Sponsorship

Thanks to its climate diversity and riches of nature, Costa Rica’s potential as a tourism destination is endless. Tourism is the second source of foreign currency to the country’s economy.

In an attempt to increase investment in the tourism sector, a joint effort by the main agents in the public and private sectors is needed to materialize the various projects.

The current state of affairs gives the investor a unique opportunity, and an event such as this can create successful investment opportunities that can only become rewarding with your partaking.

In the following paragraphs you will find the different sponsorship opportunities available for this Summit, with a detail that will help you understand the benefits covered under each category.

Platinum Sponsor. This category has a sponsorship fee of US$12,500 (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). The Platinum Sponsor will have access to the following advantages:

Company logo will be posted in national and international printed advertising material. This benefit is subject to having a signed contract one week prior to the publication deadline, once payment of the sponsorship fee has been made and provided logo is submitted according to the technical specifications stated in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and Advertisements”.
Company logo will be inserted in flyers handed out in the Santamaria International Aeroport –in Alajuela- and International Aeroport Daniel Oduber Quiros –in Liberia, Guanacaste- as well as in any flyers handed out in international tourism events where the organizers participate. Subject to having a signed contract, payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract and the logo submitted according to the technical specifications stated in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and Advertisements” a week before the publication’s deadline.
The company’s logo will appear on the advertisement banners located in the Santamaria –in Alajuela- and Oduber –in Liberia, Guanacaste- international airports and at the event’s site. Subject to having a signed contract, payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract and the logo submitted according to the terms set forth in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and Advertisements” a week prior to the publication deadline.
A link to the company’s website a week after the web site address has been provided and subject to having a signed contract and payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract.
The registration of five attendees at no additional cost, provided the registration form is filled out and delivered before February 8, 2008. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event organizers will not be held accountable for not having the personalized materials for the participants assisting on behalf of the sponsor.
May include a company flyer or brochure in the event’s handouts. Such information has to be submitted on or before February 8, 2008. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event organizers will not be held accountable for not including said material in the handouts.
A double stand with a maximum of two booth attendants (maximum of four attendants), as stated in Exhibit B “Stands’ Regulations”. In order to grant access of those who will be at the stand, the registration form must be completed and delivered prior to the February 8, 2008 deadline. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event organizers will not be held accountable for not having the identification tags ready before the event. If the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract is not paid, the right to a stand shall be lost.
Placement of 2 (two) banners during the event, one in the stands’ area and another in the lunch hall. Banners must comply with the terms set forth in Exhibit C “Banners’ Specifications”.
One colored full page ad included in the event’s directory to be distributed to all participants which includes an investment tourism guide. This page must comply with the terms set forth in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and Advertisements”. Deadline for the ad is January 18, 2008. In case the terms in Exhibit A are not met o submission occurs after the above specified date, the organizers shall not be liable for leaving out the sponsor from the Directory to be given to all attendees.
A list including the contact information of the participants, subject to each participant’s approval.
Four seats at the gala dinner. The names of the attendees must be submitted by February 8, 2008 at the latest and include full name, address, telephone and fax numbers. If this information is not provided within the timeframe indicated, the organizers will not be accountable for not delivering the invitations to the gala dinner.

Gold Sponsor

This category has a sponsorship fee of US$10,000 (ten thousand dollars). The Gold Sponsor will have access to the following advantages:

Company logo will be posted in national and regional printed advertising material subject to having a signed contract at least one week prior the publication deadline, once payment of the sponsorship fee has been made and provided logo is submitted according to the technical specifications stated in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements”.
Company logo in the flyers handed out in the Santamaria –in Alajuela- and Oduber –in Liberia, Guanacaste- international airports as well as in any flyers handed out in international tourism events where the organizers participate. Subject to having a signed contract, payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract and the logo submitted according to the technical specifications stated in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements” a week before the publication deadline.
The company’s logo will appear on the advertisement banners located in the Santamaria –in Alajuela- and Oduber –in Liberia, Guanacaste- international airports and at the event’s site. Subject to having a signed contract, payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract and the logo submitted according to the terms set forth in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements” a week before the publication deadline.
The registration of four attendees at no additional cost, provided the registration form is filled out and delivered before February 8, 2008. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event organizers will not be held accountable for not having the personalized materials for the participants assisting on behalf of the sponsor.
May include a company flyer or brochure in the event’s handouts. Such information has to be submitted on or before February 8, 2008. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event’s organizers will not be held accountable for not including said material in the handouts.
A double stand with a maximum of 2 booth attendants, as stated in Exhibit B “Stands’ Regulations”. In order to grant access of those who will be at the stand, the registration form must be completed and delivered prior to the February 8, 2008. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event’s organizers will not be held accountable for not having the identification tags ready before the event. If the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract is not paid, the right to a stand shall be lost.
Placement of 1 (one) banner during the event in the lunch halls. Banners must comply with the terms set forth in Exhibit C “Banners’ Specifications”.
One colored half page ad included in the event’s directory to be distributed to all participants which includes an investment tourism guide. This page must comply with the terms set forth in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements”. Deadline for the ad is January 18, 2008. In case the terms in Exhibit A are not met or delivery takes place after the above specified date, the organizers shall not be liable for leaving out the sponsor from the Directory to be given to all attendees.
A list including the contact information of the participants, subject to each participant’s approval.
Three seats at the gala dinner. The names of the attendees must be submitted by February 8, 2008 at the latest and shall include full name, address, telephone and fax numbers. If this information is not provided within the timeframe indicated, the organizers will not be accountable for not delivering the invitations to the gala dinner.

Silver Sponsor

This category has a sponsorship fee of US$7,500 (seven thousand five hundred dollars). The Silver Sponsor will have access to the following advantages:

Company logo will be posted in national advertising material subject to having a signed contract at least one week prior to the publication deadline, once payment of the sponsorship fee has been made and provided the logo is submitted according to the technical specifications stated in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements”.
Company logo in the flyers handed out in the Santamaria –in Alajuela- and Oduber –in Liberia, Guanacaste- international airports as well as in any flyers handed out in international tourism events where the organizers participate. Subject to having a signed contract, payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract and the logo submitted according to the technical specifications stated in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements” a week before the publication deadline.
The company’s logo will appear on the advertisement banners located in the Santamaria –in Alajuela- and Oduber –in Liberia, Guanacaste- international airports and at the event’s site. Subject to having a signed contract, payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract and the logo submitted according to the terms set forth in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements in the Directory” a week before the publication deadline.
The registration of two attendees at no additional cost, provided the registration form is filled out and delivered before February 8, 2008. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event organizers will not be held accountable for not having the personalized materials for the participants assisting on behalf of the sponsor.
A single stand with a maximum of one booth attendants, as stated in Exhibit B “Stands’ Regulations”. In order to grant access to those who will be at the stand, the registration form must be completed and delivered prior to the February 8, 2008. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event organizers will not be held accountable for not having the identification tags ready before the event. If the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract is not paid, the right to a stand shall be lost
One colored quarter page ad included in the event’s directory. This page must comply with the terms set forth in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements”. Deadline for the ad is January 18, 2008. In case the terms in Exhibit A are not met or delivery takes place after the above specified date, the organizers shall not be liable for leaving out sponsor from the Directory to be given to all attendees.
Two seats at the gala dinner. The names of the attendees must be submitted by February 8, 2008 at the latest and shall include full name, address, telephone and fax numbers. If this information is not provided, the organizers will not be accountable for not delivering the invitations to the gala dinner.

Bronze Sponsor

This category has a sponsorship fee of US$5,000 (five thousand dollars). The Bronze Sponsor will have access to the following advantages:

Company logo will be posted in national printed advertising material subject to having a signed contract at least one week prior to the publication deadline and subject to payment of the sponsorship fee and the logo submitted according to the technical specifications stated in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements”.
Company logo in the flyers handed out in the Santamaria –in Alajuela- and Oduber –in Liberia, Guanacaste- international airports as well as in any flyers handed out in international tourism events where the organizers participate. Subject to having a signed contract, payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract and the logo submitted according to the technical specifications stated in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements in the Directory” a week before the publication deadline.
The company’s logo will appear on the advertisement banners located in the Santamaria –in Alajuela- and Oduber –in Liberia, Guanacaste- international airports and at the event’s site. Subject to having a signed contract, payment of the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract and the logo submitted according to the terms set forth in Exhibit A “Technical Specifications for submitting Directory’s logos and advertisements” a week before the publication deadline.
The registration of two attendees at no additional cost, provided the registration form is filled out and delivered before February 8, 2008. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event organizers will not be held accountable for not having the personalized materials for the participants assisting on behalf of the sponsor.
A single stand with a maximum of one booth attendant, as stated in Exhibit B “Stands’ Regulations”. In order to grant access to those who will be at the stand, the registration form jmust be completed and delivered prior to the February 8, 2008 deadline. If the information is not submitted within the above mentioned timeframe, the event organizers will not be held accountable for not having the identification tags ready before the event. If the sponsorship fee as stated in the contract is not paid, the right to a stand shall be lost
One seat at the gala dinner. The name of the participant must be submitted by February 8, 2008 at the latest and shall include full name, address, telephone and fax numbers. If this information is not provided, the organizers will not be accountable for not delivering the invitation to the gala dinner.