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

[Amr Elsadr <aelsadr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

Not exactly. Both reservations are usually from the same hotel. Sometimes, the 
earlier one for visa purposes is just a letter from the hotel with a long list 
of ICANN-funded travelers, letting the embassy know these folks (including the 
applicant) are staying there. 

Thanks. 

Amr

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> On Aug 24, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Volker Greimann <vgreimann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> wrote:
> 
> So they are asking us to lie in our visa application about where we will be 
> staying? That is going to go down well if caught...
> Best,
> Volker
> 
>> Am 24.08.2016 um 11:16 schrieb Amr Elsadr:
>> Hi Heather,
>> 
>> In my experience, Constituency Travel provides hotel reservations solely for 
>> the purpose of visa acquisition at a time early enough to apply for one. 
>> 
>> At a later time, they provide the actual confirmed reservation details for 
>> the hotel in which we should be staying. 
>> 
>> It works. At least I've never had a problem because of this. You may want to 
>> confirm this with CT yourself. 
>> 
>> Hope this helps. 
>> 
>> Thanks. 
>> 
>> Amr
>> 
>> Sent from mobile
>> 
>> On Aug 24, 2016, at 5:40 AM, Heather Forrest <Heather.Forrest@xxxxxxxxxx> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> 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@xxxxxx.travel
>>> ICANN: constituency-travel@xxxxxxxxx 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@xxxxxxxxx.
>>>  
>>> 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@xxxxxxxxx
>>> 
>>> From: owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf 
>>> of Phil Corwin <psc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2016 2:19:41 AM
>>> To: Rubens Kuhl; James M. Bladel
>>> Cc: GNSO Council List
>>> 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.
>>>  
>>> Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal
>>> Virtualaw LLC
>>> 1155 F Street, NW
>>> Suite 1050
>>> Washington, DC 20004
>>> 202-559-8597/Direct
>>> 202-559-8750/Fax
>>> 202-255-6172/Cell
>>>  
>>> Twitter: @VlawDC
>>>  
>>> "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey
>>>  
>>> From: owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 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@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
>>> 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@xxxxxxxxx> on behalf of David Olive 
>>> <david.olive@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> 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 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 to find the 
>>> nearest India diplomatic mission to apply for your visa. You must apply for 
>>> a Conference Visa. Please refer to the guide we have put together for 
>>> reference. Apply early as the process could take up to two weeks. You will  
>>>                                        also need invitation letters 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@xxxxxxxxx) that you 
>>> can contact should you need any further clarification about the visa.
>>> 
>>> Remember to register for ICANN57 and check our meeting site 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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