Conference registration is open. Register now to receive special conference rates for hotel accommodations and travel to Doha.

Qatar Airways is the official carrier for DALM 2011. Conference attendees will receive special reduced rates:

• 25% off published fares or 15% off Qatar Airways Market fares
• Discount applies to round-trip tickets to Doha purchased online at Qatar Airways
• Arrival in Doha: March 4-16, 2011
• Departure from Doha: On/after March 16, 2011

Conference registrants will receive a special code to be used at the Qatar Airways reservation website.

Please note that for security reasons, the credit card used for payment of Qatar Airways tickets will be requested at time of check-in or when collecting tickets. Qatar Airways reserves the right to deny boarding or to collect a guaranteed payment (in cash or from another card) if the card originally used for purchase cannot be presented by the cardholder. This verification request does not apply to tickets purchased with a corporate credit card or through a travel agency.

Qatar Airways offers an airport meet-and-greet service, called Al Maha Services. Passengers are met by an Al Maha representative who provides assistance in obtaining visas (if applicable), clearing immigration, and collecting baggage. With the Gold level of service (QR 200/US $54.80), passengers are met at the arrival terminal; with the Platinum level (QR 260/$71.23), they are met at the aircraft. We recommend that you arrange for Al-Maha services, if desired, through your hotel in advance.

Hotels can arrange local ground transportation to and from the airport. Taxis are also readily available at the airport.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

An appropriate visa is a necessity for all visitors to Qatar. Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Qatar. Citizens from the following 33 countries can obtain Tourist Visas upon arrival at the Doha airport:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, The Netherlands, USA, UK, Vatican City.

Citizens from the above 33 countries may also apply for Tourist Visas in advance, either through a Doha hotel or their local Qatari embassy. Visas arranged through a hotel may require an additional fee and require approximately 7 working days to process.

Citizens from outside the above 33 countries should arrange for a Tourist Visa through their local Qatari embassy or a Doha hotel. Visa approval is not guaranteed, and visa application fees are not refundable. DALM conference registrants whose visa applications are not approved are eligible for a full refund of their conference registration fee. Please be sure to check hotel cancellation policies prior to making hotel reservations.

DALM Symposium registrants who will be staying at the Ritz Carlton and who wish to apply for a visa through the hotel may do so by contacting Mr. Muhammad Hamoud (Muhammad.Hamoud@ritzcarlton.com) with the following information:

• Hotel reservation confirmation number
• Clear copy of valid passport
• Copy of credit card and completed credit card authorization form
• Completed visa application form

Please note that the visa applicant and credit card holder must be the same person. A fee of QR 250 to process the visa application will be charged to your credit card.

Visa invitation letters will only be issued to DALM Symposium registrants. To obtain a visa invitation letter, email the DALM Organizing Secretariat at dalm@lorenzinifoundation.org with the following information. Invitation letters will only be sent via email in PDF format. Please allow 10 business days for processing.

• Copy of your paid DALM Symposium registration
• Full name on your passport
• Passport number and country of issue
• Your mailing address
• Your company name

For additional questions, please feel free to contact the DALM Organizing Secretariat at dalm@lorenzinifoundation.org or by phone at +39 02 29 006267.