The following information will assist the SFCVB in promoting your meeting overseas to attract incremental international attendance, primarily as congress groups. The information will be passed to our extensive network of international representatives as well as to our tourism sales staff who meet with travel trade organizers around the world at trade shows. The SFCVB representatives are located in Tokyo, Shanghai, Frankfurt, London, Sao Paolo, Paris and Sydney. Each office has communication vehicles with group organizers in which your interest in international attendance can be promoted. The information will also provide us with vital information when receiving general inquiries from overseas. When you are finished filling out the form, please press the Submit Form to SFCVB button at the bottom.

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Name of Association *

Name of Meeting *

Date of Meeting(s) in San Francisco *

Expected Attendance *

  1. Would you like to be included on a list of conventions meeting in San Francisco that are interested in promoting international attendance? Yes No *

  2. Please provide a short summary description of your meeting: *


  3. What is the web site address of your conference?

  4. What percentage of your attendees are from outside the United States? % *

  5. What are the top 5 countries of origin? *
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  6. What is your current procedure for international registration and housing for groups? *


  7. Who will be handling your housing? *

  8. Who is the key contact person for international group registration and housing? *
    Name
    Email
    Phone

  9. Some Asian countries (particularly China) require a Letter of Invitation from the Association to the people requesting a visa. This letter is channeled through the group organizer and expresses a general statement of interest from the Association wanting qualified professionals attend their conference. It does not bind the convention planner in any way or make them responsible for the individuals or groups. Question: Are you willing to write this type of invitation letter? Yes No *

 

 

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