Travel, Hotel & Event Guide

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Travel Planners is the official travel agent for the Summer Fancy Food Show. By reserving your hotel online through Travel Planners you are guaranteed the lowest rates at the best hotels in D.C.

• Attendee Hotel Reservations
• Exhibitor Hotel Reservations

Reservations are Rate-Assured

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade has partnered with American Airlines to provide our attendees a 10% discount off ANY published airfare on www.aa.com for the 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington DC. The valid travel dates for this discount are June 13 – June 22, 2012. You can easily access American’s fares and apply this discount by going to www.aa.com to book your flight. Place the below Promotion Code in the promotion code box and your discount will be calculated automatically. This special discount is valid off any applicable published fares listed for American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection. International originating guests will need to contact your local reservation number and refer to the Promotion Code.

You may also call 1-800-433-1790 to book your flights, please refer to the Authorization Number below when you call. Please note there is a reservation service charge for all tickets issued by phone. Please use our preferred partner, American Airlines when you can because of the benefits provided to you as a traveler and to our organization for extended partner value.

Promotion Code: 8862EQ

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Washington National “Reagan” (DCA) 

Taxi to DC:$14-$20 / Shuttle: $14 | NOTE: DCA is the closest airport

Washington Dulles Intl. (IAD) 

Taxi to DC: $57-$61 / Shuttle: $29

Baltimore-Washington (BWI) 

Taxi to DC: $90 / Shuttle: $37

Receive $4 Off Airport Shuttle Transportation to and from the airport to your hotel!

BOOK ONLINE!

To Book a Reservation,click on the appropriate reservation link below and use the discount code below at checkout.

Discount Code for Service: CODE - Q2A4M

• Washington Dulles (IAD) Discount Airport Shuttle
• Washington National (DCA) Discount Airport Shuttle
• Baltimore Washington (BWI) Discount Airport Shuttle

Booking Instructions:

• Click on your reservation link above and do a quick search to find your hotel
• Press “continue booking”
• Choose the type of service you want, “pick up from airport” and “roundtrip”, click “schedule pickup”
• Click “reserve now” and add the discount code on this checkout page
• Your reservation must be made on-line in order to use the coupon code.

Once you complete your reservation an email confirmation will be sent to you and this will be your travel voucher for your airport transportation. It will also include instructions on where to meet your shuttle when you arrive at the airport.

Customer Service Questions

If you need to make changes AFTER your reservation is complete please contact customer service with the contact information below:

Phone: 877-300-4826
Email: customerservice@shuttlefare.com
Website: www.Shuttlefare.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm EST.

To Book an Airport Shuttle at 80 US Airports call 877-300-4826

The time frames for visa processing are difficult to predict and can vary significantly by country. Advanced planning is essential to receive a visa in time for proposed travel to the US. The NASFT recommends that all visa letters are requested 3 months in advance of travel. A visa invitation letter from the NASFT does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Visa Letter Request Procedure for Attendees

To obtain an Attendee visa letter from the NASFT please do the following:

1. Register to attend the show by clicking the following link: Badge Registration.

2. During the registration process click the box that says I require a visa invitation letter and enter your passport information and date of birth.

3. You will be able to print your visa invitation letter several ways:

• From the confirmation email you receive when you are finished with your registration
• Or you can log back into the registration system using your email address and password you created
• Please make sure to schedule your appointment with your Embassy as soon as you receive your visa letter.

Visa Letter Request Procedure for Exhibiting Companies

To obtain an Exhibitor visa letter from the NASFT please visit the Exhibitor Service Center's Order Forms and Show Requests page here.

VISA Interview Tips

• Interviews are brief so be prepared. Showing proof of identity, travel plans and intention to return to your country of residence is helpful during the interview.
• An applicant must demonstrate to the US Consulate/Embassy that they have strong social and economic ties to their country of residence and are not intending to immigrate. Examples of strong ties are employment, property ownership and family relationships.
• If you have attended or exhibited at previous Fancy Food Shows provide that documentation during the interview.
• Bring along all materials from the NASFT including your Visa Letter.

Helpful Links

• Additional Visa Information
• US Consulate and Embassy Locations
  
• Official Fancy Food Show Travel and Hotel

Questions about Visa letters

Please contact Claire Cholmondeley at ccholmon@nasft.org or call 646-878-0122.

View the Convention Center Overview for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center below. If you'd like to view a larger version, click here to download the full sized graphic map.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center,
Washington, DC, June 17–19, 2012

• Level 1
• Level 2

Scootaround is proud to be the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service for the Summer Fancy Food Show being held from June 17-19, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC.

While Scootaround will make every effort to accommodate all needs, you are encouraged to reserve in advance! To reserve your equipment call toll free 1-888-441-7575 or use the button above to submit a rental request and we will do the rest. We are happy to accept Visa, American Express and MasterCard for all rentals!

Click here to submit your rental request.

KiddieCorp is pleased to provide a children's program during the 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show. KiddieCorp is in its twenty-sixth year of providing high quality children's programs and youth services to conventions, trade shows and special events. We take watching your children very seriously. KiddieCorp has enjoyed long-time partnerships with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Autism Society of America and countless others, which have helped to establish KiddieCorp as a premier provider of event children's program services.

Learn more about Kiddie Corp and Register online at https://www.kiddiecorp.com/ffssummerkids.htm or download a PDF order form here.

Check out some of the links below for ideas on making the most of your stay in our Nation’s capital.

• Visitor Information from Washington.org
  Restaurants, nightlife, shopping, FAQs & more
• Interactive Map of DC
• DC Specialty Food Stores
• 2011 DC Restaurant Guide

Check route schedules posted in hotel lobbies and the Convention Center lobbies.

Download a Metro Pocket Guide PDF here or visit www.wmata.com for an interactive map and trip planner.

Bus service in DC runs Every 10 minutes from the show at $1 per ride. Download the DC Circulator Bus Route and Schedule PDF here or visit www.dccirculator.com for an interactive map and trip planner.

Find taxicab information at godcgo.com or visit the Taxi Cab Commission’s Fleet List Database here.

Click here to make your car rental reservations. To book directly with your preferred brand, note the discount code below.

Discount Code: J998232

Location, rates and hours for Parking Lots around the Convention Center.

* The information below is courtesy of dcconvention.com