Date of the Congress
November 27, 2019 – December 1, 2019
Congress Venue
Maritim Hotel Convention Center Belek/ Antalya,
Language of the Congress
Except international speakers’ sessions and abstract
submission sessions congress language is Turkish
About Turkey
Banking & Currency
In Turkey the currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). Foreign
currencies can be exchanged at the airport as well as at the
private exchange offices throughout the city which are open
from 8:30 to 20:00 hrs. Local banks, where Traveler's checks
and Eurocheques can be cashed, serve between 8:30 and 17:00
hrs. All major credit cards (such as Visa, MasterCard) are
accepted in most of the Turkish restaurants, shops etc.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants
and shops but visitors are always advised to check with the
vendor before a purchase is made. Cash machines with 24-hour
access are available in many convenient locations.
Electricity
The electric current is 220V AC with a frequency of 50
Hertz. European Standard Type C plugs with two round pins
are used.
Insurance
The registration fees do not include the insurance of
participants against personal accidents, sickness,
cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to
personal possessions.
Participants are advised to take out adequate personal
insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and
personal effects.
Time Zones
Turkey is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and seven
hours ahead of Eastern Standart Time.
Tipping
Tax and service charges are included in the cost of all
goods and services. Although it is not mandatory, a small
tip is expected for good service. As a guideline, add about
10 % to the total bill. Normally you are requested to leave
a cash tip when paying by credit card.
Turkish Cuisine
It is said that three major kinds of cuisine exist in the
world; Turkish, Chinese, and French. Fully justifying its
reputation, Turkish Cuisine is always a pleasant surprise
for the visitor. In addition to being the refined product of
centuries of experience, Turkish cuisine has a very pure
quality. The variety and simplicity of the recipes and the
quality of the ingredients are guarantees of delicious meals.
There are many good restaurants in Istanbul where you can
taste Turkish Cuisine and local drinks. Usually the food in
Turkey is quite cheap, but there are fine and expensive
restaurants as well especially along the Bosphorus and in
some of the neighborhoods.
About Antalya
Antalya, the jewel of Mediterranean is the capital of the
Turquoise Riviera of Turkey. History meets with nature, see
and sun. Located in the west of the Mediterranean region, it
includes the most beautiful and bosalanest cost along the
Mediterranean. It is a city of contrasts, a city of endless
varieties. Though Antalya is known, especially in the west,
as a destination for holiday package, it is a perfect venue
for meetings and congresses, offering fascinating
opportunities.
Antalya combines a setting of stunning natural beauty and
archeological sites of different civilizations, with new and
well run infra and super structure for tourism. The new
airport of Antalya was opened in 1998.
Delegates will indulge working productively in Antalya’s
atmosphere while having a break at a golden beach or
visiting an amphitheater remained thousand years ago,
rafting in the waterfall or skiing in the mountains in the
same day or even enjoy for a jeep safari through the canyons
with a lunch taken in the middle of nowhere..
Free Shuttle Service (Airport – Hotel – Airport)
Antalya Airport - Maritim Hotel
November 27, 2019 Free shuttle service will be announce
Maritim Hotel – Antalya Airport
December 3, 2019 Free shuttle service will be announce
