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Attendees Registration Hotel Info Transportation Local Info Visa |
Official Language The official language of the conference is English and will be used for all presentations and printed materials. Passport and Visa All foreign visitors desiring to enter Switzerland must have a valid passport. Follow this link for Visa Information. No funds are available to assist with travel and registration fees cannot be waived. If, for some reason, your visa application is denied, your registration fees will be refunded to you in full when appropriate documentation is provided. Local Time Zones In May, Lucerne, Switzerland, will be observing Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 2 hours. Dialing Codes The Switzerland's International Country code: +41 Lucerne's Local Area Code: 41 Climate The weather in Lucerne in May is pleasant with the following temperatures: Normal High: 17.9°C/64°F Normal Low: 7.9°C/46°F Currency Exchange Only Swiss franc (CHF or Fr.) are acceptable at regular stores and restaurants. The exchange rate fluctuates daily. For current exchange rates, please visit www.exchangerate.com. Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards Credit cards, including MasterCard®, Discover®, Diners Club®, Visa® and American Express®, and traveler's checks are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, department stores, and souvenir shops. Tipping Standards In Switzerland, Value Added Tax and service charges are included in your check in hotels, restaurants, shops and taxis. Tips for extra service are always appreciated but not necessary. It is customary to give taxi drivers and waiters a tip of about 10%. Electricity Electricity throughout Switzerland is 230V, 50 Hz. Conference Attire Attire during the duration of the conference is business casual. Cellular Phones, Pagers and Watch Alarms As a courtesy to our speakers and other attendees, please turn off any cellular phones, pagers and watch alarms during sessions. Cameras and Video Tape Recording Cameras and video tape recorders are strictly prohibited in the sessions, poster presentations and the exhibit area. Film or video will be confiscated. Smoking All meeting rooms and seated functions are smoke free. Please adhere to the smoking policies within the Hotel Seeburg. |