I hope you are all well. As you know, the IBF’s 41^st Annual Convention will be held at The Grand Ho Tram Resort, in Vietnam from May 24 – May 28, 2026. We are now able to share hotel booking information and airline discount for your convenience. All the information is in this email and will be available on our website as well.

Hotel Reservations:

You can explore everything The Grand Ho Tram Resort has to offer by visiting their official website:www.thegrandhotram.com. We’ve secured special rates at InterContinental Grand Ho Tram and Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach, both within The Grand Ho Tram complex—offering seamless access to accommodations, convention facilities, and amenities via short walks and indoor connections. The following room rates include daily breakfast and complimentary in-room internet access.

InterContinental Grand Ho Tram

• May 23: $125 per night
• May 24–29: $100 per night

Booking Link - InterContinental Grand Ho Tram – IBF 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach

• May 23: $100 per night
• May 24–29: $90 per night

Booking Link - Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram – IBF 2026

Please note - The credit card information you provided at the time of reservation will be kept for hotel records only; no charges will be processed at this stage. Approximately 30 days prior to your check-in date, the hotel will send you a secure payment link to complete the full payment for your room reservation. Rates do not include a 5% service charge and applicable taxes at the time of stay. Maximum occupancy per room based on the above rates is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old. Extra person fees apply.

The discounted room rate is available from May 22 to May 29, 2026, based on availability. The cut-off date for making reservations is April 15, 2026. Cancellations can be made up to 7 days prior to arrival.

Airports:

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is well-connected to major cities in Asia and globally. We will provide detailed information regarding complimentary airport transfer arrangements as we move forward with the planning process.

Please note – Visas are required for most visitors to Vietnam. There is a simple E-visa procedure. We will provide more details along with information on Fast Track Service for Customs at the airport.

United Airlines Discount Code: ZRQC987098

Reservation Information - US 50 States & Canada passengers: call your professional travel agency, book online viaunited.com/meetingtravel or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 1-800-426-1122 and provide the Discount Code. Booking fee is waived for all Meeting reservations. Passengers outside the US 50 States & Canada: call your professional travel agency or book online via United.com/meetingtravel.

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To assist you with your planning we’ve outlined the schedule for the week as follows:

Sunday, May 24

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM   Registration

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM   Board of Directors Meeting

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM   Welcome Cocktail

Monday, May 25

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM    Registration

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM    Full day Tour to Ho Chi Minh City (time is approximate, open to all and complimentary for IBF Members)

Tuesday, May 26

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM       Registration

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM    General Session

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM       Referees Seminar

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM     Meet the Champions

***Elections

Wednesday, May 27

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM         Registration

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM       Medical Seminar

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM         Judges Seminar

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM         Ratings Meeting

7:00 PM – 11:00PM        Cocktail Hour & Annual Banquet

Thursday, May 28  (No Registration Office Hours)

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM    General Session (Last convention session)

12:00PM – 5:00PM       Board of Directors Meeting

We are looking forward to hosting this convention in Vietnam. The IBF team are working on preparations to make this an excellent convention. More detailed information will be sent in the coming weeks to continue to assist you with your planning.

We hope that you can attend our 41^st Annual Convention and look forward to seeing you at The Grand Ho Tram in Vietnam!