Languages: The INMA World Congress will be presented in English and simultaneously translated into Spanish. If there is sufficient demand for additional languages, INMA will consider adding those languages for simultaneous interpretation.

International travel: Many delegates for the INMA World Congress may need documentation to travel to the United States. INMA has put together a page that provides information on visa requirements, visa support letters, and information on embassies/consultates. Click here for more information.

Transportation: Three airports service New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark International Airport. Transportation options range from shuttles to taxis to limos. From JFK, taxi fare typically is approximately US$40; from LaGuardia, US$40; and from Newark, US$75. There is not a rental car facility at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers but you can click here to find a list of companies and their contact information.

Hotel Offers and Discounts: To take advantage of special travel offers provided by the Sheraton New Hotel and Towers, click here.

Volunteer leadership: The INMA World Congress programme is chaired by Ravi Dhariwal, CEO/publishing of The Times of India. The programme structure and concepts have been put together by the INMA Board of Directors.

New York: The world's most famous city is a cultural, financial, commercial, fashion, and entertainment capital that is an important center for international affairs. For a quick wiki overview of the city, click here. We recommend NYCgo and NYC Tourist. The New York Times travel guide to the city provides particularly interesting insights. To book a Broadway show, we recommend Broadway.com. For a live view of Times Square via Earthcam, click here.

Weather: New York weather in May is usually between 54°F (12°C) and 72°F (22°C), and rain can be a factor. Be ready for cool, warm, clear, and rain.