Here we provide you with answers to the most frequently asked questions about the XXXVI INC World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress with the aim to help you.
No. Drinking bottled water at all times is strongly recommended. Avoid eating uncooked food such as salads, raw vegetables, uncooked seafood and peeled fruit at any location outside the Congress.
Should you require medication during the trip, please contact the hotel.
The local currency for India is the Indian Rupee (₹ ).
INR are available in paper denominations of 10, 50, 100, 500 and 2,000 and also as coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10.
The easiest way to pay is by credit card. International credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and shops. However, you are advised to carry local currency for taxis and street purchases.
Upon arrival in India, foreign currencies can be changed for Rupees at foreign exchange counters at airports. These booths are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Currency can also be changed at front desks of star-rated hotels.
Please ensure that you receive a certificate of exchange, which will be required for the re-conversion of any unused currency. It is illegal to exchange foreign currency other than through authorized bureaux de change or banks. Traveler’s cheques may not be accepted at all banks or hotels.
Tips are normally 10% of the bill at restaurants, but tip less if the bill includes a service charge. This is different from a service tax levied by the government. One is not expected to tip taxi drivers. But if you have hired a cab/taxi for a long period, then it is only goodwill to tip the driver a small amount. Even if it isn’t much, a tip is valued and will be accepted graciously.
Radio Taxis: These services operate modern fleets with reliable drivers and government approved tariffs. Available by prior booking, they are clean, air-conditioned, equipped with tamper-proof meters and are GPS-monitored, making them safe for tourists. If booking by mobile phone, you will receive an SMS with the driver’s name, mobile number and car number 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Since charges vary with distance, the estimated fare can be clarified with a customer care executive prior to travel. A 25% night-surcharge on the total fare is applicable between midnight and 5:00 AM.
Ola Cabs +91 44 3355 3355
Easy Cabs +91 44 4343 4343
Meru Cabs +91 44 4422 4422
Uber Cabs +91 44 39563956
It is recommended to download the App for booking cabs.
Private Taxis: Hotel front desks will usually arrange reliable taxis but will require advance notice in order to do so. Taxis are willing to wait at intermediate stops for a nominal charge. It is best to elaborate on the places you wish to visit, the total time you wish to spend sightseeing and the total number of passengers. A taxi can then be booked for a fixed rate.
Auto Rickshaws: Three-wheeled auto rickshaws or autos are a convenient way to travel within the city. They cost half the fare of a taxi, but are more expensive than taking a bus. Usually autos are metered, but it is good to fix the fare as they literally take you for a ride. The ubiquitous three-wheelers can be found clustered together at auto stands around the city. Hailing an auto is done by simply flagging down an empty one as it whizzes merrily past.
Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. During the Congress, IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of London, 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris, 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York and 2 hours 30 minutes behind Singapore. We do not change time during summer. All of India has just one time zone.
Apart from Tamil and Hindi language, English also falls in the category of the official language. It is also widely spoken by the people and is mainly used in business, education and other white-collar professions.
Yes, non-Members can also register for the Congress.
There will be a special Hospitality desk at ITC Grand Chola Hotel in the Hibiscus Lounge between May 17 and May 21, 2017. Please consult the program for registration hours.
Early bird closing date is February 15, 2017. All registrations received after February 15, 2017 will be treated as regular registrations with the corresponding fee.
If payment is received by 8 May, 2017, INC will confirm the registration in two weeks. If confirmation is not received in two weeks, please contact us to ensure your registration form has been received correctly.
After May 8, 2017, registrations will be accepted on-site at ITC Grand Chola Hotel, beginning on Wednesday May 17, at 09.00 AM. Please consult the program for registrations hours.
For registrations on-site, payments will be accepted only with a personal credit card (cash will not be accepted).
The Accompanying Person’s registration includes morning tours with lunch (ONLY if they are marked on the congress registration form) and evening social events.
No. The cost of the hotel is NOT included.
Please use the hotel reservation form for hotel booking: https://nutfruitcongress.org/chennai2017/accommodation
If you have further questions or need additional information, please contact:
Name: Ms. Mamta Roy
Tel: +91 124 4636 721
Fax: +91 124 4102 075
E-mail: inc2017hotels@kwconferences.com
You can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservation by visiting the following link:
https://nutfruitcongress.org/chennai2017/accommodation
If you have further questions or need additional information, please contact:
Contact Names: Ms. Mamta Roy
Tel: +91 124 4636 721
Fax: +91 124 4102 075
E-mail: inc2017hotels@kwconferences.com
Accommodation will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.Yes. Please mark them on the registration form. Specific food requests are only guaranteed at the Gala Dinner.
Your badge will be delivered in the INC registration desk. Please consult the program for registration hours. To obtain the badge, participants must be registered and proper fees must be paid. Your name badge is required in order to attend all congress events.
All the information related to your congress registration will appear on your badge: Name, Surname, Company Name and Country.
The list of participants will be available to INC members at the Virtual Meeting Point and Congress App three months prior to the congress and will be updated daily. Access to the Virtual Meeting Point will be available in the Congress web site.
Registration fees do NOT include insurance of any kind. The Congress Organizers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. The insurance should be purchased in your country of origin, if you feel necessary.
Full refund will be given to EARLY registrants if cancellation is received prior to April 1, 2017 and a 10% administrative fee will be charged for cancellations received after March 31, 2017.
A 10% administrative fee will be charged for all the REGULAR registrations. No refunds will be made for no-shows or if you cancel after May 1, 2017, whatever the reason. Cancellations must be made in writing and you must have written acknowledgement from the INC secretariat to be entitled to a refund. If you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate may be registered before May 1, 2017. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organizers to alter the content, timings or venue. The organizers will not accept liability for any transport disruption or individual transport delays and in such circumstances normal cancellation terms apply.
In the event of a terrorist alert or incident that prevents the running of the congress, the organizers reserve the right to retain up to 50% of the fees as a contribution to registration location, marketing and central administration costs.
According to the Spanish Data Protection Act of Personal Character (LOPD) 15/1999, we inform you that personal data provided is confidential and part of files owned by INTERNATIONAL NUT AND DRIED FRUIT COUNCIL (INC), the purpose of which is to fulfill the registration for the event ‘INC XXXVI World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress’ at Chennai (India) and to provide you with information about our activities through electronic means, unless you state otherwise. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation and where appropriate, opposition, by sending a letter accompanied by a photocopy of your ID to the following address: C/ de la Fruita Seca, 4 –Tecnoparc- 43204 REUS (Spain), or also by sending an e-mail to inc@nutfruit.org.
If you have any questions or need additional information, you can email inc@nutfruit.org, call +34 977 331 416 or fax to +34 977 315 028.