General Information
Safety Tips
DO:
- Travel with only the credit and ID cards you will use.
- Check that the lock works and that the door closes securely in your hotel room. Put the chain or deadbolt on the door after entering room.
- Walk with another person. Single targets are the most likely victims of crime.
DON'T:
- Wear your badges or carry conference bags outside
- Walk in dark, isolated areas, such as closed plazas
ADA Needs
ADA accommodations are available at most hotels. Please specify what your needs are when making your reservations so that the hotel can insure your comfort.
Attire
Professional attire is appropriate at the meeting and to visit the exhibit area. Some restaurants require coats and ties for gentleman, but most welcome casual attire. Check each restaurant’s policy when making reservations.
Banks
Exchanging foreign currency or cashing traveler’s checks (foreign or domestic) can be done at several locations throughout the city. Please check with your hotel concierge for the location nearest you.
San Francisco Visitor's Information
For more information on San Francisco, visit the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau online at www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com.
Union Square, Hayes Valley, upper Fillmore, the Mission, Sacramento Street, Chinatown and downtown’s San Francisco Shopping Center offer a unique style with one-of-a-kind shops, each mall and neighborhood with a distinctive feel suited to any shopper’s mood, from urban sophisticate to funk fantastic.
The City
The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau maintains a TDD/TYY information line at 415-392-0328.
Tipping
Tipping is voluntary; gratuities are not automatically added to the bill. Taxi drivers are usually tipped 15% of the fare, waiters 15- 20%, and doormen, skycaps and porters $1 per bag.