[council] [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 Hyderabad: What You Need to Know (Part 2) - ICANN

Wed Aug 24 03:40:11 UTC 2016

Colleagues,

Following up on Phil's point below about timely notification of hotel, I noted with some alarm the following in the standard email we all received from ICANN travel this week (see highlighted bit below). What can we do about this? The Council table will be pretty empty if this is indeed what will happen.

Best wishes,

Heather

TRAVEL BOOKING:

AIR:

Primary contact for booking air travel reservations:

FCM: galaxy at sg.fcm.travel<mailto:galaxy at sg.fcm.travel>

ICANN: constituency-travel at icann.org<mailto:constituency-travel at icann.org> or via private fax at +1-310-578-8652.

Air Self-booking: You must receive approval from ICANN prior to making your self-arranged trip. Please notify ICANN in writing and prior to booking at constituency-travel at icann.org<mailto:constituency-travel at icann.org>.

HOTEL:

Hotel confirmations (if supported) will be provided one week before the meeting.

Hotel extensions: If you plan on extending your travel, before or after your approved dates of arrival and departure and want to stay at the same ICANN hotel, please let us know by Friday, October 7, 2016, 17:00 UTC. We will do our best to accommodate your request based on the hotel’s availability.

Kindly note that you will be financially responsible for any additional days of travel before or after your approved dates, including hotel and living allowances.

MISC. OTHER:

If you have any change in your banking details, please re-submit a completed Travel Vendor Form via: https://travelrequestform.icann.org/

If there are any last minute changes, if you cannot travel due to illness, personal or professional events, you MUST contact ICANN Constituency Travel at constituency-travel at icann.org<mailto:constituency-travel at icann.org>

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From: owner-council at gnso.icann.org <owner-council at gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Phil Corwin <psc at vlaw-dc.com>
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Subject: RE: [council] [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 Hyderabad: What You Need to Know (Part 2) - ICANN

That looks like a significant impediment to getting the required visa.

I’ll be making my own flight arrangements so no issue there.

But we all need ICANN Travel to tell us by the end of this month what hotel Councilors will be placed in. We simply can’t wait until the week or two before the meeting starts if we are to secure the required visa.

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From: owner-council at gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council at gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Rubens Kuhl
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 12:10 PM
To: James M. Bladel
Cc: GNSO Council List
Subject: Re: [council] [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 Hyderabad: What You Need to Know (Part 2) - ICANN

Considering both hotel and flight information is required for the Conference Visa, and Constituency Travel usually defines the hotel just a week before the conference, this edition will likely be a lot of fun for councillors relying on ICANN funding.

Rubens

Em 17 de ago de 2016, à(s) 12:29:000, James M. Bladel <jbladel at godaddy.com<mailto:jbladel at godaddy.com>> escreveu:

Council Colleagues -

Please note the announcement & blog post below.  In most cases, attendees will need a “Conference Visa” for ICANN57 Hyderabad, and an “eTourist" Visa may not be accepted for entry to India.  ICANN has also provided a link to request an Invitation Letter.

Thanks—

J.

From: <soac-infoalert-bounces at icann.org<mailto:soac-infoalert-bounces at icann.org>> on behalf of David Olive <david.olive at icann.org<mailto:david.olive at icann.org>>
Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 8:55
Subject: [Soac-infoalert] ICANN57 Hyderabad: What You Need to Know (Part 2) - ICANN

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part-2

·         Author: Nick Tomasso | Vice President, Meetings
Further to my blog<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know> on 25 July 2016, I would like to share details on visa applications to assist all who are attending ICANN57 Annual General Meeting in Hyderabad with your travel planning.

We have worked extensively with the India government to ensure a clear and smooth process for all Indian visa applications. They have also assured us that all ICANN57 visa applications will be treated as priority.

All delegates requiring visas to India should visit here<http://www.mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad.htm> to find the nearest India diplomatic mission to apply for your visa. You must apply for a Conference Visa. Please refer to the guide<https://meetings.icann.org/en/hyderabad57/visa-application-guide-india> we have put together for reference. Apply early as the process could take up to two weeks. You will also need invitation letters<https://invitationletters.icann.org/> from ICANN and the local host, which may take another two weeks to generate.

Do take note that the e-Tourist Visa will not be applicable for our ICANN meeting. Any traveler trying to enter India with the e-Tourist Visa may be denied entry. If you have an existing valid Business Visa, you need not apply for the Conference Visa.

We have set up a dedicated email (icann57visasupport at icann.org)<mailto:icann57visasupport at icann.org)> that you can contact should you need any further clarification about the visa.

Remember to register<https://registration.icann.org/register.php?id=Hyderabad57> for ICANN57 and check our meeting site<https://meetings.icann.org/en/hyderabad57> for regular updates. Lastly, don't forget to attend the webinar on 7 September 2016 (1500 UTC) where we will share more information on ICANN57, logistics, accommodations and travel. Look out for our announcement and join us then.

Sent from my iPhone

David A. Olive
Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support
General Manager, ICANN Regional Headquarters –Istanbul

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