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GENERAL INFORMATION
Arrival & Departure
International flights arrive at Terminal 2 of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport (19 km from city centre). The terminal has 24 hour snack bars, 24 hour currency exchange, left luggage facility, first-aid and pay phones.
Please go through the Green Channel if you have less than US$ 10,000 on your person and if you have no unaccompanied baggage. Please use the Red Channel if you have anything to declare and if you are carrying foreign currency in excess of US$ 10,000.
In case you are arriving off a domestic (national) flight, you will arrive at Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi (Domestic) Airport (12 km from city centre). The terminal has a 24 hour snack bar and pay phones. Please note that the domestic terminal has separate arrival and departure areas.
At both airports you will be received by ICCO Global Summit 2006 "Welcome Staff". If your room rate includes airport/hotel transfer the hotel car service will be there to receive you. If you have asked for transfers to be provided by the travel agent the Welcome Staff will assist you for the same.
If you wish to make your own transfer arrangements, please contact the Welcome Staff for information.
Passport and Visa requirements
You are advised to contact the Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate in your country in order to obtain a visa of entry. Please apply for your visa in good time. Your travel agent may also be able to help you.
Foreign visitors entering India must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after their date of entry in India, except in the case of nationals of Bhutan and Nepal who need only carry suitable means of identification.
In case of difficulty in obtaining a visa, please contact the ICCO Global Summit Secretariat.
Import Regulations
You may bring with you into India articles and gadgets for personal use, 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars or 250 gms tobacco) and liquor and wines up to 1 litre.
Export Regulations
On your return you may take back, as accompanied baggage, souvenirs, including Indian silk, wool, handicrafts etc. without any limit. Gold and silver jewellery and handicrafts up to a value of Indian Rupees 100,000. Please note that the export of antiques and art objects more than 100 years old is restricted and that the export of wildlife products is prohibited.
Currency
The currency in India is the Rupee, which comes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000. Please use authorised money changers and banks to change currency. They will issue a certificate of exchange which is required at the time of re-conversion of any unused currency. Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999, it is an offence to exchange foreign currency other than through authorised money changers or banks.
Insurance and Liability
The Organisers do not take responsibility for any individual, medical, travel or personal insurance. Participants are advised to secure their own insurance policies as necessary.
While every attempt is made to ensure efficient, trouble-free hospitality, including hotel accommodation, sightseeing and tours, participants are advised that no liability accrues to the organisers in case of any necessary modifications such as change in itineraries for tours due to delays or cancellations of flights/other exigencies beyond the organisers' control.
Language
A host of languages are spoken in Delhi and the rest of the country. English is widely spoken except in most rural areas.
Health
Please consult with your physician regarding health precautions prior to visiting India.
If you are coming from or have visited Africa, South America or an area infected with Yellow Fever within five days prior to your arrival in India, proof of inoculation against Yellow Fever is required.
General Advice on consumption of food
- Drink only bottled water and check that the seal is intact when you receive it.
- Avoid raw vegetables, uncooked seafood and peeled fruit.
- Avoid food and drinks from street vendors.
IDD
The Country Code for India is '91' followed by the Delhi City Code '11', this is then followed by the telephone number, e.g. 91 11 XXXX XXXX. The international access code when dialing out of India is "00".
Electricity
The voltage in India is 220 volts. Should you wish to use appliances of 110 volts, the hotel can provide adaptors on request
Personal Property
Please take good care of your personal property. The conference organisers and staff at the venues are not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.
Public Transport
New Delhi is a very large city, and we advise participants to use cars or taxis for their personal use. Please contact the Secretariat for information on hiring of chauffeur-driven cars.
Local Time
Indian Standard Time (IST) is GMT + 5.30.
Dress Code
- Opening Session - Business Attire
- Meeting Sessions - Business Attire
- Hall of Fame Dinner - Lounge Suit/National Dress
Smoking Policy
All conference rooms are no-smoking areas.
Tips
There is no compulsion to tip for service rendered. However, tipping for services in restaurants and hotels is 10 -15% of the bill.
First Super Bowl
American football has never looked back since the advent of Super Bowl. Known earlier as the AFL-NFL Championship, the first Super Bowl kicked off on January 15, 1967. This first Super Bowl championship was hosted by the Californian city of Los Angeles. An approximate audience of 62,000 football loving fans flocked to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to watch the clash between the two Super Bowl teams; the Green Bay Packers and the Kansan City Chiefs. Much to the delight of their fans, the first Super Bowl championship was won by Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers. To commemorate their Super Bowl win each player from the winning team was awarded $15,000.
Phantom of the Opera is indeed a show that many remember. Most people have already seen it, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. If you have not seen it, you surely must have heard about Phantom of the Opera. The phantom of the opera show is one particular one you should not miss. Make it a point to take your family and friends to see it. These kinds of shows are always more enjoyable when you go to see them as a family or as a group of friends. Phantom of the Opera is a special treat, and therefore, it is a good idea to take a friend or family member to it on a special occasion. Imagine receiving such a treat on your birthday, and then think about how thrilled someone else would be with the same gift.
National Basketball Association’s Chicago Bulls is among the five teams in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Considered the most successful team in the league in the 1990s, the Bulls play in the United Center in Chicago, Illinois and since its foundation 1966, has won six NBA Championships.
The Chicago Bulls have an interesting logo, which features a bull’s face in red color, wearing an angry expression while its horns are tipped with blood.
The Bulls began NBA play in the 1966-67 season.
One cannot deny the fact that one reason for Chicago Bulls to reach such a substantial status is due to thee outstanding skills of Michael Jordan a.k.a. MJ.
The Bulls' possess three different uniforms: a white home uniform, a red road uniform, and a black alternate road uniform and have an informal tradition of wearing black shoes during the playoffs.
Cheer up your favorite team by wearing its exclusive Jersey. It’s always Great!
There is an anticipation, an excitement as you settle down on your seat. You look down onto green ballfield and you see the big players have landed. You may not identify them all. But their exclusively designed uniforms immediately pull you out of this confusion telling you ‘Who’s on your club’ and ‘Who’s your enemy’. At present, the Atlanta Braves are noted for having four uniforms. The Atlanta Braves Jersey for home uniform carries white color with ‘Braves’ scripted across the chest. The jerseys for away uniform follow gray or dark blue with ‘Atlanta’ written across the breastplate. And, the jerseys for alternate home uniform adopt red color with ‘Braves’ written on front of it.
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