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Official Language The official language of the conference is English and will be used for all presentations and printed materials. Local Time Zones In January, Cancun, Mexico will be observing Central Standard Time (CST), which is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) minus 6 hours. Dialing Codes Mexico's International Country code: +52 Cancun's Local Area Code: 998 Climate The weather in Cancun in January is pleasant with the following temperatures: Normal High: 81°F/27°C Normal Low: 67°F/19°C Currency Exchange The national currency in Mexico is the Peso ($). For current exchange rates, please visit www.exchangerate.com. Normal banking hours in Mexico are Monday through Friday 9:00 - 16:00. Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards Credit cards, including MasterCard®, Discover®, Diners Club®, Visa® and American Express®, and traveler's checks are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, department stores, and souvenir shops. Tipping Standards 10% - 15% is standard for meals. For skycaps, doormen, porters and bellman, $1.00 per bag is standard and $1.00 per night for housekeeping. Electricity Electricity throughout Mexico, like the United States is 110V, 60 Hz. Food and Water Mexican food uses many regional spices. For those with delicate stomachs it may be advisable to request sauces on the side. Although food from street vendors is tasty, it is not recommended. Also, it is best to drink bottled water when possible. The Cancun Hilton and other major hotels have their own water preparation system; their water is safe to drink. Conference Attire Attire during the duration of the conference is business casual. Cellular Phones, Pagers and Watch Alarms As a courtesy to our speakers and other attendees, please turn off any cellular phones, pagers and watch alarms during sessions. Cameras and Video Tape Recording Cameras and video tape recorders are strictly prohibited in the sessions, poster presentations and the exhibit area. Film or video will be confiscated. Smoking All meeting rooms and seated functions are smoke free. Please adhere to the smoking policies within the Hilton Cancun Golf and Spa Resort. www.visitmexico.com |