General Trade Mission Itinerary:

Saturday, October 18: Depart US

Sunday, October 19: Arrive in Paris / Optional tour of Paris, France

Monday, October 20: Breakfast Country Briefing by US Embassy and meeting schedule assignments / Individual business appointments

Tuesday, October 21: Individual business appointments / Networking reception at the US Ambassador’s residence and hosted by the US Embassy in Paris

Wednesday, October 22: Depart Paris, arrive Milan / Country Briefing by US Consulate Milan and meeting schedule assignments

Thursday, October 23: Individual business appointments / Networking reception at the US Consul General’s residence and hosted by the US Consulate in Milan

Friday, October 24: Individual business appointments

Saturday, October 25: Optional tour of Milan, Italy / Return to US

Mission Benefits (what’s included in the costs)

Customized one-on-one business appointments for business participants- Up to 4 days of individual appointments tailored to each company’s objectives.

Targeted group presentations to travel industry for tourism participants– Up to 2 days of presentations in each country to tour operators and travel promotion agencies.

Hotel Accommodations & Breakfasts – 7 nights at premium hotels in the heart of each city.

Receptions and Networking Events – Evening receptions hosted by US Embassy and Consulate with high level officials, business and industry leaders in a social setting to further develop potential relationships. Other networking opportunities possible.

In-Country Briefing - by US Embassy or Consulate providing an overview of economic and political conditions, as well as cultural and social practices; what you need to know to be successful!

Group Ground Transportation – airport transfers (when flying suggested itinerary) and reception transfers.

Market Research - Customized market research and country information packets will be given to each company both before and upon arrival.

Costs for Mission (does not include airfare)

France $2,950 (with matchmaker) $1,800 (Additional person/ trade delegate)
Italy $3,400 (with matchmaker) $1,900(Additional person/ trade delegate)
ALL $6,350 (with matchmaker) $3,700 (Additional person/ trade delegate)

Deadline for payment and registration: August 22, 2008
For further Information, please contact:
Kathryn Lee, ITRC
Tel (603) 334-6074 Fax: (603) 334-6110
Email: