The AOTs Workshop, ORTs-1, TiO2-6 and AOTs-7 will be held at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. This Hotel overlooks the spectacular Canadian and American Falls.

The hotel is conveniently located between two major airports, Toronto and Buffalo. Niagara Falls is about 80 miles (129 kms) from Toronto Pearson International Airport and 26 miles (42 kms) from Buffalo International Airport.

The Sheraton Fallsview is just 300 yards from the edge of the Horseshoe (Niagara) Falls. Guests are within walking distance of the Falls, Maid-of-the-Mist boat cruise, Niagara Park, Marineland, and other world famous attractions.

Award winning wineries, historic Niagara on-the-Lake and the Shaw Festival theatres are a short scenic drive away.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of green view and Falls view rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre at special group rates for the participants of AOTs Workshop, ORTs-1, TiO2-6 & AOTs-7. The rate for a green view room is $158.00 Canadian (approx. $105.00 US) for single or double bed per night, while the rate for a Falls view room is $239.00 Canadian (approx. 160.00 US) for single or double bed per night. To obtain these rates, please inform the hotel that you are attending AOTs-7 or give them the Group Code Number which is STI601.

Please be advised that this block of rooms is being held at these special rates until Friday, May 11, 2001. After this date, we can not guarantee the availability of rooms or the special rate. Please, book early to avoid disappointment. For reservation, please contact the hotel directly by phone: (905) 374-1077, (800) 267-8439 or by fax: (905) 347-6224.

Transportation

The Niagara Airbus offers transportation between the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and both Toronto's Pearson International Airport and the Buffalo's International Airport. Special conference rates have been set as follows:

Please be advised that advanced reservations through Niagara Airbus office in Niagara Falls, Ontario are required. For reservation, please contact Niagara Airbus by phone: (905) 374-8111, or by fax: (800) 206-7222 by E-mail: Airsales@niagaraairbus.com.

2001 AOTs Workshops in Europe and Asia

In addition to these conferences, two AOTs Workshops are being organized in Europe and Asia. The Second European AOTs Workshop is scheduled for the autumn of 2001. The exact date and location of the Asian AOTs Workshop is in the process of being finalized. For information about these workshops, please contact us at the address mentioned at the section of "call for papers."