International Delegate Resources
Practical Information for the International Traveler
IAOP highly values our international delegates and wants to make your participation a pleasant experience. If there is anything we can do or assist with please let us know. Onsite, please stop by the “Delegate Help Desk” so we can personally welcome first-timers and say “welcome back” to repeat delegates. If you have any questions or need assistance, the Delegate Help Desk will be happy to help.
*If you have a question or concern not covered here, please contact Beryl Sorensen, Manager, Delegate Services, for assistance:
+1.845.452.0600 x 110
Weather
Low humidity and average daytime highs around 70° -75°F (21° -24° C) and evening lows of 50° -55° F (10° -12° C) are normal for February, although we have experienced some very chilly evenings in the Desert in February. Be prepared!
Don't forget to bring your hat and sunscreen for protection from the desert sun! Remember a jacket or sweater for the chilly desert evenings.
What to Do in Phoenix
Staying a few extra days... wondering what to do in your free time... visit www.visitphoenix.com and www.phoenixtourism.com for information about local attractions, dining options, transportation and more.
Travel Visa
Nationals of 36 countries staying 90 days or less and traveling for business or pleasure are exempt from needing a visa. A list of participating countries can be found at the U.S. State Department’s website: www.State.gov. If you should need a visa, please contact Beryl Sorensen at beryl.sorensen@IAOP.org to obtain a letter of invitation which may need to be provided to your local US Embassy or Consulate. Please be aware that your passport will need to be valid for at least six months after your departure to apply for and be issued a visa. Additional information for entry into the US can be found here.
US Time and US Currency
Banking
For your convenience an ATM machine is available in the hotel lobby. Please be advised to follow the safety precautions recommended globally for any ATM point.
Electricity
Electric current throughout the US is standard 110 volts.
Emergencies
Call 911 for all emergencies, police, fire and medical. All urban and essentially all suburban regions follow the universal 911 code availability. If you dial 911 on a wireless phone, make sure to tell the operator where exactly you are located as GPS phone location technology is not offered on all phone companies and 911 call centers. Some 911 call centers for cell phone calls are directed to a state-operated (not local) call center, thus the importance to tell the operator exactly where you are, who you are, and what is the situation. In the event of a non-emergency illness, contact the hotel concierge who can offer assistance.
Safety/Security
For those of you planning to rent a car during your stay, Arizona state law requires driver and front seat passengers to wear their seat belts at all times. Passengers under the age of 18 must be belted in either the front or the back seat. Passengers over the age of 18 may be individually fined if they are not buckled up. Children age 5 and under must be secured in a federally approved child restraint seat.