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Latest update: 2011-10-18
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General Information
Badges
Each participant will receive a name badge upon registration.
For security reasons all participants are requested to wear their badge during all the Conference
activities and social events.
Banks, Credit Cards and Currency Exchange
Banks are open between 09.30/10.00 and 15.00 on weekdays. Some banks in central Stockholm are open
from 09.00 to 17.00. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. It is advisable
to carry an identity card or any form of photo identification. The official currency is Swedish
Krona (SEK). USD 1 = SEK 7,23 EUR 1 = SEK 10.09 (February, 2010). For money exchange, the companies "Forex"
and "X-change" have offices at the airports and in the city. Opening hours and other information
about exchange can be found at
www.forex.se
and
www.x-change.se
Climate and Dress
The weather in Stockholm at this time of the year is usually nice and sunny with temperatures
approximately 20-25 degrees Celsius; showers may occur. Informal dress is recommended.
Disclaimer/Liability
The Organizing Committee and Congrex Sweden AB accept no liability for any injuries/losses incurred
by participants and/or accompanying persons, nor loss of, or damage to, any luggage and/or personal
belongings.
Electricity
Electrical current in Sweden is 220 V/50 Hz. Round, European-style two-pin plugs are used.
Appliances designed to operate on 110/120 Volts need a voltage converter and a plug adapter.
Italian Agency
Italian Companies interested in AIFA procedures must contact:
Pandani Viaggi Srl
Via G. Fara, 13 20124 Milano - Italy
Tel. +39 02.6693007 (INT.4) - Fax +39 02.66716063
E-mail: info.congressi@pandani.it
Transportations
Upon Arrival
Public transportation
Airport coaches leave from Arlanda airport (Stockholm’s international
airport) every 10 minutes for City terminal downtown Stockholm. The bus
ride takes approximately 45 minutes and costs SEK 119.
There is also the Arlanda Express, an express train service that takes you from Arlanda Airport in 20 minutes to the City terminal. Train departs approximately every 15 minutes. A one-way ticket costs SEK 240.
From the City terminal “Centralen” there is a subway connection to station “Slussen” subway ride approx 5 minutes. When you enter the subway ask for a ticket to Saltsjöbaden (costs SEK 60). From Slussen there is a commuter train about every 30 minutes leaving for Saltsjöbaden. The end station is just outside the Grand Saltsjöbaden Hotel.
By taxi
If you decide to go by taxi please note that you have to get a cab with fixed price. The best option is “Taxi Kurir” fixed price from Arlanda to the comuter train station at “Slussen” to proceed to Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden is 490 SEK They also have a fixed price of 695 SEK from Arlanda to the Grand Hotel, Saltsjöbaden. There are normally plenty of “Taxi Kurirs” cars at Arlanda if not the second best option is “Taxi Stockholm” their corresponding prices are 520 SEK and 750 SEK respectively. Make sure that you are going to Hotel Grand Saltsjöbaden as there are another Grand Hotel downtown where we not want you to end up.
Upon Departure
Bus transfer
There will be Conference run bus transfers from Grand
Hotel Saltsjöbaden to the City Terminal
on Sunday July 3. The buses will start to leave from the
hotel from 15:15.
Airport coaches leave the City Terminal
in central Stockholm every 10 minutes for
Arlanda airport (Stockholm’s international
airport) The bus ride takes approximately
45 minutes and costs SEK 119.
Arlanda Express, the express train service,
takes you to Arlanda Airport in 20 minutes.
Train departs approximately every 15
minutes. A one-way ticket costs SEK 240.
By Taxi
The same prices as upon arrival applies.
Useful telephone numbers and websites
Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance etc.) call: 112
112 is the emergency number that you can call from a landline or mobile phone anywhere in Sweden if you need immediate help, requiring ambulance, fire or police services.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport information:
Phone 08-797 60 00
Web www.arlanda.se
Taxi Kurir:
Phone 08-300 000
Web www.taxikurir.se
Taxi Stockholm:
Phone 08 - 150 000
Web www.taxistockholm.se
Maps
Click here to view map of Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden
Click here to view map of Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden and airports
Meals
Coffee and lunch are included in the registration fee and will be served daily.
Official Conference Organizer
Congrex Sweden AB has been appointed official Congress organizer for this event. The Congrex
Group works internationally with offices in Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and Latin America,
offering integrated solutions for the association services industry and corporate and governmental
meetings. For more information, please visit
www.congrex.com.
Time Zone
The time zone in Stockholm is GMT + 1 hour. Daylight Saving Time is used during the summer.
Tipping
A gratuity is included in the price of hotels and taxis. It is common to leave a tip of around 10%,
however. When visiting restaurants, you can show your appreciation for good service by leaving a
little extra.
VAT Refund Conditions
Swedish VAT, currently between 6% and 25% may be repaid to foreign enterprises, except banks and
insurance companies, or companies providing health care or education. Information about the
refunding of VAT will be available from the Conference Secretariat.
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