IPAC'23 - Conference guide

IPAC’23 / CONFERENCE GUIDE 32 Tipping When it comes to tipping at restaurants, Italians only tip on truly exceptional service or when dining in the finest restaurants. Even then, they usually only tip an extra 10 to 15 percent, or often just the change left over from the bill. Go ahead and follow their custom or, if you think the service was great and you want to leave more, feel free to do so. Read the checkbeforedecidingwhether to tip.Many restaurants—especially those in touristic areas—will include the phrase servizio incluso on the bill. This means a service charge has already been included into the total and you can pay the amount on the check, with no need to leave more. (The word coperto on the bill is a separate cover charge for services including bread, olives, and other extras that are automatically brought to the table.) International dialling code The international dialling code for Italy is +39. If you find yourself in serious difficulty and need help, the single number to call for emergencies in Italy is 112 . This is a free number to dial without any prefix: the operator will put you in touch with the most appropriate authority or service. Further useful Hotline in Italy is listed here: – Emergency medical attention: 118 (health-related needs) – State Police: 113 – Fire brigade: 115 Mobility in Venice Water-bus “vaporetto” A single trip ticket costs 9.50 EUR. Tickets for public transportation must be bought and validated before you board. Throughout the city you will find many ticket offices, as well as at the airport and at Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta. Public transportation (water-buses and regular buses) run all night, but few runs are guaranteed. Visit the official website of public transportation in Venice ACTV https://actv.avmspa.it/en or download the application Chebateo to check timetables and fares. Regular buses on Lido Water-bus tickets are valid also on regular buses on Lido (75 min from first validation). If you need to move on Lido, you can purchase 1 regular bus ticket at 1.50 EUR Water Passes Participants and their companions can purchase the Event Pass at a discounted rate upon their registration procedures (see: https://www.ipac23.org/registration ) General and Local Information