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February 14-16, 2024 – The 21st International Marketing Conference and 64th Annual Membership Meeting

Contents

  1. General Information
  2. Sponsors
  3. Registration
  4. Hotel Information
  5. Agenda
  6. Optional Tours and Events
  7. Additional Activities to Explore
  8. Health and Safety
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Traveling Abroad – Travel Tips for Guatemala City

The following travel tips have been collected in preparation for travel to Guatemala:

  • Travelers should remain in groups and avoid traveling through the city independently, specifically at night.
  • Pickpockets and purse-snatchers are prevalent in major cities and tourist sites, especially the central market and other parts of Zone 1 in Guatemala City (Westin Camino Real and the Hotel Biltmore are in Zone 10).
  • Be aware of your surroundings. Report crimes to the police through the tourist assistance program (PROATUR) at 1500 or +502-2290-2800 and contact the U.S. Embassy at+502-2354-0000.
  • Carry a photocopy of your passport in case you lose your passport. Taking a picture of your passport and emailing it to yourself and/or your emergency contact(s) is highly recommended.
  • Do not use public ATMs. Only use ATMs inside secure bank lobbies or hotels. Scams involving attempts to acquire a victim’s ATM card and personal identification number (PIN) are common. U.S. citizens have been victims of credit card scams where the card is copied and used improperly.
  • Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive jewelry or watches. Refrain from using a cell phone on the street. A common crime against foreign citizens in Guatemala is robbery of cell phones.
  • Do not use local public buses. Avoid low-priced public inter-city buses (often recognizable as recycled and repainted U.S. school buses). Public buses are subject to frequent attacks by armed robbers, and often are poorly maintained and dangerously driven.
  • Do not hail taxis on the street in Guatemala City, instead use radio-dispatched taxis (Taxi Amarillo), INGUAT-approved taxis from the “SAFE” stand at the Guatemala City airport, or hotel taxis. Uber is also considered safe to use in Guatemala City and Antigua.
  • See our travel tips for Women Travelers. Helpful general travel information but not specific to Guatemala.
  • Pack and plan to use mosquito repellant with DEET if you’re planning to travel outside of Guatemala City. There are regions of the country where mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, zika and malaria are prevalent.

Code of Conduct

The U.S. Grains Council is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and staff. All participants, including but not limited to attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff, service providers, and others, are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.