FAQ

Within 30 days, complete at least one of: purchase your airline ticket, or reserve your hotel room for seven nights at a hotel on the rooming list. Then immediately update your itinerary on My Trip.

You can usually secure the convention-week hotel reservation now and adjust arrival/departure dates later if your flights require it. Reserve as soon as possible so activities can be planned.

Immediately update your status on My Trip so others can be invited.

Choose a hotel on the rooming list (accessed via My Trip). Each hotel has its own “Website” link — book through it, or by phone or email. Negotiated rates are for delegates only, so don’t share the links.

Yes — even if you find something cheaper. Rates were negotiated for a set number of rooms, and the designated hotels simplify transport to the convention and branch-sponsored activities.

A minimum of seven nights, so you can enjoy activities and association with local brothers and sisters before or after the convention. You may stay up to ten nights at the negotiated rate (please don’t ask for longer at that rate).

Buy on your own or via a travel agency. “Buddy pass” tickets are not recommended (delegates have been stranded waiting for return seats). Frequent-flyer reward tickets may require waiting for availability.

A travel group must stay in the same hotel and have the same itinerary for tours and branch-sponsored activities.

Field service, gatherings with the friends, and sightseeing excursions before and after the convention — an “interchange of encouragement” (Romans 1:12).

Some involve an expense to the branch. The activities list on My Trip shows recommended donation amounts so you can budget. You may contribute via donate.jw.org.

Yes — arrange personal sightseeing before or after on your own or with a travel agency. During the required seven days you must use a hotel on the rooming list.

Breakfast is usually included with your hotel. A lunch bag is provided for the three convention days (you can defray costs via donate.jw.org). Other meals are your responsibility — local markets or restaurants.

Tours and activities often involve long walking and standing, and summer heat can add strain. Prayerfully consider your health and personal safety before confirming.

Airfare, hotels and food can be costly. Be fully prepared to cover your own travel, accommodation and food. Delegates shouldn’t expect local Witnesses to sponsor the visit or make unreasonable demands.