations and rearrange bus lines to transport travelers efficiently. The improved transportation system will make it easier for people to visit famous Beijing historical sites and popular attractions. The planning committee has even decided to allow public input on the plan in order guarantee the best possible outcome.
Will I be safe?
Security experts from around the world are working with Beijing organizers to ensure that every traveler is safe. Experts are installing security measures to protect visitors from everything from pretty crimes to terrorist acts. These improvements include an overhaul of the police force as well.
Why register with eC-T?
We have been devoting the company's resources and man power in the 2008 program since 2002. So far, demand for tickets from our members has exceeded five figures. Our volume has already put us at the very top, which enables us to offer the best overall prices. In addition, the world-class service provided by our professional staff makes eC-T as your choice (click here to learn the satisfaction of our registers and travelers).
Will eC-T be able to take care of all of my needs?
Our professional staff is set to fulfill all of your travel needs (including airlines, hotels, tours, ground transportation as well as to assist you on getting sports tickets) on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have registered, but have not yet sent your deposit, please get your fully-refundable deposit into us ASAP. It is our commitment to you to do the very best with our staff and facilities here and abroad.