Dear all, Thank you, Ole, for your email and Lars for your reply. As many of you are aware, rates in the hospitality industry have been steadily increasing. Throughout our negotiations with EPIC SANA, the RIPE 90 venue, our priority has been to secure the best possible rates for our attendees. Flexible options, such as no-deposit bookings or free cancellations, unfortunately come with significantly higher costs. I am pleased to share that we have reached an agreement with EPIC SANA to make the booking process more accommodating: - Reservations made before 1 April 2025 will require a deposit of only one night. - Reservations made on or after 2 April 2025 will require payment for the full stay upfront. We hope this arrangement helps our community with their planning and encourages early bookings. Best regards, Gergana Gergana Petrova Community Development Manager RIPE NCC On 26/11/2024 10:48, Lars Forsberg wrote:
Hey Ole,
I happen to live in Lisbon (and not even 100 meters from the Epic SANA) and sadly, this is the case at many of the larger hotels in town. Especially those who have conference capablities. The only way to get around it is to book at one of the smaller hotels who often have payment when checking in or out, or to go through a travel agency which often has managed to negotiate better payment terms..
Regards, LG
On 25 Nov 2024, at 15:36, Ole Jacobsen via ripe-list <ripe-list@ripe.net> wrote:
Hi,
Just so you are all aware: The venue hotel for RIPE90, Epic SANA Lisboa, requires FULL payment of your entire stay once you book it. I am disappointed that RIPE engages with properties that enforce these requirements. A one-night deposit or just holding your credit card would be a lot more "normal," in fact I am rather surprised this doesn't violate EU law, but hey, I don't live in the EU.
Given the limited number of rooms available at the venue hotel, I am sure I am not the only one wanting to book early, but paying 6 months in advance does seem rather extreme IMO.
You have been warned.
Ole
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