TRAVEL INFORMATION

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OutSystems is pleased to host economy / coach class roundtrip air transportation, for you and your guest, from your preferred airport into Mykonos International Airport (JMK), on official program dates Friday, May 3 - Tuesday, May 7, 2024. All qualifiers are required to book air travel through Cain Travel. Do not book travel on your own - doing so will result in the refusal of reimbursed expenses.

Please indicate your intended travel dates & any plans for travel extensions on your registration form. The most efficient route will be chosen for you.

Ticketing Process:

  • During registration, you will be prompted to enter your air travel information and preferences.
  • Within 72 business hours, a Cain Travel agent will email you a proposed itinerary.
  • You have 24 hours to approve or request changes to the proposed itinerary via email.
  • Upon confirmation, your tickets will be issued. Any changes made to your itinerary after ticketing will be at your own expense.

Important Notes:

  • Flights will be offered via the most direct and economical route from your departure city to/from Mykonos International Airport (JMK). Any additional costs associated with personal travel deviations, upgrades, preferred airline, or pre/post extensions will be at your own expense.
  • If you have not received an email from Cain Travel after 72 business hours of submitting a completed registration, please check that the email has not been sent to your junk mail folder. If you don’t find it there, please email outsystemsevents@launchinc.com

Greece’s country code is +30. Most international cell phones work in the area. It is recommended that you activate your International service plan on your phone to minimize any phone charges, texting, and data roaming charges.

Upon arrival, please collect your luggage from the baggage claim area and continue through Customs. As you exit Customs, you will be greeted by Event Staff, who will assist with your luggage and direct you to waiting transportation.

Hosted Transportation (May 3 and May 7 only):

  • Transportation is provided between the Mykonos International Airport and the Royal Myconian for arriving flights on Friday, May 3 and departing flights on Tuesday, May 7 only.
  • The scenic transfer to the hotel takes approximately 20 minutes.

If arriving/departing on other dates:

  • You are responsible for your own transportation to/from the hotel.  
  • Please indicate your extension plans when registering so we can coordinate your hotel reservation accordingly if needed.

Upon arrival at the The Royal Myconian, please check-in to your room at the Hotel Front Desk. You will be required to present a valid passport and provide a credit card for incidentals. The official hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. If you arrive prior to this time, pre-tipped bellmen can store your luggage until your room is available. The hotel will make every effort to have your room ready upon your arrival.  

After you check-in to your room, please make your way over to the OutSystems President’s Club Hospitality Desk to pick up your welcome materials. This area will be open and staffed throughout the week to help ensure you have the best possible experience.

If you need to be reached during your stay, you can be reached as follows:

The Royal Myconian
Elia Beach
Mikonos, Greece 846 00
Phone: +30 2289 072000
Hotel website

In general, the standard attire in Greece is comfortable and casual. The Hotel asks that a swimsuit cover-up and shoes be worn in the lobby, boutiques, and dining outlets. You will find yourself most comfortable in resort casual/active sportswear (polo shirts, shorts, sun dresses, blouses, sandals, walking shoes, etc.) in most settings. Please note that all group evening functions are outdoors.

Function

Recommended Attire

Welcome Reception

Resort Casual*

Group Dinner - Rizes Folklore Farmstead

Resort Casual*, comfortable walking shoes

Group Activity

Casual, Swimsuit, Coverup

Farewell Evening Celebration

Resort Casual*

Daily Wear

Casual, Resort Casual*, & Leisurewear are all appropriate

Resort Casual* calls for nice shorts or lightweight pants/capris, polos or short-sleeved shirts, blouses, or sundresses.

President's Club event is adult-only as stated in the T&Cs circulated. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate children/infants and must enforce the policy that no guest under the age of 21 is permitted to attend the venue, even if the qualifier wishes to pay out of pocket.

The average temperatures in Mykonos in May are ideal for beach hopping. 

Average High: 72° F / 22° C
Average Low: 62° F / 16° C

The euro is the official currency of Greece. Major credit cards are accepted extensively throughout Greece. The exchange rate fluctuates daily. For updates on the current exchange rate, please visit www.xe.com.

If you choose to exchange money in Greece, you may exchange it at the airport, through the hotel, or at exchange shops. It is best to exchange money at your bank before departing.

Before you depart from the Royal Myconian, you will be provided with a personalized departure notice outlining your transfer schedule. Hotel check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Departure transportation to the Mykonos International Airport (JMK) will be provided on Tuesday, May 7 only. If you are departing on a different date, you are responsible for your transportation arrangements.

Greece operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50HZ. It is recommended to bring a voltage converter for your electric appliances. There are two associate plug types C and F.

If you wish to alter or extend the travel plans that we are pre-arranging for you, you are at liberty to do so and we will be happy to assist you. You will, however, be responsible for any resulting increase in your airline ticket price, booking additional hotel nights, transfers, etc. Please include detailed extension requests on the registration form. Once a travel agent contacts you, you can fine-tune your travel plans based on availability and cost. 

If you would like to extend at the Royal Myconian, please indicate your desired check-in and check-out dates during the registration process and we will check availability at the hotel on your behalf. If your extension can be confirmed (pending hotel availability), you will be contacted by our registration team.

Cain Travel will not submit an air itinerary until the registration team has confirmed your extension nights. There is a 30 day cancellation policy for extension nights, and a refundable deposit required. When secure the registration team will email a payment link.

OutSystems will be providing gratuities in conjunction with the scheduled program from your arrival to your departure. This includes:

  • Baggage handling at the airport
  • Hotel gratuities (bellman/housekeeping)
  • Gratuities associated with our group activity
  • Gratuities at all scheduled evening functions

*Not included: Activities booked on your own or outside of the program dates.

It is recommended that you do not check luggage that contains travel documents, medication, jewelry, electronic equipment, or any other valuables. These items should always be kept with you. We do not recommend bringing valuables on your trip to Mykonos, but if you choose to do so, it is recommended that you store your valuables in the safe provided in your sleeping room.

Suggestions for carry-on luggage:

  • Airline ticket or copy of itinerary
  • Passport / Government-issued Photo ID / Visa (if required)
  • Vaccination Card / Proof of vaccination
  • Cash / Credit Cards
  • Camera / Electronics
  • Phone, charging cables, and portable battery
  • Prescription medication
  • Reading materials / Entertainment
  • Toiletries: Liquids must be 3.4 oz. (100 ml) and fit into a single quart-size zip-top bag (approx. 1 liter)
  • Light sweater or jacket
  • Jewelry and other valuables
  • For overnight flights: ear plugs, eye mask, neck pillow

To minimize the effects of traveling, we recommend the following: 

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear 
  • Keep yourself hydrated 
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine consumption prior to / during your flight
  • Eat small meals during the flight 
  • Stand up and stretch your arms and legs every few hours to encourage proper circulation

The official program dates are Friday, May 3 - Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

OutSystems is pleased to host accommodations, a group activity, transportation, and various meals during the program for you. Gratuities will be provided with all planned activities and functions. This includes baggage handling at the airport, hotel housekeeping gratuities, and all scheduled food and beverage functions.

President’s Club 2024 program inclusions:

  • Round-trip economy class air transportation between your home city and Mykonos International Airport (JMK) for you and your adult guest on program dates.
  • Round-trip ground transfers between the Mykonos International Airport (JMK) and the Royal Myconian on group travel dates only (May 3 & May 7).
  • Accommodations at the Royal Myconian for five days and four nights (May 3-7).
  • Scheduled Evening Events:
    • Welcome Reception (May 3)
    • Group Dinner (May 4)
    • Farewell Evening Event (May 6)
  • Group Activity & Lunch - Super Paradise Beach Club (May 5)
  • Roundtrip Bellmen gratuities
  • Nightly Maid / Housekeeping gratuity
  • All taxes and gratuities on scheduled program events

Personal Expenses

All attendees are responsible for any incidental purchases, including but not limited to, laundry charges, telephone calls, and gift shop purchases. Gratuities for your personal services such as laundry, valet, telephone calls, etc., should be taken care of by you at the time services are rendered. Please settle your incidental account with the hotel upon your final check-out.

Final hotel details will be sent approximately 14 days before President's Club. 

All those traveling to Greece are required to have a current passport that is valid for the entirety of their time abroad and at least 6 months after their return. You and your guest are responsible for obtaining any necessary entry visas pertaining to your respective passport/home country.

Please visit www.cibt.com for more information and for help attaining a visa if required. If you have questions, please contact your local People Operations at People@outsystems.com. Please be sure to not only review visa requirements for Greece but also any countries you stop in as part of your air travel.

Mykonos operates in Eastern European Standard Time. When it is 12:00 p.m. on May 3, 2024, in Mykonos, it is the following time in the below cities:
Daylight Savings Time begins March 31, 2024.

Location

Time

San Francisco, CA
United States

2:00 a.m. 

New York City, NY
United States

5:00 a.m.

London
United Kingdom

10:00 a.m.

Sydney
Australia

8:00 p.m.

Security measures have been instituted on most national and international flights restricting the amount of liquids and gels passengers can "carry-on" to the plane. To comply with these rules, each of your toiletries must be 3.4 oz. (100 ml) or smaller (most drug stores have a section that features these smaller travel size) and you must place all the toiletries in a single quart-size zip-top bag (approximately 1 liter). You must remove this zip-top bag from your carry-on for screening at the security checkpoint. Airlines strictly observe policies regarding items that cannot be included in carry-on bags, including any sharp or flammable objects, such as knives, razors, scissors, pocket knives, letter openers, etc. If any item is questionable, it is best to leave it at home or pack it in your checked luggage.   

Upon arrival and throughout your stay at the Royal Myconian, the OutSystems Event Team will be on-hand providing assistance to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable trip for you.

We also encourage you to take advantage of the Hospitality Area throughout your stay. Travel staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide any assistance necessary to make your stay as enjoyable and fun as possible. Please stop by the Hospitality Area on Friday, May 3 to receive your welcome packet which will include all information to set you up for a great trip!