On Aug 2, 2013, at 1:09 PM, Eggert, Lars wrote: > Hi, > > On Aug 2, 2013, at 13:04, Russ Housley <hous...@vigilsec.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
