For Conference & Meeting Planners

GSA’s travel programs provide conference and meeting planners with the research tools to create successful events and travel experiences.

Some of the links below lead to nongovernment websites.

The Travel MIS Group Travel Planning Tool gives conference and meeting planners the tools for efficient conference planning. GSA Travel Management Information Services (MIS) provides estimates for the cost and environmental impact of potential conference and meeting sites.

The FedRooms Groups and Meetings Tool enables conference and meeting planners to do market research efficiently. It is a free tool that allows users to enter requirements and receive quotes from hotels for conferences and meetings.

GSA provides an online orientation and a Conference Planning Toolbox [PPT, 6MB] to help you navigate through the tools mentioned above: The Travel MIS “Group Travel Planning” Tool and the “FedRooms Groups and Meetings” Tool.

Specialized Conference Facilities and Services is under the Travel Services Solution Schedule and offers complete meeting packages (CMP). These are ideal for planning executive retreats, training events, team-building events, and a variety of other facility and service needs.

Advertising & Integrated Marketing Solutions (AIMS) is a Schedule that enables you to procure expert help in advertising, marketing and related communications fields. Specifically, Special Item Number (SIN) 541 4D includes conference, events, and trade show planning services.