Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB) provides the following
supporting services to help convention organizers and participants in Osaka.
Provide general information on convention facilities, hotels, etc.
Help to obtain quotes to hold a conference
Provide or lend photos, slides or videos to promote Osaka
Help to create a bid proposal
Arrange to obtain an official invitation letter from the prefecture and/or the city
Coordinate a site inspection for organizers
Cooperate on promotional activities including bidding presentation
 
Recommend convention facilities, hotels and other sites
Offer convention rates for accommodations
Introduce PCO (professional congress organizers) and travel agents
Introduce other convention-related companies
Provide subsidy and/or loan to hold a conference
Form liaison with the prefecture and/or the city, obtaining name of backup
Coordinate certification service by CPA
Mediate the tax exemption service for contributions Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) provides
 
Provide or lend photos, slides, posters or videos for creating circulars or website for the conference
Facilitate publicity campaign (representative service for press releases)
Send volunteers to introduce Japanese culture and provide language assistance
 
Provide city maps and convention bags (up to 1,000 for free)
Bear the partial cost for a welcoming banner
Provide Osaka specialties for participants*
Dispatch “Maidens of Fortune” for the reception*
Lend laptop PCs for participants*
( *only for international conferences )
Offer follow-up service
Provide continuous support and information for organizers
 
 
For more information, please contact:
Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
5F Resona Semba Bldg, 4-4-21, Minamisemba, Chuo-ku,
Osaka Japan 542-0081
TEL:06-6282-5911 FAX:06-6282-5914