Travel

World Perfumery Congress (WPC) 2012 will be held June 12-14, 2012 at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA. The venue, just 2.5 hours from Manhattan, offers a modern, affordable, internationally accessible location.

Hotel Reservations

Once you've completed your WPC registration, you will receive an event registration confirmation email which will contain a link to reserve hotel accommodations in the WPC room block at the Grand Pequot Tower and the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort. Click here for more information.

Getting There

International Air Travelers
Attendees may fly into any of New York's International Airports and connect to one of the area’s regional airports, such as Bradley International Airport or TF Green International Airport. International attendees can continue on via an array of transportation options to the MGM Grand (see below).

Domestic Air Travelers
Attendees residing in the United States can fly into TF Green International Airport or Bradley International Airport. Both airports are within an hour of the MGM Grand. Visit Bradley International Airport's and TF Green International Airport's websites for more information. Alternatively, Boston's Logan International Airport is also an option within two hours from the MGM Grand.

Train
Take Amtrak from New York City or Boston to New London, which is just 20 minutes from the MGM Grand.

Bus
A variety of line run and charter bus options are available for individuals and groups. Details are listed here.

Limo/Taxi
Tell your driver, "MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort, please."

Drive Using a GPS
To avoid problems with your navigational GPS system, use the following address for your destination: 39 Norwich Westerly Road, Ledyard, CT 06339

Drive From New York, NY
Take I-95 North to Exit 92 in Connecticut. Turn left onto Route 2 West and follow it for eight miles. Take the Foxwoods Blvd exit. At the end of the exit go right and take a left at the third light.

International Travelers: Apply For Your Visa Early

The United States (U.S.) requires the citizens of many foreign countries to obtain visas to enter the country. Citizens of countries not covered by the Visa Waiver Program must obtain a visa through their local U.S. embassies. You are advised to allow up to four months to obtain a visa for entry into the United States. For detailed information on the U.S. visa policy, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.

Visa Waiver Program
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of 36 participating countries to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business (visitor [B] visa purposes only) for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. All qualified VWP travelers are required to obtain electronic travel authorization prior to boarding an air or sea carrier to the U.S. Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, but no less than 72 hours prior to departure. Authorization is obtained through an online registration system known as the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).

Obtain a "Letter of Invitation"

The World Perfumery Congress cannot assist you with the interview process, nor can anyone representing the WPC call the embassy or consulate on your behalf to provide support for granting a visa.

If you are denied a visitor visa, you may reapply if there is new evidence to overcome the basis for the refusal. In the absence of new evidence, consular officers are not required to re-examine such cases.

To obtain a letter of Invitation from the World Perfumery Congress, please e-mail Mary Richter after you have received a registration confirmation.