Pow Wow 2011 – The US Travel Industry's Premier International Marketplace

San Francisco is preparing to host the US Travel Association’s International Pow Wow in 2011. Known worldwide as the major marketplace for transacting inbound-US travel business, the event is expected to reap $350 million in future international tourism business for San Francisco.

Tourism is San Francisco’s largest industry and 25% of our visitors come from outside the United States.

The purpose of hosting Pow Wow is to maintain and grow our international market share for decades to come.

At a Glance

Produced by the US Travel Association, www.ustravel.org.

May 21-26, 2011 at Moscone Center.

Three days of intensive pre-scheduled, computer-generated business appointments.

An estimated $3.5 billion of future US travel business is negotiated during the five-day marketplace.

Bringing the World to San Francisco

1,500 International and domestic buyers from 70+ countries.

1,000+ US travel suppliers and organizations from every region of the USA.

300+ international journalists and 100 domestic journalists.

Showcasing San Francisco to the World

Sightseeing tours to showcase San Francisco neighborhoods.

Evening events and Closing Night Gala.

Press brunch and media tours.

Long Term Return on Investment

As the host city, San Francisco will realize an estimated $350 million in international travel business over the 2-4 years following International Pow Wow (source: United States Travel Association).

Sponsorship Opportunities for Businesses of Every Size

Contact: Susan Wilson
Toll Free: 877.964.4242
Office: 602.996.4242
Mobile: 480.824.3015
swilson@sfpowwow2011.com

Hundreds of Volunteer Opportunities

More than 500 volunteers are needed!

Contact: Lisa Cleveland
Office: 415.227.2662
lcleveland@sanfrancisco.travel