On Aug 2, 2013, at 1:09 PM, Eggert, Lars wrote:
Hi,
On Aug 2, 2013, at 13:04, Russ Housley <housley(_at_)vigilsec(_dot_)com>
wrote:
I have also enjoyed my time in Berlin. However, we need to complete the
analysis on the impact of VAT. I hope there is a way to avoid a cost to
each participant of an 19%. We heard in plenary that VAT clearly applies to
conferences, but it may not apply to standards meeting.
agreed.
It's not just the 19% VAT. I found fares to Berlin several hundred USD more
expensive than fares to other European cities.
But I agree that the city and the hotel were a splendid location for an IETF
conference.
Snarky side comment: We should also analyze the impact of over-the-top
tipping customs in some countries :-)
seems fair.
Keith