Alexander Gonzalez, Chair of Democrats Abroad Japan 2018 AGM Japan Bid Proposal Alexander Gonzalez, Chair of Democrats Abroad Japan
Welcome to Tokyo! 38 million Greater Tokyon Area Most dense metropolitan city in the world
Introduction Host of the 2020 Summer Olympics Expanding infrastructure; improving signs Convenience Ample Hotels and Alternative Options for all types Excellent selection of venues World class cuisine Superb tourist destination
Train Stations Yokohama Station Shinagawa Station Tokyo Station ~ 20 minutes from Haneda ~ 75 minutes from Narita ~ 30 minutes from Haneda ~ 60 minutes from Narita ~ 30 minutes from Haneda ~ 90 minutes from Narita
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Potential Venues mb79@dnc.org 617-6650 Shinagawa Prince Hotel Tokyo Big Sight Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Estimated Cost to Attend (Individual) Average Hotel Costs Average Meal Costs 2000 ~ 20,000 yen ($20 ~ $200) 1000 ~ 3000 yen ($10 ~ $30)
Estimated Cost of Hosting Estimated Total Cost: 1,456,904 yen ($13,254 @ 110 yen/dollar). Average daily cost of the meeting venue for 3.5 days of meetings is 416,258 yen ($3,784 @ 110 yen/dollar). Point out that estimates are on the high side Affordable Venues are available.
Incentives to Reduce Cost DAJ Working with Travel Fund Subsidized Airfare by Japanese Government Ranked Options for Hotels Hosting DA Members at Private Homes (Couchsurfing!) - We will identify and research costs in each region and conduct consultations with travel committee
Committees AGM Hosting Committee AGM Transportation Committee Venues Planning Accommodations AGM Transportation Committee Airports Trains Miscellaneous
Opportunities First visit to Asia since 2011 (DA Korea) Increase #of DA Asia members to join an AGM Providing affordable options for DA members globally An opportunity to focus on Asia