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CONVENTION San Francisco to Host NSAA 2015 Convention BY REBECCA W. AYERS, EDITOR SAA has selected one of the most iconic and beautiful cities in the world, San Francisco, as the backdrop to the next National Convention and Tradeshow, Nto be held May 3–6, 2015, at the elegant Hilton San Francisco Union Square. The Convention and Tradeshow is the announce the recipients of the Best to sightseeing attractions such as Union educational and networking event for Marketing, Safety, and Environmental Square, the Financial District, Fisherman’s ski area management and is attended by Awards as well as the winner of the Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Union Station, industry executives, NSAA suppliers and Conversion Cup Challenge. The agenda Chinatown, and Alcatraz. The area ben- sponsors, subject matter experts from a culminates with a gala cocktail party. efits from a seasonally mild climate year- variety of management and marketing Synonymous with world-renowned round, making for pleasant excursions groups, and top-tier speakers that enter- restaurants, famous landmarks, eccen- to the wine country in Napa or Sonoma tain as much as they inspire. Numerous tric architecture, historic cable cars, and Valley, Muir Woods National Monument, sessions, workshops, open forums, and rolling hills, San Francisco is the perfect and the rugged California coastline towns the tradeshow itself highlight the indus- location for the event. The Hilton is in of Monterey and Carmel. try’s most relevant and pressing issues— the heart of the city, at a 2.6-acre public Lodging for the Convention and with an eye on hard data that foretells plaza famous for its entertainment, shop- Tradeshow is expected to fill up quickly, key considerations for resorts in the com- ping, and theater life. so be sure to secure your spot early. Visit ing years. With stunning views of nearby San nsaa.org for information on registration Throughout the week NSAA will Francisco Bay, the Hilton offers easy access and reservations. n 20 | NSAA Journal | EARLY WINTER 2014 w w w. n s a a . o rg NSAA Early Winter 2014 prepressed v5b.indd 20 10/29/14 6:07 PM