Language
The official language of the congress is English.
Registration and Information Services The registration and information desks will be located at the reception of
congress center 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".
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 The Star Alliance(tm) Members Airlines are pleased to be appointed as the
Official Airline Network for Clima 2010 - REHVA World Congress. Please click
here for further information.
Transportation Some international and domestic flights arrive at Antalya City Airport. Paid
shuttle buses depart from Antalya airport to congress center (near the congress
valley) every 30 minutes. Travel time is 45 minutes and the cost will be
announced later.
Private taxis are available, and the approximate cost is 45 - 60 Euro per taxi.
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.
To obtain further visa information for foreigners, please
click here
To obtain information about visa fees at border gates, please
click here
Banks and Currency Exchange The currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). 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.
Climate In May the weather is usually mild in Antalya. The average high is 23°C and
the average low is 19°C. Evenings could be chilly and delegates are therefore
recommended to bring light coat.
Electricity The current in Turkey is 220 volts 50Hz. Please contact the reception desk
for available converters.
Internet Cafe-Information Center Internet Cafe and Information Center will be available to all participants
during the congress between 08:00-18:00.
Insurance The meeting organizers cannot accept liability for personal injuries
sustained or for loss of or damage to property belonging to Congress
participants (or their accompanying persons) either during the congress meetings
and postcongress activities. Please obtain proper travel and health insurance
prior to your trip.
Tipping Tipping is not mandatory in Turkey. However it is customary to add 10% in
restaurants if you are satisfied with the service.
Telephones Pay phones are available at the conference center as well as in the city.
Phone cards are widely available in shops. The international dialing code for Turkey is 90, and the code for Antalya
city is 242
National calls: 0 + city code + telephone number
International calls: 00 + country code + city code + telephone number
Time Zone Time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2) in Turkey.
