International Attendees

Welcome International Attendees


2012 PGA Merchandise Show

January 26-28, 2012 – Exhibitions and Conference
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL

January 25, 2012 – Demo Day
Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge
Orlando, FL

2012 PGA Merchandise Show Hours

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

9:00pm – 5:00pm Demo Day

Thursday, January 26, 2012

8:30am – 6:00pm

Friday, January 27, 2012

8:30am – 6:00pm

Saturday, January 28, 2012

8:30am – 3:00pm

About the PGA Merchandise Show

The 59th PGA Merchandise Show will play host to the biggest week of golf business with 1,100+ interactive exhibits by leading golf companies and brands, more than 41,000 of the most important people in golf and representation from all 50 U.S. states and 74 countries. The PGA Merchandise Show is organized by PGA Worldwide Golf Exhibitions in partnership with The PGA of America, Experts in the Game and Business of Golf. The Show serves as a global platform for PGA Professionals, industry leaders, top manufacturers, and golf organizations to grow the business, participation and interest in golf and set the stage for 2012. The PGA Merchandise Show is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.

Registration

Registration process – Registration is done on the website.

Cost of attending is $30 US for any Non-PGA Members registering after Dec 1, 2011 and can be paid by credit card using American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. The onsite fee for Non-PGA members is $75 US, a portion of which will be donated to support We Are Golf.

Once your credit card is approved you will receive a confirmation letter with additional information.

Visa Information

Thank you for your interest in PGA Merchandise Show. As an international attendee, it may be necessary for you to receive an official invitation to obtain your travel Visa. Please read the following procedures needed in order to expedite your request.

  • International Attendees requesting a Letter of Invitation must be registered badge holders with a valid confirmation number prior to requesting an invitation letter. You can register for the event online by completing the Attendee Registration Form.
  • Invitation requests must be received no later than 3 weeks prior to the Event's opening.
  • International visitors need to fill out and submit the Nonimmigrant Visa Invitation Request Form
  • Invitation processing takes approximately 5 - 7 business days after you have submitted the form. Please note that Invitations cannot be post mailed. You will receive an original invitation by courier service. If you are unable to submit the online document, please print and fax to 203-840-5304. For additional questions or to check on the status of your invitation please email invitation@reedexpo.com.

Plan Your Travel

Book online. Lowest Rates Will Not Last, Make Your Reservations TODAY!
*limited availability, rates available on a first-come, first-served basis.


onPeak Hotel & Travel Options

onPeak stamp http://www.shotshow.org/RNA/RNA_SHOT_v2/images/2012/OH_BRP-icon.gifThrough onPeak, our official housing partner, we are providing reduced hotel rates and travel discounts for planning your stay in Orlando.
Save money and book with ease through the simple-to-use reservation website or with helpful and friendly booking agents.

ALERT: onPeak is the only official housing partner associated with 2012 PGA Merchandise Show. While other companies may contact you offering housing, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with 2012 PGA Merchandise Show.

Be careful before entering into a financial agreement with any unofficial companies (AKA "Poachers"), as their legitimacy and policies may be questionable and 2012 PGA Merchandise Show or Reed Expositions North America will not be able to provide a resolution to issues related to such reservations.

PGA Merchandise Show Official Hotels: Book Early for the Best Selection


Four Easy Ways to Book Your Hotel

Book online.

Email us.

1 (800) 742 3976 - U.S. Toll-free
+1 (312) 527 7300 - Int'l
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CST)

View the form & map.
Fax to (312) 329 9513

Click here to view a full list of hotels and rates.
Reservation Deadline: January 4, 2012

GET MORE when you book in the block
...at an official event hotel. Receive more than just the lowest available rate over the dates of the event: our dedicated team provides advocacy, flexibility and protection for you… before, during and after your stay.

Devoted Service
Advocates provide VIP support should any issues arise with your reservation.

Flexible Reservations
A real-time booking system makes it simple to book a single room or manage an entire block with ease. Fully flexible policies minimize cancellation fees and in most cases, you can book now and pay later with no upfront cost.

Scam Protection
Safeguard yourself from potential scams of unauthorized booking companies, which can result in costly consequences.

More Power
Assist future negotiations of lower rates and better hotel extras for the group.

Benefits of booking in the official housing block

Book through onPeak to ensure you pay the lowest price and get the best service with reservation protection, flexibility and assistance—before, during and after your stay. Learn more.

Best Rate Pledge

  • The lowest room rates available have been negotiated at official hotels.
  • Other booking channels are monitored to track down rival rates.
  • Rates are lowered when necessary and applied to already-booked rooms.


Visit our Orlando Information page for special deals you can take advantage of while attending your event!


Alert to Attendees & Exhibitors!

Book Your Hotel Through onPeak
onPeak is the ONLY officially endorsed housing and travel provider of the PGA Merchandise Show. Although other companies may pose as travel vendors for the PGA Merchandise Show, they are not affiliated with the show or with PGA or Reed Exhibitions and are unable to provide show attendees with the same benefits that onPeak can. We cannot guarantee hotel room rates or availability to attend the show made through any company other than onPeak. Hotel reservations made outside of the Official PGA Merchandise Show Hotel Block are at the exclusive risk of the individual. There have been many tales involving travel vendors that were either unlicensed or went out of business after taking reservations and deposits, leaving individuals stranded without hotel rooms, transportation, and lost deposits. Individuals should verify the credentials of travel vendors before doing business with them and independently confirm that their reservations have in fact been made and will be honored by directly contacting their chosen hotel, airline, and/or rental car company.

A list of all PGA Merchandise Show hotels can be found on our official housing vendor's (onPeak) website here.