Going on Faith
Frequently Asked Questions


Q. What is the deadline to register for Going on Faith Travel Conference?
    A. Going on Faith will accept the first 100 Travel Industry delegates who register with payment.


Q. What airport should I fly into?
    A. The closest airport is the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).


Q. Will there be shuttle service from the Dallas Fort Worth Airport to the conference hotel?
    A. No, however there are rental cars available from the airport.


Q. When can I make my hotel reservations?
    A. Now! Simply call the Gaylord Texan at 817-778-2000 and ask for the Going on Faith Room Block. Cut off date for Going of Faith reservations: July 20, 2009. Room rate: $189.


Q. Is my hotel room included in my registration?
    A. Hotel rooms and incidental charges are the responsibility of all travel industry delegates.


Q. What is the attire for the conference?
    A. Business attire is required at all daytime events. Evening events, unless otherwise specified, are business/casual.


Q. What is the weather like in Grapevine in August?
    A. Warm! Evening lows are high 60's, low 70's with daytime highs in the 80's.


Q. What is the Going on Faith Marketplace?
    A. The purpose of Marketplace is to provide destination and tour operator information to religious group travel planners. Going on Faith marketplace is an appointment generated marketplace. Each appointment is 6 minutes in duration. The church director is seated in a booth and the Travel Industry will move between appointments.


Q. Why do you need an up.to.date e.mail address?
    A. GOF marketplace appointments are made electronically. The appointment scheduler is e.mailed directly to you for ease of completion.


Q. When can I choose my appointments for Going on Faith in Grapevine?
    A. Appointment schedulers will be sent via e-mail in late July/early August.


Q. What if I don't return the appointment schedule by the deadline?
    A. Any delegate who does not return appointment requests by the deadline will be issued random appointments.


Q. When will I get my appointment schedule?
    A.Hard copies of appointments will be distributed to all delegates at registration in Grapevine.


Q. What handouts are permitted at Marketplace?
    A.Travel Industry may distribute an 8.5 x 11", three hole punched, company profile sheet and business cards. Brochures and giveaways are strictly prohibited on the Marketplace floor. All Delegates are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards for distribution at Marketplace, and Social Events. See you in Grapevine!





We look forward to having you with us at Going on Faith in Grapevine, Texas!


 
 
Going On Faith Travel Conference * PO Box 129 - Salem OH 44460
Phone: 330-337-1027 * Fax: 330-337-1118 * tburton@gofconference.com