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CARIBLA Convention

January 31 to February 4, 2012

Grand Hyatt San Antonio &

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center*


CARIBLA Registration

Important Dates:
December 31 Last day to register and last day to make hotel reservations

CARIBLA Franchisees, Team Members, UFPC, Ad Agency and YRI - Click here to register

CARIBLA Exhibitors and Sponsors - Click here to register

Your CARIBLA registration fee includes all activities during the main AKFCF convention as well!


CARIBLA Convention Agenda

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
8:00-9:00am CFA Breakfast and CFA Registration
9:00-12:00pm CFA General Session

  • Opening Speaker: Alexandre Hohagen
    Vice President of Sales for Facebook Latin America
  • YRI Presentations

12:00-1:30pm CFA LUNCH
1:30-5:30pm CFA Workshop: Social Media by Kip Knight
7:30-10:30pm CFA Dinner

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
10:30-12:00pm CFA Board Meeting
2:00-6:00pm KFC RMF

Thursday, February 2, 2012
12:00-2:00pm Exhibits Open
5:15-7:15pm Exhibits Open

Friday, February 3, 2012
12:30-2:30pm Exhibits Open


AKFCF Convention Agenda

Click here for a detailed AKFCF convention agenda.

Click here for a PDF copy of the AKFCF registration brochure.


CARIBLA Exhibitor information

Exhibitor Dates & Hours
LOCATION: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Exhibit Hall A
Thursday, Feb. 2 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 2 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 3 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The cost of a 10x10 CARIBLA booth (if purchased by November 31st) is $5,500 and includes registration for two attendees (carpet is not included). Don't hesitate to register, because the cost goes up to $6,500 at December 1st. CARIBLA booths are located in the CARIBLA booth row unless requested otherwise.

For registering a booth in the CARIBLA booth row click here (please do not register in the AKFCF link).

Click here for more information on the exhibit show hours, set up time, floor plan, etc.

*Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, is connected to the hotel and actually CLOSER than many exhibit halls we've used in the past that are within the hotel property.


CARIBLA Sponsorship Opportunities

For registering a CARIBLA sponsorship click here

Platinum Sponsorship (includes 2 attendees) $12,000
Registration for up to 2 attendees
Recognition in the CARIBLA and AKFCF convention programs
Sponsorship opportunity for opening speaker or reception

Gold Sponsorship (includes 2 attendees) $7,000
Registration for 2 attendees
Recognition in the CARIBLA and AKFCF convention programs
Sponsorship opportunity for breakfast or lunch

Silver Sponsorship (includes 1 attendee) $4,000
Registration for 1 attendee
Recognition in the CARIBLA and AKFCF convention programs
Sponsorship opportunity for a break

Additional attendees $700 each.


Hotel Information

The Grand Hyatt is a great location as "home base" for your adventures!  Featuring warm hospitality, bold touches, and modern amenities, the Hyatt is a state-of-the-art hotel in a perfect setting. Our negotiated room rate is $229/night which includes complimentary internet access. Room rates are per room, per night, single/double/triple/quad occupancy and are subject to applicable taxes, currently at 16.75%.

 

Click here to make your hotel reservations or call 402-592-6464 and identify yourself as an attendee to the AKFCF/CARIBLA Convention to get this excellent rate at the host hotel.

 

Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 E Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205

 

Reservation cut-off date is December 31, 2011. Unreserved rooms will revert back to the hotel for general sale. When the room block is full, regardless of the cut-off date, additional room bookings are based on hotel availability and current hotel rates. In the event of the hotel being sold out, please ask to be placed on the waiting list.


Room reservations will be assigned on a "first received, first confirmed" basis. At the time of booking, your credit card will be charged for one night's room and tax payable to the Grand Hyatt San Antonio to guarantee your booking.


Hotel cancellations must be called or faxed directly to the hotel. Hotel refunds will be issued on individual room reservations cancelled no later than 48 hours before arrival. Reservations made and not cancelled will be charged one night's deposit.

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 noon.

 

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

 


Other Important Info

Airline Transportation

Save $$ by flying Delta or American Airlines, the official 2012 AKFCF Convention Carriers!


Call Delta Air Lines Meeting Services directly at 800-328-1111 Monday - Friday between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Central Time. Refer to File Number NM7ZB for flights originating in the United States and Canada.


Call American Airlines Meeting Services directly at 800-433-1790 daily between 6:00 a.m. and midnight Central Time. Refer to Promotion Code 3512BH. Or, click here to book American Airlines online and enter Promotion Code 3512BH.


Meeting discounts offered by the airlines vary depending on fare structure. As airfare savings are subject to availability, we suggest you make your arrangements as soon as possible.

 

If you're traveling with a group of ten or more people on the same flights, check out Southwest Airline's Group Travel Program: www.southwest.com/html/air/groups/index.html


San Antonio is also served by Amtrak's Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle routes. See www.Amtrak.com for more information.

 

Hotel Location and Parking

Grand Hyatt San Antonio is located downtown, approximately 8 miles from San Antonio International Airport.  If you are renting a car, AKFCF has specially negotiated parking rates that reflect a 20% discount.  Self-serve parking is available to AKFCF 2012 Convention participants @ $20.00 + tax per day.  Valet parking is available @ $26.40 + tax per day.


Getting to the Hotel

One-way taxi fare between San Antonio International Airport and the Grand Hyatt San Antonio is approximately $28.00.  AKFCF 2012 Convention attendees are eligible for airport transfer discounts on Go Airport Shuttle. Click here to book one of these non-exclusive shuttles.


Car Rental

Avis Rent A Car is the official 2012 AKFCF Convention car rental supplier.  Located at the San Antonio International Airport, reservations may be made by calling Avis at 1-800-331-1600 or click here to reserve on line.  Refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number B136001 to receive Avis' best car rental rates available.



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