International Attendees

For one week in Orlando, the entire international golf course management community will come together for the industry’s premier education and trade show experience. The 2008 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry offers top-notch seminars that are the gold standard in the industry, education sessions that cover today’s hottest topics, and more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions. And, with thousands of your peers around you, you'll have countless opportunities to make new connections, share ideas and seek solutions for your most pressing challenges. It's all at the GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show -- don't miss the only show you need to know!

Currency Exchange

The Universal Currency Converter allows you to perform interactive foreign exchange rate calculations. Currency can be exchanged at the lobby of the Orlando International Airport. 

Interpretation Services
The official language of the GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show is English.  However, the International Resource Center will be staffed with a multi-lingual interpreter. 

Golf Industry Travel

Golf Industry Travel is open and booking reservations for the 2008 GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show. A special room block for international attendees has been arranged at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld. The deadline for making a reservation in this block is Dec. 3, 2007. A limited number of rooms are available, and these will be secured on a first-come, first-served basis. The Hilton Grand Vacations does offer smoking rooms.

If you prefer a property other than the Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld, visit the travel section for a full list of official hotels, rates, amenities and locations.  In addition to hotel reservations, Golf Industry Travel can also assist you with air travel and car rental.

For personal service from a professional Golf Industry Travel representative call 203-772-0470 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Eastern) or e-mail your request to meetings@worldtek.com.

International Resource Center

Presented in partnership with Phillip Jennings Turf Farms and Syngenta Professional Products

The International Resource Center will be located in the registration area of the Orange County Convention Center and will be staffed with a multi-lingual interpreter who can offer assistance to international attendees. Light refreshments are available. Official conference badges are required for admittance to the center.

The International Resource Center and on site registration will be open:
Monday, Feb. 19 – 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 20 – 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 21 – 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 22 – 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 23 – 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 24 – 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Obtaining a Visa

Recently, the U.S. has updated its visa policies to increase security for our citizens and visitors. For more information on how to get a visa and current policies visit http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/obtainingvisa/index.html. If you require a visa to attend the GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show, we suggest you obtain your visa before registering for the events. 

Passports

The U.S government is now enforcing new passport requirements for all travelers entering or re-entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Visit http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html for more information on obtaining a passport and current policies. 

Registration  

The conference and show brochure, which contains hard-copy registration forms that can be faxed, will be poly-bagged in your September issue of GCM.  However, GCSAA members can register online beginning October 2.