Tuvalu
Business meeting in Tuvalu is somewhat formal by South Pacific standards, perhaps due to the strong influence of the Congregationalists Protestant church. Office hours are 0730-1615 Monday to Thursday and 0730-1245 Friday
Some petty crime and domestic violence occurs in Tuvalu, but even this is rare and unlikely to affect visitors.
There is only one in Tuvalu hotel, the government-owned Vaiaku Lagi Hotel, which overlooks the Funafuti lagoon. The 17 rooms all have lagoon views and private shower. All-inclusive packages are available. Four guesthouses and lodges (Fisherman's Lodge, Hideaway GuestHouse, Su's Place GuestHouse and Filamona Lodge) provide simple accommodation with meals.
Telephone IDD service is available for incoming calls. Country code: 688. Tuvalu has recently acquired satellite communications technology and international phone calls can be made from most of the islands. Fax services are available at the Telecommunication Center in Funafuti and in hotels.
Electricity is 240 volts AC, 60Hz in Funafuti only. (Outlying areas do not generally have electricity or are served by local generators.)
