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Links to Northern California Industry Associations:
BABTA
www.babta.org
Bay Area Business Travel Association

HSMAI
http://www.hsmainc.com
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International

MPINCC
www.mpincc.org
Meeting Professionals International Northern California Chapter

SITE
http://www.site-intl.org/
Society of Incentive & Travel Executives

IAAP
http://www.iaap-hq.org/sitelist.asp?state=CA
International Association of Administrative Professionals

Supply Knowledge
http://www.supplyknowledge.com/
world-wide information source for the “next-generation” Supply Management Professional [SMP]

Information and interesting travel related websites:

Airline On-Time Statistics
www.bts.gov
Summary statistics and detailed statistics for airlines and special airline reports

Airline Toll-Free Numbers and Websites
www.geocities.com/Thavery2000/

Airport Directory
www.Quickaid.com
Airport information and maps

Air Safe
www.airsafe.com
Information for Traveler safety

Biz Travel
www.biztravel.com
Well rounded resource for tracking flights, obtaining destination information, directions and frequent flyer information

Business Trip
www.business-trip.com
Business travel site provides links to travelers and travel planners

Currency Conversion
www.oanda.com
Conversion tables to print and carry

Destination Guide
www.fodors.com/ptpbegin.cgi
Create your own mini guide for your trip

Directions
www.maps.google.com

www.maps.yahoo.com
Driving directions, maps and traffic reports

Entertainment
www.citysearch.com
Entertainment. Where to go? What to do? Dining, events

Frequent Flyer
www.webflyer.com
Frequent Flyer Info for all airlines

International Living
www.expatexchange.com
Resource for living or moving abroad

London Restaurant Reservations
www.toptable.co.uk
Great web site for booking restaurants in London

NBTA
www.nbta.org
National Business Travel Association

Packing Tips
www.oratory.com/travel
Great information on packing - with all kinds of tips and a packing list, along with links to other useful sites

Passport
http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
Renew or obtain a passport

Passport Health USA
http://www.passporthealthusa.com
Safety and health advice primarily for international travelers. Also a source for travel insurance including evacuation and transport, medical consultation, passport assistance

Restaurant Reservations
www.opentable.com
Click on a city and make a reservation at a restaraunt. It is instant, free and confirmed!

Restaurant Reviews
http://www.ontheroad.com
Restaurant reviews and events in major North American, European and Asian cities

San Francisco International Airport
www.flysfo.com
San Francisco International Airport information

San Jose International Airport
www.flysanjose.com
San Jose International Airport information

Tipping
www.tipping.org
Tipping guidelines and common sense

Translator
babelfish.altavista.com
Translate your document or phrase

Travelers Health
www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm
Traveler's health and medical issues

Trusted Travelers Program
www.verifiedidpass.com
Learn more about the upcoming Trusted Traveler Program

TSA
www.tsa.gov
Transportation Safety Authority

U.S. Embassies and Consulate Info
travel.state.gov/travel/tips/embassies/embassies_1214.html
United States Embassies and Consulates Worldwide

U.S. Government Per Diem Rates (Domestic)
policyworks.gov
Government standards for daily travel allowances for hotels, meals and incidental expenditures

U.S. Government Per Diem Rates (Foreign)
www.state.gov/www/perdiems/2000/0012bperdiems.html
Government standards for daily travel allowances for hotels, meals and incidental expenditures

U.S. Travel Warnings
travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
Warnings for international travelers and travel safety information

Weather Info
www.rainorshine.com
Weather, latest weather updates

World Time and Date
www.timeanddate.com
Date and time from around the world