International Visitors

The International Business Center

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER
Location: Central Hall
Network with colleagues, relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments, check email or obtain information from the multilingual staff.

Multilingual Staff
The International Business Center is staffed with interpreters fluent in languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and German.

Export / Import Counseling
Meet with a Trade Specialist from a Commercial Service Office and an Industry Specialist who will be available during the show to answer questions and provide export counseling. Assistance is also available to international buyers to help meet purchasing and representation objectives during the show.

Export Interest Directory
Obtain a copy of the Export Interest Directory featuring information on export interests of U.S. exhibitors including company information, products and geographical areas of interest.

$$ WOC AIRLINE DISCOUNTS $$

American Airlines
5% off lowest applicable fare; 60 day advanced booking bonus additional 4% off. Book your flight online (no service fee). Enter 1711AG in the "Promotion Code" field. Call the American Airlines Meeting Services desk at 800-433-1790, and refer to discount code 1711AG (booking fees apply).

Air Canada
10% off Tango Plus & Latitude and 12% off Executive Class Flexible Book your flight online (no service fee). Enter QFMYBP71 in the “Promotion Code”

Continental Airlines
2-15% off applicable fares. Book your flight online (no service fee). Enter ZJAG858229 in the "Offer Code" field. Call the Continental Airlines Meeting desk at 800-468-0722, and refer to discount code ZJAG858229 (booking fees apply).

Delta Air Lines
5% off lowest applicable fare. Book your flight by calling 800-328-1111 (no service fees). Discount Code: NM5SH

Lufthansa
10% off First & Business Class; 10-15% off Economy Class. Book your flight online (no service fee). Enter USWSD in the “Access to Event Booking” field.

West Jet
10% off best available fare (excludes web & sale fares. Submit your booking request by email to conventions@westjet.com or by contacting their Convention line at 1-877-952-4696. Discount Code: QC#6003

International Visitors

	World of Concrete Show Management and the U.S. Commercial Service will work closely in the global promotion of the 2011 show to bring international buyers and exhibitors together to expand business both domestically and overseas.

IMPORTANT: If you are an international visitor to World of Concrete 2011, please be reminded that the United States government has instituted new, tighter visa requirements for non-immigrant applicants. This may lengthen the time it takes to process your visa application. Make sure you begin your visa application early and well in advance of your travel dates. The online Visa Letter of Invitation will be available August 2010.

IMPORTANT: If you are an international visitor to World of Concrete 2011, please be reminded that the United States government has instituted new, tighter visa requirements for non-immigrant applicants. This may lengthen the time it takes to process your visa application. Make sure you begin your visa application early and well in advance of your travel dates. The online Visa Letter of Invitation will be available August 2010.

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Visa Letter of Invitation Request Form
Click here to create your invitation letter to WOC 2011 online

View the new TSA travel requirements effective as of May 15, 2009

International Delegations
View Delegation benefits
World of Concrete welcomes international delegations to the show and wants to make every effort to assist those interested in recruiting and organizing a group of 15 or more to attend the industry’s largest, annual international event. Delegations are organized by country through the U.S. Commercial Service International Posts. Special incentives are available to official World of Concrete delegation leaders. If you are interested in becoming an official delegation leader, email Jackie James, Director.

If you would like to learn more about joining an official embassy/consulate delegation, contact the U.S. Commercial Service in your country.

Delegation Member Benefits:

Friendly, local language support
FREE exhibits-only admission
FREE assistance with travel & housing arrangements
Visa application assistance

If you would like to attend World of Concrete, but do NOT wish to take advantage of the benefits available to official embassy/consulate delegations, World of Concrete Attendee registration is now open. Note: Companies qualified for delegation participation include firms that do business outside of the U.S. and who plan to attend in order to source U.S. suppliers of goods or services.

U.S. Commercial Service

With its network of offices across the U.S. and in more than 80 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. To find the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist nearest you, visit www.export.gov or call 800-USA-TRADE.

International Travel Partners
HanleyWoodHousing.com has partners that can assist international visitors from Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Mexico and the United Kingdom. If you need hotel and travel assistance from one of these countries, contact the partner in your respective region.

Australia & New Zealand, First Travel Management
Contact: Grant Bevin
www.firsttravel.co.nz
Level 5, 187 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel +64-9-5293700 • Fax +64-9-5292855

Brazil, Plantel Turismo
Contact: Henrique Jamovich
http://www.plantelturismo.com.br/
R. Santa Luzia 799 – 16o andar, Rio de Janeiro CEP 20030-040
Telefax: (21)2220-2717

Mexico, GCI GRUPOS Y CONVENCIONES INTERNACIONAL
Contact: Alejandro Guerra Arizpe
www.gci-mexico.com
Toll Free: 1 888 2437 405 & 1 888 2437406.
Lada Sin Costo: 01 800 83 83 100 & 01 800 71 82 821.
Conmutador:81-8369-6821 Ext. 30. Fax: 81-8369-6666.

United Kingdom, Jebsens Travel Ltd.
Contact: Bella Rangel Callan
jt@jebsenstravel.demon.co.uk
16-18 Denbigh Street, London, England SW1V 2ER
Tel (44)-207-828-9422 • Fax (44) 207 821-7232

WOC Show History & Facts

About World of Concrete

Awarded by Tradeshow Week as one of the Fastest 50 Winners, WOC is the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries showcasing leading industry suppliers featuring innovative products, technologies, tools and equipment and unlimited networking opportunities to give you new ways to sustain and grow your business in today’s changing economy.

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