GENERAL INFORMATION

Climate
The average temperature in Antalya during April is 20-25C during daytime, warm & sunny.

Time Zones
GMT Time Zone. (+2 Turkey, Antalya)

Passports & Visas
A valid passport is required for entry to Turkey. Citizens of a country which requires a visa for entry to Turkey are strongly advised to make their application in their home country at least one month before the intended date of travel. If in doubt, information can be obtained from your nearest Turkish Embassy or www.mfa.gov.tr

Electricity
The current in Turkey is 220 volts 50 Hz.

Communication
If your mobile phone does support such feature, your mobile phone shall automatically select the GSM operator. Public telephones operate with tokens or cards, sold at post offices or some booths. Through some of the public phones, there is access to AT&T and some other telecommunication networks - please check with your operator for the latest information. Fax messages can be sent from major post offices, or from the hotel.

Currency
The currency in Turkey is Turkish Lira (TL), but US Dollar and Euro can be used for shopping.

Business & Banking
Offices and banks are generally open 9:00 AM to 5:00, PM Monday to Friday, with a break between 12:00 to 1:30 PM.

Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing tours will be organized before and after the congress. For this purpose, there will be a separate tour desk at the congress registration area. Tours will be organized in two different types, private tours for only one person and group tours. At least ten people must register for the group tours.