General Information
Congress Venue : Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel, Belek - Antalya
Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel
Meeting Agenda :
| Registration, Information Services | : October 14 - 18, 2009 |
| Scientific Meetings | : October 14 - 18, 2009 |
| Opening Cocktail | : October 15, 2009 |
| Gala Dinner | : October 17, 2009 |
Language
The official language of the congress is English. Simultaneous translation to Turkish, French and Russian will be held at the main lecture room.
Passport and Visa
Every foreign visitor entering Turkey must possess a valid passport. Participants from countries requiring a visa for entry to Turkey are strongly advised to make their applications in their home countries at least one month before the intended date of travel. If in doubt, information can be obtained from the nearest Turkish Embassy, Consulate or www.mfa.gov.tr/mfa
Registration and Information Services
The registration and information desks will be located at the reception of Maritim Pine Beach Resort Hotel and will be operating between 07.30 and 19.00 hours. Registration fees cover access to the scientific sessions, the industry exhibits and the congress documents (Programme Book, Certificate of Attendance, Congress briefcase and badge). Participants who have not previously registered will be able to complete their registration formalities at "On-Site Registration Desks".
Invitation Letter: If requested by participants, official invitation letters will be sent by interium tourism. Such solicited invitations will not offer any payment of expenses, such as fees, travel or hotel accommodation for the congress.
Certificate of Attendance
A certificate of attendance will be presented to all registered attendants.
Badges
Badges will be distributed at the registration desks. Participants without badges will not be admitted to the congress activities.
Travel 
Turkish Airlines has been appointed the Offical Airline of the Congress. Turkish Airlines, as a member of Star Alliance, offers a global network of flights linking Turkey with most of the major cities throughout the world.
Climate: In September the weather is usually hot in Antalya. The average temperature ranges between 22-26ºC.
Time Zone: Time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2) in Turkey.
Electricity: The current in Turkey is AC, 220 volts at 50 cycles.
Banks and Currency Exchange
The currency is the New Turkish Lira (YTL). Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport or the front desk of your hotel. Local banks are open from 08.30 to 17.00 hrs from Monday to Friday. There are also private foreign exchange offices throughout the city that operate between 08.00 to 20.00 hrs.
Credit Cards: All major credit cards (Visa, Master Card) are accepted in Turkey by restaurants, hotels, shops and at the Congress Registration Desks.
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Turkey. However it is customary to add 10% in taxis and restaurants if you are satisfied with the service.
Telephones: The international dialling code for Turkey is 90, and the code for Antalya is 242.
National calls: 0 + city code + telephone number
International calls: 00 + country code + city code + telephone number
Internet: The hotel provides wireless internet connection in all common areas.
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