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Schedule Congress Committees Commercial Exhibition ISID Business Meeting Awards Scientific Program · Plenary Lectures · Symposia · Satellite Symposia · Poster Sessions · Meet-the-Experts · Workshops · Acknowledgements Abstract Guidelines Registration Hotels · List of Hotels · Map of Hotels General Information Tours |
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| Travel to and arrival in Singapore Singapore Airlines is the official carrier. Participants reserving their hotel accommodation through the official housing agency are entitled to the following benefits:
The 10th ICID will take place at the Raffles City Convention Center adjacent to the Raffles City Hotels (former Westin Stamford & Westin Plaza Hotels). Congress Language The official language of the Congress will be English. Final Program and Abstract Book The Congress Final Program and Abstract Book will be available to all preregistered participants and will be distributed at the Congress registration desk. A limited number of Programs and Abstract Books will be available to on-site registrants. Badges All registrants will be issued badges that must be worn to gain admission to the scientific sessions, commercial exhibition, and social program. Inquiries If you wish to receive additional Preliminary Programs or need more information, please contact the Congress Secretariat in Singapore or the ISID office in Boston. Passports and Visas All visitors are required to have a valid passport, and for some countries, a visa is required. For more information please contact the nearest Singapore embassy, consulate, or travel agency well in advance. Delegates who need official letters of invitation for purposes of applying for visas may obtain them upon request from the Congress Secretariat in Singapore. Hotel Accommodations A selection of quality hotels is offered for the comfort and convenience of ICID delegates. Most are within easy walking distance of the Congress site, and many offer amenities such as swimming pools, fitness facilities, and fine restaurants. Singapore The Lion City, known for its clean and beautiful landscape, Singapore has come a long way from being a little trading port to the bustling cosmopolitan city it is today. As Singapore grew, the city attracted immigrants from Europe, China, Indonesia, and India. The presence of different races, religions, and cultures has carved the island into distinct areas such as Chinatown and Little India, all of which make up the colorful ethnic heritage of Singapore that can still be witnessed today. A number of intriguing places remain shrouded in the mystique of Asia, giving the traveller infinite facets to explore. Climate and Clothing Located just 2 degrees north of the equator, Singapore enjoys warm tropical weather that is relatively calm and consistent throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 26 celsius with a mean temperature of 31 celsius in the afternoon and a minimum of 23 celsius just before dawn. Tipping Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore. It is prohibited at the airport and discouraged in hotels and restaurants where there is a 10% service charge. Credit Cards Credit cards are widely accepted in Singapore. Hotels, retailers, restaurants, travel agents, and even taxi companies readily accept international credit cards such as American Express, Diners, Master Card, and Visa. Changing Money Apart from banks and hotels, money can be changed wherever the sign "Licensed Money Changer" is displayed. Most shopping complexes have a licensed money changer. Visitors are advised not to change money with an unlicensed operator. Most banks open from 9.30am to 3pm on weekdays and from 9.30am to 11.30am on Saturdays. Food Jam-packed with a vast array of cuisines from around the world, Singapore is Asia's "gourmet city." There are various local delights to savor such as Satay, Indian Roti Prata, or Hainanese Chicken Rice at hawker centers located island- wide. One can also enjoy a tantalizing seafood dinner at one of the seafront open-air restaurants along East Coast Park. There is also a host of exotic restaurants at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, where one can experience the exciting night life of Singapore. Shopping Along Orchard Road, internationally acclaimed as one of the world's great shopping districts, you'll find remarkable markdowns and discounts on a wide range of merchandise including designer goods. Insurance The Organizing Committee, MP Asia Pte Ltd, and ISID accept no liability for personal injuries sustained by or for loss or damage to property belonging to Congress participants, either during or as a result of the Congress or during tours. It is therefore recommended that delegates and accompanying persons arrange for appropriate travel and health insurance before traveling. Electrical Current The electrical current in Singapore is 220-240 volts, 50 Hertz. Goods and Services Tax A 3% Goods and Service Tax (GST) is levied on most goods and services, effective April 1, 1994. Visitors may apply for a refund of the GST paid on goods worth S$300.00 or more. This amount must be incurred in the same shop or shops belonging to the same retail chain that participate in the GST Tourist Refund Scheme. Participating shops will display a TAX REFUND sticker. To apply, visitors must first ask for the Shopping Cheques to be completed at the shops. Visitors may be asked to produce their passports as proof of their status. Second, visitors must present the Shopping Cheques together with the goods to customs for inspection at Changi or Seletar Airport on their departure. Refunds will be mailed in the form of a cheque made out in Singapore dollars or credited to credit card accounts. Alternatively, the Shopping Cheques maybe cashed at the airport. Taxis Singapore has more than 10,000 air-conditioned taxis, including the unique London cabs, operated by 5 different companies. Rates are reasonable and standard among all taxi companies. Littering Singapore's clean and green image is the result of more than two decades of public education campaigns and strict laws against littering. Littering of any kind is subject to up to S$1,000 in fines for first offenders. Safety precautions As in most places, it is advisable to take the following precautions while in Singapore:
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