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. Richmond International Airport (airport code RIC)

Q. Will there be shuttle service from the Richmond International Airport to the conference hotel?
A. No, however; there are are a number of different forms of ground transportation located at the aiport.

Q. When can I make my hotel reservations?
A. Now. Cutoff date is August 1, 2011 for hotel reservations in the room block at the Marriott Richmond by calling 1-800-228-9290 and requesting the Going on Faith Conference Room block.  Conference rate: $139. 

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 Richmond  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 Richmond?
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 Richmond..

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 Joplin, Missouri!

We look forward to having you with us at Going on Faith in Richmond, VA!